Aside from the cohesion of past detailing and present decoration, the townhouse also blends inside and outside elements. Windows show glimpses of the garden outside, and potted plants are as well-placed at the artworks. "Plants make it feel more human and alive," the owner says. Photo 15 of 51 in City Modern Home Tours: Brooklyn

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Aside from the cohesion of past detailing and present decoration, the townhouse also blends inside and outside elements. Windows show glimpses of the garden outside, and potted plants are as well-placed at the artworks.

"Plants make it feel more human and alive," the owner says.