Kids

Dotted with colorful footholds, a climbing wall covers one side of the home, allowing roof access.

Third Floor Loft

Now, the playroom can be accessed by the son’s bedroom or at the hallway. Custom woodwork fashions storage and a window seat.

A view thru second floor.

Child's bedroom with custom cabinetry and reading nook

Extruded bay windows become a special area for the kids.

Playroom

Children’s bedroom

On the second floor, long, open shelves in the kids' bedroom help foster a clutter-free zone.

The space below the stairs in this revamped Brooklyn brownstone was turned into a cheerful play area for the clients' two boys. "We built an egg shaped 'nook' underneath the staircase, and filled it with soft ‘pebble’ pillows," adds architect Frederick Tang.

Built-in shelves and storage save space in another bedroom.

Photo by Derek Swalwell

The playroom wall mimics the exterior.

A guest bed is tucked under the sloping ceiling.

The attic is now finished into a cozy lounge and playroom with new skylights.