Many clients wonder what their designer’s home looks like after experiencing the transformation of working with one. This bright, spacious Brooklyn loft, aims to capture the essence of the many places, designer, Breanna Carlson calls home through a series of intricate personal touches. As a designer and architect, Carlson has created an aesthetic all her own that comes through in her home--a labor of love.
Traditional antique African wooden masks on painted exposed brick wall are from Cape Town, South Africa, where the owner also has a residence. Iconic Mid-century light fixtures combined with custom-designed fixtures by the owner are used above the entry door, in the corridor, the guest bedroom, the sconces in the bathrooms, and above the bar in the kitchen to give the home a more personal feel. In true designer fashion, Carlson laser-cut grilles in every room to reflect the materials and patterns present. In the kitchen the grille pattern matches the shape of the kitchen backsplash tiles, in the guest room they match the exposed tile, in the master bedroom the grille is inspired by the master bathroom wallpaper visible just beyond the grille.
Carlson also designed brass hardware for the kitchen cabinetry, based on a specific series of rings from her jewelry line. As a nod to the industrial history of the Brooklyn building, dating back to the 1800’s, Carlson used exposed bath fixtures, a claw foot tub, and traditional subway tile. Perhaps the most unique piece in a home full of innovation--Carlson’s black rubber area rug, made from repurposed bicycle inner tubes from India. It’s a perfect combination of the industrial, international, and simply beautiful aesthetic that makes Carlson’s home flow so naturally.