BHDS — Innerform Room Thesis

To think of Brooklyn Heights is to think of architectural lineage, and this 1850s red-brick Greek Revival townhouse is its consummate portrait. Having weathered alternating eras of devotion, neglect, and careful restoration, the home has arrived at its definitive rebirth. Its journey mirrors the perennial lifecycle of a botanical bloom: enduring shifting seasons, absorbing generations of lived history, and shedding timeworn layers to reveal an arresting new vitality. It is this organic metamorphosis that inspired our botanical narrative.

The Parlor Floor: Powder Room & Minibar

Despite the partial demolition of the upper levels, the parlor floor remained the original anchor of the townhouse. Honoring this unbroken lineage, the design leans into moody, historic romance. The concept began with a striking Drummonds vanity topped in Verde Guatemala marble, establishing a deep verdant tone, complemented by Schumacher’s Psalm 3 Panel Set mural to wrap the room in an immersive botanical canopy.

Underfoot, hand-chipped Avanti Verde Green mosaic tiles from TileBar bring an artisanal, organic texture to the space. Farrow & Ball’s Beverly (No. 310) acts as the ultimate unifier, a rich green that bridges stone and wallpaper, deepening into an emerald hue within the shadows.

Layered with brass hardware, a glass disc flush mount, and curated accessories from Williams-Sonoma brands, the powder room and minibar form an intimate jewel box off the main living space, brought to life through the meticulous execution of HartBuilt Construction.

The Fourth Floor: Primary Bathroom

Ascending to the top level, a newly reconstructed volume echoing the footprint of the original townhouse. We sought to embrace the rebuild by honoring the past with a contemporary twist. Natural light from the existing window inspired a soft, ethereal palette anchored by Calico Wallpaper’s Arcadia, whose fluid, abstract botanicals introduce an artful, poetic sensibility alongside the traditional architectural details.

To complement the wallcovering’s blush undertones, Calacatta Monet marble tiles from TileBar were introduced in the shower, paired with a structured pink-and-white checkerboard floor. Stirabout (No. 300) from Farrow & Ball ties the mural and natural stone together seamlessly.

With support from Williams-Sonoma, we reconfigured the vanity into a double layout (custom-painted in Farrow & Ball’s Scallop No. 311). New medicine cabinets and wall sconces complete a luxury five-fixture program, while minimalist polished chrome fixtures from Hansgrohe reflect the surrounding palette and blend effortlessly into the space. All realized through the craftsmanship of HartBuilt Construction to create an elevated sanctuary for daily ritual.