Eclectic Edge-Front Exterior

Built in 1902, the Dutch Colonial Revival-style home—located in Montclair’s historic Marlboro Park area—is full of ornate period details such as Ionic columns, dormer windows and graceful symmetry.

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Playing to Strengths-Custom Built-ins

Custom built-ins maximize the narrow space. Striking hard­ware completes the look. “We added glitzy knobs for sparkling glamour,” designer Karla Trincanello says. “A small refriger­ator stores wine for when girlfriends […]

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Cutting-Edge Cozy-Basement

Designer Maritza Capiro transformed the basement of the townhouse into an all-purpose space. One wall in the basement features storage, a sitting area and an another place to sleep.

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Shingle-Minded-Exterior Front

This classic shore home — swathed in cedar shingles — features an expansive front porch and a variety of architectural elements that add interest.

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Character Traits-Dining/living area

In the combined dining/living area, “the orientation of the furniture and lighting clearly defines each room,” Vacca says, but one large area rug unifies the two in a space-enhancing way.

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Character Traits-Hallway Niche

This hallway niche “is like a little glove box,” Vey says. It’s the handiwork of the original owner, a cabinetmaker by trade. A framed photo of the couple’s son skiing […]

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Character Traits-Dining Area

Eclectic and relaxed, the dining area is a complete mix of old and new, the designer says. “I added the modern matte-black light fixture and sleek woven rattan chairs to […]

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Character Traits-Accents

Mixing contem­porary accents with timeworn pieces keeps things interesting — and unexpected. Clockwise (from upper left): contemporary wood beads, a vintage wood shoe form and antique power pole insulator, a […]

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