JEFFERSON
A Brownstone Rental, Brooklyn

Type

Rental townhouse

Location

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn dining room with mid-century modern wood chairs exposed brick fireplace and brass shelving by Tenlie Mourning

A Brooklyn rental townhouse that keeps its brownstone character while reinterpreting English cottage style, drawn from the client’s heritage, in a refined and contemporary way.

Original moldings, flooring and built-ins were kept intact and became the framework for color and texture.

Full walls of custom drapery bring warmth and soften the architecture, and custom upholstery runs throughout. A mix of furnishings and fabrics builds the atmosphere room by room, in a palette that suggests the English countryside without being literal.

The home honors both heritage and transience. Meaningful interiors don’t need to be permanent.

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“Tenlie has an unrivaled creative eye that pushes the boundaries of design. She challenges her clients to think outside the box, and the result is truly special.”

Jefferson Client

Styling assistant

Kaeli Streeter

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