Collection by Jocha Carter
The Weltys separated the kitchen/dining area from the living room with a stair framed by maple slats. The treads, made from leftover maple countertop pieces, are set into a steel framework. The staircase cost $2,204 for 168 square feet of material in total.
The Weltys separated the kitchen/dining area from the living room with a stair framed by maple slats. The treads, made from leftover maple countertop pieces, are set into a steel framework. The staircase cost $2,204 for 168 square feet of material in total.
The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.
The main living area is on the second floor in an open double-height space where the ceiling peaks at 15 feet under an angled roof. It contains an airy kitchen/dining area and a living room. A hallway leads to the primary bedroom, and a loft contains a bedroom for their kids. The ground floor has an apartment they rent to local teachers.
A rug by Nordic Knots and a sectional from Arhaus are staple pieces in the family room.
A rug by Nordic Knots and a sectional from Arhaus are staple pieces in the family room.
The kitchen island, which is from Reform, is accented with custom bar stools.
The kitchen island, which is from Reform, is accented with custom bar stools.
Carlos and Whitney went with a Roman Clay from Portola paints for the kitchen backsplash. Compared with the lime wash used throughout the house, roman clay is easier to clean.
Carlos and Whitney went with a Roman Clay from Portola paints for the kitchen backsplash. Compared with the lime wash used throughout the house, roman clay is easier to clean.
The dining room features a custom table surrounded by chairs from En Gold.
The dining room features a custom table surrounded by chairs from En Gold.
The white brick fireplace from the original home was left intact. It’s complemented by more modern pieces like a bouclé sofa from Lulu & Georgia, a standing lamp from Lightology, and a cabinet from Ferm Living.
The white brick fireplace from the original home was left intact. It’s complemented by more modern pieces like a bouclé sofa from Lulu & Georgia, a standing lamp from Lightology, and a cabinet from Ferm Living.
On the main floor, custom sliders by Oakridge Windows & Doors open to a table and chairs designed by Paquette and built by Conrad Contracting. The wood paneling on the walls was salvaged from the original structure and resawn; each piece was scuffed with fine sandpaper and coated with Projectol.
On the main floor, custom sliders by Oakridge Windows & Doors open to a table and chairs designed by Paquette and built by Conrad Contracting. The wood paneling on the walls was salvaged from the original structure and resawn; each piece was scuffed with fine sandpaper and coated with Projectol.
A work by Victoria Fu and Matt Rich hangs across from a book-case by Louis in the family room. The sofa and ottomans are from Room & Board, while the Drum pouf is by Softline and the rug is by West Elm.
A work by Victoria Fu and Matt Rich hangs across from a book-case by Louis in the family room. The sofa and ottomans are from Room & Board, while the Drum pouf is by Softline and the rug is by West Elm.
"You can see that language is still there with the sort of two pitched roofs. There is another pitched roof behind that as well, which is the main extension at the back of the house, but you can't really see it from the street,
"You can see that language is still there with the sort of two pitched roofs. There is another pitched roof behind that as well, which is the main extension at the back of the house, but you can't really see it from the street,
The desk folds up and the installation swivels to pull down the bed.
The desk folds up and the installation swivels to pull down the bed.
A kitchenette with Semihandmade cabinetry, floating shelves from Shelfology, and quartz counters is tucked into an arched alcove.
A kitchenette with Semihandmade cabinetry, floating shelves from Shelfology, and quartz counters is tucked into an arched alcove.
Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”
Glass folding doors from Panoramic Doors reach nine-and-a-half feet high to open the kitchen to the courtyard. “It's such a unique feature, especially in Brooklyn,” says Slocum. “You rarely ever see that type of thing.”
Before: The roof received a partial addition for a flexible family room, flanked on either side by outdoor terraces.
Before: The roof received a partial addition for a flexible family room, flanked on either side by outdoor terraces.
In the living room, soft-hued seating arranged in a circle is perfect for entertaining. On the far wall, Sunrise Over the Hudson, by Erik Koeppel, competes with the stunning scenery outside. “Charlie was interested in skewered views, like looking straight up at the sky and then out to the woods,” says Rick.
In the living room, soft-hued seating arranged in a circle is perfect for entertaining. On the far wall, Sunrise Over the Hudson, by Erik Koeppel, competes with the stunning scenery outside. “Charlie was interested in skewered views, like looking straight up at the sky and then out to the woods,” says Rick.
It’s what’s underneath the vintage-chic design that really takes this suite to modern heights: a Trane Split System XL17i heat pump and Trane 5 Ton 14 SEER XR14 Single Stage heat pump; a Trane CleanEffects II XL1050 Whole House air cleaner, the Trane Two Stage Hyperion Communicating air handler; Trane energy recovery ventilators; and a Trane Comfortlink thermostat to seamlessly control the whole system.
It’s what’s underneath the vintage-chic design that really takes this suite to modern heights: a Trane Split System XL17i heat pump and Trane 5 Ton 14 SEER XR14 Single Stage heat pump; a Trane CleanEffects II XL1050 Whole House air cleaner, the Trane Two Stage Hyperion Communicating air handler; Trane energy recovery ventilators; and a Trane Comfortlink thermostat to seamlessly control the whole system.