Calm Elegance and Bold Accents: Updated Townhouse of a Designer Family in New York14 photos

When carpet and textile designer Ashley Stark bought this magnificent historic townhouse on Manhattan with her husband, she told herself: "It only needs a little renovation." But the cosmetic repair stretched for three full years and turned into a large-scale reconstruction with replacement of almost all finishes, including floors and ceilings. "Only the facade remained untouched" — the new owners note. In the interiors, Ashley fully realized her favorite style — a calm elegant base and vibrant colorful accents. A wonderful home!