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Agilenano - News: An Epic Brownstone Remodel Hits the Reset Button

A couples own pied--terre in their townhouse is finally complete

Over a couple of years, Janet and Jerry, a couple from Long Island who bought a historic Crown Heights, Brooklyn brownstone, embarked on a bottom-to-top renovation. After remodeling two of the floors as rentals with Sweeten, (See blog posts for thethird floor and garden level) we get the details on the final apartment,a project high point indeed as it marks the completion of the townhouses top floor and the pairs own NYC pied--terre.

The backstory: The duo knew when they closed on the circa 1910 building, a bring your architect purchase in need of a total gutting, that a big job lay ahead. Janet, president of the New York School of Design, and Jerry, a doctor, posted the project on Sweeten, a renovation platform connecting homeowners to vetted general contractors, and hired a Sweeten architect and a Sweeten contractor. Read how a neglected and cramped one-bedroom gives way to a space with a loft-like feeling.

After photos byPixy Interiors for Sweeten

Blog post by homeowner Jerry as told to Sweeten

This is it. Our apartment. The pied--terre weve long waited to move into. We have a primary residence on Long Island, but we work in NYC and spend about half our time here. We decided to invest in a multi-family townhouse in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, rent the main units and keep the smaller, fourth-floor apartment for ourselves.

From the time we first saw the top-floor space, we knew it would be our nest. Like the other apartments, this one-bedroom unit needed work. It was dark and chopped up, the kitchen was a wreck and the bathroom was in disrepair. We started thinking about how to refresh the under 600-square-foot space and make it feel larger. Our goal was to create an open and airy studio. We planned to maximize natural light and use natural materials for an organic feel.

In our projects earlier phases, wed worked to preserve the buildings architectural features. But in this unit, previous renovations had removed most original detail. Hardwood floors had been replaced with linoleum. Moldings that might have graced the overhead plaster were forgone for a drop ceiling. Only the window moldings and the fireplace remained. Given this situation, we felt free to rethink the space. We decided to use modern elements, bringing in Scandinavian style and Californian mid-century modernism as influences to the new interior.

These subtle architectural elements bring the space together while simultaneously differentiating the sleeping and living rooms.

Our Sweeten architects worked closely with Janet to achieve several architectural changes. First, we moved the entrance from the fourth floor down to the third, making the stairway part of the apartments interior. This increased privacy and usable space, and also allowed us to increase the living rooms natural light with a skylight at the top of the stairs.

Next, we exposed the living-room ceiling. Opening it to the original wooden beams provided for more vertical space and a lofty room.Initially, we were going to paint the wooden ceiling and exposed beams white. Our Sweeten contractor suggested the beams looked really good unpainted and unfinished. The adjacent sleeping area, however, would have a new lowered ceiling, and an archway. Together these subtle architectural elements bring the space together while simultaneously differentiating the sleeping and living rooms.

A key facet of our design concept, the arch plays nicely with horizontal lines throughout the apartment, including the exposed beams and the long kitchen countertop. It also connects with a number of graceful curves, like the rounded mirror over the restored fireplace and the rounded lighting fixtures.

With the ceiling beautified, we moved to the problematic floors, which were covered in vinyl and old carpeting. We wanted natural wood and after much searching, we chose white-oak flooring and planned to lay it in a custom herringbone, or chevron, pattern. Unfortunately, there was a long lead time for the wood to be custom cut (nearly two months, as the supplier told us that it would require shipping the planks to Europe), not to mention a high price. Just before going back to the drawing board, we found a pre-cut herringbone at half the price. It came out fantastic.

Once the floors were down we were ready to build the kitchen. We wanted dark wood cabinets, and while we were planning, Ikea came out with a new style that not only looked great but pleased our budget! We wanted countertops that would compliment the cabinets and wear well, and considered marble, granite, and a few synthetic materials, but ultimately chose soapstone for its durability and appearance. The veined black goes nicely with the apartments other dark features and looks fantastic as a backsplash. To stay minimal, we hid appliances in cabinets; our washer/dryer combo, fridge, and pull-out freezer all fit under the counter.

The pendant lights over the kitchen counter, the chandelier above the old fireplace, and the bedroom fixtures are simultaneously industrial, modern, casual, and polished.

In the bathroom, we managed another stunning redesign thanks to our Sweeten architects. The shower, a vertical space with a skylight, is flooded by day with natural sunlight, making it feel almost like its outside. One disappointment that turned out fine was with the stone floor tiles. We spent a lot of time picking them out, but after accepting our order, the supplier said that only one box of tile was available. Our contractor solved the issue by taking a large slab of the same stone and custom cutting it into a single 3x3 shower base as well as a door saddle, and a stone shelf. We chose an in-wall toilet to maximize space.

Having knocked down walls and invited light in every way imaginable, we felt successful in our visual opening of the space. We went even further by creating an outdoor area. The roof had formerly been inaccessible but we replaced a window with a glass door; it leads to a new roof deck with views of the neighborhood and Manhattan in the distance.

Through it all, we felt lucky to work with Sweeten, which connected us with both our architect and contractor and helped us troubleshoot on many occasions. The process came with so many rewards. While Janet says she most appreciated the design work and creative discussions, Im just enjoying our apartment! Its like staying in a nice hotel with a feeling of being home. The best of both worlds.

Thank you, Jerry and Janet, for sharing your entire home with us!

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LIVING ROOM RESOURCES: Wall paint in Cotton Balls: Benjamin Moore. Poolesville European white oak flooring: PID. Chandelier above fireplace: Schoolhouse Electric. Theresa Rand coffee table: Menu Design Shop. Doorknobs: Omnia.

DINING AREA AND STAIRWAY RESOURCES: Hackney marble dining table, storage bench: CB2.Rattan cane chairs: Industry West.

BEDROOM RESOURCES: Ceiling light, sconce lights: Schoolhouse Electric. Mill C bedside table with laptop tray: CB2. Spindle Nightstand: Industry West. Airisto bench/side table in ash: Finnish Design Shop.

KITCHEN RESOURCES: Paint in Cotton Balls: Benjamin Moore. VOXTORP kitchen cabinets and sink: IKEA. Ipanema Reserve countertops and backsplash: M Teixeira Soapstone. Faucet, #1959LF-BL: Delta . Undercounter refrigerator and freezer: Liebherr.Pendant lights:Schoolhouse Electric. All-in-one 2.3 cu. ft. front-load washer and electric ventless dryer: LG. Fellow Stagg Pour Over kettle: Williams Sonoma.

BATHROOM RESOURCES: 18 x 18 Marine Black Phyllite floor tiles: M Teixeira Soapstone.Matte white wall tiles 3x9:COLORI. Shower fixtures;Contemporary and Purist Line fittings: Kohler.Toilet:Duravit. GODMORGON vanity, ODENSVIK sink : IKEA. Faucet: Grohe. Hardware, lighting, towel bar, tissue holder, robe hook, Swedish utility rack:Schoolhouse Electric. Mirror: CB2.Waffle towels: Snowe.

ROOF DECK RESOURCES: Marvin Swinging French door. Automated shade: Shade Store.

Before you buy a townhouse, read our guide on buying and renovating a multi-story fixer upper.

Sweeten handpicks the best general contractors to match each projects location, budget, scope, and style. Follow the blog,Sweeten Stories, for renovation ideas and inspiration and when youre ready to renovate,start your renovation on Sweeten.

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juliandmouton30 · 7 years

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Joanna Laajisto looks to Scandinavian cabin culture for latest furniture collection

Helsinki-based designer Joanna Laajisto drew upon traditional Scandinavian holiday cabins when designing this collection of wooden furniture for Finnish brand Made by Choice.

Laajisto originally designed the Airisto collection for a bed and breakfast in Turku, Finland, which is set to open in summer this year and will feature interiors designed by her studio.

Her designs are meant as contemporary interpretations of Scandinavian summer cabins, where families traditionally spend their holidays.

The collection, which will be debuted at Stockholm Design Week between 5 to 11 February, features two pieces – a bench and a side table – both made from ash wood.

However, Laajisto maintains that the pieces have many functions and can be used as stools or for decorative purposes.

"A good product has to fit in different environments from the modern and minimalist to rich and classical," said Laajisto, who created the collection for Made By Choice.

The Airisto series is available in both a light, natural wood colour and a stained black.

"Natural ash accents the beautiful features of the wood. There is light wood and stained black, which highlights the shape of the product," she explained.

The side table has a circular surface which is supported by two legs that follow the curvature of its tabletop.

The bench looks appears as a stretched version of the side table, with a long, oval body. Both pieces have visible joints that emphasise the arched shape of the legs.

"The simple and modest design language of the Airisto furniture emphasises the asymmetric shape of the foot structure," said the designer.

"In the future, the series will be expanded with new products following the same design principles," she continued.

Joanna Laajisto founded her Helsinki studio in 2010. Past projects include a restaurant with green panelling, white tiles and marble slabs lining its walls and a collection of modular storage units with boxes based on standard paper sizes.

Joanna Laajisto lines Helsinki restaurant walls with corrugated metal

The post Joanna Laajisto looks to Scandinavian cabin culture for latest furniture collection appeared first on Dezeen.

from ifttt-furniture https://www.dezeen.com/2018/01/29/joanna-laajisto-references-scandinavian-cabin-culture-made-by-choice-furniture-collection-stockholm-design-week/

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theherds · 2 years

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Horses: Aries

Aries is an adult horse animal horse. Their gender is not specified. They have no official herd. They are considered to be unofficially part of herd Starlight. They were created by Fie Tholander.

Aries is a black horse with lighter back feathering and red cloven hooves. Aries mane, beard, and end of lion like tail are multi colored consisting of warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow. Their mane is styled as a single braid. They have red cured ram like horns with a yellow tip. They have scarlet eyes with a red diamond shaped gemstone in the middle of their forehead.

Aries’ name comes from the constellation/zodiac Aries.

Aries’ stable appearance matches the card art well. The picture used in the stable is from the Copper series art.

Quote: “Show your strength and pace with dignity”

Aries is a Danish exclusive card. Only appearing in the Copper series and never making it into another card series outside of the Scandinavian exclusive series.

Opinions: Aries is super sick. I’m sad that they never added him but maybe he was just too edgy. I’m surprised he didn’t come from the Wise Warriors series.

Headcannons:

- I see him as male

- I don’t think herd Starlight would be for him. Doesn’t fit the theme other than the zodiac thing.

- Considering Aries are supposedly ambitious and passionate I think herd Airistos would work better.

- Dude has to have some fire powers, he is a fire sign.

- Definitely another horse that other horses are probably a bit afraid of, but he’s not bad.

- He’s more of a loner and isn’t a big fan of working with others as he’s stubborn and pushy as he wants things to go his way.

- He and the other zodiac horses are celestial protectors.

- Definitely a fighter, not afraid to ram a wolf.

- A bit intimidating and mean at first but once you get to know him he opens up his softer size and is less of a hard ass.

- He definitely isn’t the friendliest of the horses but he would defend his friend and home at any cost. He’s a skilled fighter but the scariest part is his sheer determination and his unwillingness to lose a fight.

#bella sara #bellasara #horse #fantasyhorses #horses #magical horses #Aries #Herd Starlight #herd airistos #Fie Tholander

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