7 Brooklyn Row Houses Renovations
The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.
Before & After: A Brooklyn Brownstone’s Dreary Basement Becomes an Urban Oasis
Daniel Kaplan of Bowerbird Architects raises a dwelling’s downstairs ceilings and relocates the living spaces to glory in natural...
10 Unbeatable Brownstone Renovations in Brooklyn
Balancing historic details with modern updates, these renovated Brooklyn brownstones are the stuff of dreams.
A Budget Friendly Brownstone Renovation in Brooklyn
A family enlists Brooklyn design-build firm MADE to renovate a brownstone using surplus and salvaged materials for a...
A Beautifully Restored Brooklyn Brownstone Is Listed at $4M
After a total renovation, a historic home becomes a modern masterpiece while keeping its charm intact.
A Fashionable Couple Remake Their Brooklyn Brownstone With a Sartorial Twist
An enterprising couple turn their talents toward their Brooklyn residence, where period details meet a sartorial sensibility.
A Radiant Renovation Brightens Up a Dark Brooklyn Brownstone
VonDalwig Architecture fills a lower-level Brooklyn residence with light and garden views.
A Timeworn Brownstone in Brooklyn Becomes a Growing Family’s Sanctuary
After a top-to-bottom renovation and a two-story extension, garden views now fill this 19th-century home in Fort Greene.
Budget Breakdown: A Brooklyn Brownstone Gets a Vibrant Renovation For $910K
When a Brooklyn-based couple sought to renovate a brownstone in Crown Heights, they knew exactly which architect they wanted for...
A Pair of Designers Renovate Their Brooklyn Brownstone With a Bright Monochromatic Palette
With a monochromatic makeover, a pair of designers revive a common Brooklyn brownstone apartment.
A Tattered Brooklyn Brownstone Is Brought Back to Life With Big Doses of Color
Michael K. Chen Architecture resuscitates a Clinton Hill residence by restoring its historic details and applying bold hues...
A Designer Transforms a Crumbling Brooklyn Brownstone Into a Live/Work Haven for $950K
Uli Wagner upgrades a historic brownstone in Fort Greene while preserving its original beauty and character.
A Brooklyn Brownstone Packed With Sublime 19th-Century Charm Seeks $2.2M
Listed for the first time in decades, this two-family gem is fitted with exposed brick, exquisite woodwork, and ornamental...
Australian Artist Jeremyville Lists His Luminous Bed-Stuy Brownstone For $2.7M
This circa-1880 brownstone in Stuyvesant Heights has been thoroughly renovated for modern-day living.
A Brownstone with Prospect
At first glance, one may never guess this tasteful abode dates all the way back to the nineteenth century.
Before & After: A Traditional Brooklyn Brownstone Receives a Chic Makeover Inside and Out
Stewart-Schafer transforms a 1901 Brooklyn brownstone into a stylish, contemporary, and light-filled dwelling.
Before & After: A Gloomy Brooklyn Brownstone Gets Spruced Up With Splashes of Color
Frederick Tang Architecture restores an 1896 home’s historic details but takes things a step further with exuberant accents,...
Before & After: A Design-Savvy Couple Turn a Worn-Down Brownstone Into a Minimalist Home
Few homeowners have as clear a vision of how to compose a design brief as Trish and Andrew McKechnie.
Before & After: An Italianate-Style Brownstone in Brooklyn Rises Above Years of Ad-Hoc Remodels
Urban Pioneering Architecture strategically preserves the historic details of this Clinton Hill row house while creating a...
The Brownstone Baked to Perfection
A family enlists Brooklyn design-build firm MADE to renovate a brownstone using surplus and salvaged materials for a...
A Sustainable Brownstone Transformation in Brooklyn
How do you make a Brooklyn brownstone more sustainable? First, get rid of the brownstone.
Before & After: A 19th-Century Brooklyn Brownstone Is Saved From Utter Disrepair
Following a meticulous restoration and gut renovation by Frances Mildred, an elegantly revamped Park Slope townhouse hits the...
11 Homes With Unburnished Brick Interiors
Bricks aren't just for brownstones.
Forever Changes
A couple reconfigure a dilapidated Brooklyn brownstone and prepare it for the 21st century.
Des Moines Brownstones are a 'Walker's Paradise' for Young Professionals
'Walkability' and ‘sense of community' are among the benefits attracting younger buyers to townhomes in urban neighborhoods, such...
Before & After: A Humdrum Home in Brooklyn Receives a Stylish Revamp
A generic Brooklyn brownstone is transformed into a bright and spacious home—idyllic for entertaining kids and adults alike.
Before & After: The Brownstone Boys Overhaul a Brooklyn Garage Into a Family Home
Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum convert an 1894 carriage house into a bright dwelling with a central courtyard, two rooftop...
A London Terrace House Gets a Luminous Expansion
Amos Goldreich Architecture remodels a brownstone on a budget, pairing open shelving with modified IKEA cabinets in the kitchen.
14 Row Houses and Brownstones “Before & After” Their Much-Needed Makeovers
In these transformations, designers tackle everything from confusing floor plans to woefully dark interiors.
Before & After: A Series of Unfortunate Updates Are Reversed at This Brooklyn Brownstone
A couple turns back the clock on the Williamsburg townhome, mixing time appropriate touches with a few funky—but fitting—finds of...
Budget Breakdown: A Dreary ’70s Abode in Southern California Gets a Gut Renovation For $196K
In the home’s new kitchen and principal bathroom, interior designer Corine Maggio of CM Natural Designs creates bold moments via...
A Stylishly Renovated 19th-Century Brooklyn Row House Lists For $3.2M
The 6-bedroom home was built in 1899 by prominent architect Axel Hedman, while the recent restorations were led by designer duo,...
Dwell’s Top 10 Compilations of 2019
Get ready for the list to end all lists.
Celebrity Designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent List Their NYC Pad For $800K
The airy apartment can even be purchased fully furnished, styled by the designers themselves.
Before & After: They Loved Their Vintage Brownstone—So They Embraced Its Many Quirks
Architect Sarah Jacoby uncovers the beauty in a timeworn home with moody interiors, a bevy of built-ins, and an unusual bedroom...
Before & After: A Vibrant Revamp Gives a Cramped Brooklyn Brownstone Room to Breathe
Studio Officina delivers a perfectly tailored top-floor update to the founders of androgynous fashion brand Kirrin Finch.

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