This loft in the heart of Brooklyn had enormous assets; 12’ exposed concrete ceilings, enormous north-facing windows, and wide plank wood floors gave the space character and a generosity rarely found in the city. We reconfigured the space to create a new bedroom opening onto the main space with wide pocket doors, a studio/work space for the owner, an updated bathroom, and a new powder room. The kitchen was left in its original configuration and upgraded with newly painted cabinets, new lighting, and new tile. The floors were sanded to reveal hickory wood flooring with an unusually beautiful natural color. We added custom full-height storage in the hallway and bedroom, and a built-in bookcase under the windows to keep the space as uncluttered and airy as possible.