The first encounter between interior designer Jae Joo and the owners of this Brooklyn home — Jose Alvarez, co-founder of fragrance brand Abbott, and his wife Brooke Hammel, who works in finance — happened five years ago. “They hired me to furnish their newly purchased loft, which was remodeled by architecture firm MeldNYC,” remembers Joo, who helms Jae Joo Designs. “Since then, we have become good friends and watched each other go through numerous life changes, including a growing family for Jose and Brooke.” With the birth of their daughter Coco Isabel, the couple knew it was the right time to evolve their home; the desire to add a room for the baby was a catalyst for the renovation. The couple wanted to accommodate a nursery and guest suite without losing the charm of the loft, which had initially convinced Jose to purchase the apartment.

Image Credit: Nick Glimenakis.

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