Located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY, the residence is located in the St. George Tower. The home was originally painted a very sterile white, and due to its northern exposure it read very grey and cold. As such, Claire Hung Design worked with the homeowners to co-create a vision of sophisticated warmth with a blend of contemporary styles and a touch of modernism.
The team of Claire Hung Design started with replacing the floors, doors and trim with warm tones of oak. It was then paired with dark chocolate oak cabinetry with Italian Marble (Macchia Vecchia (backsplash) and Paonazzo (countertop) in the living space.
The biggest challenge was the ceilings. There are large beams throughout with some overlapping in areas. The goal was to refocus the eye on the interior design elements, through millwork and raising the ceilings in the bathrooms. Claire Hung Design opened up the galley kitchen into the living space to expand its footprint by both elongating the countertop into a eat-in peninsula, and connecting the storage space to the kitchen via seamless millwork.
This serene family home is replete with timeless contemporary architectural details and materials. It feels warm and works with the homeowners’ existing mid-century furniture.
Team:
Architect: Claire Hung Design
Contractor: GILD Renovation
Photography Credit: Seth Caplan
Material Used:
1. Hallway: Pendant light by Devol Kitchens.
2. Kitchen: Sconces by In Common With. Wall hooks and faucet by California Faucets. Sink by Elkay. Appliances by Miele. Pendant over peninsula by Muuto. Jeanneret style stools manufactured by Treehause.
3. Living/Dining room: Sofa by Leather Groups. Lounge chairs by Unarco. Vintage Danish dining table from the 1950s. Vintage dining chairs by Paul McCobb (metal frame) and Kai Kristiansen (wood frame). Dining pendant by In Common With. Original Herikita painting. Salvador Dali print (small piece in dining room). Embroidering with Oils by Rachel Daly (large piece in dining room).
4. Guest bath: Lime wash by Portola Paints. Floor tile and shower wall tile by Bedrosians. Medicine cabinet by West Elm. Sconces by Huey Faucetry by Watermark. Sink by Nood Co. Tub by Kohler.
5. Daughter’s bedroom: Bedding, rug, pillows and throw blanket by Urban Outfitters. Vintage rocking chair. Dresser by Maitland-Smith. Paloma Sage canvas print by Upton from EQ3.
6. Primary bedroom: Bed frame, bedspread and floor lamp by Crate & Barrel. Vintage stool and wooden bowl. Art by William T. Wiley.
7. Primary bathroom: Marble floor and niche by Bas Stone. Wall and ceiling tile by Daltile. Medicine cabinet by Fresca. Faucetry by Watermark. Bidet toilet by Toto. Custom made vanity from Etsy. Sink by Duravit.
