Brownstone parlor floor

The chickens are gone in favor of a hot tub in the rear yard, but on the interior this 1850s Fort Greene brownstone is still packed with lush plasterwork, moldings, and mantels.

The renovation, led by architect Alexandra Barker, focused on reinstating the magnificence of the Italianate home while adding fresh panache.

The most unusual aspect of this recent row-house renovation is what the homeowners and their architects, Dumbo-based Robinson + Grisaru, chose not to do.

What began as a call from a concerned homeowner about a plaster medallion that had fallen off the ceiling turned into a gut.

Clinton Hill Brownstone

Designers Max Zinser and Julian Louie took their time curating the interiors of a parlor-floor 1930s brownstone apartment

Figuring out the best layout and furniture placement in the long, narrow parlor of a traditional brownstone or townhouse can be perplexing, even for the most design-savvy homeowner.

Over the years, Murdock Solon Architects has developed a strong specialty in brownstone renovation in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The firm’s ability to balance brownstone preservation with modern desires has attracted clients who want to make a home uniquely their own while maintaining historical elemen

Designer Joan Enger of J. Patryce mixed old-world architectural details with modern furniture to update a Hoboken brownstone.

Despite the fireplace being a common element to many homes around the world for decades, it still remains a luxurious addition to any home – especially here in Queensland!