A designer (and serial renovator) shares tips learned from years of working with clients and remodeling her own home

Help save The Coltrane Home in Dix Hills, New York, and create a sanctuary of music, community, and preservation. Click here for more information: https://zurl.co/lsph

John and Alice Coltrane were arguably two of the most important American musicians and composers of our time, cutting across genre, generations, and geography. Their home in Dix Hills, New York, was almost demolished in 2004—but our team was able to save this incredibly important piece of American history. Now, we need your help to bring it back to li

For the renovation of their 1890 Victorian townhouse in Park Slope, Brooklyn, the owners turned to firm Frances Mildred for the architectural design and Sheen Murphy of Nune for the interiors. The kitchen is a mix of Ikea inner cabinets (with SemiHandmade Shaker fronts), classic appliances, and finishes from local New York designers like Allied Maker, Vonnegut Kraft, Hawkins New York, and more. Here’s a resource guide to recreating the look.