Many clients are wary of taking too many design risks. But a young Brooklyn couple with a baby on the way knew that they wanted to take chances with the design of their Fort Greene townhouse. The narrow home, which is less than 12 feet wide, had been previously renovated, but lacked personality. With the help of Rustam-Marc Mehta and Tal Schori of GRT Architects, they set out to make a space that was original, colorful, and felt like home. "We all were eager not to design by picking ideas from Pinterest," says Mehta, "so we let the process run its course and ended up with some unique moments."
The budget was a major consideration for the project, so the architects found clever ways to use inexpensive materials. Penny tile creates a fun effect on the walls of the master and kid's bathrooms, while simply painted wainscoting makes a big impact on the master bedroom. No space was left bland, from the ombre foyer to the inventive stairwell, which uses several types of textured prismatic glass. The end result is totally unique and unlike anything you'd find on Pinterest — well, until now, that is, because we are totally pinning every single idea here.
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