This Cheerful New Orleans Home Conceals a Totally Unexpected Interior
From its golden yellow facade to its complementary periwinkle shutters, this 19th-century townhouse has cheerful curb appeal on lock. But through the mustard front door, the color scheme takes a surprising twist: Dramatic deep gray paint covers every surface. Not only that, but the paint (sourced from Fine Paints of Europe) has a glossy, reflective finish that makes the entire room glisten like glass. It’s no wonder that the entire floor-to-ceiling paint job took six weeks to complete.
The Details
- Where:不w Orleans
- Price:$775,000
- Size:784 square feet
- Bedrooms:1
- Bathrooms:2
Custom designed by JL Studios, the home mixes historical charm with modern glamour. Check out the kitchen, where Calacatta Viola marble imported from Italy waterfalls over the island, a polished brass faucet embellishes the sink, and brass-and-crystal pulls round out the cabinets.
Between all that and the antique crystal chandelier that hangs over the adjacent living area, the effect is a first floor that feels like a dazzling speakeasy hidden behind a sweet exterior in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
As you head upstairs, though, prepare for yet another vibe shift. A foil to the lower level’s gray glamour, the upper level is completely bright and airy. You know those black-and-white cookies? This is kind of like that.
The lofty bedroom sports 11-foot ceilings, a decorative fireplace, and a gloriousfull wallof closet and cabinet storage. Best of all, on the other side of the room’s two full-length windows is a wrought iron balcony you can step out onto when sipping your morning matcha.
When you’re done out there, you can choose to leave those custom milled louvered shutters open against the exterior walls, or close them up.
ThisProperty Crushis listed byRobyn Schmitt, HomeSmart.
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