Traditional Townhouse

Brownstone Carriage House

Front façade of a brownstone carriage house with large window openings.

This project was a fun opportunity to design horizontally in Brooklyn Heights.

After Front façade of a brownstone carriage house with large window openings.
Before Front façade of a Brooklyn Heights Carriage house before our renovation
The two-story carriage house had a unique front façade, which we enhanced with new windows, transoms, glazed doors, and window boxes.
After Kitchen with orignal brownstone backsplash, a green island, and large windows
Before Kitchen of a Brooklyn Heights Carriage house before our renovation
Removing a wall between the kitchen and a front seating area allowed us to expand the kitchen the full length of the house, tying it into the living spaces and increasing natural light.
After Landscaped roof deck of a Brooklyn Heights carriage house after our renovation
Before Roof deck of a Brooklyn Heights carriage house before our renovation.
Creating a garden in the sky that could house lush plantings, entertainment, and relaxation was an important way for the owners to reclaim the roof space.
Living room of a Brooklyn Heights carriage house. The staircase leading to the second floor is lined with wood bookshelves on both sides.
Bedroom with large, rounded windows and a wall of original brownstone.
Dining room with a wood table, chairs, and molding, and an original brownstone accent wall

To tie the entire building together, we left the original mid-1800s brownstone walls throughout exposed, from the primary bedroom to the dining room to the kitchen backsplash.

Living room with two large entry doors and traditional furnishings
Detail of a staircase with built-in bookshelves and metal balusters

Note from the Architect

Many of our best projects are ones where the client was integrally involved in the design decisions before and during construction. In the case of this home, that was certainly true. This project culminated in the clients' wedding occurring in front of and inside of the house on the day of completion.

Staircase lined with bookshelves and metal balusters
Yellow couch in front of a round window with traditional wood furnishings and a large spherical light fixtures.
Collaborators
  • Robin Key Landscape Architecture
  • Kimberley Vance
  • Taffera Fine Building & Finishes
Photography
  • Peter Peirce
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  • Brownstoner
  • Design Brooklyn

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