Designer Young Huh Creates His and Hers Bedrooms in Brooklyn Townhouse

Separate bedrooms with a shared shower allow the busy couple to have privacy and intimacy.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:53pm

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Designer Young Huh helped a New York City couple create a Brooklyn townhouse with separate bedrooms for the husband and wife, connected by a shared shower. Huh designed the wife's bedroom with feminine touches like floral wallpaper and velvet furnishings, while the husband's room has a more masculine aesthetic with grey tones and concrete walls. The couple also each have their own office spaces on the top floor. Downstairs, Huh opened up the main living areas to create a more communal space for the family.

Why it matters

This design approach reflects a growing trend of couples creating his-and-hers personal spaces within their homes, allowing them to maintain their independence and privacy while still sharing an intimate connection. It highlights how designers are adapting to the needs of busy, modern families who want both togetherness and alone time.

The details

Huh designed the wife's bedroom with a custom Venetian plaster wallcovering, lush velvets on the bed and sofa, and feminine colors like greens, pinks, and blues. The husband's room has a more masculine look with grey tones, skimmed concrete, and wood paneling on the walls. The shared shower connecting the two bedrooms is described as "very sexy." On the top floor, each spouse has their own private office space.

  • The new book by designer Young Huh, which features this project, is set to be released on March 17, 2026.

The players

Young Huh

A New York-based interior designer who worked on this Brooklyn townhouse project for a busy couple.

Jacob Snavely

The photographer who captured images of the interior design in this home.

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What they’re saying

“I think we're seeing more and more of his-and-hers spaces. People have such intense careers and travel schedules. One of the common questions we get is 'How do we be together, but I have a 4 AM flight and she's a night owl?'”

— Young Huh, Interior Designer (Elle Decor)

“His bedroom is masculine and hers is feminine and they share a shower in between, which I think is very sexy. It's a shower for two.”

— Young Huh, Interior Designer (Elle Decor)

What’s next

Huh's new book featuring this project is set to be released on March 17, 2026, providing more details and insights into the design approach.

The takeaway

This Brooklyn townhouse design showcases a creative solution for busy modern couples who want both independence and intimacy in their living spaces, with separate but connected his-and-hers bedrooms and offices that allow each partner to maintain their own routines and personal style.