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Architect Kirsten Schwalgien converts the former stable of a famed Catalan modernist building into a contemporary loft.

In Still House, simple forms and jovial colors create a warm, friendly space. Here, a custom-designed dining table with exaggerated legs is matched with Vitra .03 dining chairs designed by Maarten Van Severen.

An original built-in dining table and chairs that Wright designed specifically for the house divide the living space from the angular galley kitchen.

The mahogany-wrapped, load-bearing element was removed to create a greater sense of flow between the kitchen, dining area, and living room. The new flooring throughout is cork tile.

A bell-shaped pendant hangs over the dining table, continuing the warm taupes and beiges found in the double-sided fireplace and wood table and floors.

While Brooklyn brownstones conjure up memories of their turn-of-the-century roots, they also remain the modern-day face of New York’s coolest boroughs. With brownstone living, however, comes responsibility—many of these classic beauties are in need of renovation and restoration. Here are 10 standout, renovated brownstones that retain their original charm with added contemporary cool.

Wardrobe cabinets from Reform stand on either side of the fireplace, maximizing storage. 

The homeowners' existing furnishings meld tradition with contemporary elements, echoing the architectural expression of the new structure.