We tore down walls, replaced windows, redid plumbing and electrical, and restored original woodwork.
The entire project took months and, honestly, we werent entirely sure wed finish in time.
Some of these before photos were taken just days before the photoshoot for the October issue of the magazine.
Photo:Kelly Marshall, Styling: Sophia Pappas
But as you could see, it did indeed get done!
Keep scrolling to take a look at the oh-so-impressive before-and-after photos.
And if you’re a local and want to come tour the space IRL, you canbuy tickets here.
Center Room
Tory Williams
Look closely and youll realize this is the exact same room.
Now its a sophisticated lounge designed by theBrownstone Boysand covered in botanical wallpaper.
Its got a fainting couch and everything!
The Brownstone Boys leaned into the antique woodwork and added subtle, similarly hued pinks and reds.
Those boarded-up windows you see?
Theyre now Pella doors leading to the lush backyard.
The piece de resistance: the floating Calacatta Viola marble sink.
What it needed was some major floor refinishing and a few coats of Valspar paint.
DesignerMikel Welchpainted the walls beige and chose a red-brown for the ceiling to make the whole place feel inviting.
Primary Bathroom
Of course, a stunning primary bedroom also needs a stunning bathroom.
Mikel started with, well, whats less than a blank slate?!
Eventually he got to add Fireclay tiles, a double sink, mirrors, and vanity storage.
Bathroom
The final resting place for that misplaced bathtub!
While this narrow space didnt look like anything special at the start, Hema had a vision.
You might be thinking,Where did that archway come from?
Hema then had floral details painted around the perimeter to really make it a focal point.
She also created her own mosaic using four shades of Fireclay tile.
Its a great way to get a custom look without a custom price tag, she says.
The low-hanging chandelier over the nightstand adds an unexpected dose of drama.
Guest Room Balcony
That private patio we mentioned?
It started as a grimy rooftop.
TimberTech installed decking and railing here to totally transform the unused area into one of the homes finest features.
Jasmine added a sofa, a cafe table, and a couple bottles of bubbly.
Kids Room
Jessica had the idea to turn this narrow room into the worlds cutest kids room.
A custom scalloped valance along the ceiling holds a curtain to divide or unite the two spaces.
Cellar
This dank, dark cellar was once a graveyard for leftover lumber and building supplies.
UntilKate Pearcecame along and turned it into a cool speakeasy.
Then Kate coated the whole thing in a deep brown to really conjure that sultry vibe.
It also had zero bars, so Kate had one built.
She wanted to showcase the rooms skylight (because how many laundry rooms have a skylight?
), so she papered the ceiling around it in a giraffe print of her own design.
She added plenty of cabinets to hold laundry gear and even cocktail supplies.
Backyard
As you could see, this yard needed some serious work.
Luckily, the team atBrooklyn Grangewas ready for it!
Now there are pea gravel pathways, multiple seating areas, and lush garden beds filled withnative plants.
