GRACE RESIDENCE

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN NY

The natural light in our Grace Residence is always dramatic, as this 6th floor apartment is above the rooflines of most of the surrounding buildings. The rich colors chosen for the walls and ceilings act as a canvas for the natural sunlight, especially when it is moody and soft. The window jambs are splayed out, inviting as much light as possible into the space.

The project was a gut renovation of a one bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights, including interior design, furnishing and decoration, and a custom sofa designed by Shapeless Studio and brought to life by Pierre Altelier.

Conceptually, we imagined the apartment as two zones: the sunny, south-facing daytime half, which we painted in an all-over warm taupe color, and the nighttime half, which is a luscious green. The owner is a teacher and an avid reader, so convenient book shelving and a desk nook was essential.