Durable Design-Dining Room

A textured wall covering in a muted color adds interest without over­powering the calm vibe of this Bergen County dining room. Pocket doors separate the dining room from the entry. […]

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Finessing the Space-Shower

A relocated and enlarged shower in a Rumson home is a graphic centerpiece with its black-metal framing. A glass panel above the door remains closed when the steam-shower function is […]

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Durable Design-Living Room

“My overall goal with lighting for this project was for it to be beautiful background noise,” designer Pamela Joseph says of the Bergen County project. The living room chandelier makes […]

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Durable Design-Kitchen

A custom gray stain on the walnut island contrasts softly with the white cabinetry in the kitchen in this Bergen County home. Above the range, the top trimwork on the […]

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Tricks of the Trade-Dining room2

The tile fireplace surround adds another textural element to the dining room. “It was nice that there was an existing detail that really worked with the new design,” Grant says.

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Eclectic Edge-Kitchen

The cabinetry and marble countertops in the kitchen and pantry were in good shape, and the penny tile floors “are amazing,” Allande notes. A new bistro chandelier complements the vintage […]

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Tricks of the Trade-Butler’s Pantry

While the kitchen is predominantly light with dark accents, the butler’s pantry is primarily dark with light accents. “We knew that we wanted consistency between the kitchen and the butler’s […]

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Tricks of the Trade-Family Room

“Elegant forms and subdued colors enhance the natural beauty of the property and the spectacular views,” Grant says of the family room.

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Tricks of the Trade-Kitchen

Grant calls the revamped kitchen “the centerpiece of the house.” It has a modern aesthetic, with neutral tones alongside metallic finishes.

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