In order to create a custom house that appealed to a variety of styles, put together a stylish abode rooted in a subtle palette and restrained aesthetic. When Enger first approached the 100-year-old home, it hadn’t been lived in for 50 years; the front door was covered in graffiti, and the roof had a hole the size of a car. For 17 months, Enger worked with her developer husband to transform the property into a comfortable and classic home with a design that didn’t feel heavy-handed

In the kitchen, natural light complements the custom cerused oak kitchen cabinetry with custom brass detailing. Circular pendant lights from Lambert & Fils provide contrast and bring out streaks of black in the marble countertops and backsplash from Marble America in New Rochelle, New York. The stools were sourced from CB2, and the appliances, Wolf.

For Enger, the choice of brass for the ladder rail was a design risk, as the metal doesn't appeal to everyone  but its warmth offsets the cool neutrals of the ktichen. She purchased the oak ladder through a custom millworker, and the hardware was supplied through Klaffs. Ten-foot tall telescoping doors from Marvin conserve space. Originally from Bungalow 5, the desk chair was reupholstered in velvet from Claremont Furnishing Fabrics Company.

An eleven-foot ceiling in the living room allowed Enger to experiment with large-scale artworks, including two paintings by Tim Leffens. Beneath the painting, the console is from Restoration Hardware, and the overhead light fixture is from Lambert & Fils. The custom limestone mantle was designed in house, and she had the vintage coffee table repainted. A speckled gray sofa from CB2 pairs well with vintage lounge chairs reupholstered in fabric from Holly Hunt.