Brownstone backyard

Does this sound familiar? A couple buy and remodel a Brooklyn townhouse, then look out through their new floor-to-ceiling windows and, noticing the wreck o

With timeless classic style this Brooklyn townhouse has been completely renovated, restored and new additions added. All the windows were replaced, with black steel windows on the garden facing new ad

The outdoor design for an urban dwelling is something totally different to a sprawling suburban or country yard. There’s much less space, to be sure. But you also have to take in mind your neighbors (and how much you want to see of them) and also what feels appropriate for your area and even your type of home.

Cobble Hill brownstone backyard & deck - Contemporary - Deck - New York - by reBuild Workshop | Houzz

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And a family embraces change

The key to making Winnie Au's brownstone’s backyard usable was carving it up into "rooms" (and rat-proofing the perimeter).

Money was indeed an object in this three-story row house renovation, so much so that the homeowners were happy to hear their recently hired architect was taking off unexpectedly for a year in Italy.