Highlighting History-Child room

A mural above the fireplace in a child’s room in an Essex County Tudor-style home brings the drama. “Since the home is quite grand, we decided to make a bold […]

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Past Forward-Breakfast area

The renovated kitchen and breakfast area — crafted in familiar forms and harmonious proportions that respect the character of place — accommodates the needs of a modern family in this […]

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Past Forward-Breakfast area2

The breakfast area in this Lawrenceville home contains a wall oven, microwave (neither pictured) and additional pantry storage. A coffee bar on the opposite side of the room contains a […]

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Eclectic Edge-Dining Room

Whitewashing formerly dark millwork in the dining room and adjacent living area reflects light and breathes new life into the home. The homeowners purchased the vintage crystal chandelier, table and […]

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Alfresco Fairytale-Pool and Fountain

“The pool wall is a strong, sculptural feature that creates interest any time of the year,” Mierop says. The bowls on the pillars hold assorted sedum and succulents. The large […]

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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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Timeless With A Twist-Kitchen

The home has 10-foot ceilings and a new open concept. “Getting the scale right is very important when designing a home like this,” designer Laurie DiGiacomo says. “Oversized lighting, wide-plank floors […]

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Timeless With A Twist-Butlers Pantry

DiGiacomo says, “One of my favorite features is the smoky-gray antiqued mirror for the butler’s pantry backsplash, which adds a dose of glam while visually connecting this area to the […]

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