About This Renovation
Our clients occupied the first two floors of this Manhattan townhouse, converted to condos with coveted access to the outdoors via a patio. The overall space had been well-maintained, but was dated and didn't necessarily reflect the aesthetic of our clients. Our goal was to brighten the home with character alongside modern elements.
In addition to a full kitchen renovation, this Manhattan townhouse renovation included implementation of new flooring, retiling and installing new fixtures in the bathroom and powder room, painting the walls, updating the staircase, renovating all the doors and closets, plus new lighting fixtures throughout.
Eye-Catching Kitchen
The kitchen in this Manhattan townhouse renovation is a galley-style space attached to the dining room. We wanted to connect the two in a more cohesive manner, so we built custom banquette seating benches in the dining room, with the table in the center acting as both a connector and divider.
Light wainscoting on the base of the walls and wallpaper above contrast against the bright orange benches and ultra-modern light fixture. Gray Shaker-style cabinets and a true herringbone backsplash are paired with a farmhouse sink set in white quartz countertops for a contemporary take on farmhouse style.
Townhouse Character
For the aesthetic in this Manhattan townhouse renovation, we combined elements from a variety of design styles: farmhouse in the kitchen, transitional in the bathroom, touches of modern throughout. But the common factor is the charming character from the townhome's foundation. Retaining and refining that classic character during the townhouse renovation was essential to our clients.
Thankfully, our extensive experience in renovating townhouses and brownstones in New York (including our gut renovation of this landmarked townhome in Hudson Square and this brownstone in Bed-Stuy) gave our clients the confidence and clarity needed when entering these types of highly specific historic NYC renovations.
Some Highlights
- New select white oak flooring throughout
- White gloss penny tiles and black grout in the powder room
- Wraparound built-in banquette seating in the dining room
- Newly exposed brick wall in hallway leading out to patio, painted white for fresh contrast
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We are an award-winning design-build firm in New York City with a full-service approach to residential renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn that includes everything from interior design and architectural services to facilitating building management and board approval, to construction and construction management. We’re experts in renovating pre-war homes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, sourcing custom pieces, building entirely new rooms (or even balconies), millwork, and all that falls in between. For more townhouse renovation ideas, read Everything To Know Before Renovating A Townhouse via our Design & Reno blog.
