In the living space, instead of one large expanse of glass, which would have been expensive, Solk used multiple smaller windows from Marvin. To open up the living room, Solk removed a fireplace, which caused drafts and also leaked. “Other families may think that’s bonkers, but it worked for us,” Erika says. “We'll take the floor space over the fireplace.” Photo 6 of 14 in Budget Breakdown: A Family’s Vibey New York Vacation Home Gets a Gut Reno for $1.2M

Budget Breakdown: A Family’s Vibey New York Vacation Home Gets a Gut Reno for $1.2M

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In the living space, instead of one large expanse of glass, which would have been expensive, Solk used multiple smaller windows from Marvin. To open up the living room, Solk removed a fireplace, which caused drafts and also leaked. The sectional is an outdoor daybed from Modernica’s Case Study line, upholstered in Sunbrella fabric for durability. Solk chose a jute rug from Nordic Knots, which can also stand up to heavy traffic. The armchair is the Halston model by Four Hands and the floor lamp is the Coupe 1159 Swingarm by Joe Colombo for Oluce, both purchased from Lumens. "We didn’t pick cheap things, but we picked things that would last well," Solk says. The coffee and side tables are vintage and original to the home.