![A remodeled apartment with mid-century modern furnishings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/renovation-mid-century-modern-home-011120-1105-01.jpg)
Frederick Tang Architecture has remodeled a historic apartment in an Art Deco building that overlooks the Brooklyn Museum in New York, and dates back to 1926.
Designed for a couple and their two children, the remodel connects the apartment’s history with contemporary, custom details inspired by the family’s artistic sensibility and casual lifestyle.
The entryway, which used to house a floating white cabinet and a coffee area, has been transformed with a vintage German Opaline Glass Bauhaus lighting fixture, a Shaker-style hook/shelf system, and a floor-to-ceiling bookcase.
![Before photo - an entryway with a coffee station.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/renovation-mid-century-modern-home-hallway-011120-1105-02.jpg)
![A remodeled entryway with a vintage German Opaline Glass Bauhaus lighting fixture, a Shaker-style hook/shelf system, and a floor-to-ceiling bookcase.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/white-hallway-wall-of-built-in-shelving-011120-1106-03.jpg)
![A remodeled entryway with mid-century modern furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mid-century-modern-furniture-home-design-011120-1106-04.jpg)
The dining room, which originally had a patterned wallpaper, now includes a deep orange pendant light from the 1960s, a custom reading bench by the windows that was designed by the architects, and a vintage Danish media cabinet, which is a family heirloom piece from the owner’s parents.
![Before photo - a dining room with patterned wallpaper.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/before-dining-room-011120-1106-05.jpg)
![A remodeled dining room includes a deep orange pendant light from the the 1960s, a custom reading bench by the windows, and a vintage Danish media cabinet](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/mid-century-modern-dining-room-011120-1107-06.jpg)
The kitchen remodel involved removing a wall to open it up to the dining room. The updated kitchen has custom auburn cherry cabinetry inspired by mid-century Southern California woodwork, and has integrated handles and sliding doors.
A backsplash of White Encaustic tiles from Clé contrasts a jet-black soapstone countertop and includes an apron front sink.
A matching soapstone bar with concealed storage and wine fridge opens onto the dining area and includes an open space for two Cognac leather stools.
![Before photo - a small kitchen with wood cabinets and a dark countertop.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/kitchen-before-011120-1107-07.jpg)
![A remodeled kitchen with custom auburn cherry cabinetry inspired by mid-century Southern California woodwork, and has integrated handles and sliding doors, and a black soapstone countertop.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-kitchen-design-wood-cabients-011120-1107-08.jpg)
In the main bedroom, custom walnut millwork complete with wardrobe
storage, vanity nook, and with brass hardware line the wall, while a standing Noguchi lamp and a vintage Werner Herzog poster from the client’s own collection are displayed.
![Before photo - a small desk in the corner with hardly any storage.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/before-photo-desk-09.jpg)
![A custom-designed vanity / desk that matches the wood cabinets and shelving.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/built-in-desk-mid-century-modern-011120-1108-11.jpg)
![A bedroom with custom walnut wardrobe, storage,and vanity nook (desk), that accented by brass hardware.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/built-in-desk-home-office-homework-station-011120-1108-10.jpg)
In the other bedrooms, bright and colorful accents stand out against the light-colored walls and beds.
![In this kids room, bright and colorful accents stand out against the light-colored walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/bedroom-design-011120-1108-12.jpg)
![In this guest bedroom, bright and colorful accents stand out against the light-colored walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-bedroom-011120-1109-13.jpg)
In the kids’ bathroom, mix-and-match hot pink, yellow, and blue plumbing fixtures by VOLA join dimensional wall tiles by Kho Liang and yellow lighting fixtures from Barn Lighting.
![In this kids’ bathroom, mix-and-match hot pink, yellow, and blue plumbing fixtures by VOLA join dimensional wall tiles by Kho Liang and yellow lighting fixtures from Barn Lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/modern-bathroom-011120-1109-14.jpg)
Here’s the floor plan of the home that shows the updated layout.
![The floor plan of a four bedroom apartment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/home-floor-plan-011120-1109-15.jpg)