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editorinchief | LETTER I’m often asked what we at Design NJ see as the latest trends in home design. I’m always reluctant to answer. First, home design isn’t constantly changing like apparel design, nor should it be. No one wants to spend thousands of dollars on a sofa that will be out of fashion in six months. Second, your home should reflect your tastes, not those of a trend-setter (though there’s great value in getting input from a trained professional). Having said that, we are seeing more interior and architectural design that pays homage to the natural world. Perhaps spending so much time at home during the pandemic has focused our attention on the colors, shapes and textures we see in our backyards and throughout our communities. This appreciation of nature does appear to be influencing how we design and furnish our homes, and that’s reflected in the projects we feature in this issue. In Short Hills, architect Matthew Rosenbaum designed a home with walls of glass so his clients can enjoy the wooded views. Rosenbaum also used natural stone and wood to help define spaces in the open-plan design and chose earth tones for the furnishings (“Modern Geometry,” 24). The new owners of a traditional home in Monmouth County wanted to update the interiors with a clean, modern aesthetic and to take advantage of their views of the Shrewsbury River. Designer Yelena Gerts selected rich upholstery, textured wall coverings, exotic wood veneers, natural stone and a neutral palette that allow the expanse of river views to act as an ever-changing backdrop (“Contemporary Edge,” 32). Water views also inspired Kelly Mericle’s design of an oceanfront vacation home in Longport. Seafoam green and soft blues echo the colors of the waves that lap the shore just steps from the home, but the beach theme is subtle rather than kitschy — a coral sculpture on a shelf, a beach-themed painting on a wall, a gray and white wallpaper showing whales frolicking in a frothy sea — all intended to create the restful atmosphere the owners requested (“A Sea of Tranquility,” 42). As we know, nature is beautiful even in its imperfections. That’s evident in Wendi Jay’s design of a Stone Harbor home where the great room coffee and side tables have wood tops with imperfections that send glints of sunlight streaming through the room. The same is true for the wood flooring throughout the home. Linen upholstery and iron frames for the great room tables and the kitchen island offer even more salutes to nature (“Character Study,” 52). Even the Shop section celebrates an infusion of soft curves, organic shapes and natural materials as we all look to reconnect with nature (“Natural Leanings,” 19). With temperatures beginning to cool, take a leisurely walk to spot elements of nature like those that inspired the designs in this issue. Then decide how to demonstrate your appreciation of nature in your own home. REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF rmiller@designnewjersey.com 14 October/November 20<strong>22</strong>
follownewjersey | ONLINE Beyond Print PHOTO BY LYNX MEDIA A beautiful day for a lovely event: Associate Editor Marirose Krall attended the Serena & Lily luncheon at Charlie’s of Bayhead and chatted with the company’s Charissa DeGrassie and Kelly Curran. EVENTS SUMMER CELEBRATION The fantastic folks at relaxed-yet-refined home furnishings company Serena & Lily hosted a summer celebration overlooking Twilight Lake at Charlie’s of Bay Head. Assistant Editor Marirose Krall enjoyed the beautiful view and captivating company at the event, where guests were treated to a delicious lunch and lively conversation. The waterside location in one of New Jersey’s beautiful beach towns was the perfect backdrop to reflect the company’s coastal, casual aesthetic. Explore Serena & Lily furnishings online or at their Summit location. RESOURCE DIRECTORY Calling all professionals in the design industry! New Jersey homeowners trust Design NJ’s comprehensive database of reliable local designers, architects, builders and retailers in the design industry. It is easy to be included in the Design NJ Resource Directory. Simply scan the QR code, then fill out and return the listing form! Various architectural details and an illuminated glass rail system on the main and upper levels “were built to take advantage of the beautiful bayfront views and magnificent sunsets,” says builder Walter Kosenski (pictured at right). WEB EXCLUSIVE DOWN BY THE BAY Associate Editor Meg Fox took a ride to Lavallette to see this newly built Seashore Shingle-style home with amazing views of Barnegat Bay in the town’s West Point Island section. Scan the QR code to explore this three-story coastal vacation home. “It’s our dream home on the water,” the owner says. “It way exceeded our expectations.” The dream team that brought the owners’ vision to life: architect Michael Melillo, principal of Melillo Architecture in Brielle; builder Walter Kosenski, owner of Walter G. Kosenski II Inc. & Sons Coastal Building in Lavallette; and interior designer Lisa Cressman, owner of Evenflow Interiors LLC in Brick, who joined the project in its infancy and worked onsite with Kosenski and his team. follow us designnewjersey.com 15
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