fitzhugh & lyndsay of the brooklyn home co.

This is what you call a power couple! Woodworker and sculptor, Fitzhugh Karol and jewelry designer and goldsmith, Lyndsay Caleo have completely done it themselves. This team of Brooklyn locals remodeled, designed, salvaged and hand crafted their hearts out and I must say they should be quite proud. Karol went to town, creating everything from their dining room table, made out of fallen beech wood, to the built in assemblage art above the fireplace and between his also handcrafted cabinets. This, mixed with Caleo's eye for recycling scrapped gems and positive obsession over reaching the proper vibe for each room, makes for a showpiece of a home. In addition to their individual work, they collaborate on the interior planning and architectural design for the family-run business, The Brooklyn Home Company. That, I will have to show you more of on a later date. Their work is stunning.

Photography for The Brooklyn Home Company by Emily Gilbert.

[photo above: One of TBHCo's first projects, this 4 story townhouse in center Park Slope was renovated and the owner's duplex was completely gutted.]

[photo above: The interior/exterior plan, decoration, built-ins and custom work were designed and/or built by TBHCo's design team. Extra large double hung windows flood the home with natural light. The sculpture above the fireplace was made by TBHCo designer/sculptor Fitzhugh Karol.]

[photo above: A nine foot extension was added to the garden and parlor floors. The library ladder leads to an extra lofted guest room. The original beams were discovered behind the drop ceiling during demolition.]

[photo above: Large built-in shelves were built to house the owner's various collections]

[photo above: The kitchen, which is entirely within the new extension, features a Sapele island countertop and a vintage American Standard farm sink. The reclaimed shelving was from a mill in upstate NY. Olive on the counter is one of our mascots.]

[photo above: The bathroom door was taken from a NH sheep barn.]

[photo above: A floor to ceiling panel of frosted glass allows natural light into the bathroom.]

[photo above: Behind the mirrored doors a floor to ceiling built in adds additional drawers and shelving. TBHCo designer Fitzhugh Karol built the 4 poster bed.]

[photo above: Behind the glass partition, stairs lead down to the garden floor.]

[photo above: The stairs are topped with Sapele treads. The hallway leads to a home office, guest room, full bathroom, living room and the private garden.]

[photo above: The guest room was inspired by the sleeping quarters on a ship.]

[photo above: A second living room was added downstairs furnished with all custom furniture. Olive enjoys the sunshine.]

above: A peek of extras via the selby.

above: An exquisite piece of furniture/art from the homeowner himself. Have a look at his website to see more.