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SUMMER 2021

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features shipshape! | 52

For a Brielle home, the designer had great freedom—as long as it was light, bright and beachy.

townhouse with a difference | 58 The homeowner was trading Manhattan for Morristown, but she wasn’t giving up her love for distinctive urban chic.

sun, sand, togetherness | 66

just what the doctor ordered | 72

The physician client’s plans for a small Franklin Lakes backyard required surgical precision.

a basement steps up | 78

The house had everything, but its lowest floor suffered a severe case of the ho-hums. Now the family loves it.

Rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy, a Lavallette beach house becomes a happy haven for three generations.

a house for all seasons

The homeowners wanted a house by the beach, but not a beach house.

With an eye for yearround appeal, their designer delivered.

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Designer Alma Russo gives a Spring Lake home a look tht’s in style 365 days a year.

Photo by Raquel Langworthy

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departments memo | 10

art | 30

Summer at home is the best time for life’s memorable moments.

Take your pick of the litter with these tail-wagging works inspired by man’s best friend.

the guide | 13 What’s up, what’s new and what to do.

vintage finds | 32

real estate | 20

Enamel is making a comeback in home décor. Add some colorful whimsy to your rooms with these great finds.

What does a modern kitchen need?

Plenty of cabinet space, room to entertain—and an intricate ceiling that really tops things off.

material world | 24 A longtime favorite in jewelry, these iridescent home pieces are not your grandmother’s pearls.

hot stuff | 26 Furniture and accessories in desert hues have us ready for summer, and there’s no turning back.

trend report | 28

top choices | 88 Sit back, relax and enjoy the season in a lounger that’s both practical and pretty.

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finishing touch | 96 Treehouses, it turns out, are too cool to leave to youngsters alone.

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Editor in Chief RITA GUARNA

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Senior associate editor DARIUS AMOS

Lifestyle editor HALEY LONGMAN Contributing editors MARISA SANDORA CARR, LESLIE GARISTO PFAFF, DONNA ROLANDO, NAYDA RONDON Contributing Photographers BRENNAN GRAY, RAQUEL LANGWORTHY, LINDA PORDON, VIC WAHBY, WING WONG PUBLISHING STAFF Publisher THOMAS FLANNERY advertising account executives KAREN AZZARELLO, JODI BRUKER, CHRISTIE COLVILLE, BRIDGET JULIANO, MARY LIMA, PEARL LISS, MARY MASCIALE

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No matter how old I get, summer reminds me of my childhood: long days at the beach, iced tea on the front porch, riding bikes and picking berries.

Sure, adult responsibilities preclude lazying away my days, but there’s still something about summer that makes me feel more carefree. In that spirit, we’ve filled the Summer Issue of NJ Home with projects and designs that, above all else, make the homeowners happy by connecting them with days gone by.

Take, for example, the Warmkessel family. For them, summers mean days at the beach, precisely the reason that they moved closer to the shore and into a new five-bedroom home in Brielle. But they wanted more than just being near the sand and water—they wanted a house that was light, bright and had a coastal vibe. (They even got rid of their old furniture to introduce new pieces that fit the mold.) In “Shipshape!” on page 52, read how designer Elizabeth Ruffalo brought the beachy look indoors.

Then there’s the Hunkele clan, who we write

about in “Sun, Sand, Togetherness.” Theirs is a family story that spans three generations, each of which spent quality time at the same Lavallette beach house. The home was ravaged during Superstorm Sandy, but the Hunkeles rebounded, rebuilt and even expanded. To make their space suitable for family get-togethers now and for future generations, they called on designer Pam Cooper to bring the fun beach mood indoors without going overboard. Turn to page 66 to read about the transformation.

Even though they loved the beach, overdoing the nautical theme is exactly what the McGuinesses wanted to avoid when they moved into their new Spring Lake home. Their wish list included a home that had a summer vibe during warm weather months but exuded the holiday spirit when winter arrived. In “A House for All Seasons” on page 40, see how designer Alma Russo mixed textures and colors to give the family a home that’s visually arresting 365 days of the year.

The wish list that a Franklin Lakes couple gave to their landscape architect, CLC Landscape Design, included items that cater to the family’s penchant for entertainment and relaxation. The husband and wife are both physicians, so having the option to unwind in the backyard after work hours was imperative.

Despite several obstacles, the firm came through for the homeowners, giving them the perfect space to kick back at home. Flip to “Just What the Doctor Ordered” on page 72 to read about the project.

This issue, of course, has plenty more stories and inspiration for you to get the most out of the season.

Here’s hoping that your home is filled with plenty of rest and relaxation, family and friends—exactly what summers are meant to be.

Creative Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO

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the guide

WHAT’S UP, WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT TO DO.

FURNITURE FOR THE VERY YOUNG

Never before has your kid’s room looked this chic. West Elm has launched a brand-new collection of furniture for children and babies that includes 200 pieces that’ll fit any tyke’s (or parent’s) style, from boho-chic to mid-century modern. The eco-conscious collection will sit well with parents’ consciences too, as most of the line is fair trade-certified and sustainably manufactured. The launch also features a collaboration with sister brands Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, who’ve been in the kids’ furniture market for some time. There are no brickand-mortar stores (yet) where you can browse West Elm Kids, but check them out online at westelm.com/shop/kids-baby.

P.S.: Expectant parents can set up a registry there too.

ITALIAN HOSPITALITY

Le Sirenuse in Positano is a beloved hotel on Italy’s Amalfi Coast and, let’s be honest, it could be a while before you get there (again?). The next best thing? That’d be these new lines of tableware created by Carla Sersale (who owns the hotel with her husband) and her sister, Constanza Paravicini, each embodying the hotel’s whimsical spirit. Laboratorio Paravicini is home to Constanza’s Aria collection, which features clear glasses, bowls, pitchers and tumblers that are all handblown in Venice.

The gradual hues of cobalt, turquoise, green and pink pay homage to the colors of the Italian coast. The collection pairs beautifully with Sersale’s Bloom dinnerware (above), comprising a dozen plates featuring intricate hand-paintings of simple yet intricate and colorful flowers. Learn more at sirenuse.it.

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S ROCKER

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Woven rattan may have been your granny’s material of choice, but that’s because she’s never met the Granadina Chair. This curvy beauty was designed by Spanish architect Pablo Carballal and is the debut item in his furniture line, Candi. It’s an outdoor chair intended for sitting, sure, but also ogling, made of steel tubes (curved using “numerical control technology”) and Trevira CS textile, named for its Comfort & Safety (CS). This gal is also lacquered in a sexy lipstick red, hence the name, which is Spanish for grenadine. And oh yeah, we’d be remiss not to mention that Carballal’s creation won an Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards.

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MUST-READS

JUNE HOME SALES

New Jersey’s housing market maintains its upward trend, as demand for homes in the Garden State continues to exceed supply. If you’re thinking of getting into the market—either buying or selling a home—consider the following stats from a year ago before you decide:

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Consider your summer inspo found. Everyone who ever had a warm-weather getaway home on the water—or wanted one—should check out designer Tricia Foley’s new book, A Summer Place (Rizzoli, $50). It’s an ode to summer living on Long Island’s idyllic seaside community of Bellport-Brookhaven, where Foley dwells. The tome’s 240 pages picture different incarnations of perfection—artist’s retreats, cozy cottages, modern mini mansions and summer gardens— each designed around breathtaking views of the water.

Adding to this summer’s chorus of design ideas is Every Room Should Sing (Rizzoli, $42), a book by British interior designer Beata Heuman. She’s known for her playful designs, bespoke furniture and whimsical wallpapers; you’ll find all of that and more while thumbing through these pages. Each chapter features vibrant photos of the author’s quirky creations, along with tips for the budding designer, ranging from incorporating texture to finding your individual style.

(OK, the author may not literally make your home’s interior burst into song—after all, she’s only Heuman.)

Finally, if you collect coffee-table books as you collect art, By Design: The World’s Best Contemporary Interior Designers (Phaidon, $67) is an eye-catching catch. The rooms featured in the book (the Phaidon editors are credited as authors) were designed by some of our generation’s greats—including Kelly Wearstler, Vincent Van Duysen, Studio Shamshiri and Beata Heuman (yes, the one mentioned above)—and curated by an esteemed group of industry experts.

The number of single-family homes that closed in June 2020, down 17.3 percent from the previous year.

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New listings of single-family homes in June 2020, down 1 percent from the year before.

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Median sales price of single-family homes in June 2020, a 1.7 percent increase over 2019.

$450,645

Average sales price of single-family homes in June 2020, up 6.5 percent from the previous year.

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Average days properties had been on the market in June 2020, up 8.8 percent from the previous year.

Source: New Jersey Realtors

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WHAT’S HOT THIS SUMMER

In designing a room, you may not wish to follow too many trends at once to avoid a cacophony of styles.

But here are three trends we’ve noticed this season: • Geometric vases: Vases and decorative pieces with curves and geometric lines are a great way to update a bookshelf or display case. Of course, they double as containers and storage space.

• Regency: Inspired by the Netflix hit Bridgerton, this trend incorporates furniture and design elements from London’s Regency era—think golden candelabras, velvet chaise lounges and embellished gilt mirrors.

• Monochromatic rooms: This modern trend requires painting your room and accenting it in the same color palette so there’s no separation in color from the floor to the ceiling. Be sure to mix shades (light blue paint color and a darker blue sofa, for example) and add texture and unique accessories to make the space look marvelous instead of monotonous.

Actress, singer, new mom and rustic décor enthusiast Ashley Tisdale is following in the footsteps of Diane Keaton, Lenny Kravitz and other celebrities who moonlight as interior designers. The Ocean Township native and Disney Channel alum has launched Frenshe Interiors, a design company that reflects her trendy style and panache.

Tisdale’s rustic-yet-contemporary, farmhouse-inspired designs balance masculine and feminine features, as seen in the 35-year-old’s first completed project, a renovated kitchen done with her contractor father. And the looks are easy to emulate: She sources regularly from Chairish, 1st Dibs and Dekor. Check out @frensheinteriors on Instagram to see her work.

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the guide

ART DÉCOUPAGE

It takes more than an accomplished artist to combine the delicate medium of découpage with the exclusive collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art—it takes the best. Découpage, of course, is a craft technique of gluing colored paper cutouts and decorations to a hard surface or object. John Derian, the celebrated New York City-based découpage artist, has created 13 new découpages after sifting through and drawing inspiration from more than 2 million archival papers that had been secured in the museum’s Department of Drawing and Prints. The collection includes floral-patterned trays and cake stands, playing card-motif plates and butterfly-motif cups. The pieces can be viewed and purchased at the Met store and at store.metmuseum.org.

WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Vintage pieces by mid-century industrial designer Paul McCobb are hard to come by these days (especially if you don’t want to fork over thousands), but CB2 is bringing his masterpieces to the masses.

The retail giant is reproducing some of the late McCobb’s timeless designs for what just may be the interior design collaboration of the century. CB2 has reimagined McCobb’s classic Pavilion outdoor collection from 1951, some of his lighting pieces as well as the chests, dressers, bookshelves and cabinets that made him a household name. The new items maintain the same simple elements and clean lines of his original designs, but with modern twists; for example, the outdoor collection features Sunbrella fabrics for extra durability.

Browse the collection at cb2.com/design-collabs/paul-mccobb/.

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WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES…

…Another opens. That’s what we say about life—and Greenbaum Interiors. The pandemic forced the custom design warehouse and workroom to close up shop in Ridgewood, but an 11,300-square-foot location has taken its place in nearby Saddle Brook, also in Bergen County. Greenbaum Interiors also has a facility in Morristown. Both locations offer trade designers and the public a vast selection of custom furnishings and antiques in addition to furniture restoration, reupholstering and interior design services. Check out the new showroom at 280 N. Midland Ave. in Saddle Brook. If you still prefer to shop online, the company offers clients Zoom consultations too.

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GARDEN PARTY Let us tell you ’bout the birds and the bees, and the flowers and the trees—specifically, where in the Garden State you can see them all. Though the pandemic kept most of them closed last year, New Jersey’s great public gardens are now open and in full bloom. These finely manicured and maintained grounds not only serve as inspiration for your own backyard, they’re also wonderful places for an easy, serene and socially distant stroll in nature. Below are five landscapes that showcase some of Mother Nature’s best: Deep Cut Gardens. Part of the Monmouth County Park System, these 54 acres of seasonal gardens and greenhouses feature dozens of rose varieties and more than 180 bushes.

• 152 Red Hill Rd., Middletown, 732.842.4000, ext. 4312; monmouthcountyparks.com Grounds for Sculpture. Nearly 300 works of art are scattered throughout 42 beautifully landscaped acres and gardens.

• 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609.586.0616; groundsforsculpture.org New Jersey Botanical Gardens at Skylands. Part of Ringwood State Park, the gardens (pictured) are listed on both the state

and national Registers of Historic Places.

• 2 Morris Rd., Ringwood, 973.962.9534; njbg.org Van Vleck House. Once a private estate, the grounds of the 12-acre property are now open to the public and for events, retreats and fundraisers all year long.

• 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair, 973.744.4752; vanvleck.org Rutgers Gardens. The official botanical gardens of Rutgers University boast 180 acres of designed landscape, plant collections, student farms and more.

• 112 Log Cabin Rd., North Brunswick, 732.932.8451; rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu

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real estate

elevate your cooking game What does a modern kitchen need? Plenty of cabinet space, room to entertain—and an intricate ceiling that really tops things off.

452 LOCUST POINT RD., MIDDLETOWN $2,975,000, 6 beds, 6 baths, 5,764 sq. ft Modern luxury escalates this classic house in Monmouth County that’s reminiscent of the English countryside, and its chef ’s kitchen also melds contemporary features with the traditional. Above the spacious island is a hanging pot rack and a paneled wood ceiling with eye-catching beams that also amplify the adjacent and bright seating area. This estate also boasts a 3-bedroom guest house and pool house, plus a 50-foot-long portico for entertaining.

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real estate 100 105TH ST., STONE HARBOR $6,900,000, 4 beds, 4 baths, 3,064 sq. ft No detail is overlooked in this Cape May County enclave, which was custom built from top to bottom. The kitchen and other first-floor rooms feature a white wood cathedral ceiling that was custom built on-site. The kitchen also has a double thick granite island countertop, a Sub-Zero wine cooler and can/bottle refrigerator combo, as well as a butler’s pantry with a built-in Miele coffee system.

CONTACT: JANET DELORENZO, COLDWELL BANKER-OTTON, STONE HARBOR, 609.368.2000, EXT. 4764

158 PHELPS RD., RIDGEWOOD $4,495,000, 6 beds, 8 baths, 7,200 sq. ft This new-construction masterpiece has superior flow and a flood of natural light, especially in the gourmet kitchen, which is exemplary of the rest of the home’s modern and fresh design style. It features high-end appliances customized with Tiffany blue enhancements and a rustic chic refrigerator surround. The exposed ceiling beams above the island bring it all together and give the room both a farmhouse vibe and even more height.

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CONTACT: CHRISTINA GIBBONS, CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE— NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, 201.962.9552

19 BLACKBURN RD., SUMMIT $2,295,000, 5 beds, 5 baths, 3,719 sq. ft.

Open concept and modern elegance is what you’ll get once you step inside this brand-new Union County home, and that carries through to the white-on-white, spacious kitchen. Pull up a seat at the large island or at the table: look up from both comfy seating spaces to find recessed lighting and high ceilings that amplify the open feel. Other highlights include an office with built-ins and room for the whole family, and a two-tiered deck overlooking a swimming pool.

CONTACTS: SUSAN LEMKAU AND BARBARA HARRISON, LOIS SCHNEIDER REALTOR, SUMMIT, 908.277.1398

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material world

Spruce up the place with the Spruce wall sconce by Sea Gull Lighting, which is equal parts rustic and chic. The iron candelabra adds appeal to a bathroom, a hallway or even a headboard.

Available at Capitol Lighting, multiple locations.

Dark and white combine in the chicest of ways in the Brielle 4 Light dark bronze chandelier by Crystorama.

Four tiers of embellishments means four times the wow factor. Available at crystorama.com.

You almost won’t want to sit on the work of art that is the Mother of Pearl Inlay chair, featuring tiny slivers of pearl that were shell-cut, shaped by hand and then inlaid inside the carved wood.

Available at chairish.com.

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A LONGTIME FAVORITE IN JEWELRY, THESE IRIDESCENT HOME PIECES ARE NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S PEARLS. Bohemian elegance is what you’ll get with the HPCreations bone inlay round coffee table, an intricately cut, versatile piece.

P.S.: No two are exactly alike. Available at amazon.com.

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Mix and match the Safavieh Eleanor mother of pearl inlay table lamps with other decor—the neutral creams and whites go with everything. Available at Walmart, multiple locations.

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“Tov” means “good” in Hebrew, a perfect adjective to describe Tov’s bone white and black inlay side table.

Place one or two next to your sofa or bed to make the room feel instantly luxe.

Available at colemanfurniture.com.

This tribal-esque item works as a stool or a side table. But no matter what, it's a conversation piece featuring hand-cut chocolate brown and bone materials. Available at chairish.com.

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Get glowing with the Riley handcrafted rattan lanterns, which add an eclectic vibe to any space.

Bonus: These cuties double as decorative centerpieces.

Available at Pottery Barn, multiple locations.

Freshen up your patio and protect yourself from the rays with the Treasure Garden 7.5’ push button tilt octagon patio umbrella. Simply open the canopy then press the button to tilt.

Available at Pelican Shops, multiple locations.

Contemporary furniture designer Adam Schwoeppe is the brainchild behind the mid-century modern MCM Starburst clock, which features a brushed bronze finish and metallic hands. Available at moderncrowd.com.

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Danish architect Finn Juhl designed the sculptural Pelican Chair in the 1940s, but its arresting curves and inviting seatback will still make a statement today. Available at eternitymodern.com.

FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES IN DESERT HUES HAVE US READY FOR SUMMER, AND THERE’S NO TURNING BACK.

Pretty and practical, this hand-blown glass bowl by Howard Elliot is made with layers of colored sand and can hold your prized possessions.

Available at callanfurniture.com.

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This noteworthy neutral rug was woven entirely by hand, and grounds any room with subtle texture. It’d pair well with both neutral accessories or more bold pops of color.

Available at serenaandlily.com.

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The graceful Bella bedroom sofa fits perfectly at the end of a king- or queen-sized bed, though it’d make a stylish seating statement in a living room or foyer as well. Available at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, Paramus, 201.639.0370.

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Is it a sconce or a lantern? That's part of the mystery of the Livex Lighting Sheridan sconce, which comes in black or brushed nickel.

Available at livexlighting.com.

The Rushmore Single Light from Miseno comes in bronze, copper, satin black or galvanized silver to complement any space. Available at amazon.com.

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LIGHT THE WAY WITH OUTDOOR SCONCES THAT ADD AMBIENCE AND VISUAL IMPACT.

Your coastal shore house needs this nautical small hooded wall mount from Shiplights. Available at shiplights.com.

The Feiss Ledgend wall light could pass as a waterfall or a decorative item—no one needs to know it pulls double duty as a light too. Available at The Home Depot, multiple locations.

Rustic meets chic in the Quoizel one light outdoor post mount.

Available at Wyckoff Lighting, Wyckoff, 201.891.3600.

The modern industrialist will love the clean lines and hand-riveted accents of the Quoizel Westover outdoor wall light.

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The Kettle single light from Nuvo Lighting is essentially the lamp shade without the post, making it a multi-functional art piece. Available at build.com.

Bring a coastal sea breeze to your home (wherever in Jersey it may be) with the Seaside outdoor wall sconce

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Man and man’s best friend—the man here being Marlon Brando—pose together at his family home in Libertyville, IL, in this classic 1951 photograph from Art Shay’s Life photoshoot. Available at 1stdibs.com.

Colorful crayons and acrylics combine to perfection in “Dog” by Starsky Brine, who paints and draws captivatingly whimsical characters on canvas. Available at 1stdibs.com.

“Blue Dog” is late Louisiana born-and-bred artist George Rodrigue’s most famous series, inspired by the Cajun loup-garou, or mythical werewolf.

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This bronze sculpture of a Labrador retriever holding a stick in its mouth is made to scale and would make a statement in an entryway or by the fireplace.

Available at randolphrose .com.

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The Modrest modern blue balloon dog structure from VIG Furniture will last a lot longer than the poppable kind. Available at vigfurniture.com.

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Artist Michael Crouser is best known for his black-and-white photos that meld fine art with documentary imagery, and “Dog Run” circa 2008 is exemplary of all of the above. Available at 1stdibs.com.

Australian Aboriginal fiber artist Lena Yarinkura is the maker of this Camp Dog, woven with pandanus fibers and painted with earth pigment and ochre.

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Take a seat with your furry friend and ogle at this eye-catching wall-hanging—a folk art carved carousel chariot panel. Available at 1stdibs.com.

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vintage finds

Elevate your work-from-home office space with the Fabergé gold mounted desk clock, with its square surface enamelled translucent pink with black-steel fleche hands. Available at 1stdibs.com.

There’s no better spot than the master bedroom for this French Louis XV style cabinet chest Sevres plaque from the 1880s.

It’s inlaid with a pair of lovers on top. Available at 1stdibs.com.

Guests will wonder what's hiding inside the Victorian-era Fabergé urnshaped gum pot adorned with two silver handles and a Greek key pattern.

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Amplify your room’s lighting situation with this turn-of-the-century Longwy enamel Faience lamp. It's missing its original shade, but the Persian-style ceramic base is a stunner. Available at 1stdibs.com.

The three-legged brass and enamel turquoise side table circa the 1950s is the perfect spot to rest a cocktail or your phone. Available at 1stdibs.com.

Instead of flowers, make the vase itself the conversation piece, which is what you’ll get with this Belle Époque style enamel vase that depicts a calming French country landscape. Available at 1stdibs.com.

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You’ll never misplace your trinkets again if they’re stored inside the cloisonné enamel bowl by Feodor Rückert circa 1900. Available at atzbach.com.

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If you get lucky, a genie granting you three wishes just may come out of this Feodor Rückert enamel serving boat.

Available at Global Arts & Antiques, New York City, 212.682.2048.

Each piece in Michael Young’s MY Collection, including this side table, features polished stainless steel with white enamel surfaces, as well as a cluster of hollow metal extrusions capped at each end and covered with enamel. Available at 1stdibs.com.

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“Design is coming to grips with one’s real lifestyle... rooms should not be put together for show but to nourish one’s well-being.”

—Albert Hadley

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a house for all seasons The homeowners wanted a house by the beach, but not a beach house. With an eye for yearround appeal, their designer delivered.

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The dining area has an older feel, thanks to the use of repurposed brick flooring by Donna Martin of Tiled Interiors in Red Bank, along with antique wood beams on the ceiling and over the fireplace. The comfortable grouping of upholstered swivel chairs from Taylor King creates a favorite spot for the family and guests alike.

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It was the beach that drew Jeanne and Pat McGuiness and their four children to Spring Lake summer after summer.

But when the couple decided to move permanently to the Shore town famous for its tree-lined streets and gracious old homes, the one thing they didn’t want was a beach house.

“Since this was going to be a full-time residence,” says their designer, Alma Russo, “the homeowners told us from the start that they wanted it to look as beautiful during the winter holidays as on a summer beach day.” Thanks to Russo’s deft mix of textures and colors and a transitional design, the custom build—which Jeanne McGuiness describes as “kind of cottage-y but with a South-

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Oppositepage : Though the home has a deliberately four-season ambience, there are beachy elements throughout, such as the watery art from Leftbank Art and the Seychelles chandelier from Palecek.

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ern flair”—is a four-season home that’s as visually arresting as it is inviting.

There’s plenty of white to create a sun-washed coastal feel, but it’s warmed by a variety of woods and deep blues and textures that you wouldn’t expect to find in a summer home. In the dining area, for instance, Russo installed a fireplace mantel and ceiling beams, all crafted from reclaimed wood, and a painted shiplap ceiling. Instead of hardwood, which is used throughout the rest of the house, the floor in the dining area is reclaimed brick. Together, all these elements give the space a feeling of lived-in comfort and make it feel more like a historic addition than part of a newly built house.

Wood is definitely the predominant note in the second-story reading nook. There’s a wood console table against the wall and a standing lamp with a driftwood base—these work as perfect counterpoints to a wicker chair with a very modern vibe. “We layered in all the textures,” Russo notes, including a hide rug, a cashmere throw and a herringbone-patterned wood floor. The railing

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This page: As a counterpoint to the kitchen’s many white elements, the designer painted the pantry door a saturated dark gray (Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron). Opposite page: The kitchen derives its airy feel not just from white cabinetry by Universal Supply but also from the legs on the custom island and the open-feel stools from Worlds Away.

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This page: With its 60-inch diameter, the Murano glass wall hanging makes a dramatic statement. It provided inspiration for the palette of blues that show up everywhere in the home—in this corner, in a pair of deep blue velvet chairs from Precedent and four custom ottomans stowed under a console that doubles as a coffee table. The modern fan from Maverick is a counterpoint to the more classic coffered ceiling. Opposite page: The dark wood end tables balance the pure white of a Taylor King sofa.

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has spindles of black metal, a material that recurs throughout the house, particularly in the lighting and the four-poster bed in the master bedroom.

Fabrics were chosen for their year-round appeal as well. A quartet of custom ottomans are upholstered in a pale blue tweed, and there are two deep-blue velvet upholstered chairs in the living room. “Velvet wouldn’t be our go-to for a summer home,” says Russo, “but it’s absolutely something we’d want for a four-season home.”

Vibrant colors, especially blues, complement the white walls, kitchen cabinetry and master bathroom, as well as upholstered pieces in various shades of white, like the living-room sofa and a quartet of chairs in the dining area. The inspiration for the palette of blues came from an oversized piece of stunning Murano glass wall art the family brought back from Italy that now hangs in the living room above the blue velvet armchairs. Its complex blues recur throughout NJHome

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This page: An open space on the second story was the perfect spot for a reading nook. The surfboard with its arresting swirls of bright blue is a nod to the home’s Shore locale, while the herringbone flooring adds a classic note. Opposite page: This is one of the home’s beachier spots with a statementmaking driftwood lamp and a breezily modern wicker Palecek chair.

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the house: in an ombré curtain and several paintings in the dining space, a pair of pillows on the living room sofa (and a painting above it), a color-swirled surfboard in the reading nook and a leather bench in the master bedroom.

For all its beauty, this is a very user-friendly house too. In the living room, for instance, four custom ottomans fitted with castors are corralled beneath a low console, ready to be pulled out for anyone who wants to kick their feet up. The console itself has a weathered finish that’s impervious to sweating glasses or spilled drinks. Just beyond it is a window seat fitted out with a cushion and ample pillows, a spot that works as both extra seating for guests and a place for leafing through a magazine or sinking into a good book. Perhaps the most comfortable locale, and Jeanne McGuiness’ favorite, is the area in the dining space just in front of the fireplace, where four rocking swivel chairs invite relaxation. “Everybody who comes here sits in these four chairs—they’re super-comfortable,” says the homeowner.

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She notes that the area’s informal feel, with a hide rug and wicker table, makes it especially inviting. “In my old house, friends would always gather around the island,” she says. “Now they gravitate toward those chairs in front of the fireplace.”

Which isn’t to say that the home’s kitchen is uninviting. The large island, for instance, offers comfortable seating and achieves a sense of airiness through the use of furniture styling: Two table legs give it an airiness missing from most kitchen islands.

And the master bedroom is a study in light and air. The high peaked ceiling is covered in white shiplap, and windows let in ample sunshine. The simple four-poster bed, in dark metal, leads the eye upward and, like the blue bench at the foot of the bed, complements the room’s predominant whites. As in the rest of the house, the mixed materials here—metal bed, wicker head- and footboards, woven rug, cloudlike linen bedding—work together to make the room feel timeless, seasonless and—above all—stressless.

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This page: To make the master bedroom feel seasonless, the designer chose a dark metal four-poster bed from Bernhardt with wicker head- and footboard.

The mix of materials includes a leather bench and white linen bedding, and the end result is a retreat that’s as relaxed as it is light-suffused and airy.

Opposite page, left: The entryway introduces the transitional design that prevails throughout the home. Light, engineered-wood flooring and a slender white oak newel post contrast with black metal spindles on the railing and a dramatic dark metal pendant. Opposite page, right: The master bathroom was long and narrow, with a high ceiling; to add balance, the designer chose a patterned tile from Donna Martin Tiled Interiors and opted to break up both mirrors and sconces.

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For a Brielle home, the designer had great freedom—as long as it was light, bright and beachy.

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The homeowner requested white and light and bright, and that’s just what she got in her open-concept kitchen, dining area and family room, where Elizabeth Ruffalo (pictured) of Pheasant Lane Designs mixed white, natural elements and various shades of blue. A woven cane-backed chair in a slightly darker shade of brown “adds a little depth to the family room,” says Ruffalo.

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A dining table from Pottery Barn is flanked by white oak chairs with woven seats from McGee & Co., a backless oak bench from Ethnic Craft and a slipcovered bench from Lee Industries. The mix of seating “adds to a feeling of gathering and has a little bit of a fresher look to it,” says Ruffalo. The natural abaca rope woven light fixture is oversized but feels light and airy enough not to overpower the space. “I love it and get compliments on it all the time,” says Warmkessel.

One of her favorite elements, suggested by Ruffalo for the new space, is a motorized blind on the sliding glass door in the dining area. “It gives us privacy when we’re sitting down for dinner or watching TV,” she says.

“But first thing in the morning I open it, and it’s nice to get the light in the house.”

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There’s nothing more inviting for an artist than a blank canvas, and that’s what Elizabeth Ruffalo of Pheasant Lane Designs in Allendale got when Barbara Warmkessel reached out to her for help decorating a newly built, five-bedroom home in Brielle. The Warmkessels were moving from Jackson in order to be closer to the beach, and they sold almost all of their old furniture so as to have “a completely different vibe in this house,” Warmkessel recalls. “I wanted everything light and bright and white—a coastal, beachy look with lots of shiplap.”

One of the challenges Warmkessel knew she needed help with was how to make the open-concept kitchen, dining area and family room flow naturally and not look like three mismatched rooms. Ruffalo fought a natural inclination to put the dining table sideways and instead turned it parallel to the walls in order to accentuate the long lines of the space. Adding drapery helped delineate the dining area from the family room and added warmth and texture as well.

Warmkessel wanted Ruffalo to use her artistic vision to solve another problem too: adding a built-in to a room with no obvious space for one. “They wanted the TV over the fireplace on the far wall, and there were a lot of windows to contend with,” recalls Ruffalo. “In the end, we went with a built-out instead of a built-in centered on a side wall, and I was really happy with how it worked out.” Warmkessel had requested more shiplap throughout the house, so Ruffalo added shiplap here and used natural shelves

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This page: The angled ceiling in a narrow third-floor bedroom was no match for Ruffalo, who designed a built-in bed with drawers below and shelves on either side to maximize the space. A cool lounge area and desk fills the other side of the room inhabited by the family’s teenage daughter. Shiplap was used in this room as well, helping to carry the coastal feel throughout the house. Opposite page: Another favorite element of the homeowner’s new space is a built-out instead of a built-in that Ruffalo created on a side wall of the family room. “It gives that extra special touch to the room,” says Warmkessel, who enjoys displaying family photos, knick-knacks and artwork.

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to provide contrast against all of the white. Now it’s a special place to display objects of sentimental value, family photos and artwork. “I love the way it adds dimension to the room,” says Warmkessel.

A Dash & Albert rug of blue wool helps separate the family room space and adds a subtle coastal vibe without being over-the-top nautical. Ruffalo swears by Pottery Barn’s performance fabric, so she had no problem suggesting white upholstery for the sofa—even for a family with two kids. Instead of a larger sectional that might have cut off the room, Ruffalo went with a chaise on one end to keep the space airy and open.

One of her favorite things in the room is the concrete lamp. “I love white with natural materials contrasted against it,” she says.

Warmkessel’s teenage daughter’s bedroom on the third floor posed another design challenge with its narrow shape and angled ceiling. Ruffalo suggested a built-in bed with drawers underneath and shelves on both ends to maximize the space. “My daughter loves it, and it just fits so well in the room,” Warmkessel says.

Overall, the project went smoothly, save for a few COVID-related delivery delays.

“It was fun having a blank canvas and adding depth, playing with the architectural elements and adding those in a functional way,” Ruffalo says. The result is a coastalchic design that any artist would be proud of.

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townhouse with a difference The homeowner was trading Manhattan for Morristown, but she wasn’t giving up her love for distinctive urban chic.

Text by Donna Rolando

Design by Karla Trincanello

Photography by Wing Wong/MemoriesTTL

Moving can be stressful, and Janine found it hard to imagine leaving her Manhattan apartment of 36 years. The move made sense because she was driving to Morristown often for her mom’s medical care. But Janine had to admit she was nervous.

Luckily, she knew where to turn: to Karla Trincanello, a certified interior designer with Florham Park’s Interior Decisions. Some 16 years prior, Trincanello’s sophisticated yet romantic design had helped Janine fall in love with her Manhattan home overlooking the East River.

“What we did in Manhattan was very glamorous and eclectic,” says Janine. “That’s what I loved about Karla’s taste. I wanted to bring that same feeling here.”

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Every other Morristown townhouse may have living and dining rooms joined together, but here designer Karla Trincanello created the feel of two intimate spaces. The architectural columns do the trick, with drapery portieres for a touch of romance. The soft blue walls match the original dining chairs from the homeowner’s Manhattan apartment.

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This page: Cabinets in the darkest espresso are far from cookie-cutter white; that makes them the perfect companion for the Midas touch throughout, including the glass-andgold backsplash focal wall. Opposite page: The heart of the home for a hostess who loves to entertain, the dining room recycles a glass table and bullion-fringed Parsons chairs, both from her New York apartment. A mixed crystal chandelier is a contemporary pop—on a leopard rug, of course.

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construction townhouse at the top of a hill in Morristown’s Columbia Park, and now she has made a successful transition to suburbia. This once-anxious homeowner often says she’s in love with her place, which is also ideal for Mom because it has its own elevator.

Townhouses have cookie-cutter tendencies, both inside and out. But Trincanello promised Janine that hers would be unique. “I said, ‘Don’t worry. No one’s going to have anything like you.’”

The other goal was to make a new home for all the furniture that had become central to Janine’s city lifestyle. That mission was accomplished with all but the living-room sofa, which was replaced with a newer Century sectional in light blue velvet.

To break out of the usual suburban townhouse mold, Trincanello reconfigured the space with classic arches in the entry foyer’s long hallway. Overall, it creates the impression of entering an intimate New York City townhouse with an entry and a vestibule, she says.

“It also gives the visitor pause to notice the sparkling grass-cloth wall covering accented with metallic silver paint for the trim and ceiling.”

Here, guests catch their first glimpse of the eclectic transitional style that makes the space, along with soft blue tones and animal prints. A donut-shaped crystal light fixture

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is a contemporary companion to the classic arches. Yet with the careful mixing of these divergent styles, nothing seems awry.

Just off the foyer, the kitchen is an opportunity to see Janine’s love of animal prints in action.

The swivel island chairs in tiger print, teamed up with two Lucite and black leather stools, provide seating for six; great for a homeowner who loves to entertain.

Trincanello departed from the typical townhouse white kitchen with her choice of deep espresso cabinets, which she contrasts with a backsplash of white glass and gold from Mediterranean Tile of Fairfield over a white quartz perimeter countertop. The island’s granite top stands out for its beautiful veining.

Gold is an accent found throughout the house, and in the kitchen its influence is evident in the gold-leaf wall covering, stove hood and Sputnik sculptural lighting. Janine is amazed at how the modern Sputnik lights tie in so well with the chandelier of clear and topaz crystals in the dining room—two different styles.

Dinner parties are a passion for Janine, and the dining room here, she says, is like the Palace of Versailles. For this room, Trincanello borrowed from the NYC apartment a glasstopped, concrete-based table encircled with Parsons chairs with bullion fringing and two French oval armchairs for the hosts. A leopard area carpet covers the walnut-stained wood floor predominant on the first floor.

Though a short distance away, the living room has its own character, thanks to tall columns with drapery portieres that add the romantic elegance of the owner’s old Manhattan apartment. It’s a touch even more dramatic here with the 12-foot ceilings. A gold-framed portrait of a woman flanked by candle sconces pumps up the romance

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elements. “Lamps with unique shapes make the room very comfortable and dramatic,” says Trincanello.

Even the staircase to the second floor is a conversation maker, with its Scalamandré jumping zebras on the walls, paired up with zebra carpeting from Stark on the stairs. “It’s funny but it’s classic,” says the designer of this pattern.

Scalamandré is also the highlight of the powder room off the entry foyer, where charcoal gray grass cloth with crystal beading catches the light and the eye. The gold-tone sunburst pattern mirror is the contemporary contrast to two sconces Janine hunted down in an antique store and to the crystal bowl lighting above. A white pedestal sink was replaced by a mirrored front vanity with a Carrara marble top. Metallic paint for the molding and ceiling completes the look in gold and silver.

The master bedroom also borrows from New York, but in a unique way. The canopy bed repurposes the NY portieres draperies, and the silk satin bedspread has a soft rose that blends with the floral carpet left over from city life. In keeping with the eclectic mix, the antique headboard in blue fabric is in harmony with the blue silk grass-cloth walls. A mirrored French door blocks the view of the master bath, and strategically placed draperies draw the eye to nature, not the rows of townhouses.

“It’s all in the detail,” says Janine. “Karla’s extremely detail-oriented, and that’s what makes everything look so rich and unusual.”

The homeowner gave Trincanello free rein for her artistic expression and was not disappointed. “I allowed Karla to really go wild,” she says. “I trusted her; I knew she would be able to pull it all together. Sometimes I would say, ‘Really, Karla, are you sure?’ And she would say, ‘Trust me.’”

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sun, sand, togetherness Rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy, a Lavallette beach house becomes a happy haven for three generations.

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This expanded Lavallette beach house sees plenty of action from three generations of family—and their friends—so Pam Cooper designed the great room with lots of seating vignettes. One solution is the custom bench that seats six along a 12-foot window. For the young at heart, there’s always a table ready for puzzles and games.

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Cooper’s design of the great room, completed in 2019, was such a hit that “we wanted the dining room to be equally beautiful,” says family member Heather Hunkele. A thread common to both designs is the custom built-ins (right) by Ingrained Cabinetry of Freehold, an attractive storage solution this clan appreciates. Want a cool drink to grab and go?

The refrigerated built-in offers that too.

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Superstorm Sandy in 2012 didn’t care about tradition when it devastated a Lavallette beach house that had been in the Hunkele family for years. But this family not only bounced back from the loss of one of the street’s original bungalows, they expanded their homesite into an adjacent lot and hired a designer for a décor meant to entertain.

“We love to be outside, but we wanted the space we have inside to be accommodating to everyone,” says Heather Hunkele. She’s a member—along with her husband, Steven, and two school-aged children—of one of three families that share the house.

Perhaps that’s why they so love the gallery wall Pam Cooper of the Watchung-based eponymous design firm created in the great room. It’s a testament to beach smiles and their enduring value that each family member can embrace, starting with the original owners, Steven’s parents. The feel-good décor is another burst of sunshine for a dreary day, with its solid navy sofas topped with coastal transitional pillows. “It’s not overly nautical; the punch is on the pillows,” she says. Adding touches like a bowl of seashells on the coastal influence coffee table (Stanley Furniture), Cooper further resisted beachy overkill.

Meanwhile, the great room’s sandy color palette in Benjamin Moore Frappe welcomes pops of color. The blues, greens and turquoise bespeak Cooper’s vision “to connect the outside colors of the water and beach to the inside.”

Beyond style, the great room had to go the extra mile with seating vignettes where 20 people could comfortably mingle within view of the entertainment unit. Cooper mastered this tall order with several creative options, including bench seating under a 12-foot window and a high-top console with kid-friendly stools. The bookcases on either

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Even gloomy days are filled with sunshine thanks to Cooper’s gallery wall of beach memories. And Hunkele’s mother-in-law, Jan, was glad to see her favorite rattan chairs reupholstered in Braxton Culler coastal patterns. Right: Ocean hues in geometric shapes provide the perfect pop against a sun-bleached white wood frame in this American coastal style.

The turquoise cabinet from Liberty Furniture reflects the family’s affection for blues.

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side of the window seat are great for storing puzzles and games.

The neutral wool sisal rug over the hardwood floors doubles as a soft spot for little ones to watch TV. “If sand comes in it’s very forgiving,” says Cooper, pointing to yet another goal—easy maintenance, which she accomplished with performance fabrics.

The dining room was born to feed a crowd with its 10-foot farmhouse table illuminated with rope chandeliers from Wayfair hanging from the shiplap custom ceiling. To complete the look, Cooper introduced Roman shades in a geometric pattern that complements the striping on the chairs.

Echoing a trend started in the great room, the dining room relies heavily on built-ins. There’s a place for everything, from serving plates to chilled wine, courtesy of this custom work by Freehold’s Ingrained Cabinetry, which includes a quartz-topped dry bar with natural wood on the wall.

Years after Sandy did its dirty work, this refuge for families from Chester and Mendham—in the family for some 20 years—has indeed come back stronger than ever. “We had to get up off the ground, and that was the only way—to rebuild,” says Jan Hunkele, Heather’s mother-in-law.

She credits Cooper with helping to create just what the family wanted: an open, airy space in blues and aquas reflective of the beach.

Says Cooper of what she’s wrought: “This is now a warm, relaxing home where they can leave the weekly stress behind.”

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just what the doctor ordered The physician client’s plans for a small Franklin Lakes backyard required surgical precision.

Text by Darius Amos

Design by CLC Landscaping

Photography by Brennan Gray

Rich Cording Sr., who co-owns his family’s CLC Landscape Design in Ringwood, was preparing a backyard project for a Franklin Lakes property when he learned that the homeowner was one of the area’s top physicians.

“After we met and he saw me struggle to walk up his driveway,” says Cording, “he told me I might need knee surgery.”

The doctor was ultimately correct, but Cording focused first on the landscape work—and there was plenty to do. The homeowner and his wife, also a physician, gave Cording an ambitious wish list. Somehow the team, which

CLC Landscape Design of Ringwood installed a bluestone patio to connect separate zones of this Franklin Lakes backyard. A mix of bright annuals and permanent plants softens the look around the hardscape features, but also—more importantly—helps shield the property from the busy roadway on the other side of the trees.

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included his son Rich Jr. and landscape designer Frank Thropp, in the business for 45 years, would have to fit a swimming pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, a fireplace and more into the space. It was a hefty task given the property’s small size and location on a corner lot along a busy roadway.

“The challenge of getting all the elements onto the property,” Cording says, “seemed impossible.”

But CLC had the luxury of working with a relatively blank slate in the backyard. The only significant features from the previous design were an old brick patio, oak trees along the perimeter and a patch of lush, green lawn. That made it easier to create “destination points” in the yard. To freshen the look, the firm installed a light and durable bluestone patio, but also “added a little old to the new” by incorporating some of the old red brick into the design, Cording says. The patio connects different zones of the yard, from the grill and dining area to the living space.

Perfect for all-weather lounging, rattan sofas from Eastern Outdoor Furnishings in Totowa surround the outdoor living room’s custom fireplace, constructed from fieldstone that was specially split and rounded for the project. Overhead, a pergola built by S Scott Construction and Design in Franklin Lakes provides ample shade on sunny days.

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This page: S Scott Construction and Design in Franklin Lakes built a pergola over the living space to keep visitors cool on a warm day, while the custom-built fireplace offers visual interest and warmth during chilly nights.

Opposite page, top: The same firm constructed a similar pergola along the side of the house, allowing rose plants to grow around and above the grill area. Opposite page, bottom: Instead of a full-size swimming pool, a swim spa by Endless Pools was added so the homeowners could enjoy ample exercise and relaxation sessions in the backyard.

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Behind the fireplace, CLC used a variety of plantings in different heights to shield the property from the busy street.

“The planting was intense,” Cording says, adding that hydrangeas and even more lush foliage were added behind the adjacent hot tub area. “The neighbor’s driveway was right behind the spa space, so we built a wall there and put in more plants.”

While fitting a hot tub into the plans didn’t pose much of a problem, the desired swimming pool did. “I knew we couldn’t do a real swimming pool because the yard was too small,” Cording notes. “So, we went with a swim spa. He’s 6’5, so this feature allows him to swim and get exercise and then go into the hot tub.”

“That’s what good design is about—meeting the client’s needs and making it look beautiful all year long,” he says of the project, which took roughly three months to complete in 2019. “Everyone wants a fireplace, pool, somewhere to relax in their yard.

This is one of our proudest projects, as we checked off everything on the wish list while working with limited space.”

As for the knee surgery that Cording eventually needed, the homeowner helped him check that off his list too.

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a basement steps up The house had everything, but its lowest floor suffered a severe case of the ho-hums. Now the family loves it.

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To entice family members to the seldom-used finished basement, interior designer Judy Sturdevant encouraged the lady of the house to lighten things up with brighter color choices, comfy custom pieces, whimsical art and vintage finds. “Everything Judy did in the space has brought light and joy and color in,” says the homeowner. “Now we love spending time there.”

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This page: Contributing to the clean, casual feel, the CFC Lilia console with casters is adorned with beach-themed decorative accents and family mementos. Other special personal touches include the custom-made white lacquer cabinet under the TV and the painting by the homeowner’s late mother, which hangs on the wall opposite the window. Opposite page: The sculptural floor lamp by Arteriors draws the eye upward to the colorful abstract oil on canvas by artist Alfred Ortega.

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When Robyn and Alex Kelly and their five kids, then ages 5, 9, 12, 14 and 20, moved into their custom-built, 8,200-squarefoot, New England shingle-style dream home in Westfield in 2012, they thought they had all the bells and whistles. With seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half bathrooms, a three-car garage and 2.5 acres of landscaped property featuring a resort-like saltwater pool and multiple outdoor entertainment spaces, the home had been thoughtfully and lovingly designed for highend living at its most spacious and inviting.

But it turns out the 1,800-square-foot basement wasn’t up to the style standards of the rest of the home. It was already three years into their move and the deep downstairs—featuring a kitchenette, a bar area, a play/craft room, a recreation room, a home gym and a guest suite with full bath—still failed to draw much family traffic.

“It was finished, but it was super dark and no one ever wanted to go there,” Robyn says of the space, which was painted in dark grays and decorated in a mismatched style with red cabinets and “all the leftover furniture” that hadn’t made the cut in the upstairs living areas.

Deciding it was time to call in creative reinforcements, Robyn asked interior designer Judy Sturdevant of Westfield-based Freeman Hall Design to help her turn her “dark and gloomy” basement into a “fun and bright space” where all the family members—especially the kids—would want to spend time. The two had met and clicked when both were involved in a show house charity event. By then Robyn’s home had already been decorated, but when the downstairs begged for an uplift, she immediately thought of Sturdevant. “I love Judy!” says Robyn. “She really listened to what I wanted and steered me in the right direction to be a little braver and do things I might not have done on my own.”

The rest of the elegant home was mostly decorated in subdued colors and patterns. But for this downstairs space, Sturdevant envisioned a breezier, more relaxed, fun feel with play-hardy performance furniture and fabrics and eye-catching pops of color.

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This page: The designer scored vintage details such as the cherry-decorated glasses on the kitchenette peninsula and the blue seltzer bottles on the bar cart from Great House in Summit. The wall art over the eating table was a favorite find from CSM Art & Frame in Chatham. Opposite page, top: To offset the sleek, modern feel of the lacquer cabinetry and tulip table, the designer warmed things up with organic elements like the Serena and Lily rattan counter stools and bar cart.

Opposite page, bottom: Recalling the recent pandemic-induced, nesting-at-home past, the homeowner notes: “During this past year, this cozy area with the tulip table and bench seating was a great place to do jigsaw puzzles.” The built-in three-sided banquette and oval table maximize seating, while the two Four Hands teak dining chairs with rush seats offer comfortable textural interest and the Serena and Lily pendant radiates a cheery glow. Fun elements such as the colorful blown-up photograph of Wonder Bread loaves add a slice of wholesome whimsy.

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“Robyn regretted selecting the red kitchen in the basement and wanted to know if I could choose a new paint color for the cabinetry,” Sturdevant explains. “But I loved the red and thought it was the perfect launching point to inspire the other downstairs spaces. The area felt very disjointed in terms of the kitchen and eating area relative to the TV room and playroom.”

To unify the rooms while also brightening the vibe, Sturdevant had all the gray drywalls replaced by shiplap painted with Benjamin Moore Super White, a brilliant, almost sparkling shade that evokes a sunny, carefree state of mind. “We were going for a fun and casual look, and I think that our use of materials really accomplished this,” the designer says. “I knew when I first saw the cabinetry’s red lacquer that we would be pairing this with turquoise and navy pieces for a laid-back, beachy quality.”

In the TV room, Thibaut window panels in Honshu Navy with coral, blue and beige were paired with a woven Roman shade for a view with visual pizzazz. Echoing the shade’s texture, the two Noir open wood and rattan peel chairs are covered in a perky turquoise Duralee fabric that perfectly punches up the sand-toned, custom-sized Thibaut sectional.

The Schumacher lumbar pillow covers in a geometric linen/cotton blend called Mezza Luna further enhance the color story, while the Prestige area rug serves to frame the space. The Flor carpet tiles in shades of sea colors complement the children’s room while also connecting the two spaces. In the eating area, the banquette seats, covered in a vivid red Schumacher Fuzz II performance fabric, coordinate with the nearby red lacquer cabinetry, while subtle details such as the cherry-decorated glasses atop the peninsula serve up extra scoops of playful red accents.

“Have I mentioned how much I love Judy?” says Robyn. “She was very patient, kind and professional, and had lots of great sources to create many custom pieces and elements. When I found a piece I liked—for example, the tulip table—she went with it and worked it into the plan. She had a wonderful vision, but really allowed me to have a say in what I liked and what I chose for the space as well.”

Collaborating closely with the homeowner, Sturdevant sourced all of the fabrics and seating, as well as the sofa table, side

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This page: The designer used Flor carpet tiles in shades of sea colors to connect the children’s playroom to the main TV and eating areas. The playroom is adjacent to the stairs and separated from the other rooms by a sliding barn door. When the room is messy, the owners just slide close the door; when they want to make the space live larger, they slide the door open to reveal a complementary setting that unifies and enlarges the total space. Opposite page: To continue the coastal theme, the designer covered the walls of the basement’s full bathroom in Thibaut Palm Frond wallpaper. The light from the Visual Comfort sconce imbues a soft sheen to the metallic silver-on-beige vinyl design.

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table and rug. She had a carpenter build the kitchen bench seating and the long, lacquered cabinet under the TV, and guided the homeowner in choosing the custom-sized sectional with performance fabric from Greenhouse Fabrics with an eye equally to style, function and practicality. “It’s a perfect fit for the space; so pretty yet practical,” says Robyn. “What good is a greatlooking sofa if the kids can’t jump on it and spill popcorn all over it?”

“She and I had so much fun selecting fabrics, collaborating on the shiplap/trim and designing the additional cabinetry,” says Sturdevant of the process, which—allowing for occasional breaks when the homeowner requested other projects elsewhere—took almost a year to complete. “Every decision was a team effort, and the finished product is really bright and cheerful. Ultimately the Kellys desired a cushy and comfortable downstairs space where they could watch their family movies, sporting events and have game nights together.”

Mission accomplished. The homeowners couldn’t be more pleased with the results. “It is just a happy, bright place!” says Robyn. “I love the light and airy feel. It doesn’t even feel like a basement. Our kids entertain their friends down there, and it’s where the whole family watches movies and sports. It’s the one place that we can all fit onto one couch!”

The designer clearly worked her magic and transformed the space from a place where no one wanted to gather into one of the most popular parts of the entire home, according to the homeowner, who wistfully notes that the family will soon be moving to a new home in North Carolina and thus won’t have much longer to enjoy their current downstairs space. However, on the bright side: she’s already enlisted Sturdevant to make their new spaces just as beautiful, happy and inviting.

“Judy’s friendship and her continued positivity and willingness to help me make our home better for our family has been the biggest reward,” says Robyn. “If she was able to turn our dark and gloomy basement into a beautiful and appealing space, I know she’ll help me accomplish the same for our new home.”

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I love helping clients blend styles to make a room look cohesive. Here are my two 3/2/21 tried and true ways to successfully solve this dilemma.

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Carefully choose elements from different styles that are crafted with the same wood finish or fabrics in similar color tones. That creates the underlying thread which elegantly interlaces styles. Or blend different styles to create a new aesthetic. For example, what if you like contemporary but your partner prefers classic farmhouse style? By blending contemporary Shaker-style cabinetry with rustic tile and black metal hardware and lighting fixtures, you’ve created a contemporary industrial farmhouse aesthetic that everyone loves.

If you’re facing the challenge of blending styles, it helps to have an experienced designer with a trained eye to create a home you can both love!

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Special Advertising Section Is it worth the investment to reupholster/refinish furniture I already own?

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When it’s time for a refresh, instead of adding to the landfill, upcycling is a creative, sustainable solution. Give your treasured old pieces new life by transforming them.

Reupholster your favorite sofa with a bold new fabric or refinish a desk with paint and glaze. It’s an opportunity to make your antique pieces feel fresh and youthful.

Quality furniture that you love will stand the test of time. So before you decide to get rid of your grandmother’s silver leaf Bergere chairs, think about how you can update them with a whole new look.

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What are some innovative and new trends in exterior siding?

When it comes to traditional homes I prefer to keep with timeless natural materials, such as stone, cedar bevel siding, and cedar shingles. Nothing will ever replicate the natural beauty of these materials! If you are considering siding for a modern home, there are many more opportunities with innovative materials.

One of our favorite materials is board form concrete. The poured-in-place concrete takes the form of wood and creates something truly unique since it maintains the look and texture of the wood grain. We really enjoy contrasting materials like mixing board form concrete with cedar or even ipe soffit accents against dark siding. If you’re contemplating a new look for your home’s exterior, it helps to have the eye of a seasoned design-build firm to orchestrate the project.

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The slatted 3-piece Angie chaise lounge set stands out—or shall we say sits out?—from the pack since it’s made of eco-friendly eucalyptus, a naturally resilient hardwood.

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the season in a lounger that’s both practical and pretty.

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No sunbather will resist the sexy curves of the Hassleholtz Beach aluminum outdoor chaise lounge. UV-resistant material keeps its pretty brown-black color intact despite the elements.

Available at The Home Depot, multiple locations.

Acacia wood in a neutral gray tone makes the Lahaina outdoor chaise from Noble House ultra glam. The fact that it folds in half for off-season storage makes it convenient too. Available at Macy’s, multiple locations.

The Capri Ultra Teak Lounger from Barlow Tyrie is as sleek as it is practical—it has a four position backrest, adjustable legrest and a pullout side tray to tend to all your poolside needs.

Available at Garden Cottage Company, Morristown, 973.425.0949.

Al fresco living has never looked or felt as good as it will with the Agio International Trenton chaise, made of aluminum and woven rattan. The weather-resistant cushion maximizes comfort. Available at Ski Barn, multiple locations.

Sit pretty in the Pelican Reef Atlantis patio chaise lounge, which offers a unique frame, an anodized aluminum frame and rear wheels for easy mobility. Available at Michael’s Furniture, Brick, 732.920.0045.

You’ll get the perfect amount of lounge when seated in the adjustable-back Abaco chaise lounge. Its chunky, textural wicker weave is weather-resistant and neutral enough to complement any décor. Available at Crate & Barrel, multiple locations.

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A complete line of furnishings for commercial and residential use, for patio, deck, pool side and garden, is available through design professionals and select retailers. Barlow Tyrie’s USA branch is located in Moorestown, New Jersey and handles the sales and distribution for North America.

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NJ GRAVEL & SAND COMPANY What started out in 1936 as a sand and gravel business has now grown over the years into New Jersey’s premier supplier of decorative stone, topsoil, mulch and a complete line of landscape supplies.

“Our custom stone cutting operation on premises allows us to create that special hearth, mantel or countertop of your dreams,” says Jim Wingard, owner of NJ Gravel & Sand. “And we have a large selection of flagstone, veneer stone, wall stone and boulders.”

NJ Gravel & Sand is also an authorized dealer of Unilock and Nicolock Pavers. To see the true beauty of our products and what NJ Gravel & Sand can do to enhance your home or business, visit our state-of-theart displays of everything from limestone, bluestone, marble, granite, sandstone, quartzite, slate, travertine, crushed seashells, and more. We have remained safely open to the public throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Our beautifully remodeled website featuring all of our products and services is also a good place to start.

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LUXURY LANDSCAPE DESIGN AJ MADISON AjMadison is the go-to resource for appliances in the Tri-state area.

Offering an unrivaled selection of top-rated home and kitchen appliances, AjMadison is family-owned and has been in operation for over 20 years.

Our team of appliance experts delivers the understanding, expertise, and experience to cater to all your appliance needs.

Explore the best products from over 150 brands. There are thousands of appliances to choose from. AjMadison offers an enormous selection of brands with thousands of in-stock products ready to ship. Homeowners, Contractors, Builders, and Designers depend on our team to recommend, deliver and service the best appliances for every project.

We’re here to make your appliance delivery easy, including professional installation and haul away of your old appliances. We also offer complimentary next-day shipping to New Jersey on most in-stock products and kitchen packages.

Shop your way. Browse thousands of appliances on the #1 appliance website, guided shopping with an expert with a virtual appointment or visit our 16,000 square-foot showroom in Brooklyn, New York.

New York City Showroom 3605 13th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 718.732.4900 | ajmadison.com

BACKYARD STRUCTURES BY YARDWORKS For over 30 years, Backyard Structures by Yardworks has been providing quality built Amish structures for our neighbors, friends, and families of Monmouth County and surrounding communities. Although our specialty remains storage sheds, outdoor living products such as gazebos, pergolas, pavilions, pool houses, and outdoor poly furniture have seen tremendous growth, bringing new and exciting products to this area. Please visit one of our two convenient locations in Shrewsbury and the Belford section of Middletown.

J&W OUTDOOR LIVING How much time has your family spent outside this year? We take pride in creating outdoor living spaces that are a true extension of a family’s home. Updated spaces bring an immeasurable value to family and entertaining time. Memories are made around fireplaces and during summer bbqs with gourmet outdoor kitchens, patios and decks. A large backyard or budget is not needed to create an ideal outdoor living space. With the right design, any backyard can be fully transformed. What will your summer 2021 backyard memories look like?

Backyard Structures by Yardworks 513 Route 36, Belford | 732.495.8866 660 Broad St., Shrewsbury | 732.842.7071 BackyardStructuresNJ.com J&W Outdoor Living 732.809.8034 | Jwoutdoorliving.com

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REAL ESTATE HOMES OF DISTINCTION

243 Glen Pl., Franklin Lakes Renowned Builder’s Own Private Residence, which was completely custom built only 6 years ago. A palatial French Manor with 7,400+ sq ft of living space, sitting on nearly 1.5 acres. Enter into a dramatic entrance foyer with a grand staircase, continue along to perfectly appointed formal living and dining rooms. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring professional grade appliances, designer cabinetry, and a massive center island. The kitchen is open-concept and sits beside a two-story family room with soaring windows and a full wet-bar. pstairs you with find 4 generously sized bedrooms, 3 more full bathrooms, and master wing fully equipped with dual closets and a spa-like master bathroom.

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10 Farmstead Rd., Mahwah Sitting majestically as the marquis of this secluded 7 home double cul-de-sac, on 4.29 dramatically landscaped acres overlooking the Ramapo Mountains sits this approximately 14,500 sq ft palatial estate just thirty minutes from The George Washington Bridge. As one enters the spacious hand painted domed entry area, there is a sweeping ‘Gone with the Wind’ double staircase which sets the tone to this residence.

Adjacent the expansive two-story coffered ceiling great room surrounded by multiple balconies, is the entertainment area where one can find the billiard room, bar, music room, and an ostentatious home office that overlooks the exterior entertaining center, featuring an Olympic size pool, outdoor kitchen, and large lavishly landscaped lounging area.

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Treehouses, it turns out, are too cool to leave to youngsters alone.

Is nothing sacred? The last refuge of kids escaping grown-up rules—and enforcing secret rules of their own—has become a thing for designers and builders serving the over-18 set. That is, of course, the treehouse. Many homeowners driven to innovation by a stay-at-home year have extended the living space on their property both outward and upward. The resulting arboreal domesticity is cozy, breezy and not half so crazy as you might think. And you needn’t be Tarzan or Jane—or even know the whispered password.

The overhauls given to treehouses today are transforming them from the primitive plywood platform structures of years past to durable cabins suitable for modern living. They’ve even become a global trend in the hospitality industry, with many resorts outfitting exclusive treehouses with king-size beds, couches, bars and plumbing. Thanks to companies like Tree Top Builders in nearby Exton, Pennsylvania, you too can have a fantastic tree dwelling among the mighty oaks in your yard. And don’t worry if the branches aren’t strong enough or if you would rather not drill holes: A groundsupported structure that’s built around the tree provides the same effect and still gives you that one-with-nature feeling.

Tree Top’s team of arborists and builders has constructed these houses all over the East Coast, including sites in Mendham, Princeton, Ridgewood and Tewksbury.

Why not turn over a new leaf and try such a structure in your backyard this summer?

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BEST OUTDOOR Lynx began as the vision of a group of people with almost a century of collective experience, who for 35 years

were manufacturing top-of-the-line stainless steel products for the commercial food service industry. Lynx has taken that

same quality, workmanship, service and innovation and incorporated it into the Lynx Professional and Lynx Sedona collections.

The combination of the best materials, fine craftsmanship and original ideas is why Lynx Products are in a class of their own.

To see the full line of Lynx Outdoor products visit https://www.ajmadison.com/brands/lynx/

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