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Contents<br />

OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 20<strong>22</strong><br />

PHOTO BY MARCO RICCA<br />

42<br />

PHOTO BY MIKE VAN TASSELL<br />

24 32<br />

features<br />

style new jersey<br />

24<br />

ARCHITECTURE/BUILD:<br />

MODERN GEOMETRY<br />

Matthew Rosenbaum creates<br />

a modern marvel of a home in<br />

Short Hills for clients seeking<br />

an open floor plan, lots of<br />

large windows and clean-lined<br />

furnishings.<br />

32<br />

CONTEMPORARY EDGE<br />

A young couple wanted to<br />

maintain the architectural<br />

elements of the home they<br />

purchased on the Shrewsbury<br />

River, but to infuse the interiors<br />

with contemporary city style,<br />

designer Yelena Gerts says.<br />

42<br />

A SEA OF TRANQUILITY<br />

A Longport home inspired by<br />

traditional beach houses on the<br />

Northeast coast features soothing<br />

neutrals, muted pastels and<br />

subtle nods to its oceanfront<br />

location, thanks to interiors by<br />

Kelly Mericle.<br />

52<br />

CHARACTER STUDY<br />

”Perfectly imperfect” was a<br />

guiding principle for a stylish,<br />

comfortable Stone Harbor<br />

home that designer Wendi Jay<br />

and architect Paul Kiss created<br />

for clients who love to entertain<br />

family and friends.<br />

<br />

<br />

19 SHOP<br />

| Natural Leanings<br />

<strong>22</strong> ICONIC DESIGN<br />

| A Light with Soul<br />

also in this issue<br />

14 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER<br />

64 DESIGN RESOURCES<br />

on the cover<br />

The owners love to gather with family in this kitchen in a Stone Harbor vacation home. Interior design by Wendi Jay; architecture by Paul Kiss.<br />

Photo by Raquel Langworthy. See “Character Study,” page 52.<br />

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editorinchief | LETTER<br />

I’m often asked what we at Design NJ<br />

see as the latest trends in home design.<br />

I’m always reluctant to answer. First, home design isn’t constantly changing like<br />

apparel design, nor should it be. No one wants to spend thousands of dollars on<br />

a sofa that will be out of fashion in six months. Second, your home should reflect<br />

your tastes, not those of a trend-setter (though there’s great value in getting input<br />

from a trained professional).<br />

Having said that, we are seeing more interior and architectural design that<br />

pays homage to the natural world. Perhaps spending so much time at home<br />

during the pandemic has focused our attention on the colors, shapes and textures<br />

we see in our backyards and throughout our communities. This appreciation of<br />

nature does appear to be influencing how we design and furnish our homes, and<br />

that’s reflected in the projects we feature in this issue.<br />

In Short Hills, architect Matthew Rosenbaum designed a home with walls of<br />

glass so his clients can enjoy the wooded views. Rosenbaum also used natural<br />

stone and wood to help define spaces in the open-plan design and chose earth<br />

tones for the furnishings (“Modern Geometry,” 24).<br />

The new owners of a traditional home in Monmouth County wanted to update the interiors with a clean,<br />

modern aesthetic and to take advantage of their views of the Shrewsbury River. Designer Yelena Gerts selected<br />

rich upholstery, textured wall coverings, exotic wood veneers, natural stone and a neutral palette that allow the<br />

expanse of river views to act as an ever-changing backdrop (“Contemporary Edge,” 32).<br />

Water views also inspired Kelly Mericle’s design of an oceanfront vacation home in Longport. Seafoam green<br />

and soft blues echo the colors of the waves that lap the shore just steps from the home, but the beach theme is<br />

subtle rather than kitschy — a coral sculpture on a shelf, a beach-themed painting on a wall, a gray and white<br />

wallpaper showing whales frolicking in a frothy sea — all intended to create the restful atmosphere the owners<br />

requested (“A Sea of Tranquility,” 42).<br />

As we know, nature is beautiful even in its imperfections. That’s evident in Wendi Jay’s design of a Stone<br />

Harbor home where the great room coffee and side tables have wood tops with imperfections that send glints<br />

of sunlight streaming through the room. The same is true for the wood flooring throughout the home. Linen<br />

upholstery and iron frames for the great room tables and the kitchen island offer even more salutes to nature<br />

(“Character Study,” 52).<br />

Even the Shop section celebrates an infusion of soft curves, organic shapes and natural materials as we all look<br />

to reconnect with nature (“Natural Leanings,” 19).<br />

With temperatures beginning to cool, take a leisurely walk to spot elements of nature like those that inspired<br />

the designs in this issue. Then decide how to demonstrate your appreciation of nature in your own home.<br />

REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF<br />

rmiller@designnewjersey.com<br />

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A beautiful day for a lovely event: Associate Editor Marirose Krall attended the Serena<br />

& Lily luncheon at Charlie’s of Bayhead and chatted with the company’s Charissa<br />

DeGrassie and Kelly Curran.<br />

EVENTS<br />

SUMMER CELEBRATION<br />

The fantastic folks at relaxed-yet-refined home furnishings company<br />

Serena & Lily hosted a summer celebration overlooking Twilight Lake<br />

at Charlie’s of Bay Head. Assistant Editor Marirose Krall enjoyed the<br />

beautiful view and captivating company at the event, where guests<br />

were treated to a delicious lunch and lively conversation. The waterside<br />

location in one of New Jersey’s beautiful beach towns was the perfect<br />

backdrop to reflect the company’s coastal, casual aesthetic.<br />

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Various architectural details and an illuminated glass<br />

rail system on the main and upper levels “were built<br />

to take advantage of the beautiful bayfront views and<br />

magnificent sunsets,” says builder Walter Kosenski<br />

(pictured at right).<br />

WEB EXCLUSIVE<br />

DOWN BY THE BAY<br />

Associate Editor Meg Fox took a ride to Lavallette to see<br />

this newly built Seashore Shingle-style home with amazing<br />

views of Barnegat Bay in the town’s West Point Island<br />

section. Scan the QR code to explore this three-story<br />

coastal vacation home. “It’s our dream home on the water,”<br />

the owner says. “It way exceeded our expectations.” The dream team that<br />

brought the owners’ vision to life: architect Michael Melillo, principal of<br />

Melillo Architecture in Brielle; builder Walter Kosenski, owner of Walter G.<br />

Kosenski II Inc. & Sons Coastal Building in Lavallette; and interior designer<br />

Lisa Cressman, owner of Evenflow Interiors LLC in Brick, who joined the<br />

project in its infancy and worked onsite with Kosenski and his team.<br />

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An infusion of soft curves, organic shapes and natural materials<br />

embraces our quest for comfort and reconnection with nature<br />

BY MEG FOX<br />

1<br />

1 | The Tremont Coffee Table from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams —<br />

crafted from reclaimed teak — introduces an organic shape to your<br />

décor — an ideal counterpoint to clean, modern scenes. No trees were<br />

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stylenewjersey | SHOP<br />

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2 | Hammerton’s Gem Modern Branch chandelier fuses<br />

several design elements into one bold look. A<br />

juxtaposition of organic and geometric design, the<br />

fixture offers a playful yet sophisticated look that suits a<br />

range of styles. $4,364. Schwartz Design Showroom in<br />

Edison (to the trade), The Lighting Design Center at<br />

Warshauer Electric in Tinton Falls or Hammerton.com.<br />

3 | Upholstered in charcoal tweed, the Northcliff Settee<br />

from Arteriors gets a feminine twist from its shapely<br />

curved back. Flared, gray ash-finished wood legs add to<br />

its elegance. $3,770. ArteriorsHome.com.<br />

4 | “Ginger” wallpaper by Thibaut, a graphic inter pretation<br />

of a stylized ginger leaf, showcases the beauty of<br />

narrow tropical leaves tapering to a point. The pattern<br />

offers a balance of upward and downward direction<br />

with positive and neg ative space. For a source and<br />

pricing, ThibautDesign.com.<br />

5 | The striking shape of the Arc Console from Miranda<br />

Kerr’s new Tranquility collection for Universal (arriving in<br />

stores in late Fall) complements the simplicity and<br />

chicness of the Mappa burl veneer on this organically<br />

inviting piece. Measuring 60 inches wide, 16 inches<br />

deep and 30 inches high, Arc looks lovely in any hallway,<br />

living room or entryway. $1,995. UniversalFurniture.com.<br />

6 | The Dew Drop Mirror from Barbara Barry’s collection<br />

for Baker commands attention with its large scale and<br />

unique shape that mimics a drop of water. The curved<br />

frame is cast bronze. For a source and pricing, Emma<br />

Mason in Marlboro; Red Bank Design Center in Red Bank<br />

(to the trade); Safavieh in Bridgewater, Livingston and<br />

Paramus; or BakerFurniture.com.<br />

7 | Perforated patterns on the curved and dimpled base<br />

of the Lunar Table Lamp reflect Jamie Young’s<br />

interpretation of the craters, mountains and seas of the<br />

lunar landscape. The bold and decorative celestial<br />

patterns are created by talented artisans; no two are<br />

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8 | The London Sofa embodies sleek lines, curvaceous arms<br />

and a deep seat for the perfect mix of luxury and comfort.<br />

The base is timber. For pricing, FBC London Showroom at<br />

the New York Design Center or FBC-London.com.<br />

9 | Designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett<br />

Lighting, Carayes infuses an industrial shape with a<br />

tropical flavor. Hand-cut pieces of sustainable rattan<br />

form the shade, creating contrast with the stainless-steel<br />

accents. The result is a light fixture that manages to<br />

sport a vintage vibe while also feeling modern. The<br />

eight-light, 31-inch chandelier is $3,328. HVLGroup.com.<br />

10 | The Enchanted Side Table from Koket’s Enchanted<br />

Collection features a branch-like structure in brass with<br />

an antiqued gilded finish. Through an intricate and<br />

meticulous process of metal casting, each structure is<br />

handmade by experienced artisans. $3,100.<br />

MyObjectOfDesire.com or ByKoket.com.<br />

11 | Grecian pebbles provide a poetic scene of balance<br />

and serenity on Yin Yang in this print from Bode and<br />

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12 | With acrylic legs that all but disappear, the plank top<br />

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13 | Taking cues from natural forms, Stone Cavern<br />

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stylenewjersey | ICONIC DESIGN<br />

A Light with Soul<br />

An automotive engineer’s creativity spawns a fixture<br />

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BY REN MILLER<br />

It may seem unusual to want to pat a light fixture on the head and<br />

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unusual light fixture.<br />

For the imaginative among us, the lamp looks like a mechanical body<br />

with a bendable spine and movable head. In fact, the Anglepoise has<br />

inspired:<br />

• A dancing lamp sequence in Peter Gabriel’s “Shock the Monkey”<br />

video in 1982.<br />

• References by the protagonist of Salman Rushdie’s 1981 novel<br />

Midnight’s Children as providing the light in which he writes.<br />

• The 1978 song “(I Wanna Be an) Anglepoise Lamp” by English rock<br />

group The Soft Boys.<br />

• A 1949 restriction that prevented BBC employees from using an<br />

Anglepoise on their desk unless a ceiling or wall light was also turned<br />

on. An overly zealous official believed that someone working in the light<br />

of a low-wattage lamp like the Anglepoise might produce degenerate<br />

programming. It was, not surprisingly, a short-lived restriction.<br />

• And perhaps the most well-known connection: Pixar’s use of a similar<br />

lamp in its logo (see sidebar).<br />

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The Anglepoise Lamp had humble beginnings 90 years ago when<br />

George Carwardine (1887-1947), a British automotive engineer, applied<br />

for a patent on a new type of spring-tension mechanism that could<br />

be moved easily in any direction and remained rigid in any position.<br />

Carwardine had started to work on the concept a few years earlier while<br />

developing vehicle suspension systems for Horstmann Car Co. in the<br />

United Kingdom. He left Horstmann when the company ran into<br />

financial trouble, later returned and then left again in 1931 to work at his<br />

own company, Cardine Accessories.<br />

It was at Cardine Accessories that he realized his spring mechanism<br />

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and stability. He created a lamp with a four-spring mechanism: As the<br />

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it, allowing the lamp to hold its shape. It could be moved up or down,<br />

right or left at any angle to focus the light exactly where it was needed.<br />

The 25-watt bulb he used was economical and bright enough because<br />

the light was directed so precisely. Carwardine called it the Anglepoise<br />

(angle + poise or pose) Lamp.<br />

The lamp was popular from the start, and Carwardine soon realized he<br />

needed a partner in the business. In 1934, he signed a licensing agreement<br />

with Herbert Terry and Sons, which had already supplied the springs<br />

for the lamps. Carwardine continued working to develop other versions.<br />

While the original four-spring design was intended for commercial<br />

environments such as workshops and medical offices, Carwardine soon<br />

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1935. It has undergone some refinements over the years but is considered<br />

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Today, Anglepoise is its own company, and members of the Terry<br />

family are still in charge. The line has expanded to encompass a range of<br />

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Movie buffs have seen it countless times. An articulated lamp hops across the<br />

screen, stomps down the letter “I” in the Pixar logo and then turns its “head”<br />

toward the viewer. Although it looks like an Anglepoise, the Pixar mascot was<br />

modeled on a similar lamp introduced in 1937 by Luxo ASA in Norway. That<br />

lamp, called Luxo, in 1986 inspired John Lasseter, who was then with Pixar<br />

Animation Studios, to write and direct a computer-animated short film called<br />

Luxo, Jr. That 2-minute film, featuring father-and-son lamp characters Luxo Sr.<br />

and Luxo Jr., became the first one using computer-generated imagery to be<br />

nominated for an Academy Award. All was well between Luxo and Disneyowned<br />

Pixar until the latter started to sell an unauthorized Luxo Jr. lamp<br />

packaged with a Blu-ray version of the film Up in 2009. Luxo sued and Disney<br />

agreed to stop selling Luxo Jr. lamps as long as Pixar was allowed to continue<br />

using Luxo Jr. as its corporate mascot.<br />

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The home is clad in off-white stucco and horizontal siding<br />

made of maintenance-free simulated wood. “The doors of the<br />

four-bay garage to the left of the front entry are composed of<br />

gray aluminum panels,” architect Matthew Rosenbaum says.<br />

“We wanted the garage to look like a seamless part of the<br />

architecture, without the look of obvious garage doors when<br />

you drive into the entry courtyard.”<br />

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ARCHITECTURE | BUILD<br />

Modern<br />

Geometry<br />

In Short Hills, a contemporary home features<br />

clean lines, open spaces and sleek shapes<br />

INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL<br />

PHOTOS BY MIKE VAN TASSELL<br />

ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN BY MATTHEW ROSENBAUM<br />

MATTHEW ROSENBAUM<br />

Simonian Rosenbaum Architects Inc.<br />

Summit | 908-516-2738<br />

SR-Architects.com<br />

Matthew Rosenbaum’s clients purchased this Essex County<br />

property — an empty lot at the time — in order to build<br />

their dream house. They envisioned a home with open-plan<br />

spaces, straightforward shapes and sophisticated, unfussy furnishings.<br />

To help create this streamlined aesthetic, they brought in Rosenbaum,<br />

of Summit-based Simonium Rosenbaum Architects Inc., to handle the<br />

architecture and the interior design.<br />

DESIGN NJ: What is the style of this home?<br />

MATTHEW ROSENBAUM: I do not try to emulate any specific style for a<br />

home. I would rather work toward the client’s requests and use finishes to<br />

reinforce the architecture. The owners requested an open floor plan, large<br />

windows and exterior spaces for entertaining. The home has features that<br />

resemble some houses in the hills of Los Angeles, so I guess you can call it<br />

“L.A. Modern.” The elements of that style seen in this house include high<br />

ceilings, connection of the interior and exterior spaces, and walls of glass<br />

that open and close. The house also features a variety of materials, such as<br />

natural stone and wood, that help define the spaces.<br />

What sets this house apart from other modern homes in the area is<br />

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that it has a steel-frame structure, like an office building, rather than a<br />

traditional wood-frame structure. The steel framing allowed us to have<br />

the very large room sizes and the cantilevered balconies that reinforce<br />

a floating feeling. Wood framing would not be able to accomplish this.<br />

DNJ: Why did you choose to “hide” the garage doors?<br />

ROSENBAUM: The intent was to create a private parking court in the<br />

front of the home. The design dilemma was how to place the garages at<br />

the front without having to look at the doors. We created custom garage<br />

doors that are flush to the exterior wall surface and clad in a metal panel<br />

system. We designed the joints and panel sizes to coincide with the<br />

actual size of the door opening so that when the doors are closed, they<br />

are fully concealed.<br />

The unique thing about these doors is that they require a double-track<br />

system to be flush with the exterior wall. A standard garage door uses a<br />

single track and is normally mounted on the inside face of the garage<br />

wall, creating a recessed opening. Most people would have purchased<br />

a “modern style” garage door. These clients were astute enough to<br />

understand the difference between the two versions, and they decided on<br />

this design to create a fully integrated, seamless system.<br />

DNJ: How does the architecture enhance the interior spaces?<br />

ROSENBAUM: The architecture essentially defines all of the interior spaces.<br />

We created a large double-height space for the living/dining area that is<br />

enclosed by large panels of glass on two sides and features a full-height<br />

fireplace clad in book-matched marble panels. The open space is very<br />

light and airy for an interior space. We created a main staircase supported<br />

by metal rods from the second-floor ceiling to reinforce the idea that<br />

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1. Storage<br />

2. Closet<br />

3. Seating area<br />

4. Wine cellar<br />

5. Massage room<br />

6. Mechanical room<br />

7. Fitness room<br />

8. Billiard area<br />

9. Gaming area<br />

10. Powder room<br />

11. Guest bedroom<br />

12. Guest bathroom<br />

13. Sports court<br />

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2. Parking court<br />

3. Garage<br />

4. Entry foyer<br />

5. Powder room<br />

6. Living area<br />

7. Lounge area<br />

8. Dining area<br />

9. Bar area<br />

10. Kitchen<br />

11. Prep kitchen<br />

12. Mud room<br />

13. Guest bedroom<br />

14. Guest bathroom<br />

15. Pool bathroom<br />

16. Family room<br />

17. Dining terrace<br />

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The project required a steel-frame structure to support the cantilevered balconies.<br />

The raised spa on the backyard patio features a waterfall edge. Water flows from the<br />

spa over stepping-stones and into the pool.<br />

1. Terrace<br />

2. Laundry room<br />

3. Upper den<br />

4. Bedroom<br />

5. Bathroom<br />

6. Closet<br />

7. Office<br />

8. Upper hall<br />

9. Dressing area<br />

10. Primary bedroom<br />

11. Walk-in closet<br />

12. Primary bathroom<br />

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LIVING AREA, TOWARD BAR & KITCHEN | The first-floor living area features<br />

furnishings with simple, clean lines and neutral tones. Low-to-the-ground<br />

furniture accentuates the high ceilings. Hints of bold color appear in the<br />

coffee table and sitting area rug (at left). Rosenbaum and the clients found the<br />

driftwood sculpture on the stair platform at a gallery.<br />

LIVING AREA, TOWARD FIREPLACE | The double-sided fireplace is topped with<br />

a soaring swathe of book-matched marble. To the left of the marble is a band<br />

of basalt gray stone, which repeats on the home’s exterior. The two basalt<br />

pieces are separated by glass windows, which creates a visual connection<br />

between interior and exterior.<br />

all the elements in the space are floating. The bottom platform of the<br />

stairs, which is made of stone, features recessed kicks, which also adds to<br />

the feeling that everything is lifting off the floor. We incorporated LED<br />

lighting in the recess of the steps to enhance the effect.<br />

DNJ: How does the interior design complement the architecture?<br />

ROSENBAUM: We used simple, clean-lined furnishings that are low to<br />

the ground so they help to accentuate the high ceilings. To reinforce a<br />

straightforward aesthetic, we incorporated solid colors with some texture<br />

rather than large patterns or bright color. The lack of bright color and the<br />

use of darker earth tones like browns and grays allow the furnishings to<br />

integrate with the architecture and feel like everything is working together.<br />

DNJ: What inspired the lighting choices?<br />

ROSENBAUM: We didn’t want to do generic recessed lighting so we tried<br />

to incorporate lighting that would become part of the architecture.<br />

Essentially, we found light fixtures that seemed sculptural in nature<br />

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and became elements within the space. Because the space is so devoid<br />

of any real articulation, we felt the hanging lights would add interest<br />

and provide some sense of scale. In the kitchen, in lieu of using heavy<br />

architectural ceiling details, we created a custom, rectangular LED fixture<br />

that we suspended over the island. Above that fixture, there are three tiny,<br />

recessed lights that are about a half inch in diameter with no trim rings,<br />

so they disappear when they are off. All of the lighting either adds to the<br />

interior design or disappears into the background.<br />

DNJ: Did this project present any challenges? How did you address them?<br />

ROSENBAUM: This was a very complicated construction because,<br />

essentially, everything in the house is custom. It required a lot of time<br />

and attention. But this is one of my all-time favorite houses. The clients<br />

were a joy to work with: Every single thing that I wanted to do — the<br />

pool, the patio, the glazing, the detailing, the furniture — they were on<br />

board. They allowed me to feel free with the design, and the result was<br />

beyond my expectations. DNJ<br />

SOURCES Overall: architecture and interior design, Simonium Rosenbaum Architects<br />

Inc. in Summit; landscaping, Kelly Varnell Virgona Landscape Architects in<br />

Bergenfield. Exterior: custom gate, CES Fence Inc. in East Hanover; cladding, Resysta<br />

siding by All Green Building Products East LLC in Annandale; windows, Pella Windows<br />

& Doors; lighting, “Dals” by HTA Lighting in Denville; garage doors, custom designed<br />

with Alucobond ® USA aluminum metal panels; dining table, Gloster Furniture;<br />

patio chairs and bar stools, Modloft; lounge and dining chairs, Rove Concepts; fire<br />

feature, Paloform; pool and spa, Marson Pools in Oakland; balcony railings, Viewrail.<br />

Living Area: wall color, “Classic Gray” by Benjamin Moore; sectional sofa and throw<br />

pillows, B&B Italia; Rosecore “Nexus Strie” carpet beneath sectional sofa and coffee<br />

table, through Starr Carpets in Englewood; taupe leather armchairs, Poliform;<br />

coffee table, B&B Italia; table between armchairs, Catellan Italia; white hanging light<br />

fixture, Flos Lighting; fireplace, Flare Fireplaces through Ember Fireplaces in Edison;<br />

stone for fireplace hearth and custom bar, Artistic Marble & Granite Surfaces in<br />

Hawthorne, cut and installed by Classic Marble & Tile in Little Ferry; stone above<br />

fireplace, “Barcelona Collection” from Walker Zanger; stone next to fireplace, Grey<br />

Basalt Planc by Norstone; “Emery” barrel-back slope leather barstools, RH. Seating<br />

Area Beneath Stairs: custom banquette, Innovative Touch in Design in Hackensack;<br />

throw pillows, West Elm; armchairs, B&B Italia; coffee table, GUBI; custom carpet<br />

under coffee table, David Sutherland; natural teak wood root sculpture, The Gallery<br />

at 200 Lex; stair platform, “Grafite” from Artistic Marble & Granite Surfaces, cut and<br />

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KITCHEN & DINING AREA | “Because the kitchen is within the main living space, the<br />

clients had a very specific requirement that it be minimal, with very few exposed<br />

appliances,” Rosenbaum notes. The door to the left of the counter leads to a prep<br />

kitchen, which contains a pantry and most of the appliances. “The countertops<br />

have a specific edge detail that reduces the thickness to 3 /8 inch, so they seem to<br />

float above the cabinets,” he adds. Those thin countertops, plus a full-height stone<br />

backsplash and outlets recessed in the countertops, ensure an uninterrupted,<br />

sleek aesthetic.<br />

PRIMARY BATHROOM | The shower in the primary bathroom features floor-toceiling,<br />

book-matched marble panels. The 5-foot-round bathtub and floating<br />

vanity mimic the straightforward aesthetic found in the rest of the house. The<br />

door to the right of the shower leads to a water closet.<br />

HALLWAY | An upstairs hallway overlooks the living area. Striking art pieces add<br />

pops of color to the neutral spaces.<br />

installed by Classic Marble & Tile; custom staircase, Compass Ironworks; custom<br />

railing, Atlas Custom Metalwork. Dining Area: table, Rimadesio; dining chairs and<br />

console, B&B Italia; custom carpet beneath dining table, David Sutherland (same as<br />

carpet in the living room); black light fixtures, Axolight. Kitchen: countertops and<br />

full-height stone backsplash, Dekton slabs by Cosentino Center in Fairfield, cut and<br />

installed by Classic Marble & Tile; faucet, Rohl; stools at island, RH; carpet beneath<br />

stools, David Sutherland (same as beneath dining room table). Family Room (seen<br />

through kitchen): sofa, B&B Italia; throw pillows, West Elm; wall color, “Silhouette”<br />

by Benjamin Moore; artwork above sofa, Rogelio Manzo through Galerie LeRoyer.<br />

Primary Bathroom: wall color, “Distant Gray” by Benjamin Moore; floor and<br />

backsplash tile, Virtue Tile + Design in Summit; tub, Hydro Systems; custom shower<br />

door and toilet room (at right of shower), GlassWorks in Summit; custom cabinetry,<br />

TF Custom Design Corporation in Belleville; vanity top, Caeserstone ® , cut and<br />

installed by Classic Marble & Tile; faucets, Fantini USA; mirror above vanity,<br />

Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors. Hallway: runner, Starr Carpets; black floor-toceiling<br />

dowels (part of staircase), Compass Ironworks; artwork, homeowners; sofa<br />

in room at end of hallway, Meridiani; wall color in room at end of hallway, “Granite”<br />

by Benjamin Moore; chair in room at end of hallway, Poliform; coffee table in room<br />

at end of hallway, B&B Italia; artwork in room at end of hallway, homeowners.<br />

For contact information, page 64<br />

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WRITTEN BY MEG FOX<br />

PHOTOS BY MARCO RICCA | DESIGN BY YELENA GERTS, ALLIED ASID | BUILDING RENOVATION BY MERRICK CONSTRUCTION INC.<br />

Contemporary Edge<br />

WATERFRONT VIEWS AND CHIC CITY STYLE<br />

GUIDE A RENOVATION IN LIVABLE LUXURY<br />

FOYER | Redesigned into a more open layout, the foyer features a<br />

contemporary stairwell and white oak floors laid in a herringbone pattern.<br />

“The entryway was designed to feel crisp and relaxing” to enhance the<br />

flow between rooms and keep the eye focused on the reflective blue<br />

waters, interior designer Yelena Gerts says.<br />

DINING ROOM | Elegant and edgy, the dining room table has an exotic<br />

wood veneer in a lacquered finish. Brass elements add luster throughout.<br />

The custom built-in buffet with its wood veneer backdrop is almost like an<br />

art composition that flows seamlessly into the millwork. The same type of<br />

wood frames the perimeter of the ceiling.<br />

The exterior of this Coastal Colonial-style home — nestled<br />

along the banks of the Shrewsbury River in Monmouth<br />

County — retains the enduring architectural features the<br />

new owners respected in other homes in the community.<br />

It was the interior of the 5,525-square-foot house that felt out of sync<br />

with the tastes and lifestyle of the New York City transplants: a young<br />

growing family of three. “The existing space was outdated, traditional and<br />

incongruous with their clean and modern aesthetic,” says Yelena Gerts,<br />

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KITCHEN | Two-toned cabinetry elevates the style of the kitchen, tying<br />

in with black and brass accents that are common threads throughout.<br />

Antiqued mirrored insets on upper wood cabinets reflect light, while<br />

natural quartzite surfaces evoke a fluid, watery feel. A wood-paneled<br />

refrigerator seamlessly disappears into the pantry zone. Slight graining in<br />

the cabinetry feels more contemporary, Gerts notes.<br />

BREAKFAST NOOK | With its unobstructed views of the river and beyond,<br />

“the breakfast nook is the center of family meals and bonding,” Gerts says.<br />

“The cozy vignette ties in with the rest of the kitchen and home vibe.”<br />

principal designer and owner of House of Style & Design in Holmdel.<br />

Gerts and her team collaborated with Little Silver-based Merrick<br />

Construction Inc. to carry out a gut renovation and remodel — a process<br />

that took two years to complete during the height of the pandemic.<br />

“The clients wanted to maintain the architectural elements of their new<br />

neighborhood” but infuse the interior with the contemporary city style<br />

they love, says Gerts, an allied member of the American Society of Interior<br />

Designers and member of the Window Coverings Association of America.<br />

The result was achieved in part by incorporating rich, textured<br />

upholstery, various wall coverings, exotic veneers with contemporary flair<br />

and plush custom rugs for added depth and detail, Gerts says. A carefully<br />

selected neutral palette established a cohesive flow throughout the house,<br />

allowing the expanse of river views to act as an ever-changing backdrop.<br />

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A deep sectional and plush swivel chairs set the stage for large family<br />

gatherings in the stylish living room. A raised wool-and-silk area rug<br />

provides pattern. Shimmery cork wallpaper brings the outdoors in, and the<br />

fireplace’s new marble façade works in harmony with the stone surfaces in<br />

the adjacent kitchen.<br />

In the entryway, designed in an open layout with minimal furnishings,<br />

the waterfront takes center stage. Overhead, an organic branch-style<br />

chandelier in brass and stone seems to mimic the tree beyond. “The<br />

gorgeous water views became a focal point,” Gerts says, and the designs<br />

and floor plans take advantage of those views. Walls and woodwork were<br />

painted crisp white in high contrast to the interior window frames, which<br />

were painted black to accentuate the landscape.<br />

White oak floors in a herringbone pattern with satin gold inlay “add<br />

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a special, unique touch” to the entryway and adjacent dining room,<br />

Gerts says. Reserved for more formal occasions, “the dining room is peak<br />

elegance,” she says, with a lacquered wood veneer table, sleek chairs and<br />

striking alabaster and brass light fixtures. The custom built-in buffet<br />

was designed to flow seamlessly within the lines of the millwork, and<br />

the same exotic wood veneer that covers the centerpiece backdrop was<br />

used to frame the perimeter of the ceiling, providing a bit of edge and<br />

contrast to the foyer. Other finishing touches are more subtle, such as the<br />

luxurious, white velvet window treatments embellished with brass trim<br />

that complements other brass finishes in the room.<br />

……<br />

More casual family meals take place in the breakfast nook, where<br />

riverfront views delight from every angle. This space is well-appointed<br />

with a built-in window seat, performance-upholstered chairs and an<br />

antiqued brass and clear acrylic chandelier. It was designed “to keep the<br />

close-knit family environment present throughout the space in comfort<br />

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OFFICE | Designed for the husband’s use, the office has a mix of wood tones,<br />

textured wallpaper and a sculptural chandelier made of stainless-steel tubes.<br />

Custom built-ins on the opposite wall (not shown) house a television, shelving<br />

and storage space.<br />

FAMILY ROOM | The porcelain stone fireplace façade “has an organic feel” that<br />

echoes the natural patterns found in nature, Gerts says. Reclaimed veneer was<br />

used to construct the built-in shelving units. Custom pillows punctuate the<br />

family’s room’s warm, earthy palette, which gets a punch of color from the neon<br />

graffiti artwork. Sofas are upholstered in a charcoal taupe performance fabric.


The primary bedroom’s cream and silver palette “pushes forward the water views as the<br />

pop of color in this space,” the designer says. A large area rug anchors the room, which<br />

was divided into zones for sleeping, watching television or relaxing by the fireplace (not<br />

shown). Mirrors over the dresser reflect the water and open up the width of the room.<br />

and style, Gerts says. “The cozy vignette ties in with the rest of the kitchen<br />

and home vibe.”<br />

In lieu of the typical bright white kitchen, Gerts and kitchen design<br />

firm Spyglass Design in Princeton worked together to craft a highly<br />

functional space in a style befitting the rest of the house. White-painted<br />

base cabinets are balanced by upper cabinets in a natural walnut finish<br />

with mirrored insets that reflect light and river views; the backsplash and<br />

countertop surfaces are covered in natural quartzite.<br />

The kitchen is clean and uncluttered thanks to built-in ovens and a<br />

wood-paneled refrigerator that disappears into the pantry zone. Glass<br />

pendants cast a jewelry-like effect over the 10-plus-foot island, which<br />

houses a built-in microwave, sink, mini-fridge and multiple storage<br />

drawers. Touches of black and brass in the lighting and hardware “mirror<br />

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the color balance” in the space and<br />

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The family room — designed for<br />

comfort as well as relaxation — uses<br />

plush performance-upholstered seating,<br />

woven wallpaper and other accents<br />

in an earthy charcoal taupe palette,<br />

Gerts explains. Incorporating custom<br />

tailored accent pillows in high-end<br />

fabrics “is our opportunity to bring<br />

texture and color into the space,” she<br />

says. “They are like statement pieces<br />

for the room … like little artwork for<br />

upholstery.” Speaking of art, Gerts<br />

describes the colorful neon graffiti<br />

piece “as a token of love for this home,<br />

family and project.”<br />

……<br />

The living room, lighter in tone<br />

with sumptuous champagne-toned<br />

swivel chairs and a deep sectional, is<br />

geared for family entertainment and<br />

large family gatherings. “Natural stone and natural<br />

wood finishes were chosen to keep the elegant casual<br />

style,” Gerts says. The entire room is wrapped in a<br />

shimmery cork wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries that<br />

“illuminates the space so beautifully when the sun<br />

hits it, bringing the outdoors in,” the designer adds.<br />

A respite from daily life, the primary bedroom is a<br />

place where the owners can go to relax and unwind.<br />

“Channeling at the head of the bed keeps the room<br />

soft and inviting,” Gerts says, while cream and silver<br />

tones add to the sense of luxury and modernity the<br />

clients prefer. Lush window treatments open up to<br />

reveal an expanse of breathtaking water views and<br />

natural light that are also reflected in wide mirrors<br />

on the opposite side of the room.<br />

From the use of mirrors to other glass surfaces<br />

and lacquered finishes, “it’s all about bouncing the<br />

light around the room and keeping the home alive<br />

every moment of the day,” Gerts says. DNJ<br />

SOURCES Overall: interior design, House of Style & Design<br />

in Holmdel; contractor and all millwork, Merrick Construction<br />

Inc. in Little Silver. Foyer/Entryway: wall color,<br />

“Decorator’s White” by Benjamin Moore. Dining Room:<br />

custom furnishings and accents, House of Style & Design.<br />

Kitchen: collaboration between House of Style & Design<br />

Wrapped in glass-beaded wallpaper, “the powder room is the<br />

jewel of the house,” Gerts says. The integrated marble sink<br />

“mixes beautifully with the brass finishes and sconces.”<br />

and Spyglass Design Inc. in Princeton; stone fabricator (here<br />

and throughout), Thor Marble & Granite LLC. Living Room:<br />

wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries, custom furnishings and accents,<br />

House of Style & Design. Office: wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries;<br />

furnishings and accents, House of Style & Design. Family<br />

Room: wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries, custom furnishings and<br />

accents, House of Style & Design. Primary Bedroom: custom<br />

furnishings and accents, House of Style & Design.<br />

For contact information, page 64<br />

Editor’s Notes: To view the home’s primary bathroom, see<br />

“Ebb & Flow,” page 40, August/September 20<strong>22</strong>, or on<br />

our website at www.designnewjersey.com. This project<br />

won multiple 20<strong>22</strong> Design Excellence Awards from<br />

the American Society of Interior Designers, New Jersey<br />

Chapter: Residential Single Space, Gold; Residential<br />

Two or More Spaces, 2,500 Square Feet or Less, Gold;<br />

Residential Two or More Spaces, More Than 5,000<br />

Square Feet, Gold; Residential Small Bathroom, 50<br />

Square Feet or Less, Bronze; and Residential Large<br />

Kitchen, 151 Square Feet or More, Silver (tie).<br />

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A Sea of Tranquility<br />

The living room is primarily white, allowing the<br />

ocean view to take center stage. Transom windows<br />

over the doorway and the French doors add<br />

character to the newly built home.<br />

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A LONGPORT HOME FEATURES PEACEFUL INTERIORS<br />

WITH SUBTLE NODS TO ITS BEACHFRONT LOCALE<br />

WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL | DESIGN BY KELLY MERICLE<br />

ARCHITECTURE BY FENWICK ARCHITECTS | BUILT BY VAN DUYNE BUILDERS<br />

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This vacation home was meant to be a haven, a place where the<br />

owners could unwind just steps from the ocean waves. Kelly<br />

Mericle describes the goal for the interiors: “Our team was asked to create<br />

a restful atmosphere with a classic ‘beachy’ feel.” Mericle, of Philadelphiabased<br />

Kelly Mericle Design, says the project was inspired by traditional<br />

beach houses on the Northeast coast.<br />

To create the peaceful environment the clients sought, Mericle infused<br />

the interiors with neutral tones accompanied by the barest hint of color.<br />

“We used an overall palette that is light and airy, incorporating seafoam<br />

green and soft blues.” Those hues are fitting, Mericle says. “These are the<br />

colors of the beach, and they informed the fabrics and finishes we used.”<br />

In the spacious living room, for example, a white foundation —<br />

including the sofa, carpet and walls — is accessorized with pale blue and<br />

cream elements that add splashes of soft color without disrupting the<br />

placid ambience or pulling focus from the expansive view of the coastline.<br />

Similarly, the primary bedroom, which also overlooks the beach, features<br />

soothing neutrals. The monochromatic palette is gently broken by a<br />

striped blue-and-white headboard.<br />

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ENTRY | The clients wanted their newly constructed vacation home to feel like it had<br />

been there for many years. An entry door features transom windows. “We got the idea<br />

from a photo of a traditional Northeast home,” designer Kelly Mericle says. “We loved<br />

that detail and repeated it a few times throughout the house. The architect loved it<br />

as well and agreed that it would be a great way to add another architectural element<br />

into the millwork.”<br />

DINING ROOM | The family entertains often, so the long dining room table gets plenty<br />

of use. The light blue/green tone of the Phillip Jeffries wall covering complements the<br />

muted colors found elsewhere in the home.<br />

The kitchen is even more reserved, with white Shaker-style cabinetry<br />

accented with quartzite countertops in soft green and beige. The lighting<br />

is inconspicuous; three clear pendants above the island seem to disappear<br />

beneath their delicate silver chains. A quick dash of color comes from the<br />

light blue seat cushions on the stools at the island.<br />

……<br />

The muted colors of sea, sand and sky are meant as a subtle homage<br />

to the home’s location. However, the theme is used with restraint: a<br />

coral sculpture on a shelf or a beach-themed painting on a wall. One<br />

of the only literal nods to sea life is the wallpaper in the bathroom off<br />

the study, which features whales swimming in a frothy sea. Even that<br />

allusion to the ocean is understated in muted shades of gray and white.<br />

“We wanted to go for a beach aesthetic without being too obvious or<br />

kitschy,” Mericle explains.<br />

There are some notable exceptions to the pale palette. The bar room<br />

is a case in point. “This space was inspired by a dark-paneled bar in the<br />

Caribbean,” the designer says. Its rich tones and textures begin with the<br />

flooring. Composed of sliced bricks that were reclaimed from a Chicago<br />

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KITCHEN | Neutral tones carry over into the kitchen, where the only pop of<br />

color comes from the light blue cushions on the stools at the island.<br />

BAR ROOM | The bar room features beautiful millwork and flooring composed<br />

of sliced bricks reclaimed from a Chicago building.<br />

building, the floor is laid in a herringbone pattern with a straight border.<br />

The curved bar is backed by built-in cabinets coated with a custom stain.<br />

The look is topped off with an unusual ceiling fan. “It’s originally from<br />

Italy and had to be rewired to work in this home. It’s a neat antique.”<br />

The bar room’s coffered ceiling mimics that of the adjacent living room,<br />

but it’s adjusted for the size of the space. “We changed the scale so it<br />

would be more appropriate for the smaller space,” Mericle says. Barstools<br />

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“WE WANTED TO GO FOR A BEACH<br />

AESTHETIC WITHOUT BEING TOO<br />

OBVIOUS OR KITSCHY.”<br />

— KELLY MERICLE<br />

in light green coordinate with the color palette of the adjoining rooms.<br />

The bar room is one of Mericle’s favorite spaces, and so are the two<br />

bunk rooms, each of which consists of four twin beds. “They’re fully<br />

custom. Van Duyne Builders did a great job fabricating the built-ins.<br />

They’re so neat, but they’re also so functional. It’s quite a bit of extra<br />

sleeping space. They turned out to be awesome.”<br />

That adjective can be applied to the entire home, which is both<br />

breathtaking and relaxing. Mericle adds, “It provides the family with a<br />

tranquil atmosphere and a comfortable backdrop.” DNJ<br />

Editor’s Note: The exterior of this home was featured in the August/September<br />

2021 issue of Design NJ (“Block Party,” page 24.) You can read it also by<br />

going to www.designnewjersey.com and searching for “Block Party.” For more<br />

interior photos of this house, see the web version of this story on our website.<br />

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PRIMARY BEDROOM |<br />

Transom-topped windows<br />

repeat the theme<br />

incorporated throughout<br />

the house. The soft blue<br />

and white headboard<br />

provides a bit of color.<br />

PRIMARY BATHROOM | A<br />

glorious view of the ocean<br />

takes center stage in the<br />

neutral space.


BUNK ROOM | Two bunk rooms (one shown) ensure plenty of space for overnight<br />

guests. The vaulted ceiling was a collaboration of the architect, the builder and the<br />

design team. Mericle says, “John Van Duyne said the shape of the ceiling is similar to the<br />

inside of a lifeguard boat.” That’s not a coincidence. According to Mericle, John’s father<br />

and uncle designed the original fiberglass lifeguard boats. “He translated his family<br />

roots into that ceiling detail.”<br />

BATHROOM | One of the only literal coastal references in the house is found in this<br />

bathroom’s whale-inspired wallpaper.<br />

HALLWAY | Artwork in a corridor features a riot of bold colors. “We wanted to break up<br />

the long hallway,” Mericle says, “to create a moment to pause and have something<br />

fun to look at.” The boldly hued pieces hanging from metal links are reminiscent<br />

of beach tags.”<br />

SOURCES Overall: design, Kelly Mericle Design in Philadelphia; builder, Van Duyne<br />

Builders Inc. in Ventnor City; architecture, Fenwick Architects in Linwood; interior<br />

millwork (paneling, crown and base molding, stairs and associated architectural<br />

details, fireplace surrounds, built-in bookshelves, V-groove ceilings, shiplap wall<br />

panels), collaboration of Van Duyne Builders, Fenwick Architects and Kelly Mericle<br />

Design; cabinetry in bar room, bathrooms and kitchen, designed by Kelly Mericle<br />

Design in collaboration with Fenwick Architects, constructed and installed by<br />

Kobolak & Son in Cinnaminson; wall paneling in the bar room, designed by Kelly<br />

Mericle Design and Fenwick Architects, constructed and installed by Kobolak &<br />

Son; custom window treatments, decorative pillows, custom bench cushions, In<br />

The Fringe. Living Room: wall color, “Navajo White” by Sherwin-Williams; carpet,<br />

Elizabeth Eakins Inc.; sofas, Hickory Chair with Holly Hunt fabric; armchairs,


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Highland House Furniture with Rose Tarlow<br />

fabric; ottomans, Hallagan Furniture; coffee table,<br />

Hickory Chair with leather from Edelman Leather;<br />

mirror, Thibaut; sconces and round-backed chairs,<br />

Soane Britain; game table in front of French doors,<br />

Chaddock; chairs at table, Tritter Feefer; table<br />

between armchairs, Hwang Bishop Designs. Entry:<br />

wall color, “Crisp Linen” by Sherwin-Williams;<br />

rug near front door and runner, Elizabeth Eakins<br />

Inc.; hanging light fixture, The Urban Electric<br />

Co.; sconces, Remains Lighting; chair near door,<br />

Theodore Alexander. Dining Room: wall covering,<br />

Phillip Jeffries in Fairfield; trim color, “Crisp Linen”<br />

by Sherwin-Williams; carpet, Elizabeth Eakins Inc.;<br />

table, Keith Fritz Fine Furniture; chairs, Jessica<br />

Charles with Pindler fabric; sofa at window, “Jasper”<br />

by Michael S. Smith Inc. with Pindler fabric; custom<br />

millwork, Kobolak & Son; light fixture above table,<br />

Visual Comfort; mirror, Carvers’ Guild; sconces,<br />

Ann-Morris. Kitchen: cabinet hardware, Water<br />

Street Brass; Taj Mahal quartzite countertops,<br />

Tropical Stone, fabricated by Innovative Cutting<br />

Concepts in Egg Harbor Township; backsplash tile,<br />

Pratt + Larson; pendants, designed by Kelly Mericle<br />

Design and fabricated by Remains Lighting; stools at<br />

island, Palecek with fabric by Kravet. Bar Room: wall<br />

color, “Savage Ground” by Farrow & Ball; ceiling color,<br />

“Wool Skein” by Sherwin-Williams; floor brick, Devon<br />

Tile & Design Studio; wood veneer wall treatment,<br />

Kobolak & Son, finished in a custom stain; tile on<br />

face of bar, Tabarka Studio; fan, Fantique; barstools,<br />

Justin Van Breda with fabric from Robert Allen<br />

Home; window treatments, In The Fringe. Primary<br />

Bedroom: wall covering, Thibaut; headboard, Avery<br />

Boardman with fabric from Claremont; bedding, In<br />

The Fringe; side tables, Chaddock; lamps on side<br />

tables, Stephen Gerould; mirrors above side tables,<br />

Soane Britain; carpet, Stark; Pearson ® armchairs,<br />

Hickory Chair with fabric from Scalamandré;<br />

ottoman, Avery Boardman with fabric from Kerry<br />

Joyce; bench at foot of bed, McGuire Furniture<br />

(Baker Furniture) with fabric from Classic Cloth<br />

(Wells Textiles). Primary Bathroom: wall color,<br />

“Crisp Linen” by Sherwin-Williams; floor tile, Devon<br />

Tile & Design Studio; shower door Artistic Hardware<br />

in Northfield; cabinet hardware, Waterworks;<br />

sink and bathtub faucets, Samuel Heath; bathtub,<br />

MTI Baths; sconces, Vaughan Designs; medicine<br />

cabinet, Robern; custom mirrors between medicine<br />

cabinets, Shore Glass and Doors in Northfield.<br />

Bunk Room: dresser, Tritter Feefer; armchair,<br />

Highland House Furniture with Scalamandré fabric;<br />

light next to armchair, Phoenix Day; ceiling light<br />

fixture, The Urban Electric Co.; throw blankets,<br />

Serena & Lily. Whale Bathroom: wall covering,<br />

Cole & Son; vanity hardware, Rejuvenation; mirror,<br />

RH; light fixture, Visual Comfort; floor tile, Devon<br />

Tile & Design Studio. Hallway: wall color, “Topsail”<br />

by Sherwin-Williams; wainscoting color, “Crisp<br />

Linen” by Sherwin-Williams; console, Oomph; chair,<br />

Palecek with Schumacher fabric; art above console,<br />

John Garrett through 1st Dibs; light fixtures, The<br />

Urban Electric Co.<br />

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CHARACTER<br />

STUDY<br />

A STONE HARBOR HOME ACCOMMODATES<br />

CAREFREE SHORE LIVING IN STYLE<br />

An area rug and custom stair runner add color to the<br />

great room’s neutral palette. Imperfections in the wood<br />

top of the coffee table and marble top of the antique<br />

chairside table add to the room’s casual ambience.<br />

The great room, which adjoins the entryway, includes<br />

a long window seat and lots of comfortable seating<br />

covered in vintage linen. “If you walk into someone’s<br />

house and you don’t want to sit down, the designer<br />

hasn’t done her job correctly,” Wendi Jay says. The room<br />

continues beyond the four-sided brick fireplace.<br />

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WRITTEN BY REN MILLER | PHOTOS BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY | INTERIOR DESIGN BY WENDI JAY<br />

ARCHITECTURE BY PAUL A. KISS, AIA, PP, NCARB | BUILT BY BRANDYWINE DEVELOPERS LTD.<br />

Wendi Jay says she doesn’t like spaces that look decorated<br />

— perhaps not what you expect to hear from an interior<br />

designer. What she does appreciate, however, is a home<br />

where a designer spent many hours making the spaces<br />

look natural and effortless.<br />

In fact, “perfectly imperfect” was a guiding principle in a Stone<br />

Harbor vacation home she designed for a couple whose main home is in<br />

Pennsylvania. The clients asked her to create beautiful but comfortable,<br />

fuss-free rooms for a large family that gathers often to enjoy the carefree<br />

lifestyle in this popular seaside community in southern Cape May County.<br />

Jay, principal of Wendi Jay Design Inc. in Moorestown, got involved<br />

just after construction began on the house, which was conceived by Paul<br />

A. Kiss, a member of the American Institute of Architects and a founding<br />

principal of OSK Design Partners in Collingswood and Stone Harbor.<br />

Matthew Pappas, president of Brandywine Developers Ltd. in Avalon,<br />

oversaw construction.<br />

The interior of the new home unfolds as you enter through the darkstained<br />

double front door into a small entryway featuring an original Bob<br />

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An original Bob Dylan painting<br />

in the entryway helps to<br />

create a relaxed vibe. The<br />

child’s chair, found in an old<br />

barn in Toulouse, France, was<br />

re-covered. “Every child who<br />

walks in the house sits in that<br />

chair,” designer Wendi Jay says.<br />

Dylan painting above a vintage table. For even more character, there’s a<br />

child’s chair from an old barn in Toulouse, France. “I don’t like to fill a<br />

house with too much so there’s room for the owners to add personal items<br />

after I leave,” Jay says. “However, the things I do place I want to be quirky<br />

and special. I think placing a child’s chair in an entryway is very inviting.<br />

Every child who walks in the house sits in that chair!”<br />

The entryway is open to the great room, where the initial furniture<br />

plan resulted in an important structural change. “A furniture layout<br />

is an important step because it gives people a good sense of space and<br />

proportion,” Jay says. “After the owners looked at the plan for the great<br />

room, we decided to expand it by annexing space that was supposed to<br />

be a porch.” Now the section of the great room that lies off the entryway<br />

is used as a conversation area while the additional section — on the other<br />

side of a four-sided fireplace — is used for watching television and for<br />

additional seating. “It’s unique,” Jay says. The additional section has a<br />

sliding barn door that opens to a fitness room and glass doors that lead<br />

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A multifunctional space<br />

on the other side of the<br />

entryway wall includes hooks<br />

for hanging jackets, a coat<br />

closet behind the blue door<br />

and a powder room with a<br />

red console repurposed as a<br />

sink vanity.<br />

to a cabana. The chairs and sofas are covered in vintage linen for a casual<br />

feel. A coffee table and side table with iron bases have wood tops with<br />

imperfections, as does the marble top of an antique table that reflects<br />

the sunlight from windows that look out onto the water. “They all have<br />

imperfections that I find to be beautiful,” Jay says. “Plus in a shore house,<br />

you don’t want to worry about where to put your glass.” Pillow covers are<br />

made of old grain sacks. “You can throw them on the floor or use them<br />

however you wish, unlike a perfect pillow covered in expensive fabric.”<br />

Accommodating a large family involves more than having enough<br />

places to sit. “Most of the walls in the house are covered in shiplap or<br />

a special wall covering with an ever-so-slight dimension that is great for<br />

sound absorbency,” Jay says. The owners don’t have to worry about kids<br />

touching the walls, suitcases scraping them or people leaning against<br />

them. The floors are all engineered hardwood “with a lot of character,”<br />

she adds, “again, perfectly imperfect.”<br />

The designer created a small hallway behind the entryway that<br />

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The family loves to gather and cook in the kitchen, which is equipped with two<br />

islands, including one with an iron base that adds a lighter feel than if it had been<br />

full cabinetry like the other island. Floating upper shelves and a pot rack keep things<br />

at the ready for meal prep. The window to the right of the range opens to a laundry<br />

room. Sunlight from the laundry room filters into the kitchen through that window.<br />

Light streaming through the window highlights the texture of the engineered<br />

wood flooring found throughout the home, while a refrigerator/freezer hides<br />

behind white-painted wood doors at the right<br />

Glasses and pitchers line the floating shelves in one corner of the kitchen, with a<br />

sink and nearby refrigerator adding to its convenience as a center for pouring drinks.<br />

includes hooks for conveniently hanging jackets, a separate coat closet<br />

and a powder room. She covered the powder room walls with a neutral<br />

patterned wallpaper and punctuated the space with a red console by<br />

noted interior designer Michael S. Smith. She added a sink on top of the<br />

console under a window and hung a mirror in a geometric frame to the<br />

left of the window. “It’s unexpected and playful [to place the sink under a<br />

window instead of under a mirror], but it works well for a powder room<br />

in a shore house with beautiful views,” she says.<br />

Opposite the powder room/closet hallway, a staircase rises to the<br />

second level, its classic white spindles topped with a dark-stained handrail<br />

so people aren’t afraid to touch it. The carpet on the staircase is a custom<br />

design of narrow multicolored stripes.<br />

Creating a spacious kitchen was also important because multiple<br />

family members like to cook. A prep island that holds the main sink is<br />

covered in custom walnut made to look like shiplap. It has touch-latch<br />

doors rather than hardware that could catch on loose summer clothing.<br />

A second island — a freestanding model with an open feel thanks to an<br />

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PRIMARY BEDROOM | Blue and sandy tones in the<br />

primary bedroom recall the beach outside. This is<br />

one of the designer’s favorite rooms in the house<br />

because of its sophisticated coastal feel.<br />

OFFICE | A desk that curves into the center of the<br />

office allows water views when the owner works<br />

at home. Reclaimed wood on the ceiling and<br />

bookcase back add visual warmth.<br />

iron frame under the stone top — provides more space to work and eat.<br />

Adding to the open feel are floating shelves rather than upper cabinetry. A<br />

blue and white tile backsplash adds a pop of color, while builder Matthew<br />

Pappas supplied an antique wood log for use as a mantel above the range.<br />

The kitchen runs the full depth of the house; plans originally called for<br />

windows on the front and back walls. But the addition of a screen porch<br />

on the back shielded the windows on that wall, so windows were added to<br />

both sides: one brightens a corner with a small sink and shelves filled with<br />

glasses and pitchers, the other opens to the laundry, which has a window<br />

that admits a lot of light that then filters into the kitchen.<br />

On the home’s second level, the primary bedroom has a sophisticated<br />

coastal feel. The centerpiece is a four-poster bed so tall that it almost<br />

didn’t fit because the sides of the cathedral ceiling slope lower than the<br />

posters at the head of the bed. Fortunately, two dormers were perfectly<br />

placed to allow room for those posters. The rug is a custom design in<br />

shades of cream and blue with individual pieces sewn together in an<br />

abstract pattern. “We chose the colors and put it all together — perfectly<br />

imperfect,” Jay says.<br />

Nearby is an office. “The husband sometimes works from home,” Jay<br />

says, “so one of our goals was to make sure he had a great view of the water<br />

while sitting at his desk.” And because there are no doors on the office, all<br />

equipment and supplies had to be hidden behind desk and cabinet doors.<br />

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NOOK | This nook off a hallway<br />

leading from the office to the<br />

primary bedroom is a good place<br />

to escape for a private chat or<br />

to read a few chapters from the<br />

latest best-seller.


NURSERY | Water views and soft, comfortable seating establish a<br />

restful ambience in the nursery.<br />

BUNK BEDROOM | A bunk room, sketched by designer Wendi<br />

Jay and interpreted by builder Matthew Pappas, is a cozy spot<br />

to read or nap before heading back outdoors. Built-in drawers<br />

and doors eliminate the need for a closet and dresser.<br />

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A hallway was created to get past the office<br />

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when the owners want a little privacy.<br />

Every bedroom in the home has its own<br />

bathroom, and most of them have access to an<br />

outdoor space, including the nursery. “I have<br />

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when I had my second child, my husband or our<br />

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From public spaces designed for family<br />

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the overall aesthetic of natural materials, textured<br />

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the owners the beautiful vacation home they<br />

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Editor’s Note: For more photos of this home, see the<br />

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SOURCES Overall: interior design by Wendi Jay Design<br />

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NCARB, of OSK Design Partners in Collingswood and<br />

Stone Harbor; construction by Brandywine Developers in<br />

Avalon. Foyer: painting, Bob Dylan; table, vintage; child’s<br />

chair, antique from France. Great Room: all seating,<br />

covered in vintage linen; coffee table and side table,<br />

Ralph Lauren Home; table between chairs in front of<br />

window, antique; rug and stair runner, custom, through<br />

the designer. Powder Room: console, Michael S. Smith<br />

Inc.; plumbing fixtures and hardware, Waterworks.<br />

Kitchen: freestanding island with iron base (no longer<br />

available) and plumbing fixtures, Waterworks; counter<br />

stools (no longer available), Ralph Lauren Home;<br />

antique wood mantel above range, Matthew Pappas of<br />

Brandywine Developers. Primary Bedroom: headboard<br />

and footboard covered with blankets, courtesy of the<br />

designer; custom rug, through the designer. Office<br />

and Nursery: furnishings through the designer. Bunk<br />

Bedroom: beds and window seat, Matthew Pappas of<br />

Brandywine Developers.<br />

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design resources<br />

A guide to contacting<br />

suppliers, companies<br />

and design professionals<br />

mentioned in this issue.<br />

1st Dibs<br />

877-721-3427<br />

1stdibs.com<br />

A&R Interiors<br />

973-625-8950<br />

arinterior.com<br />

See Ad on Page 8<br />

Absolute Kitchen & Granite<br />

732-374-4400<br />

apkitchen.com<br />

See Ad on Page 11<br />

ACD Custom Granite<br />

732-695-2400<br />

acdcustomgranite.com<br />

See Ad on Page 62<br />

All Green Building Products<br />

East LLC<br />

908-323-<strong>22</strong>07<br />

allgreeneast.com<br />

Alucobond ® USA<br />

alucobondusa.com<br />

Anglepoise<br />

888-519-3<strong>22</strong>5<br />

anglepoise.com<br />

Ann-Morris<br />

212-755-3308<br />

annmorrislighting.com<br />

Arteriors<br />

800-338-2150<br />

arteriorshome.com<br />

Artistic Hardware<br />

609-407-7200<br />

artistichardware.net<br />

Artistic Marble & Granite Surfaces<br />

973-304-2001<br />

njmarble.com<br />

ASID NJ Chapter<br />

nj.asid.org<br />

See Ad on Page 51<br />

Atlas Custom Metalwork<br />

973-513-9540<br />

atlasmetalwork.com<br />

Avery Boardman<br />

212-688-6611<br />

averyboardman.com<br />

Axolight<br />

axolight.us<br />

B&B Italia/bebitalia.com<br />

Bellari<br />

908-725-8401<br />

bellarinj.com.<br />

See Ad on IBC<br />

Benjamin Moore<br />

855-724-6802<br />

benjaminmoore.com<br />

By Design Landscape<br />

732-901-5566<br />

bydesignland.com<br />

See Ad on Page 4<br />

Caesarstone<br />

877-978-2789<br />

caesarstoneus.com<br />

California Closets<br />

800-274-6754<br />

californiaclosets.com<br />

See Ad on 17<br />

Carvers’ Guild<br />

978-448-3063<br />

carversguild.com<br />

Cattelan Italia<br />

cattelanitalia.com<br />

CES Fence Inc.<br />

973-428-8687<br />

Chaddock<br />

855-535-6992<br />

chaddockhome.com<br />

Claremont<br />

212-486-1252<br />

claremontfurnishing.com<br />

Classic Cloth (Wells Textiles)<br />

785-688-4390<br />

wellstextiles.com<br />

Classic Marble & Tile<br />

201-440-8848<br />

classicmarbletile.com<br />

Closet Factory<br />

908-3<strong>22</strong>-8270<br />

closetfactory.com<br />

See Ad on Page 18<br />

Coast Tile & Marble Supply<br />

609-646-9346<br />

coasttile.net<br />

See Ad on Page 51<br />

Cole & Son<br />

cole-and-son.com<br />

Compass Ironworks<br />

717-442-4500<br />

compassironworks.com<br />

Cosentino Center<br />

973-487-1364<br />

cosentino.com<br />

Crownpoint Cabinetry<br />

800-999-4994<br />

crown-point.com<br />

See Ad on BC<br />

David Sutherland Showroom<br />

212-590-6200<br />

perennialsandsutherland.com<br />

Devon Tile & Design Studio<br />

610-687-3368<br />

devontileinc.com<br />

Edelman Leather<br />

212-751-3339<br />

edelmanleather.com<br />

Elizabeth Eakins Inc<br />

203-831-9347<br />

elizabetheakins.com<br />

Ember Fireplaces<br />

848-467-4360<br />

emberfireplaces.com<br />

Emma Mason<br />

732-813-7337<br />

emmamason.com<br />

Fantini USA<br />

212-308-8833<br />

fantini.it/en-us<br />

Fantique<br />

fantique.com<br />

Farrow & Ball<br />

888-511-1121<br />

farrow-ball.com<br />

FBC London<br />

646-820-7886<br />

fbc-london.com<br />

Fenwick Architects<br />

609-653-0<strong>22</strong>2<br />

fenwickarchitects.com<br />

Ferguson Kitchen, Bath &<br />

Lighting Gallery<br />

800-721-2590<br />

ferguson.com<br />

See Ad on Page 1<br />

Flare Fireplaces<br />

866-639-1590<br />

flarefireplaces.com<br />

Flemington Department Store<br />

908-782-7662<br />

fdsnj.com<br />

See Ad on Page 9<br />

Flos Lighting<br />

888-860-4311<br />

usa.flos.com<br />

Galerie LeRoyer<br />

514-287-1351<br />

galerieleroyer.com<br />

General Plumbing Supply<br />

800-<strong>22</strong>5-5477<br />

generalplumbingsupply.net<br />

See Ad on Page 12<br />

GlassWorks<br />

908-277-4242<br />

glassworksnj.com<br />

Gloster Furniture<br />

434-575-1003<br />

gloster.com<br />

Grand Doors<br />

718-871-<strong>22</strong>00<br />

grandoors.com<br />

See Ad on Page 2<br />

GUBI<br />

gubi.com<br />

Hallagan Furniture<br />

315-331-4640<br />

hallaganfinefurniture.com<br />

Hammerton<br />

801-973-8095<br />

hammerton.com<br />

Hickory Chair<br />

828-324-1801<br />

hickorychair.com<br />

Highland House Furniture<br />

800-852-5552<br />

highlandhousefurniture.com<br />

Holly Hunt<br />

800-320-3145<br />

hollyhunt.com<br />

Home Trimwork<br />

609-206-8621<br />

hometrimwork.com<br />

See Ad on Page 16<br />

House of Style & Design<br />

917-584-7559<br />

houseofstyleinteriors.com<br />

HTA Lighting<br />

973-784-4944<br />

htalighting.com<br />

Hudson Valley Lighting<br />

hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com<br />

Hwang Bishop Designs<br />

401-245-9557<br />

shophwangbishop.com<br />

Hydro Systems<br />

661-775-0686<br />

hydrosystem.com<br />

Illuminated Bathroom Mirrors<br />

855-444-9333<br />

ibmirror.com<br />

In the Fringe<br />

484-454-5909<br />

inthefringe.com<br />

Innovative Cutting Concepts<br />

609-484-9960<br />

innovativecuttingconcepts.com<br />

Innovative Touch in Design<br />

201-931-0500<br />

Interior Decisions Inc.<br />

973-765-9013<br />

interiordecisions.com<br />

See Ad on Page 10<br />

Isoldi Collection-Coldwell Banker<br />

908-787-5990<br />

theisoldicollection.com<br />

See Ad on Page 51<br />

Jaime Young<br />

310-807-8497<br />

jamieyoung.com<br />

Jessica Charles<br />

828-495-8235<br />

jessicacharles.com<br />

John Garrett<br />

johngarrettarts.com<br />

Justin Van Breda<br />

770-596-5728<br />

justinvanbreda.com<br />

Keith Fritz Fine Furniture<br />

812-675-4731<br />

keithfritz.com<br />

Kelly Mericle Design<br />

215-302-2100<br />

kellymericle.com<br />

Kelly Varnell Virgona<br />

201-244-1411<br />

Kerry Joyce<br />

323-660-4442<br />

kerryjoyce.com<br />

Kobolak & Son. Inc.<br />

856-829-6106<br />

kobolak.com<br />

Koket<br />

bykoket.com<br />

Kopa Custom Drapes<br />

201-500-7258<br />

kopadrapes.com<br />

See Ad on Page 10<br />

Kravet<br />

800-645-9068<br />

kravet.com<br />

Lehmann Pools<br />

201-327-0428<br />

lehmannpools.com<br />

See Ad on Page 23<br />

Livex Lighting<br />

800-761-8056<br />

livexlighting.com<br />

See Ad on Page 6<br />

Magnolia Remodeling<br />

855-624-6655<br />

magnoliahomeremodeling.com<br />

See Ad on Page 5<br />

Marson Pools<br />

201-891-9279<br />

marsonpools.com<br />

McGuire Furniture<br />

(Baker Furniture)<br />

212-689-1565<br />

bakerfurniture.com<br />

Meridiani/meridiani.it/en<br />

Merrick Construction Co.<br />

732-758-0404<br />

merrickbuilders.com<br />

Metropolitan Window Fashions<br />

877-7<strong>22</strong>-1100<br />

windowfashions.com<br />

See Ad on Page 8<br />

Michael S. Smith Inc.<br />

310-315-3018<br />

michaelsmithinc.com<br />

Millhurst Mills<br />

732-365-4861<br />

millhurstmills.com<br />

See Ad on Page 50<br />

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams<br />

855-730-9999<br />

mgbwhome.com<br />

Modloft<br />

800-601-74<strong>22</strong><br />

modloft.com<br />

MTI Baths<br />

800-783-8827<br />

mtibaths.com<br />

My Object of Desire<br />

myobjectofdesire.com<br />

New Jersey Realtors<br />

nj.realestate/find<br />

See Ad on IFC<br />

New York Design Center<br />

212-679-9500/nydc.com<br />

Norstone<br />

877-210-9248<br />

norstoneusa.com<br />

Oomph<br />

203-518-8068<br />

oomphhome.com<br />

OSK Design Partners<br />

856-854-0580<br />

oskdesignpartners.com<br />

Palecek<br />

800-274-7730<br />

palecek.com<br />

Paloform<br />

888-823-8883<br />

paloform.com<br />

Paragon<br />

800-547-7746/paragonpg.com<br />

Paul A. Kiss, AIA, PP, NCARB<br />

856-854-0580<br />

oskdesignpartners.com<br />

Pella Windows & Doors<br />

877-473-5527<br />

pella.com<br />

Phillip Jeffries<br />

973-575-5414<br />

phillipjeffries.com<br />

Phillips Collection<br />

336-882-7400<br />

phillipscollection.com<br />

Phoenix Day<br />

415-8<strong>22</strong>-4414<br />

phoenixday.com<br />

Pindler<br />

800-669-6002<br />

pindler.com<br />

Poliform<br />

poliform.it/en<br />

Pratt + Larson<br />

503-231-9464<br />

prattandlarson.com<br />

Rainbow Lighting<br />

732-987-6166<br />

rainbowlightingny.com<br />

See Ad on Page 41<br />

Ralph Lauren Home<br />

888-475-7674/ralphlauren.com<br />

Rangecraft<br />

rangecraft.com<br />

201-791-0440<br />

See Ad on Page 18<br />

Red Bank Design Center<br />

732-530-1314<br />

redbankdesigncenter.com<br />

Rejuvenation<br />

888-401-1900<br />

rejuvenation.com<br />

Remains Lighting<br />

212-675-8051/remains.com<br />

RH<br />

800-762-1005/rh.com<br />

Rimadesio<br />

917-388-2650<br />

rimadesio.it<br />

Robern<br />

800-877-2376/robern.com<br />

Robert Allen Home<br />

800-333-3777<br />

robertallenhome.com<br />

Rohl/rohl.com<br />

Rosecore Carpet (Stanton Brands)<br />

706-624-9385<br />

stantoncarpet.com<br />

Rose Tarlow<br />

323-651-<strong>22</strong>02<br />

rosetarlow.com<br />

Rove Concepts<br />

888-202-0463<br />

roveconcepts.com<br />

Rumson Window & Door<br />

732-694-5911<br />

rumsonwindow.com<br />

See Ad on Page 50<br />

Safavieh<br />

877-919-1010<br />

safavieh.com<br />

Samuel Heath<br />

212-696-0050<br />

samuel-heath.com<br />

Scalamandré<br />

212-355-7186<br />

scalamandre.com<br />

Schwartz Design Showroom<br />

732-205-0291<br />

schwartzdesignshowroom.com<br />

Serena & Lily<br />

908-913-7265<br />

serenaandlily.com<br />

Sherwin-Williams<br />

800-474-3794<br />

sherwin-williams.com<br />

Shore Glass and Doors<br />

609-641-5880<br />

shoreglassanddoor.com<br />

Simonium Rosenbaum<br />

908-516-2738<br />

sr-architects.com<br />

Soane Britain<br />

646-201-9553<br />

soane.co.uk<br />

Spyglass Design Inc.<br />

609-466-7900<br />

spyglassdesign.net<br />

Stark<br />

844-407-8275<br />

starkcarpet.com<br />

Starr Carpets<br />

201-569-7067<br />

starrcarpets.com<br />

Stephen Gerould<br />

503-<strong>22</strong>2-4266<br />

stephengerould.com<br />

Sub-Zero Wolf and Cove<br />

subzero-wolf.com<br />

See Ad on Page 7<br />

Surroundings Furniture &<br />

Interior Design<br />

609-407-5002<br />

surroundingsfurniture.com<br />

Tabarka Studio<br />

480-968-3999<br />

tabarkastudio.com<br />

TF Custom Design Corp.<br />

973-450-4504<br />

The Gallery at 200 Lex<br />

646-293-6633<br />

nydc.com/showroom/1stdibsgallery-at-200-lex/<br />

The Lighting Design Center at<br />

Warshauer Electric<br />

732-741-6400<br />

warshauerlightingdesign.com<br />

See Ad on Page 3<br />

The Rug Mall<br />

732-566-3082<br />

therugmall.com<br />

See Ad on Page 62<br />

The Urban Electric Co.<br />

843-723-8140<br />

urbanelectric.com<br />

Theodore Alexander<br />

336-885-5005<br />

theodorealexander.com<br />

Thibaut<br />

800-<strong>22</strong>3-0704<br />

thibautdesign.com<br />

Thor Marble & Granite LLC<br />

347-258-0844<br />

Tritter Feefer<br />

706-885-0243<br />

tritterfeefer.com<br />

Tropical Stone<br />

610-725-8130<br />

tropicalstone.com<br />

Universal Furniture<br />

universalfurniture.com<br />

Van Duyne Builders Inc.<br />

609-823-6038<br />

vanduynebuilders.com<br />

Vaughan Designs<br />

212-319-7070<br />

vaughandesigns.com<br />

Viewrail<br />

866-261-8013<br />

viewrail.com<br />

Virtue Tile + Design<br />

908-273-6936<br />

virtuetile.com<br />

Visual Comfort<br />

visualcomfort.com<br />

Walker Zanger<br />

818-280-8300<br />

walkerzanger.com<br />

Water Street Brass<br />

855-664-4321<br />

waterstreetbrass.com<br />

Waterworks<br />

800-927-2120/waterworks.com<br />

Wendi Jay Design<br />

856-234-1818<br />

wendijaydesign.com<br />

West Elm<br />

888-9<strong>22</strong>-4119<br />

westelm.com<br />

White House Living<br />

973-831-8300<br />

whitehousefineinteriors.net<br />

Zaksons Fine Furniture &<br />

Interior Design<br />

732-477-8400<br />

zaksons.com<br />

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