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Genevieve Renovates an 1850s NYC Brownstone

November 25, 2014

By: David Haynes

In HGTV's series Genevieve's Renovation, design celeb Genevieve Gorder expands and transforms her small New York apartment, creating a fabulous new space as only Genevieve can. Check out two of the first spaces to be renovated.

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Genevieve Gorder, host of HGTV's "Genevieve's Renovation"

Photo: Chris Amaral

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Getting in the Swing

Genevieve sits on the custom swing she made for her daughter Bebelle's bedroom in their newly renovated Manhattan home.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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All In the Details

Candles and plants add color, light and warmth in a newly remodeled main floor bath.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Celebrating the Old and the New

An antique sewing machine serves as a nightstand next to a hand-carved bed from India and fresh new bed linens in Genevieve's newly converted master bedroom suite.

Photo: Anders Krusberg

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The Nitty Gritty

Genevieve takes on her most difficult design challenge yet by converting her current Manhattan apartment and a recently purchased adjacent unit into a single beautiful home. As seen here, Genevieve doesn't shy away from the physical aspects of this ambitious undertaking.

Small Bathroom With Aqua Tile Bathtub and Shower

Photo: Todd Plitt. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, Before

The first project in the renovation was this first-floor bathroom in the newly purchased adjacent apartment. The current tile had been installed improperly over brick, and the tub was improperly installed as well.

Single Vanity Bathroom With Freestanding Tub and Gray Marble Sink

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

The renovated bathroom functions as the guest bath and also as the bath space for Genevieve's young daughter Bebelle. It's luxuriously appointed with a new freestanding tub, brass fixtures, marble vanity, oversized mirror and new toilet.

Bathroom With Gold Faucet and Patterned Tile Walls

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

Genevieve wanted a space that was visually graphic and felt cool and serene; a space with a feminine feel for Bebelle, but also one that she could grow into. Budget for the bath upgrade was $12,000.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

A luxury rain showerhead replaces the standard one that was there previously.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

Ornate Moroccan tile now lines the bathroom's new walls and shower.

Gold Platter With Glass Bottles and Berry Sprig

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

A brass plate sits mext to the marble sink to hold perfumes and fragrances for guests.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

Turkish towels and imported soap help accessorize the guest bath.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

Genevieve retained an antique bathroom door for the main floor bathroom.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Downstairs Bathroom, After

A vintage brass "City of New York Public School" doorknob, with patina indicating it's authenticity, is used as an architectural accent on the bathroom door.

Genevieve Gorder and Friend Remove Subfloor

Photo: Anders Krusberg

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The Dirty Work

Genevieve and her friend Aimee Scher rip up floorboards in the recently purchased adjacent apartment that will double the space of Genevieve and Bebelle's home.

Bedroom With Underbed Storage and Two Windows

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, Before

This room in the adjacent apartment will serve as the new bedroom for Genevieve's daughter, Bebelle. In the remodel, Bebelle's old room will become a new living room.

Pink Kid's Room With White Curtains, Storage Units and Black Desk

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

Genevieve created this colorfully pink and playful room for Bebelle, including a wooden rope-swing mounted from the ceiling.

White Living Space With Cabinets and Wood Floors

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, Before

Light Pink Bedroom With Patterned Wallpaper, Bunk Area and Swing

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

A bunk bed serves as storage until Bebelle is old enough to access it via a ladder. Genevieve saved on expenses by repurposing some old family furniture, including this antique bed that belonged to her grandmother. The wooden bed frame is freshly painted black, and the bed is tucked beneath the bunk shelf.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, Before

Pink Girl's Room With White Rope Swing, Pendant Light and Storage

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

Modular shelving with soft-sided bins provide plenty of storage for a little girl's belongings.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

A hand-painted "B" adorns the antique door to Bebelle's room.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

A tiny succulent in a mini-terrarium adds a bit of green and brings just a touch of the outdoors in.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's hat rests next to a couple of hardbound books and ceramic container with fun geometric designs.

Rope Swing, Blue Chair and Neutral Dress Form

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

A child-sized desk painted black to match the bed frame, wooden chair painted in turquoise and a vintage department store mannequin are among the eclectic mix of accessories in Bebelle's new room.

Photo: Chris Amaral. From: Genevieve Gorder

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Bebelle's Room, After

An antique doorknob embossed with the letter "B" adds a charming and customizing touch to the antique door at the entrance to Bebelle's room.

Genevieve Renovates an 1850s NYC Brownstone

Getting in the Swing

All In the Details

Celebrating the Old and the New

The Nitty Gritty

Downstairs Bathroom, Before

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

Downstairs Bathroom, After

The Dirty Work

Bebelle's Room, Before

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, Before

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, Before

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, After

Bebelle's Room, After

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