From the April/May 2024 Issue
Clean & Classic-Basement
The refinished basement of this Franklin Lakes home contains separate zones for family activities. In the playroom area, the designers chose a whimsical mural rendered in the girls’ favorite shades […]
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Bar
Navy blue Shaker-style cabinetry at the sit-down bar houses a sink, mini fridge, dishwasher, ice machine and more. “Beer on tap” was also a must, designer Veronica Pluta says. Bar […]
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Bathroom
From the black and white chevron tiles to the blue vanity, metallic gold geometric wallpaper and Sputnik-style chandelier, the bathroom “was put together beautifully and has that wow factor,” the […]
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Wine Storage
Opposite the bar is a glass-enclosed custom wine storage area that echoes the black-framed glass walls of the gym.
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Playroom
The multipurpose playroom is a “fun yet transitional space” that can grow with the kids, designer Veronica Pluta says. For now, the chalkboard wall with its removable letters and shapes […]
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Bar 2
The bar is adjacent to the playroom, visible through the open door at right.
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Chic Retreat-Basement with pool table
“I wanted to create an experience when walking down the stairs,” designer Veronica Pluta says of the stairwell’s gold metallic geometric patterned wallpaper. It sets the stage for the basement’s […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Vineyard Vibes-Wine cellar
The basement houses a rustic, stone-clad wine cellar with a circular Sicilian mosaic on the floor. Wine bottles hanging on the wall in the first-floor wine room are visible through […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Wine cellar
RDA Building Contractors Inc. crafted the wine cellar from an ash tree on the property that had been suffering from blight and presented a danger to the house. Company owner […]