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In this Bed-Stuy brownstone originally designed by Brooklyn's first female architect, Susanna E.C. Russell, the Brownstone Boys paired historic details with modern functionality. The Geberit Duofix In-Wall System frees up to nine inchers of floor space compared to traditional toilets, while the Sigma20 flush plate complements the design with a clean, understated presence. The Sigma20's dual-flush technology and matte, fingerprint-resistant finish in black complement the home's Berlin-inspired aesthetic, blending seamlessly with deep blue tiles and moody contemporary touches.

Classic materials like marble, tile, and wood are used throughout this Carroll Gardens brownstone, but applied to modern, streamlined forms like this clean-lined floating vanity. “When you get that mix right, the bathroom feels both timeless and totally usable day to day,” says Slocum.

Because the primary bathroom receives little natural light, the designer employed Zellige shower tile that reflects light and offers texture.

The new bedroom is a bright, open space with views to mature trees and distant views to Lake Ontario. "T

Warm beige plaster and built-in storage, courtesy of the team at Waller Build, keep mess at bay.

Zellige tiles by Clé clad the wall and hood in the kitchen, which features all new appliances and cabinetry.

The patterned use of handmade Beldi tiles is used to delineate the space. The vintage olive-green leather sofa is from Mario Bellini Camaleonda.

The open-concept living area, a benefit of the Quonset-design, includes velvet chairs from CB2.

Custom teal cabinets by Kable Design Build provide storage in the new mudroom, while Bedrosians hexagon tiles in Kuroi Black create a durable transition from outdoors.

The kitchen opens to the dining area, with a table and benches from Facebook Marketplace. The firepit chairs are from Polywood. The circular window has a custom exterior copper trim by Mission Iron Works.

Kevin and Katie enjoy happy hour on their new covered patio. The plantings were inspired by the garden in Mexico where they got married. During the pandemic, "We were like, I want to go on vacation, but we can't, so let's just make our backyard a vacation,

The sash-style windows are from Sierra Pacific, with a ‘Paramount’ sofa and ottoman by Blu Dot tucked underneath.

The custom natural oak vanity was fabricated by Greenpiece Furniture, with a quartz countertop in ‘Serena Gold’ by Vadara. The freestanding tub is by Kohler.

A Mahendra Doshi chair sits with a light designed by Studio Urban Form + Objects.