Renovopedia

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative articles and news from Renovopedia about Home Improvments.

    What's Hot

    Spring Swaps: Freshen Up Your Home With These Simple Updates

    March 20, 2023

    Before & After: A Soulless Apartment Gets the ‘More Is More’ Treatment

    March 20, 2023

    Looking Back, Looking Forward: 15 Years of Remodelista

    March 19, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms
    • Contact
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn
    RenovopediaRenovopedia
    Demo
    • Home
    • News
    • Trending
    • Ideas

      7 Master Bedroom Designs With Stylish Style And Functional Features

      January 27, 2023

      Why is Garage Door maintenance essential?

      January 17, 2023

      5 Ways To Improve Your Flooring

      December 22, 2022

      Ideas to revamp and reorganise your garage

      December 22, 2022

      The Benefits Of Cleaning Your Windows Regularly

      November 30, 2022
    • Videos

      Water In Electrical Panel! Easy Fix? #Short

      March 30, 2022

      Working on My House LIVE! | Framing Door Openings

      March 23, 2022

      Framing a Wall With Angles Over Stair Bulkhead

      March 22, 2022

      Framing Bedroom/Hall Closet | Adding Basement Stair Headroom

      March 17, 2022

      Fixing Hacked Floor Framing | Straightening Kitchen Floor… Kinda

      March 8, 2022
    • Interior Remodel
    • Painting
    • Kitchen
    • More
      • Skills & Specialties
      • Exterior Remodel
      • Bathroom
      • Outdoor Building
      • Green Improvements
      • Home Services
    Renovopedia
    Home » It Takes Two: A Pair of Brooklyn Heights Apartments Reconfigured Into One, by Shapeless Studio

    It Takes Two: A Pair of Brooklyn Heights Apartments Reconfigured Into One, by Shapeless Studio

    December 3, 2021No Comments News
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Tumblr Reddit Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Lately I’ve spent a quite a bit of time in my tiny apartment fantasizing about how much space we’d have if we could somehow merge with the flat next door. It’s something all city-dwellers dream of, especially these days: pushing out a few walls and getting more room.

    That’s what a pair of creative professionals recently got to do in real life, in a Civil War-era building in Brooklyn Heights: seamlessly combine two warehouse-like units into one cohesive, serene space, with help from Shapeless Studio Architecture & Interiors.

    Demo

    “Before the renovation, the space was pretty unexciting,” reports Andrea Fisk of Shapeless Studio. “There were some exposed brick walls, small rental-quality kitchens that seemed at least 20 years old (one in each apartment), and standard 2 1/4-inch oak flooring.” To start, she and co-principal Jess Thomas Hinshaw—with structural engineer Tom Gasbarro, ABS Engineering, and Sunshine Renovations Management—started by stitching together the two units at the seams. Instead of thread, though, the two spaces are joined with steel and glass doors, a nod to the building’s industrial bones.

    Robert and Sandy, the homeowners, “are very design savvy,” Andrea says. “They had a really good idea of the look they wanted to achieve from the outset.” In addition to industrial elements, the team went with rich textures like tadelakt and terrazzo, custom millwork (and generous amounts of concealed storage), and dashes of ochre and yellow amid black and neutral finishings. “The final apartment really reflects them,” says Andrea—and their young daughter, Mia, too.

    Have a look:

    Photography by Hagan Hinshaw, courtesy of Shapeless Studio Architecture & Interiors.

    Above: The deep layout of the combined apartments meant that some spaces were bathed in natural light while others were set far back from the banks of windows. The solution? Embracing the dark. The entryway is furthest from the windows, so it got a wash of blue paint on the walls and dark blue linoleum on the floor.
    the dark mudroom opens into the bright, open living spaces, which take advantag 10
    Above: The dark mudroom opens into the bright, open living spaces, which take advantage of the light. “The color throughout is Benjamin Moore’s Cloud Cover,” says Andrea, chosen out of a wide lineup of whites because it worked with the laminate that covers a wall of cabinets in the kitchen. “I think we otherwise would have chosen a white that was a bit warmer, however cooler whites have a really calming quality, especially on overcast days. They make the space look so quiet and peaceful.”

    Source: Remodelista

    Demo
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit VKontakte Telegram WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    Spring Swaps: Freshen Up Your Home With These Simple Updates

    March 20, 2023 News

    Before & After: A Soulless Apartment Gets the ‘More Is More’ Treatment

    March 20, 2023 News

    Looking Back, Looking Forward: 15 Years of Remodelista

    March 19, 2023 News

    A Day in Khaki Muromachi

    March 18, 2023 News

    Current Obsessions: From Japan With Love

    March 18, 2023 News

    DIY Idea: Japanese Basket as Light Fixture

    March 17, 2023 News
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Demo
    Don't Miss

    How to Find and Shut Off Your Home’s Natural Gas Supply

    Skills & Specialties November 29, 2021

    Shutting off utilities, such as your home’s water supply or electrical power, is fairly common—something…

    For a Modern ‘Brady Bunch,’ a Modernist Family Home in Seattle

    February 8, 2022

    Ring Doorbell Fire Hazard? 350,000 Video Doorbells Recalled | Improper Installation.

    November 11, 2020

    Home Workspace Upgrade: Glass Office Chair Mats by Vitrazza

    June 1, 2022
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    Latest Articles

    Spring Swaps: Freshen Up Your Home With These Simple Updates

    March 20, 2023

    Before & After: A Soulless Apartment Gets the ‘More Is More’ Treatment

    March 20, 2023

    Looking Back, Looking Forward: 15 Years of Remodelista

    March 19, 2023

    A Day in Khaki Muromachi

    March 18, 2023

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative articles and news from Renovopedia about Home Improvements.

    Demo
    Our Picks

    Spring Swaps: Freshen Up Your Home With These Simple Updates

    March 20, 2023

    Before & After: A Soulless Apartment Gets the ‘More Is More’ Treatment

    March 20, 2023

    Looking Back, Looking Forward: 15 Years of Remodelista

    March 19, 2023
    About Us
    About Us

    Renovopedia is the premier source for home improvement news and articles. We provide the latest news and articles for homeowners looking to find inspiration, solutions, tips, and ideas to prepare your home for sale or turn it into your dream home.

    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Email Us: hello@renovopedia.com
    Contact: +1-320-0123-451

    Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube LinkedIn
    Popular

    Snakes Could Be Hiding in Your Pool Noodles

    June 30, 2022

    10 Easy Pieces: Serving Trays

    August 31, 2022

    How to Cut Out Electric Boxes In Drywall

    May 12, 2021
    © 2023 Renovopedia. All Rights Reserved.
    • Home
    • News
    • Trending
    • Videos
    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Contact

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.