On the Waterfront-Exterior

“The windows are a combination of storefront, casement, motorized, folding window walls and bands of clerestory,” homeowner/architect Gary Kliesch says. “The window geometry, size and locations were chosen to maximize […]

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Savvy Style-Dining room

The dining area at one end of the kitchen in this Bergen County home features bold blue accents against a dramatic wine-bottle backdrop.

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Savvy Style-Living room

In the living room of this Bergen County home, designer Vanessa Deleon chose plush seating to help bring coziness to the 16-foot-high space.

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Savvy Style-Cigar room

Four wide velvet chairs in the cigar room of this Bergen County home have dramatically tufted exteriors. “The homeowners like a lot of texture,” designer Vanessa Deleon notes.

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Welcome to the Club-Mural

A jungle mural greets guests at the bottom of the stairs. The walls, which display playful portraits of women, are painted a deep wine hue. The door to the movie […]

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Welcome to the Club-sofa

A large, U-shaped sectional sofa provides ample space for comfy conversation. The temperature-controlled wine enclosure (rear) holds 450 bottles.

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Fashionable Fusion-Lighting

“We used a custom chandelier over the two-story space,” architect Andrew Passacantando says. The fixture helps fill the expansive volume of the room without interrupting the airy aesthetic. Builder and […]

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Designed to work-Dining Room

A golden branch-like chandelier with long crystal drops and a custom table anchor the dining room. An octagonal mirror brightens the room by reflecting sunlight from the window on the […]

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