When two independent business owners who met in the East Village come together for a Brooklyn townhouse renovation, you know things are gonna be good! That’s exactly what Jeff Madalena and Jason Gnewikow did with their Bedford-Stuyvesant home: renovated it into a completely relaxed retreat for relaxing after their busy New York days. The space has lovely mid-century touches like the brass floor lamp in the living room, and Scandinavian minimalism elements like the natural wood dining room table and black chairs. My favorite room is the kitchen, where a black marble island acts as a centerpiece, and light wood stools sit at the edge. The white cabinets against the wall are flanked with a beautiful white marble backsplash.










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