Living Room, Sofa, Standard Layout Fireplace, Wood Burning Fireplace, Chair, Rug Floor, Pendant Lighting, End Tables, Light Hardwood Floor, Shelves, and Console Tables "Also check the basement for radon in the winter,” she says. “Radon levels tend to be higher when it’s cold, and if you have to trench the floor, it is better to do it before you fill your basement with stuff.”  Photo 14 of 32 in Before & After: A Historic Tribeca Townhouse Gets a Magical Makeover

Before & After: A Historic Tribeca Townhouse Gets a Magical Makeover

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The sitting room is an updated homage to the past that references the home’s history while keeping a distinctly contemporary vibe. "However, she did want to make one room that felt old," explains Yun.