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and became elements within the space. Because the space is so devoid
of any real articulation, we felt the hanging lights would add interest
and provide some sense of scale. In the kitchen, in lieu of using heavy
architectural ceiling details, we created a custom, rectangular LED fixture
that we suspended over the island. Above that fixture, there are three tiny,
recessed lights that are about a half inch in diameter with no trim rings,
so they disappear when they are off. All of the lighting either adds to the
interior design or disappears into the background.
DNJ: Did this project present any challenges? How did you address them?
ROSENBAUM: This was a very complicated construction because,
essentially, everything in the house is custom. It required a lot of time
and attention. But this is one of my all-time favorite houses. The clients
were a joy to work with: Every single thing that I wanted to do — the
pool, the patio, the glazing, the detailing, the furniture — they were on
board. They allowed me to feel free with the design, and the result was
beyond my expectations. DNJ
SOURCES Overall: architecture and interior design, Simonium Rosenbaum Architects
Inc. in Summit; landscaping, Kelly Varnell Virgona Landscape Architects in
Bergenfield. Exterior: custom gate, CES Fence Inc. in East Hanover; cladding, Resysta
siding by All Green Building Products East LLC in Annandale; windows, Pella Windows
& Doors; lighting, “Dals” by HTA Lighting in Denville; garage doors, custom designed
with Alucobond ® USA aluminum metal panels; dining table, Gloster Furniture;
patio chairs and bar stools, Modloft; lounge and dining chairs, Rove Concepts; fire
feature, Paloform; pool and spa, Marson Pools in Oakland; balcony railings, Viewrail.
Living Area: wall color, “Classic Gray” by Benjamin Moore; sectional sofa and throw
pillows, B&B Italia; Rosecore “Nexus Strie” carpet beneath sectional sofa and coffee
table, through Starr Carpets in Englewood; taupe leather armchairs, Poliform;
coffee table, B&B Italia; table between armchairs, Catellan Italia; white hanging light
fixture, Flos Lighting; fireplace, Flare Fireplaces through Ember Fireplaces in Edison;
stone for fireplace hearth and custom bar, Artistic Marble & Granite Surfaces in
Hawthorne, cut and installed by Classic Marble & Tile in Little Ferry; stone above
fireplace, “Barcelona Collection” from Walker Zanger; stone next to fireplace, Grey
Basalt Planc by Norstone; “Emery” barrel-back slope leather barstools, RH. Seating
Area Beneath Stairs: custom banquette, Innovative Touch in Design in Hackensack;
throw pillows, West Elm; armchairs, B&B Italia; coffee table, GUBI; custom carpet
under coffee table, David Sutherland; natural teak wood root sculpture, The Gallery
at 200 Lex; stair platform, “Grafite” from Artistic Marble & Granite Surfaces, cut and
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