Design duo James Veal and Christine Stucker, coprincipals of the architecture and design studio Stewart-Schafer, purchased this property in 2017 with the desire to gut renovate the entire residence and bring new life into the historic home. The result is a showcase of the couple's unique personal style, accented by midcentury modern and Scandinavian-inspired design elements that blend nicely with the traditional bones of the home.

Before: The Entryway

After: The Entryway

The renovation updates the traditional home with contemporary touches to create a residence full of simplicity, beauty, and functionality. Stewart-Schafer filled the interior with furnishings by renowned brands to give the home a clean, timeless aura. The team emphasized daylighting to transform the spaces into bright, light-filled retreats

Before: The Living Room

After: The Living Room

Before: The Kitchen

After: The Kitchen

The designers refinished all the flooring, created custom light fixtures, and installed custom millwork throughout the home. Functional revisions blend with aesthetic updates and clean, crisp white interiors.

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Before: The Master Bathroom

After: The Master Bathroom

Before: The Backyard

After: The Backyard

The renovations extend to the backyard space, increasing the livable footprint and providing a secluded, outdoor oasis in a urban neighborhood.

After: The Staircase

After: The Master Bedroom

After: The Kid's Room

Starting September 2019, the brownstone is available to rent furnished at $12,000/month, or unfurnished at $10,000/month. Interested applicants can email James Veal.

Project Credits:

Architect of Record, Interior Design: Stewart-Schafer / @stewartschafer

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