The all-ages crowd on opening night.

At the back of the showroom, a large crowd gathered.

Locals crowd around Jackson’s iconic town common.

This iconic floor lamp from Serge Mouille alongside the Flow S4 Pendant, designed by Nao Tamura, inspired by the reflections of the Venetian cityscape, are both stylish standouts.

Semigood's Cantilevered stool from the Rian Collection is always a crowd favorite.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

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.

Built-in buffets are a standout feature of the dining room.

Inspiration crowds Alexander’s studio desk.

A "crowd funded" shelf by L'Edito.

Inspiration crowds Alexander’s studio desk.

Full-length glazing creates an extended dialogue with the property's stand-out beech tree.

The curvaceous pool, reminiscent of the Hollywood Golden Age, is the stand-out feature of the backyard.

The shelter’s standout feature is a vertical, central light well that imbues the space with a refuge-like quality.

Lasvit staff break for coffee in this dark-hued space with the stand-out vaulted ceiling.

Architecture firm NBBJ designed the Spheres, the standout feature of Amazon's Seattle campus.

A crowd-pleasing blend of the familiar and new, Austin Motel is the latest in Bunkhouse's idiosyncratic properties.

Pros: Laminate is at the low end of the price range for countertops, is scratch- and stain-resistant, and comes in a tremendous range of colors. It’s also easy to install, making it a viable DIY option for the handy crowd. Cons: Because laminate countertops are created by layering pieces of plywood and plastic, edges can chip off easily, and the surface can even melt if too much heat is applied directly.

The cover of Murakami Versailles.

The warm, bold hue of this terra-cotta-toned sofa makes it the standout piece in this texture-filled living room.

Looks like a hip crowd. The island will get its next wave of art-seekers next summer.

Consider an open layout. When there’s a crowd in your kitchen, it’s important to ensure that people are comfortable and can move around and mingle with ease.

The picture rail and skirting board painted in khaki green frame the space, while the neutral walls make the trio of arched stone windows the standout feature of the room.

Pendant by Matthew Fairbank Design.

Mobile Nap Turner made much of the barn’s furniture from OSB, but the mobile daybed on wheels is a standout piece and allows the user to catch the sun or shade as the mood strikes.

Clock by Ding3000 for Discipline.

The structure of the coop was inspired by the new bus shelters and newsstands in New York City.

Go Home by Go Logic is a design/build firm that designs and constructs modular homes that stand out in the crowd: they're both modern and contemporary, but still harken back to the traditional architecture of farms and barns in New England.

At a 1954 midcentury home in the West hills of Portland, Penny Black Interiors deftly updated the residence with standout cabinetry, carefully-selected tile, and wallpaper galore. The renovation balanced preserving the home's innate character and updating its function for modern life.

William Lamson's Solarium.

Klopf Architecture, Arterra Landscape Architects, and Flegels Construction joined forces to refurbish this Palo Alto Eichler. Standout features include a fully opening glass wall, an outdoor living area with a kitchen and fire pit, and furniture by Kayu and Primary Pouf.

A standout in the exhibition—engraved glass works by Berlin–based designer Mark Braun. Created for the famed Austrian glass company Lobmeyr, the series, called Fortune, delicately depicts topography and other scenes from nature. The designer says his creations are meant to emphasize the "essential wealth in everyday life."

The kitchen features cabinetry from Danish firm, Reform which give the space an apartment-like vibe. Ceramics for sale in the kitchen include yellow pasta bowls by Domenic Frunzi and the standout checkered every day mugs by local artist Athena Witscher.

Frankfurt hospitality group Lindenberg has created a hotel room in a 1981 Mercedes camper. A great way to explore as much of the German countryside as you can, and a smart choice for those who want escape from the maddening crowds.

Heading upstairs, one standout work was a two-story chandelier by recently founded Vancouver studio Sfossils with lighting elements tucked inside of ceramic rods with a variety of glazes ranging from crackling earth tones to fluorescents.

With bright red hair, Hill is a standout in a gray-glass 1960s building. Her coffee table is a French mail-sorting table with the legs cut down.