With a building as old as ours, there are bound to be a few surprises that could send our dream crashing down to reality.
Brownstone Boys Reno: Construction Surprises
Interiors & Renovation
The Insider: Carroll Gardens Brownstone Gets Restoration Outside, Modern Update Inside
This gut renovation took a brownstone down to its exterior shell, then put it all back customized for its owners.
The Insider: Post Renovation, This Compact Hoboken Brownstone Feels Bigger and Brighter
A petite Hoboken row house was made to feel big enough for a family of four by adding new windows and using space-saving strategies from the architects' bag of tricks.
Brownstone Boys: How to Finish Your Renovation Project on Time…or Close to It!
Now that we are two weeks in and pretty much done with demo, we are figuring out the art of renovation timing.
The New Look Now Appearing in Rooms and Objects
Jewel tones, lush textures, and 1920s-inspired patterns are having a moment.
The Insider: Ridgewood Row House Reno Highlights Cheap and Cheerful Furnishings
A Queens row house that had been in the same family for generations was overhauled on a strict budget, then decorated by the homeowners to create a sense of calm.
Brownstone Boys Renovation Diary: Decks! Costs and Considerations
For us, a deck off the living space is a must, and something we expect will also be a good return on our investment.
From Tints to Tadelakt, Special Plaster Finishes Polish Brownstone Renovations
Plaster walls with a mottled texture are increasingly popping up in brownstone renovations -- from powder rooms to kitchens to accent walls.
The Insider: On Deadline, Designers Pull Off Chic, Comfortable Interior for Family’s Weekend Home
In mid-winter, a Park Slope couple with two teenagers and a dog purchased a vacation home in Springs, a laid-back hamlet on Long Island's South Fork, and wanted it fully furnished by Memorial Day.
Brownstone Boys Renovation Diary: Let The Demo Begin!
We are a few days into demo and it's moving fast! After working for months on plans and approvals it’s really satisfying to see progress.
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