From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Exterior
“The client specifically wanted to avoid large expanses of masonry in the form of brick or stone,” architect Michael Scro says, “so accents were used in a limited fashion, largely […]
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Exterior Side
A side façade of this Bergen County home features an array of windows bringing natural light into the stairwell on sunny days and creating a dramatic effect in the evenings […]
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Exterior Back
Gables at varying heights and black-trimmed windows contribute to the striking look of the rear façade of this modern farmhouse-style home in Bergen County.
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Exterior Night
The exterior of this Bergen County home features farmhouse-style hallmarks, such as steeply pitched gable rooflines and white clapboard siding, along with more modern elements, such as shed dormers and […]
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Guest bathroom
The white and black palette in the accessible guest bathroom mimics the colors on the Bergen County home’s exterior. | The guest bathroom features a curbless shower with a linear […]
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Kitchen
The kitchen of this modern farmhouse-style home in Bergen County was configured with wide pathways for barrier-free access. The black borders around the windows repeat the aesthetic of the home’s […]
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Great room
The high ceiling in the great room adds to the spacious feel of the Bergen County home. Pocket doors, shown open and partially closed, ensure accessibility.
From the October/November 2021 Issue
User Friendly-Outdoor Fireplace
Portions of the exterior of this modern farmhouse-style home in Bergen County are clad in white wainscot panels to complement and add interest to the traditional clapboard siding.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
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.