From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study
A Stone Harbor home accommodates carefree shore living in style Wendi Jay says she doesn’t like spaces that look decorated — perhaps not what you expect to hear from an […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Entryway
An original Bob Dylan painting in the entryway helps to create a relaxed vibe. The child’s chair, found in an old barn in Toulouse, France, was re-covered. “Every child who […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Kitchen Photo 3
Glasses and pitchers line the floating shelves in one corner of the kitchen, with a sink and nearby refrigerator adding to its convenience as a center for pouring drinks.
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Kitchen
The family loves to gather and cook in the kitchen, which is equipped with two islands, including one with an iron base that adds a lighter feel than if it […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Bunk Room
A bunk room, sketched by designer Wendi Jay and interpreted by builder Matthew Pappas, is a cozy spot to read or nap before heading back outdoors. Built-in drawers and doors […]
From the October/November 2022 Issue
Character Study-Kitchen Photo 2
Light streaming through the window highlights the texture of the engineered wood flooring found throughout the home, while a refrigerator/freezer hides behind white-painted wood doors at the right.
From the August/September 2022 Issue
Staying in Character-Bathtub
The renovation involved removing a set of dated columns as well as the built-in bathtub. The new standalone tub is located in the same spot, but its minimalist design contributes […]
From the August/September 2022 Issue
Staying in Character-Vanity
The vanity (and the cabinet visible in the mirror) feature subtly textured details to create interest against the flat planes of the marble tile.
From the August/September 2022 Issue
Staying in Character
A Monmouth County renovation balances contemporary updates with classic elements The primary bathroom in this Monmouth County, New Jersey, home was a product of its time — and that time […]