In this large Brooklyn Heights brownstone, period charm and dynamic modernism join forces. The living room’s coffered ceiling and wide opening to the stair are new, but historically correct, upgrades. These period re-creations, however, contrast with the clean lines of the open kitchen, which is full-height bamboo and stainless steel.
At the new rear addition, a cut-away at the dining room floor adds sectional interest, while clearing the way for a double-height wall of glass. The steel windows fill the two floors with sunlight and garden views.
Crisp modern stairs play against the original ornate stairs. Both are mahogany, to pair them across styles. And lastly, a laundry chute slips from the bedroom floors to the basement laundry room.
