Case Study: A New Brooklyn Home for a Musical Family
By Diana Mosher
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KITTY DADI
When a Brooklyn family of five purchased a three-story townhouse in the neighborhood, they were excited about all the design possibilities—especially with all that extra space. Moving from an apartment to a house with multiple levels, a finished basement and backyard would allow everyone to spread out.
However, once they got to the new house and started unpacking, their DIY project quickly became overwhelming. That’s when they called Diana Mosher Associates for a 30-minute consultation.
We came up with a plan for a series of interior design consultations. We helped with space planning, sourcing of new products and feedback on their extensive art collection. We also researched services for donating gently used furniture and repairing family antiques so they could shine in the new home.
The client also needed help with their extensive book collection. We connected them with local talent to design and build custom bookcases in the parlor. Our detailed CAD drawings helped kick off that conversation.
Our client said, “When we moved into our new house, Diana’s advice on furniture placement, new furnishings, room color and organization gave us confidence and definitely improved our shared spaces. Her suggestions helped make our home a place where it’s easy to entertain friends and family.”
This creative family is heavily involved in the arts: music making, classical singing and dance to name a few of the activities that happen on a regular basis and also when guests visit. These lifestyle realities impacted our space planning options. In the living room, the only long wall that would accommodate a full-sized sofa needed to be reserved for the piano. Jam sessions are a regular part of life for the family, and these need to happen in the living room—not downstairs in the spacious media room.
Likewise, in the adjacent parlor, the family needed to be able to quickly and easily clear furniture and floor coverings out of the way for an impromptu dance practice in the heart of the home.
Moving to a new home is a huge project. Diana Mosher Associates can help with design consultations for a range of decorating projects from hanging art to selecting a paint palette. Full-service interior design is also available for kitchen and bath remodels and more. If you’re moving in, moving out or just feel out of sync with your space, schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call today.