This built-in bar was designed with the look and feel of an 1890s butler's pantry, with custom cabinetry, restoration glass inserts, and a Sub Zero wine chiller.

Manhattan Remodel & Cape Cod Affordable Project

Finish Details in the Manhattan Brownstone (HA1526)

Bob Vila’s Home Again wraps up its 15th season on a walk-though of the completed Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment. From the exterior façade, where 1890s Brownstone and wrought iron detailing have been cleaned and revitalized, to the grand living room where original cornice molding was uncovered and restored, this project has given 21st-century life to a 19th-century home. Bob looks at how symmetry was restored to choppy spaces that once housed two apartments. Height and space have been restored, with full 12 ½ foot ceilings in the living room and beautiful quarter-sawn Ash floors from Bellawood throughout the space. A new fireplace surround was built on-site by Fort Hill Construction after the original fireplace was revitalized with a flexible steel liner. The kitchen now has a built-in bar and cupboards with the flavor of a butler’s panty, complete with architectural glass-fronts from Bendheim. The office space, oversized island, and kitchen counters are all Basaltina stone. The brushed metal drawer pulls and handles blend the stone with the stainless steel appliances from Sub Zero and Wolf. All in all, this is the 21st-century luxury that maintains the legacy of the families who built these proud Brownstones more than 100 years ago.

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	Brownstone Facade Details and Windows Bob is outside the Manhattan Brownstone to show off the refurbished façade of the building. The Brownstone carvings have been cleaned of excess paint to bring them back to life. ... Watch video and view full description
	Finished Cornice Molding, Flooring, and Fireplace Bob shows us the completed living room of the Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment. The entire space is opened up and is now 22 feet square with 12 1/2 foot ceilings. ... Watch video and view full description
	Brownstone Kitchen and Butler's Pantry The huge space that is the kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone has received its finishing details. Basaltina stone covers the counters, island, desk area, and built-in bar. There is a ... Watch video and view full description
	Venetian Blinds for the Brownstone's Windows Kara Roberts from Smith & Noble joins Bob in the front rooms of the Manhattan Brownstone to show him the Smith & Noble wide-slat blinds that have been installed. The ... Watch video and view full description
	Luxury Kitchen Appliances, Finishes, and Cabinetry Bob and Chris Vila are in the huge kitchen of the Manhattan Brownstone with floor-to-ceiling cabinets and oversized elements that take advantage of the abundant space. The island is a ... Watch video and view full description
	Bathroom Fixtures and Porcelanosa Tile Bob and Chris Vila continue the walk-through of the Manhattan Brownstone with a look at the new bathroom. The former bathroom was completely gutted, but the footprint remains the same. ... Watch video and view full description
	Rinnai On-Demand Water Heaters Bob and Chris Vila check out the Rinnai on-demand water heaters that will control the domestic hot water and radiators in the Manhattan Brownstone apartment. A Rinnai residential unit will ... Watch video and view full description
	Finished Brownstone Bedroom and Patio Bob and Chris Vila are in the back spaces of the Manhattan Brownstone floor-through apartment to check on finish details. The refurbished bedroom space has cove molding at the high ... Watch video and view full description

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