Great First Impressions: Urban Home With Brick and Iron

For a modern take on the traditional brownstone, Calista Interiors used brick, stucco and iron details to create this urban exterior. Evergreens and boxed plants bring natural color to the bold, contemporary look.

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August 24, 2016

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The design intent for this urban exterior was to design a version of a traditional brownstone, and to give an appreciative nod to the history and architecture of the older part of town, with an updated look that has an eye towards the future of the community. One of the ways this was achieved was by using an interesting mix of materials. Brick, stucco, custom millwork paneling and cornice detailing, and custom iron details complete the look.

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This entry stands out with ironwork railings that delineate the property from the sidewalk. The ironwork is softened with traditional plants such as boxwood borders and fragrant evergreen plants like Rosemary, which gives a welcoming feeling and a sense of arrival to the front entry of the home. The front door is treated with Baroque seeded glass, which serves two purposes- to let light in and to create more of a sense of privacy than a clear glass would.

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Neutral and black mixed granite countertops compliment the light and dark shades of the subway tile backsplash. X mullion cabinets add a decorative touch to the built in upper and lower cabinetry. A long stainless steel range hood above the stove matches the stainless steel appliances.

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