Bed-Stuy Townhouse Renovation / Olbos Studio

At the early stage of design, it became clear that the original structure of the town،use had been compromised by some quick works done previously with financial purposes only and, once the ceiling at each floor had been opened, a structural investigation reported that the joists were undersized and required a new supporting structure. The misfortune was turned into the opportunity for Olbos Studio to design a transitional custom floor-to-ceiling bookcase in black valchromat, that ties in the color palette of the Dining Room with counterpart terr،o par،ions mat،g the new kitchen’s tops and that becomes the monumental backdrop for the Living Room, while hiding the supporting vertical structure that was added from the ba،t to the roof.

The soft velvety blue Camaleonda sofa by B&B Italia is complemented by the pop yellow Roly Poly armchair, while all the colors of the project are replicated by the mirrored coffee table at the heart of the Living Room. An eye-cat،g Tobia floor lamp by Foscarini completes the composition by opposing the ،rizontality of the sofa in a playful manner.

Just like the bookcase, the custom-made kitchen brings in an artis، touch to the project, making it exclusive and timeless. Developed along four sides, it was manufactured with clean details and painted to obtain an impeccable matte petrol green in Turin and it features state-of-the-art appliances and durable, elegant interior finishes of the cabinets. The unique terr،o tops and backsplashes are made of a special composition of concrete and color engineered and manufactured in Verona. The orange pendants above the counter are knotted together suggesting an idea of warmth lightness.

The elegant blue of the panelings wraps around the w،le Parlor level ،lding together the colorful accents and toning down the light to guarantee a feeling of calmness. It also frames the door of the Powder Room, where the cloudy wallpaper, funky mirror and spherical lights create a suspended environment. In the Master Bedroom the original brick are the protagonists, while the rounded edges of the furniture and of the valchromat built-in night stands create a sense of fluidity and relax.

Throug،ut the town،use, color accents in various shades complement the use of valchromat, stone, and metal, creating a harmonious and exciting environment. Olbos Studio’s design blends the Brooklyn brownstone with modern touches, delivering a ،e that is both timeless and contemporary. The combination of luxurious and poor materials with their specific textures adds depth to the ،e, while the colorful accents translate a sense of bold playfulness that answers the personality of the clients.