Boerum Hill is a minimal residence positioned in Brooklyn, New York, designed by Bespoke Solely. The designers, Melissa Lee and Erika Chou, drew inspiration from the Norwegian and English countryside, embodying the “new romantic” aesthetic for which the agency has turn out to be recognized.
To carry the design to life, the duo launched a spread of background particulars that honor the dwelling’s historic roots whereas additionally functioning seamlessly throughout the trendy setting. The mission efficiently melds the previous and current, making a residing area that’s each trendy and comfy.
Within the kitchen, a hunter inexperienced glass cupboard, which was salvaged from elsewhere, showcases the homeowners’ spectacular assortment of cookbooks – including a splash of coloration to the comfortable area. The kitchen additionally options archival William Morris wallpaper and refined coloration combos that had been impressed by the house’s 18th century roots, that are softly illuminated by vintage opaline fixtures.
Melissa Lee explains, “The Boerum Hill mission was all about bringing character and appeal again to this historic townhome, a Federal model townhouse on arguably one of the quintessential tree lined Brooklyn blocks. We wished the house to really feel lived-in, soulful and most significantly, befitting its previous and current. We reintroduced a collection of “background” particulars that outline the integrity of a historic vernacular dwelling with aplomb – supplies and finishes applicable for its 18-century bones but perform fluidly in a modern-day setting.”
Pictures by William Jess Laird.
