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.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
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 […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
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 […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
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 […]