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OUTDOOR LIVING

from New Jersey Family Magazine: Summer 2023

from New Jersey Family Magazine: Summer 2023, page 64

STYLISH KITCHEN

DESIGNER | Anna Maria Mannarino, ASID, Mannarino Designs, Holmdel PHOTOGRAPHER | Memories TTL

The Lincoln Park homeowners wanted an off-premise, temperaturecontrolled site to store their third car, as well as additional outdoor living and entertaining space. Mannarino’s novel solution: chip away the mountain of granite at the top of the driveway and build the third garage directly into the bedrock using the same red brick employed for the main house and existing garages. Taking advantage of the property’s sweeping views, she designed a rooftop deck atop the new garage and a tiered space off the back leading down to a new islandstyle kitchen with a refrigerator, icemaker, storage and grill. She kept the natural cuts of the bedrock alongside the newly formed stonefaced and bluestone-topped steps. For the rooftop deck, she opted for low-maintenance decking installed above the fiberglass garage roof and added a glass/stainless steel railing. Placed along the property’s perimeter and stairs, black iron gates and railings blend in with rocks and landscaping. For added convenience and safety, the redesigned paved driveway and walkway now feature a snowmelt system.

Pro Tip: Before completely bulldozing or removing all trees, plantings and natural hardscapes, try incorporating some into the new design. At a minimum, consider replanting or repurposing some of the existing natural elements.

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