Collection by Donna Hadfield
The color-drenched New York kitchen of Nicholas Hussong and Masha Tsimring (and their cat, Watson) is an exercise in renovating for high impact with as little work as possible. They went for materials with texture, including Clé zellige tiles in Fired Opal on the backsplash and a sintered stone countertop, and their contractor painted Ikea cabinets with Benjamin Moore’s Racing Orange.
The color-drenched New York kitchen of Nicholas Hussong and Masha Tsimring (and their cat, Watson) is an exercise in renovating for high impact with as little work as possible. They went for materials with texture, including Clé zellige tiles in Fired Opal on the backsplash and a sintered stone countertop, and their contractor painted Ikea cabinets with Benjamin Moore’s Racing Orange.
After: The rear room on the third floor got a treatment similar to the offices on the top floor; it was split down the middle to give each child their own room, which they had a hand in designing. Piper's rainbow-themed room features Colour Tones wallpaper from Rebel Walls.
After: The rear room on the third floor got a treatment similar to the offices on the top floor; it was split down the middle to give each child their own room, which they had a hand in designing. Piper's rainbow-themed room features Colour Tones wallpaper from Rebel Walls.
After: The walk-through closet is a huge upgrade, with ample space and myriad drawers and compartments to keep everything organized. Laura's side (on the right) had a "higgledy-piggledy
After: The walk-through closet is a huge upgrade, with ample space and myriad drawers and compartments to keep everything organized. Laura's side (on the right) had a "higgledy-piggledy
Before: The original layout had several small closets scattered across the top floor, all of which were cramped and unorganized.
Before: The original layout had several small closets scattered across the top floor, all of which were cramped and unorganized.
After: By moving the doorway to the closet and bathroom into the primary bedroom, the hallway is now clutter-free, and a reworked layout allows for a floor-through vantage from either end.
After: By moving the doorway to the closet and bathroom into the primary bedroom, the hallway is now clutter-free, and a reworked layout allows for a floor-through vantage from either end.
Before: The hallway felt crowded, with multiple doors for closets and the bathroom, and the inability to see from end to end of the floor made the space feel smaller.
Before: The hallway felt crowded, with multiple doors for closets and the bathroom, and the inability to see from end to end of the floor made the space feel smaller.
After: The stacked tiles were one of the most challenging parts of the renovation, as the design leaves no room for error.  The tiles need to be exactly the same size to achieve the look.
After: The stacked tiles were one of the most challenging parts of the renovation, as the design leaves no room for error. The tiles need to be exactly the same size to achieve the look.
After: Situated under a new skylight, the tub setup is Anderson's favorite part of the space. "You can be in the tub at night, with just the wall lights on, and look up at the night sky,
After: Situated under a new skylight, the tub setup is Anderson's favorite part of the space. "You can be in the tub at night, with just the wall lights on, and look up at the night sky,
After: Double showerheads were a must-have, as was a large soaking tub. The vermillion wall sconces from RBW playfully contrast the neutral color scheme.
After: Double showerheads were a must-have, as was a large soaking tub. The vermillion wall sconces from RBW playfully contrast the neutral color scheme.
After: The new bathroom is straight out of Laura's Pinterest dreams, with stacked white ceramic tile (from Zia) and matte black fixtures (from AF Supply). She plans to add more plants to make the space even more serene.
After: The new bathroom is straight out of Laura's Pinterest dreams, with stacked white ceramic tile (from Zia) and matte black fixtures (from AF Supply). She plans to add more plants to make the space even more serene.
Before: The family rarely used the top floor bathroom since their bedrooms were on the third floor.
Before: The family rarely used the top floor bathroom since their bedrooms were on the third floor.
After: Kelly uses her office less, but the cabinet hides one element that's used every single day: a foldout ironing board, a necessity for the couple who founded the gender-defying fashion brand Kirrin Finch.
After: Kelly uses her office less, but the cabinet hides one element that's used every single day: a foldout ironing board, a necessity for the couple who founded the gender-defying fashion brand Kirrin Finch.
After: The front room on the top floor was split into two offices, near mirror images of each other.
After: The front room on the top floor was split into two offices, near mirror images of each other.
Before: The front room on the top floor was previously Kelly's office and a guest bedroom.
Before: The front room on the top floor was previously Kelly's office and a guest bedroom.
After: A custom L-shaped banquette in light blue Maharam upholstery adds warmth and texture. The original marble mantel has been retrofitted with an electric fireplace.
After: A custom L-shaped banquette in light blue Maharam upholstery adds warmth and texture. The original marble mantel has been retrofitted with an electric fireplace.
After: Architect Luki Anderson of Studio Officina created a serene primary suite that reflects the minimalist aesthetic owners Laura and Kelly Moffat prefer. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Super White, and the DWR bed features pull-out drawers for hidden storage.
After: Architect Luki Anderson of Studio Officina created a serene primary suite that reflects the minimalist aesthetic owners Laura and Kelly Moffat prefer. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Super White, and the DWR bed features pull-out drawers for hidden storage.
Before: What is now the primary bedroom used to be Laura's office, a large space with odd angles that made it feel disorganized.
Before: What is now the primary bedroom used to be Laura's office, a large space with odd angles that made it feel disorganized.