Hi THERE
We’re Jordan & Barry, The Brownstone Boys.
The Short Story
We're your local Brooklyn restorers, DIY-ers, renovators, and designers. Give us an old home with its unique quirks, hidden charms, and rough edges, and we're all in. Our work combines our love of preservation and restoration with functional, modern touches.
The Long Story
This is a story about falling in love, taking chances, and of course, Brooklyn.
We met on an app in 2017 and chatted non-stop for two weeks before ever meeting in person. Immediately, we bonded over our shared love of architecture and design, and have been inseparable ever since.
Although Jordan is from Las Vegas and Barry is from New Orleans, we’ve called Brooklyn home for 15 years. Our first dates were biking around Bed Stuy, admiring the beautiful brownstones and dreaming about our future home.
Six months into dating, we purchased our first home together – a 130 year old historic brownstone. We know, we move fast!
Our fixer-upper was in need of some major renovations but we needed to squeeze our dreams into our budget. People say that renovating a home is the most stressful thing a couple ever goes through but it became our foundation.
We started our own blog and Instagram to document the renovation process and quickly built an incredible online community. We finally worked up the courage to ask one of our followers, Simply Cyn, if she wanted help with her renovation. Her “yes!” completely transformed our lives.
Since then, we’ve completed over 25 projects, expanded to a team of seven, and even wrote a book, For the Love of Renovating, which is available at your local bookstore or online.
When we’re not taking measurements, laying tile, or stripping a 200-year-old bannister, you’ll find us sipping iced coffees on our stoop, taking our 10-year-old puppy, Zuko, on a walk, and of course, still biking together through our beautiful neighborhood – now as fiancés.
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Our Team
Kerri Page
Design Director & Project Manager
Kerri is our Design Director and Project Manager. She has 15 years of experience in the architecture and design industry with projects ranging from retail design to high-end residential in a wide array of modern to traditional design styles. She loves connecting with clients and designing spaces that not only capture their unique personalities but also aim to improve their quality of life through thoughtful, curated design. While Kerri loves all things Brooklyn, she calls Queens home. In her free time, you can find her at the local park with her husband and two sons.
Bagel order: whole wheat everything bagel with veggie cream cheese, tomato and red onion
Design style: Contemporary Mid-Century
Jake Heflin
Designer & project manager
Jake is an Interior Designer and Project Manager passionate about preserving the character and craftsmanship of older homes, blending vintage charm with modern living. With over a decade of experience, he began his career in Los Angeles working on high-end residential projects, where he honed his eye for quality materials and detail. He now combines design and project management expertise to guide renovations from concept to completion. Originally from New Mexico, Jake draws inspiration from Southwestern architecture and color, and now based in Brooklyn, he's equally drawn to the borough's historic brownstones. Outside of work, he enjoys vintage hunting, record shopping, home projects, and spending time with animals.
Bagel Order: Salmon and lox (extra capers) on a toasted everything bagel.
Design Style: Mid-century modern or art deco mixed within historic architecture.
Jake Phillips
Designer & Project manager
Jake is a Designer and Project Manager that believes beautiful design lives in the details.
Previously a mechanical engineer, but always a creative at heart, Jake pivoted into the world of interior design, spending nearly 3 years in the Hudson Valley working on high-end projects.
Now based in Brooklyn, Jake applies his design sensibility, attention to detail, and technical background to every project he’s involved in. He’s constantly inspired by New York City’s vast spectrum of architectural and design styles and the many walks of life that live here. Outside of work, you can find him trying a new restaurant or cafe, exploring a museum or gallery, or taking photos.
Bagel order: Toasted egg everything bagel with lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion, and capers.
Design Style: Contemporary
Sophia Kountakis
Senior Designer
Sophia is an Architectural Designer with a passion for brownstone renovations and interior design. She believes great spaces are shaped by a thoughtful balance of color, texture, material, and form, drawing inspiration from both historic architecture and the natural world. A careful listener and observer with a keen eye for detail, Sophia has a talent for uncovering opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. From staircases to hardware, she believes every element, big or small, plays an important role in creating a home that feels warm, inviting, and deeply personal.
Originally from Texas, Sophia developed an appreciation for the ways regional culture and landscape influence architecture and design. Now based in Brooklyn, she finds endless inspiration in the city’s historic neighborhoods and enjoys helping breathe new life into its iconic brownstones through carefully considered renovations.
Outside of work, you’ll likely find Sophia birdwatching in Prospect Park with a latte in hand, taking in the colors, patterns, and quiet moments that continue to inspire her creative process.
Bagel Order: Toasted raspberry bagel with salted butter
Design Style: Organic Modern
