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A wide pass-through window connects the light-filled kitchen with the main living room.

The patio features a sectional from Neighbor, a coffee table from Zachary A., and dinnerware from Kinto.

Now, views permeate the entire home. Out on the patio, a sectional sofa from Neighbor and a coffee table from Zachary A. provide a chic gathering space. Hardwood floors from Hallmark run throughout.

White oak floors, new windows, and a honed Brazilian Soapstone fireplace are a modern refresh.

Outside, David wanted a bit more curb appeal and jumped at Nichols’s suggestion to cover part of the addition in roof tiles. “It’s supposed to be roofing tile, but I didn’t see why you couldn’t use it for a facade,” Nichols says.

The couple’s bedroom opens directly into a private recessed courtyard, offering an intimate space to gather away from the busy street above.

Each unit was recently reimagined and now include extensive hardscape and landscaping, as well as new hardwood flooring, remodeled bathrooms, and walk-in closets.

The chandelier in the living room is Lambert & Fils. The couple fit a new piano in the corner so it’ll be ready for music lessons for the children. “She’s been wanting to teach her children the piano, so it also creates this music space [in the living room],” says Pillet.

A first-floor seating area gets some drama thanks to a mesh net fastened overhead, which creates a spot for playful lounging without compromising the overhead daylighting.

Lights, sound, and projections transform the loft at night. Even the light switches are by Buster + Punch, a nod to Desna’s DJ equipment.

Office of Things design for Glendale, Queens row house renovation, view of living room and back of house from foyer. After.

My Neighbor Totoro

Bob sits in the entry courtyard with his dog, Goya.

Rear garden

Built into the floor of Santiago’s upper level is a catamaran-style lounging net—the perfect perch for taking in views of the rolling countryside.