From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Entry
Designer and homeowner Yana Schafer and her labradoodle, Moussya, at the entry to their Short Hills home.
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Dining room
Designer and homeowner Yana Schafer purchased the vintage Directional dining room chairs at an auction a year before walking into this Short Hills home for a real estate showing and […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Sitting room
The sectional sofa built into the sunken sitting area was original to the house. The art above the sofa is an abstract landscape by Richard Roberts.
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Primary bedroom seating
Like the fireplace area downstairs, the primary bedroom features a sunken seating space — a common element in Midcentury design. The artwork above the dresser, featuring kaleidoscopic shapes in distinct […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Kitchen
Designer and homeowner Yana Schafer completely renovated the kitchen. “It used to be a completely closed-off working space. That’s not the life I lead.” The new, more open space is […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Entry Hallway
A bar cabinet is tucked into a niche in the entry hallway. The centrally located atrium brings light — and a bit of nature — to the surrounding rooms. “It […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Living room
The living room has a neutral palette with hints of color. The artwork over the sofa, which designer and homeowner Yana Schafer bought for her husband, is “Parade” by Tom […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Bunk room
The wallpaper in the bunk room is a 1970s vintage safari animal print and is original to the house. Designer and homeowner Yana Schafer notes, “My son’s favorite color is […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Console
The console in a corner of the living room was originally a wall-mounted cabinet in the primary bedroom. The large piece of driftwood was a beachcombing find. “I was doing […]