A well-appointed foyer bids guests a warm welcome—and offers a glimpse of your personal style. Double doors open up to an oversized mirror and artwork. Stark furniture makes a lasting first impression. Fresh blooms, coffee table books and unique relics add a personal touch. A single plant in a chinoiserie pot won’t overwhelm the eye […]
A Mixed Bag
Bold colors against a neutral palette plus a variety of design styles create an elegant—but easy-to-live-in—home. Photography by Brando Cimarosti / Living4Media Two sitting areas are better than one. A modern white sofa with accent chairs positioned parallel to a separate, mismatched chair arrangement adds airiness to a large living space and allows for a […]
Little Fixes
The challenge in a Paramus house: adding new touches judiciously and not changing what was already working. Text by Donna Rolando Design by Susan Barbieri Photography by David Nelson People have high expectations for their forever home, and a Paramus couple was no different. They wanted a house that could easily accommodate big holiday gatherings, […]
Baby Won’t Wait
A full renovation of a young couple’s Brielle home had to be completed before their firstborn child arrived. Text by Marisa Sandora Design by Yelena Gerts Photography by Marco Ricca Yelena Gerts was under the gun. The designer and owner of House of Style & Design in Holmdel had only five months to finish a […]
For Art’s Sake
A couple wanted to make their new South Orange townhome lively and attractive for entertaining—without stealing the spotlight from the paintings they sought to display. Text by Donna Rolando Design by James Yarosh Photography by Patricia Burke Great interior design surely needs an artist’s touch, but what if it doubles as a showcase for actual […]