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BROADWAY LOFT
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HUDSON STREET LOFT
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KALEIDOSCOPE
KALEIDOSCOPE, January 2016
Details that not long ago were contemptuously referred to as mere "décor"–the textiles, patterns, carpets, tiles, light fixtures (down to the bulb aesthetic)–are now considered some of the most personalizing and sheltering influences on a space. Take this five-story sandstone townhouse overlooking Prospect Park, which, after a century of being passed through the family, was given a second life. Brooklyn based MADE took charge of the architectural rejuvenation, giving a burnish to old moldings, pocket doors, and elaborate dados. But it was Roberts, with input from her client, who selected the interior finishes and furniture, including an entry light from Roll & Hill and multiple pieces of salvaged wood of retro-industrial fame. Her client supplied vintage furnishings, such as the Danish parlor chairs, which were reupholstered, and, beneath their mantels, the fireplaces were tiled in jewel-tone mosaics.
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HOYT STREET TOWNHOUSE
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MARTHA STEWART LIVING
MARTHA STEWART LIVING, October 2016
THE BEST-LAID (KITCHEN) PLANS
It's the most exciting–and rewarding–room in your home to renovate, but also the most expensive. With a little savvy strategizing and purposeful planning, however, you can create a customized space that suits the way you cook and live. Here, two couples took decidedly different approaches: One hired and architect for a dramatic remodel; the other headed to a big-box store for major design help. Both got the kitchen they always wanted.
When Cristin Frodella and Conor Sheridan bought their Park Slope, Brooklyn, brownstone three years ago, their first order of business was knocking out the walls on the parlor floor to create an open cooking and living space. “We wanted it to be joyful, not stuffy,” says Frodella, the global head of education marketing at Google, who envisioned her stepkids (Sheridan’s daughter, Clancy, 11; and son, Finnegan, 9) running around, as well as lots of casual parties. The couple had three criteria for their kitchen: It should be the heart of the home, open onto
the backyard, and—for Sheridan, who loves cooking over a fire—feature a wood-burning grill. Working with New York City architect Elizabeth Roberts, the couple oriented the kitchen horizontally across the back of the house and centered the range on the island, then replaced
the back wall with steel-casement windows and doors. For storage, they chose a mix of open shelves and deep cabinets. Their biggest splurge was framing the counter-height grill with a wall of midnight-blue glazed tiles from Heath Ceramics. “That is the big moment: Once you’ve
made a design decision like that, the other details can be less expensive and more subdued,” says Roberts, who often advises clients to save on hardware and prepainted cabinets. For the couple, the grill is a stunning centerpiece. “Conor makes duck, steaks, and vegetables on it—even fruit for dessert,” Frodella says. “If we have people over, it’s a Brazilian meat-fest.”
photographs by kate sears
text by jennifer tung
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PIERREPONT APARTMENT
The Pierrepont Street Apartment is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom apartment in an historic, Brooklyn Heights bank building that was recently converted into residential units. Our team was hired to refine and rethink the developer details and layout of this spacious living space and also to furnish the entire apartment.
After carefully reviewing budget and timeline with the client we recommended an entirely new kitchen (by HenryBuilt) and designed trim for doors, windows, and entryway walls to elevate the interiors to a new level of sophistication.
Custom furnishings included a long, dining banquette, window coverings, custom free-standing cabinetry. All decorative lighting was selected by our team as well as all furniture and textiles throughout the apartment.
Design Team
Elizabeth Roberts, Adrienne LaBelle
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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ORIENT HOUSE
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LUXE
LUXE | INTERIORS + DESIGN, January/February 2017
The Report
OPEN flame
For the kitchen of this Brooklyn town house, New York architect Elizabeth Roberts knocked out walls on the parlor level of the home to create an open floor plan. "The clients are avid cooks and wanted a place where they could socialize with guests while preparing food," she says. Clear sight lines also ensure that all eyes are in the space's most unique features; a year-round wood-burning grill with an adjustable rack. Navy blue tiles from Heath Ceramics surround the grill, making it as sleek as it is practical.
Written by Michelle Brunner
Photograph by Dustin Aksland
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PARK SLOPE TOWNHOUSE
The Park Slope Townhouse is an 17' wide house located in the Brooklyn Historic Landmarked district of Park Slope. The house was completely overhauled with new systems, windows and finishes. A large steel and glass window and door assembly was installed at the rear of the building.
Historic details and hardware were preserved and juxtaposed with modern elements to highlight the remaining historic detail. Overall the aim of the project was to lighten up the interior of the house to create a comfortable home for a family of three.
Design Team
Elizabeth Roberts, Ana Vazquez, Ricky DelPilar
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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BLEECKER ST. FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE
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