This Cobble Hill Townhouse has a Two-Story Bookshelf, Moon Light and Climbing Wall

With the collaboration of Leroy Street Studio and Brook Landscape, Olivia Song has created an oasis for her husband and two young boys in the renovation of their 1840 townhouse in Cobble Hill, with a climbing wall, moon light fixtures and a two-story bookshelf.
In this episode of Interior Lives with our design editor, Wendy Goodman, see how Olivia’s work and design eye has yielded a dramatic house that is family friendly through and through.

[@exas4791]

I like that her children enjoyed sliding down the stairs.

[@pixyrosejes7133]

Happily rambunctious kiddos, being kiddos.

[@jenniferhill8776]

This is exactly what needs to be done to old people to help them move floors

[@shellyg3319]

Stairs remind me of childhood home.

[@ai-man212]

Truly beautiful people.

[@lijah7150]

Lol we did that All the time

[@videosabia]

I particularly like how much fun the kids have in their own home - feels like a playground to them. I found myself waiting for them to appear in each scene doing something fun. Great home!

[@misspam4723]

@@dlode right! The kids must of had a blast climbing up on the mantle & “Playing with the mirror” lol 😂

[@anthonymorales842]

RIGHT

[@JeremyTalksWitU]

Shes Rich RICH

[@misstea-uu3nj]

Based on the comments, her husband is a managing director at Goldman Sachs. Enough said!

[@Alainesteph]

Lol this comment 😂

[@shopgirl6183]

Enough said what @miss tea200? What are you suggesting? She is a gold digger and must marry up to have money? Olivia went to Parsons and MIT. She owns a design consultancy and sits on the board of a few prestigious museums. She is also an investor. The fact that another woman must tear another woman down makes me sick. They only did this video because she designed the house, not because she is rich.

[@unapologeticallyfally]

LMAO!!

[@jenns.5791]

@@shopgirl6183 nooo. she was implying that HE TOO has a lot of money and therefore is a HUGE part of why THEY collectively, as a couple, a unit, a household, have a significant amount of money. ..so maybe, stop seeking out drama where it doesn't exist. nothing about that comment was sexist nor did it imply that any kind of gold digging is going on.

[@shasasartin8266]

When she runs up the stairs in stilettos...iconic omg. Gorgeous home.

[@madeline5188]

She has incredible taste. Money doesnot buy your sense of aesthetic or style 👍

[@lavaineable]

money can buy aesthetics too. she had probably hired a interior designer army for this house.

[@MTMF.london]

@@lavaineable No, some "interior designer" will just gold-leaf everything and think that's tasteful.

[@arianadourre]

@@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808 couldn't have said it better.

[@hellowhitepeople]

@@lavaineable ...her occupation is in interior design.

[@spaceghost6713]

@@MTMF.london they say in the beginning the home was put together by a development team (architects and interior designers). With her money, the designers shes paying for are actual designers with one of a kind designs, from private design studios.

[@erinb1471]

The house and garden are absolutely gorgeous. However... how tf do you GET TO YOUR BOOKS?

[@ArtsyMark]

wondering the same thing!

[@robkemp7291]

Rarely

[@cheesecake134]

You don't. They're for looks.

[@Superbustr]

rich people don't have their books to read they are just there to show off and make their space look better.

[@shopgirl6183]

1:28 She literally said it in the video. They climb to get the books. She's an avid climber, and apparently, so is her son. You see him climbing up the wall. There's also more in this article: www.thecut.com/2018/10/a-brooklyn-rowhouse-that-preserves-the-wildness-out-back.html

[@akayrk]

here’s a simpler way of saying why u kept the trees: they are beautiful.

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

those trees are Gorgeous.

[@madnessintomagic]

Or just because you should

[@andinarizkia]

Indeed, but they are also a carrier of the identity of the age of the house. It's important to preserve it to make people perceive it as an "old" modern house

[@marymary4093]

Hahaha, yes that's a far more simple expression!

[@markhennings7207]

Fits well into my space, I painted the back green. It's very easy to customize just the back if that's something you want to do. I would suggest sanding it first before painting, I got a little impatient. The shelves kzbin.infoUgkxM8H4CjCb79vzeyvgaFMdzmLm88oVFPMkare pretty small so keep that in mind if you're going to have it horizontal that some books won't fit. I like the snug look that it has. Good small shelf if you don't have much space, but not too small. Simple to put together, though you'll need your own tools, a screwdriver and a mallet/hammer, it's easiest to do with another person.

[@mbb6740]

I love that when they talk about the amazing kitchen they don’t show it!!

[@AloutkaKazawa]

The house and it's renovation whisper: big money. It's a great example what money can buy and can't in the same time: a beautiful functional house, and taste.

[@pam0626]

Her little boy sliding down the steps makes this whole story.

[@TheRausing1]

The house is beautiful but so is her outfit... so cool and chic

[@harxmoond]

Simple understated art. That movable mirror and that moon lighting are divine. I would love such a light in my house but $4,900 is way over, what my meager checks can afford.

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

I too loved the mirror and moon light. The Chinese knockoff I found had substandard wiring. Oops. Hard to be plebian. Lucky I am artistic and also good at finding lovely stuff.

[@peekstar]

The moon light was $4900? Ugh I wanted that.

[@pam0626]

Who was the artist that made the moveable mirror above the fireplace?

[@almanacaa]

harxmoond $4,900 is affordable if you want it bad enough.

[@almanacaa]

pam0626 Ian Stell, did you listen to the video? 🤪

[@strongforu]

Mrs. Song has exquisite taste and is incredibly knowledgeable about art and design. The house is both beautiful and livable at the same time.

[@stephthemess6960]

The most BEAUTIFUL everything! Her voice!!! Her knowledge!! A true queen!! We stan!!

[@BradThePitts]

BEST modernized town house I've ever seen. (I grew up in New York City and I've seen hundreds)

[@banniebands]

i just died and went to house heaven

[@oliviacasino8888]

Good taste and money; what a combo!

[@Trisha-Takanawa]

that is A+ renovation, beautiful blend of old and new. man to be that rich in the city must be so nice. *as i type this from my twin bed on the floor of my 200Sq ft .studio*

[@timeandplace4114]

Thank you for nurturing and preserving the beautiful trees.

[@alemarie239]

Love your home I'm a book lover so the book shelf is outstanding. That mirror words cannot express how much I love it. What a blessing to have such a beautiful home and children.

[@rr7firefly]

She mentioned having a black kitchen. But it has a very deep green tone to it. Which is enormously better. I always tell my clients that they should consider a very dark hue (a tone nearly black) instead of an actual black. Baseboards and outdoor shutters always look better when painted a very dark gray (almost black).

[@sidowalker]

The Campbell's Soup Element is so retro and chic and elegant.

[@chulamia628]

Hands down one of the most beautiful, organic, and artful homes I've ever seen. *chef's kiss*

[@bluebeanbaby]

LOL for her sending out the older woman to stand in the rain. She wasn’t messing up that knitwear hahaha

[@saveUyghurs]

bluebeanbaby she took forever to even just let grandma into the house

[@melancholynights6833]

This has got to be my favorite house design ever! Goodness gracious, what a beauty!

[@marq_defaux]

Likewise me. I hardly ever see a home project so close as this beauty to my own design aspirations.

[@amandafrazier9724]

Okay, I've recovered from the bookshelves. Omg the moon light and the moving mirror. And those TREES. I'm in love.

[@AnthonyWestkc]

The Bookshelf is Everything!

[@7naturallybeautiful]

Beautiful, what a dream

[@anajadorcas5113]

That mirror over the mantel, is everything!! I also lovee the book shelves. Love your home.

[@anitchlikadze3451]

So beautiful patio and tress

[@owenbeharry8478]

I have been watching a lot of these house tours this is my fav.

[@NewYorkMagazine]

v good choice, owen! it is an excellent space

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

what i liked most is you could tell she was really, really involved in the renovation process. she knew everything about her house and was very comfortable explaining the details. not all homeowners can do that but the fact that she can makes me feel good about her living in and truly appreciating her space.

[@Gun5hip]

It's a lovely design, not to crazy and not to blah.

[@catreadsabunch]

I'm obsessed with this series. I have watched all of the videos and will continue to do so as long as this series is alive! I can't wait for the next one!

[@bahar6387]

This is the most gorgeous house I've EVER seen.

[@alecal98]

Omg. The rock climbing to the books and THAT mirror 😫😫😫

[@lizzeeeee2945]

I have a bad case of real estate envy. The House is exquisite.

[@thereignofhoe]

I like the way she describes things. Her word choices speaks to me.

[@wynpyt]

That kitchen, that mirror, that bathroom!!! The everything!!!! G O R G E O U S😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@janicepark97]

this home is STUNNING

[@reinaldosanguino]

Oh that mirror! 😍

[@lucinda2329]

Lots of great things here!

[@grantipanties]

The color coordinated piles of books are a dream

[@danniee2189]

I would die for this house

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*Beautiful!* 😍

[@LouieTzepher]

Excellent job Olivia with that home, may you and your family be in excellent health to enjoy all that you and your partner has worked for.

[@BankruptMonkey]

I love the 2 story book CASE. Seeing the title about such a big book shelf made me imagine a huge sculpture shelf.

[@medicmandan2554]

Without a doubt the best designed/looking home I have ever seen. It shows class and quality without screaming opulence

[@kevinranders]

The family and the home are all gorgeous!

[@amazingabby25]

The rain on the umbrella is so relaxing

[@Maryxx95]

What a beautiful home. And that kitchen, my goodness..

[@kwhatten]

Very nice!

[@markpass4215]

Great mirror..a lot of good taste in this house..the kitchen, the staircase the bridge

[@claraschroeder1749]

This was gorgeous, more like this please!

[@yushi911]

My aunt has a triplex in Brooklyn and her house seems pretty the same scale but I'm Canadian so no idea if this is suppose to be huge as our standards are differents...but I love how she combine the old with the modern, how she manage the classic elements and let her kids have fun in the house.

[@21whichiswhich]

Wow! What a gorgeous home. I wish they tour us all over it.

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

How gorgeous and I love the mix of the modern and original design!

[@MARIOLANZO]

What a beautiful, textured home. And that bookshelf!!!!

[@RandyDRosario]

very cool mirror!

[@woodrowclose]

Lovely house and so nice that they kept the trees.

[@StellaCarey]

My dream home! Trees, books, fantastic lighting!

[@MissWee]

i just started watching this series and i can feel a binge session heading my way!

[@helensidwell5253]

What an exquisite home. Thank you for sharing.

[@AboutCreativity1]

Very good, Love the mirror.

[@montrich1]

Excellent product very useful to traveling

[@georgechua7824]

Simply beautiful

[@cor8129]

Wonderfully done.

[@StellaPurple]

I love how colorful she arranges the books! ♡♡♡♡

[@pinkglitter4258]

The house and the garden is absolutely beautiful

[@VictorRochaGaming]

The kids are adorable.

[@susanmcdonald5383]

I LOVE this house .It is fantastic .

[@Shantased]

BEAUTIFUL JUST BEAUTIFULLY BLESSED

[@sophien5416]

I love LOVE this house. I also like the choice to plaster the upstairs walk way. Even if they sell the house later, someone will feel safe and that allows for longevity.

[@sheisheycoco]

This is a beautiful home you can tell she took time and thought into making it what it is.

[@deettekearns9092]

What a gorgeous home!!!

[@briana14333]

Beautiful! So dreamy. I love all the funky, unexpected details.

[@1SavageQueen89]

Exquisite taste! I love that this was in my recommended videos! The bookshelves and the pops of Hunter green throughout the home we're my favorite 😊

[@mercuriapenelope]

It is a perfect place. Feel good seeing the warmth and beauty of the house and garden.

[@lillieskye815]

I love the book shelf idea, that would be so much fun growing up and would encourage kids to want to read in this world filled with technology. My mum’s afraid of heights though, and I can just imagine her reaction having to climb to get those books 👌👌😂😂 She would constantly make me come over to get the cook books for her. 😂

[@morganschneider191]

I am freaking obsessed with this house

[@sadadevries5875]

Super impressed!! Only the outside alone the front door 😍😍 the floors the kitchen!! The living with the cane webbing doors 🤗🤗

[@FacheChanteDeux]

This house is perfect. The kitchen is gorgeous and the trees are magical.

[@utubemutube4255]

so cool house , loved the small touches , moon light , mirror..etc

[@balazsvarga1636]

the garden looks absolutely gorgeous

[@soulsurvivorla]

Olivia Song is fierce! Look at her shoes!

[@carriemoriarity5806]

I wish this was longer, I'd love to see more of this apartment!

[@suziscool]

Beautiful home!

[@hezebelbeing]

k that might be the coolest reno I've seen in a while. truly loved it. she is a DESIGNER for realz :)

[@azurieone3002]

Wow, there's a giant "KAWS" figure in her son's room...cool!!! Beautiful home!!!

[@daeoable]

I love this home but one thing I will never understand is actually liking Kaws and Bearbrick. They are the ugliest thing

[@hellowhitepeople]

@@daeoable who knew olivia, with her taste for the understated, is actually a hypebeast?

[@rileyandersen7346]

@@hellowhitepeople SO hypebeast! They many different kaws toys. There's one the mantle. and those things aren't cheap!

[@aldrinpacheco918]

daeoable I totally get you. Art is subjective. What is beautiful to some may not be appreciated by others. I love Kaws though. :-)

[@BeadsInc]

Absolutely beautiful. Tasteful, whimsical, artistically sound, but still livable and comfortable. So inspiring!

[@gihankanishka]

I just love this HOME !

[@NewYorkMagazine]

we do, too!

[@mariaestherrivas4988]

Beautiful I love it so tasteful my dream home. Congrats!

[@kb9847]

gorgeous space!!! I would have loved to stay longer and seen more. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@NewYorkMagazine]

thx for watching!

[@reenougle]

I dream about a house like this. While the decor is lovely it is not at all my style, (a black kitchen????) but the house is everything anyone could ask for in Brooklyn. A big house and a gorgeous garden. Lucky, lucky family.

[@nazirulasif]

Background music is super loud. Loved the house

[@Thegoodstuffhk]

Nazirul Islam agree, so annoying!

[@leroijonesjr]

Gorgeous! Amazing taste

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

NOW THIS IS BEAUTIFUL THE BEST YET I HAVE SEEN ON THE CUT❤

[@dianadundidit5343]

GORGEOUS ❤️

[@fashionforwarddd]

What a beautiful home!

[@NS-oi8eq]

Yes. Yes to everything. Dream house