If you’re daydreaming of having a conversation pit — as I am ever since reading this story about how to create one in your own home — this Brooklyn co-op’s sunken living room will be a mood board come true. A stone floor, bench seating, and built-in bookshelves round out the lounge, illuminated by a triple bay window that peeks out onto the front garden.
Adjacent and elevated is the combination kitchen and dining room, where light wood floors, stainless appliances, and all-white walls and cabinets give the space a clean, Scandinavian look.
The bedroom maintains that breezy vibe with a whitewashed brick wall and easy access to the shared garden at the back of the building. Given that the now-11-unit co-op was built as a grand single-family home back in the 1890s, it’s not hard to imagine an opulent soiree taking place in the cloistered garden. Even today, looking at the stone patio shaded by flowering trees and ivy-covered buildings, it’s looking like an idyllic spot for a springtime garden party with your neighbors.
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