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The couple behind Field Theory help their brother reimagine a dreary 1890s estate as the irresistibly chic Hotel Lilien.
Sometimes, it’s in your best interest to ignore professional advice. At least that was the case with Hotel Lilien, a newly opened 18-room boutique hotel and cocktail bar in the Catskills. The first time David Harmatz, cofounder of The Lost Boys Hospitality Group, asked a builder to check out the 1890 Victorian estate he hoped to renovate in Tannersville, New York, he was warned not to take it on.
Before: Entryway
David Harmatz, cofounder of The Lost Boys Hospitality Group, had long been dreaming of opening a spot in the Catskills after moving to Brooklyn. He came close to buying another property before the owner backed out, which was heartbreaking at the time. When David found what would become Hotel Lilien, it was in rough shape. Case in point: vinyl tile in the entryway.
Courtesy of Field Theory
After: Entryway
The original home built by the Lilienthal family in the 1890s is wrapped in dark wood, imparting a rich sense of history and character. Later owners added on, albeit haphazardly.
Photo: Daniel Schwartz
"He was not deterred," says David’s sister Leah Harmatz, who helms the San Francisco–based interior design studio Field Theory with her husband, Mike Rosensweig. The couple drew up a design proposal, and it when it was accepted they were thrilled. "It was a total dream," says Leah. "We love staying in boutique hotels and analyzing the thoughtful design details that make for a truly transformative guest experience, and we were excited to work with family."
After: Library
Other than blocking off some exposed plumbing and repairing the fireplace, the team left the library relatively untouched. "We wanted to preserve all the beautiful wood and stained glass and add a couple modern pieces," says Leah. "It’s a place to have coffee in the morning and a cocktail at night."
Photo by Daniel Schwartz
See the full story on Dwell.com: Before & After: Siblings Turn a Neglected Victorian Into a Dreamy Catskills Hotel
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By: Jenny Xie
Title: Before & After: Siblings Turn a Neglected Victorian Into a Dreamy Catskills Hotel
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/before-and-after-hotel-lilien-catskills-renovation-field-theory-4f57b603
Published Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:27:28 GMT
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