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DECEMBER 2022 | JANUARY 2023 

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PHOTO BY PETER DRESSEL 

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ARCHITECTURE/BUILD: 

FASHIONABLE FUSION 

Warm, modern farmhouse is 

the style of choice for a new 

home that architect Andrew 

Passacantando and builder Jerry 

Iacouzzi created for Iacouzzi and 

his wife in Harding Township. 

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A SENTIMENTAL FEELING 

Photographer Tori Sikkema 

envisions natural textures and 

beachy blues for the holiday 

decor at her Millstone home — 

they remind her of the Shore 

that she loves. Designer Corinne 

Villani-Kaas lends a hand. 

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DESIGNED TO WORK 

Karla Trincanello designs a 

luxurious Florham Park home 

where the owner can raise his 

daughter and where his staff can 

work away from the office. She 

enlivens his favorite grays with 

splashes of color and texture. 

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WELCOME TO THE CLUB 

“A New York City club atmosphere 

— chic, but comfortable 

and welcoming.” That’s how 

Darlene Finn described to 

designer Julia Kleyman what 

she and her husband wanted 

for their Saddle River basement. 

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| Holiday Gift Guide 2022 

22 ENTERTAINING 

| Winter Feast 

24 ICONIC DESIGN 

| Christmas Past 

26 TIPS FROM A PRO 

| Christopher Peacock on 

Luxury Kitchen Trends 

on the cover 

A bar, kitchen, conversation area, wine storage, movie room and space to entertain 70 to 80 people are among the amenities of the basement 

in this Saddle River home. Design by Julia Kleyman of Ulrich Inc. Photo by Dove Photography LLC. See “Welcome to the Club,” page 58. 

also in this issue 

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editorinchief | LETTER 

Do nothing. Those words used to have 

a negative connotation for me. 

In fact, I remember my Dad, in an uncharacteristically negative mood, once 

referred to a neighbor as a lazy do nothing. Today, I consider the term in a more 

positive light, especially at this time of year. 

Many of us pack as much as possible into this season — year-end work goals 

and an overwhelming number of social activities. Technology helps, allowing us 

to do more in less time, but we’ve filled that extra time with even more activity. 

That’s not always good. 

We’ve grown so used to cramming every minute with activity that we’ve 

forgotten how to do nothing. That’s the conclusion Christine L. Carter, Ph.D., 

reached in an article she wrote for Psychology Today almost a decade ago and 

that is even more relevant today. “We can’t even stand to wait in an elevator for 

10 seconds without checking our smartphones,” she says in the article, which 

I rediscovered recently while sifting through some saved clippings. “The core 

problem with all of this,” she continues, “[is that] we human beings need stillness 

in order to recharge our batteries … Feeling overwhelmed impairs our ability 

to think creatively, to plan, organize, innovate, solve problems, make decisions, resist temptations, learn new 

things easily, speak fluently, remember important social information, and control our emotions … If we want 

to be high-functioning and happy, we need to re-learn how to be still.” 

My wish for this season is that we all take time out to sit down and do nothing. As I review the photos of 

the beautiful homes featured in this issue, I want nothing more than to leave my devices in another room and 

simply enjoy the beauty that surrounds me. 

You may feel the same way when you see the warm, modern farmhouse that architect Andrew Passacantando 

and builder and designer Jerry Iacouzzi created for Iacouzzi and his wife, Marietta, in Harding (“Fashionable 

Fusion,” page 32). Enjoy the calm, coastal and cozy atmosphere that Corinne Villani-Kaas created in the 

Millstone home of photographer Tori Sikkema and her family. Villani-Kaas refreshed the interior décor and 

collaborated with Sikkema on the holiday decorations (“A Sentimental Feeling,” page 42). 

Just consider the possibilities in the Florham Park home that Karla Trincanello designed for a business owner 

who wanted a luxurious place to raise his young child but also to accommodate his staff when they work away 

from the office (“Designed to Work,” page 50). When it’s time to celebrate, head to a Saddle River basement 

where Julia Kleyman of Ulrich Inc. added a nightclub/lounge flair (“Welcome to the Club,” page 58). 

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with renowned designer Christopher Peacock, who shares his thoughts on 

“Luxury Kitchen Trends,” page 26. And make sure you’re ready for the season by browsing our “Holiday Gift 

Guide,” page 17, and enjoying some table-setting inspiration in “Winter Feast,” page 22. 

Most importantly, enjoy this special time of year and remember to set aside time to do nothing. 

REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF 

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Holiday Gift Guide 2022 

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Spread the holiday cheer 

this gift-giving season — or 

make yourself merry — 

with festive finds to liven up 

home and hearts 

BY MEG FOX 

1 | Wake up to Balsam Hill’s Plush Braided 

Christmas Stockings hung by the chimney 

with care. Their soft, textured look — in 

red or white — adds a warm touch 

to your traditions. $79 each. Lantern 

Stocking Holder, offered in three snowy 

holiday scenes with fairy lights, $99 each. 

Evergreen Saplings with clear LED lights, 

set of three (measuring 21, 22 and 30 

inches high), $229. Farmhouse Wreath with 

clear LED lights and pine foliage accented 

with eucalyptus leaves, red berries, natural 

pine cones, magnolia leaves and linen 

bow, 28 inches for $279 or 34 inches for 

$379. BalsamHill.com. 


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2 | “Letters” from Villeroy & Boch unites a handwritten 

letter of the alphabet in striking black with a contrasting 

white premium porcelain cup. Perfect to give friends, 

neighbors or a favorite colleague as a small gift with a 

personal message. $50. Villeroy-Boch.com. 

3 | Stylish, compact and perfect for gifting, the new 

Retro Toaster from Big Chill is equipped with extrawide 

slots for bagels; an easy-to-clean tray; a stamped, 

powder-coated metal body; and chrome trim. Available 

in five of the company’s original retro colors: Beach 

Blue, Classic White, Cherry Red, Jadeite Green and Pink 

Lemonade. $175. BigChill.com. 

4 | The Winter Harbor Candle by Alla Costa in Bark was 

inspired by newly cut logs and cozy fires and has a 

subtle, warming scent. The fresh woodiness of cypress 

is met with the richness of tonka bean and a hint of 

smoke, making this the perfect candle to burn day 

and night during colder months. Small, $58; large, $98. 

Serena & Lily in Summit or SerenaAndLily.com. 

5 | Reed & Barton’s new North Pole Bound Snowman 

Musical Snowglobe braves the blizzard of a white, 

wintery scene to bring gifts and goodies and plays “We 

Wish You A Merry Christmas.” $60. Macy’s locations or 

ReedAndBarton.com. 

6 | New Vienna throw blankets have an elegant, 

artisanal quality in chenille jacquard trimmed in rich silk 

velvet. The cozy, single-layer blanket is reversible 

and can be dyed in any of Bella Notte’s custom 18 

shades. Shown in Jade, Midnight and Fig. $399. 

Between the Sheets in Ship Bottom, Creative Works Inc. 

in Livingston, Whimsicality in Spring Lake or 

BellaNotteLinens.com. 

7 | The chic and practical Mod iPad and Cookbook 

Holder from etúHome is a new countertop staple. Made 

of reclaimed wood and finished with a 100% plantbased, 

food-safe wax, the stand boasts a contrasting slat 


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and a lipped shelf, which keeps your page steady for 

easy visibility while you cook. Or consider for use as a 

stylish desk accessory to keep important emails within 

sight or in a child’s room to display favorite storybooks. 

$150. EtuHome.com. 

8 | The whimsical Snowman Cheese Board w/Top Hat 

Spreader in the shape of a snowman from Nambé is a 

perfect holiday entertaining piece or hostess gift. Easily 

serve antipasto during a festive gathering and, when 

not in use, slide the top hat-shaped spreader back into 

the snowman’s head for safe keeping. $40. 

Nambe.com. 

9 | Kate Spade celebrates the holiday giving spirit with 

a new red and green stripe holiday cookie jar from the 

brand’s Merry & Bright Collection. Lift the lid that says 

“one for them, two for you” by using the green ornament 

handle. $60. KateSpade.com. 

10 | Taking cues from the Bauhaus movement, the 

Denver Candleholders from Arteriors are bold as well 

as elegant. Abstract geometry takes shape in the sleek, 

antiqued brass steel column, which effortlessly layers 

into a stacked base of white and black figured marble. 

Each holds a standard taper candle. Set of two, $415. 

ArteriorsHome.com. 

11 | Add the Holly & Sprig Salt & Pepper Shakers 

from Julia Knight to your holiday table for the perfect 

finishing touch. From the luxurious richness of enamel 

infused with crushed mother of pearl to the signature 

thumbprint swirl, each piece is truly one-of-a-kind 

and will surely become a family heirloom. $75. 

JuliaKnightCollection.com. 

12 | The French Perle Berry Collection from Lenox makes 

merry with artisanal holly motifs in a hand-painted style. 

Shown is the “Peace & Joy” Platter crafted with scalloped 

edges on a snowy white base. $200. Macy’s locations or 

Lenox.com. 


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13 | The Sara Miller London Portmeirion Frosted 

Pines Tea For One is a modern expression of winter 

with festive deer prancing over frosted tree tops in a 

whimsical color palette of dusty pink, teal, sky blue and 

navy — a refreshing change from traditional holiday 

colors — that can be used all winter. The teapot is 

stacked perfectly above the teacup in a seamless 

design. $56.99. Portmeirion.com. 

14 | Inspired by big, bold cocktail rings, Globo Bookends 

from Jonathan Adler feature L-shaped bases supporting 

luminous globes of blue or pink acrylic. Use them 

together to keep your tomes from toppling. $425. 

JonathanAdler.com. 

15 | The circular Ornella Brass Box from Aerin has a 

subtly tapered base and overhanging lid enhanced 

with a domed lapis gemstone handle. Lined in suede, 

the box adds interest wherever it is placed and has a 

multitude of uses, from holding pieces of jewelry on 

a vanity to keeping items organized on a desk. $475. 

A. Home in Summit or Aerin.com. 

16 | Crafted from Italian Carrera marble and brass- or 

nickel-plated metal, the Coluna Menorah from Anna 

New York is for people who love modern design as well 

as tradition. It was designed to bring light and joy to the 

holiday and be passed from generation to generation. 

Every detail was considered, including precise metal 

cups that fit Chanukkah candles perfectly. Brass, $295, or 

nickel, $265. AnnaNewYork.com. 

17 | Haand’s new Cirrus Vase doubles as a carafe in a 

unique mix of blue and white clay called Cloudware. 

Designed to echo historic Wedgwood Jasperware and 

blue-streaked skies, no two pieces are alike. $95 each. 

Haand.US. 

18 | Make your gift feel even more special and unique 

with Waterford’s collection of Crystal Ornaments. 

Add your loved one’s initials, remember an important 

date or add a personal message with the company’s 

crystal engraving service. Ornaments are presented in 

a signature Waterford box and a cloth storage bag to 

keep the crystal memento safe for many years to come. 

Circle Ornament, Baby Boot and Heart Ornament, $80 

each. Waterford.com. 


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Winter Feast 

Cue the snow fairies and have a sparkling white Christmas wherever you are! 

BY MEG FOX 

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Bring the holiday magic to your table setting this year with a wintry 

scene that could last all season. A mint green tablecloth embellished 

with bejeweled appliqués sets a glistening backdrop for classic and versatile 

white dinnerware from Juliska’s Berry & Thread collection — a timeless 

pattern with a fluted and playful silhouette. It can be mixed or matched — 

or dressed up or down — depending on the occasion. 

The setting’s white, green and silvery palette gets its icy glow from 

mouth-blown Bohemian glassware featuring a swirling thread that sparkles 

when it catches the light and with evergreen and clear glass trees in three 

sizes that create a glistening forest effect. Elegant white linen napkins and 

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1 | Clear or evergreen glass trees add to an enchanting 

winter scene. Berry & Thread Flared Dinner Plate, $44, 

and Flared Dessert Plate, $42; Jardins du Monde Side/ 

Cocktail Plate, $28; Chloe Stemmed White Wine Glass, 

$78; Chloe Stemmed Red Wine Glass, $78. Stackable 

Glass Trees in Clear or Evergreen: 16 inches for $350, 

10½ inches for $195, 9 inches for $165; Heirloom Silver 

Metallic Napkin, $18; Berry & Thread Gold & Silver Pillow, 

18 inches square for $165, 22 inches square for $195. 

2 | Embellish chair backs in seasonal style or hang this 

stocking by the chimney with care. Berry & Thread Gold 

& Silver Stocking, $85. 

3 | Petite silver picture frame ornaments make great 

place cards. Berry & Thread Silver Heart, Rectangle and 

Oval Frame Ornaments (2 by 3 inches), set of three, $98. 

4 | Trimmed in delicate 24-karat gold accents and 

meticulously designed in the spirit of Old World French 

tradition, the Berry & Thread five-piece Polished/Gold 

flatware set ($140) and coordinating Napkin Ring in 

Bright Satin/Gold ($28) bring everyday elegance to the 

table in any season. 

5 | Festooned with a swirling thread at the top, middle 

and base, the Ella Corset Vase (14 inches for $395, 

9 inches for $125, 6 inches for $98) is chic and neatly 

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Christmas Past 

Ceramic trees shine again 

BY REN MILLER 

If there’s ever a time for nostalgia, it’s 

Christmas. Those who celebrate the 

season treasure their memories of happy 

gatherings, familiar carols, favorite meals and 

colorful decorations. Vintage decorations, in 

particular, are tangible keepsakes that remind 

us of Christmases past and the people who 

made them meaningful. 

“Existing outside the time in which they 

were first made and used, [vintage decorations] 

can inspire and connect people today,” 

famed ornament designer Christopher Radko 

says in his forward to Vintage Christmas, a 

book written by Bob Richter and published 

by Globe Pequot. “[Vintage decorations 

are] a highly creative and personal way of 

affectionately embracing our legacies.” 

One vintage decoration that made a comeback 

during the pandemic as we sheltered in 

place — and longed for simpler times — is the 

ceramic Christmas tree. The trees reminded us 

of our mothers, grandmothers and aunts who 

made them during the heyday of a ceramics craft movement that began in the 

1950s and boomed through the 1960s. 

The trees fed an appetite created by two socioeconomic factors: 

• Americans who came of age in the 1950s grew up during the Great 

Depression, when holiday decorations tended to be made by hand rather 

than purchased. That continued even as the economy prospered after 

World War II. At the same time, interest in holiday décor expanded 

beyond Christmas trees and wreaths into all types of tabletop items. 

• Women proved their mettle in the workplace when taking over for 

men who left to serve in the war. When the war ended in 1945, however, 

many turned their jobs over to returning veterans. Social activities gave 

these newly unemployed women a reason to escape the house; magazines 

of the time were filled with tips on garden, card and other types of parties. 

Ceramics studios jumped on the trend and invited women — sometimes 

men attended but less often — to create and paint decorative items that 

were then glazed and fired to a shiny brilliance. 

Christmas trees quickly became the darling of ceramics fans. Although 

based on designs from the 1940s, when artists handcrafted the trees 

and wired each light individually, they became easier to make with the 

introduction of reusable molds that resulted in detailed, repeatable designs. 

The new trees had holes in the branches to hold colorful plastic bulbs 

shaped like a flame (and later birds or stars). A platform supported the tree 

Ceramic trees are finding renewed popularity as 

we search for connections to our past. 

and was wired for a regular household light 

bulb to illuminate the whole tree rather than 

wiring each light. 

The trees became de rigueur for 1950s 

through 1960s holiday décor — all sizes and 

colors (especially green, green with whitetipped 

branches, white and pink); with or 

without glitter; sometimes all one color of 

lights and other times mixed. Some have a 

plastic star inserted into the top. 

By the 1970s, however, ceramics were on 

the decline. Women joined the workforce in 

bigger numbers, leaving less time for social 

activities. An influx of ready-made imports 

reduced interest and value. Many moldmaking 

firms and ceramics studios couldn’t 

remain competitive and either consolidated 

or closed. (Some ceramics studios still exist; 

search online to find one near you.) 

Today, if you have a ceramic Christmas 

tree from the 1950s-1970s, it no doubt 

has sentimental value. Thanks to renewed 

interest, it may have monetary value as well, depending on size, condition 

and age. Larger trees in pristine shape sell for premium prices on websites 

such as Etsy.com and eBay, where prices in late October rose as high as 

$2,159 for an unusually tall tree (33 inches). More common sizes (12 to 

18 inches) in excellent condition were offered around $200-$500. Prices 

typically rise as Christmas approaches. 

Two notes: (1) Be aware it’s hard to know a tree’s age unless the maker 

inscribed the date by hand. That’s different from an imprinted date, 

which indicates when the mold was made, not the tree. Some molds 

made in 1958 are still in use, so a brand-new tree could bear a 1958 

imprint. (2) If your tree is missing some of the colored plastic inserts, 

check for them at crafts stores or online. 

Then sit back and enjoy your Christmas memories once again. DNJ 

The Real Thing 

The nature-produced trees that inspired ceramic trees have an interesting 

New Jersey connection. What is believed to be the very first farm devoted 

just to growing Christmas trees was in Hamilton Township, Mercer County. 

W.V. McGalliard planted 25,000 Norway spruce trees in 1901 and started to sell 

them seven years later for $1 each (equivalent to about $35 today). 


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Christopher 

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on Luxury 

Kitchen Trends 

INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL 

CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK 

New Jersey Showroom in Millburn 

973-376-7070 

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Christopher Peacock understands the value of a beautiful kitchen 

— and the way that value has risen exponentially in the past two 

years. Peacock, an internationally renowned master craftsman 

and founder of the New York City-headquartered custom cabinetry 

brand that bears his name, is ideally placed to observe and respond to 

societal shifts that affect our relationship with the most-used room in 

the house. Of course, the most seismic shift in recent memory has been 

the pandemic, which transformed the way many people viewed their 

kitchens. “Cooking was certainly magnified,” Peacock says. “Many of our 

clients would call us with questions about their kitchens because they were 

using them for the first time. They had beautiful kitchens, but they had 

never cooked big meals. Additionally, the kitchen became the command 

central of the house in a bigger way than it ever was before. It became this 

multifunctional gathering space that is sometimes used to cook.” 

DESIGN NJ: What trends have you seen in kitchen design that seem to have 

been pandemic-driven? 

CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK: The net result of the pandemic, I think, is that 

people have rediscovered the joys of preparing food at home. There’s 

a greater interest in appliances large and small and the features those 

appliances offer. And because we’re cooking more, we’re storing more 

food, so large pantries and refrigerators are in high demand now as well. 

In addition, in the construction of high-end homes, we’ve seen a 

change from the days when people wanted a big, open-plan kitchen and 

family room. Now we find many people building kitchens in enclosed 

spaces. There’s a focus on the kitchen as a gathering space in its own right 

rather than as an adjunct to a living room. 


INTERIOR BY LINHERR HOLLINGSWORTH / PHOTO BY GEORGE ROSS 

DNJ: What’s involved in planning for a kitchen that’s also a gathering space? 

CP: The relationship between areas of work has always been important, 

but now it involves consolidating the process of everything that happens 

in the space these days — cooking, cleaning, entertaining, schoolwork, 

holiday meals. We want to have a place to sit with a laptop and be in the 

room, but not necessarily in the way of the cooking process. So the layout 

“Because we’re cooking more,” Christopher Peacock says, “we’re storing more food.” 

In this kitchen, an island and perimeter cabinetry and two refrigerators provide 

ample storage space. 



PHOTO BY JOSHUA MCHUGH 

must be able to accommodate all of these things and also be visually 

pleasing. I also feel that a kitchen should not be too big, an island should 

not be too overwhelming and no one design element should overpower 

the room. Balance and attention to detail make for a successful space. 

DNJ: What recent cabinet-style trends set the tone for a successful space? 

CP: One trend is the measured use of color. Many of our clients still 

opt for neutral cabinetry in general. However, they’re willing to take a 

color risk with their island cabinetry or in their butler’s pantry. The use 

of color in smaller doses allows homeowners to keep most of their space 

very calm and relaxed, while simultaneously introducing a stronger 

element for a bit of interest. 

Cabinetry crafted with varied materials and textures is another popular 

choice. The eclectic, organic feel of mixed textures and materials is very 

welcoming and bistro-like. I love to mix metals as well as wood finishes 

and leather, if appropriate to the space, as well as color. It depends on the 

overall aesthetic, but I believe you can still create a cohesive palette if the 

materials are used with restraint. There are so many wonderful options; 

you can create an individual look. 

DNJ: What accent pieces enhance the look of a kitchen? 

CP: Three stand out to me: 

• Lighting: Tiny LED lights have taken accent lighting to new 

heights. LEDs allow for very specific lighting placement — we 

can accent cabinetry and provide better task lighting in more 

areas than before. They’re easy to install, can be adjusted for the 


INTERIOR BY JESSIE D. MILLER / PHOTO BY MEGAN LORENZ 

warmth or coolness of the light and can be controlled by phone. 

They look fantastic and allow for more creativity and drama. 

• Hardware: Though it’s often an afterthought, hardware is one of 

the most important elements in creating a luxury kitchen. In fact, 

when I design a new line of cabinetry, I design hardware first and 

build off that. For me, the analogy is having a simple, beautiful 

black dress that’s elevated by the right earrings, bag and shoes. 

• Backsplash: The backsplash doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but 

you can get inspiration for a whole room from the backsplash. You 

can have a very simple kitchen with a very powerful backsplash and 

that becomes the character of the space. 

The kitchen as a gathering space offers seating options to accommodate a wide 

variety of activities. 

Combining neutral cabinetry with calibrated hits of color creates a kitchen that’s both 

calming and captivating. 

Homeowners should make sure they’re giving attention to all these 

elements. It’s not any one element, but the combination that can make 

the kitchen a “wow” space. 

DNJ: What does the future of the luxury kitchen look like? 

CP: My theory is that our lives are more stressed than they have ever 

been. It seems to be that way for a lot of people, no matter how old 

they are. Our brains are cluttered, so we want less clutter in our world. 



COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK INTERIOR BY LINHERR HOLLINGSWORTH / PHOTO BY GEORGE ROSS 


CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT | Using cabinetry with varied textures and materials 

creates a striking effect. 

Eye-catching hardware can elevate the look of cabinetry. “We take a jewelry-like 

approach to using hardware,” Peacock says. 

A kitchen that’s well-designed and uncluttered, Peacock says, can be “a space 

that’s easy on the eye … pleasing and simple and calming.” 

Don’t let the backsplash be an afterthought when designing your kitchen. In this 

kitchen, Peacock says, “The marble backsplash was an early and integral part of 

the decision-making process. We wanted harmony with the color and textures, 

and I think we achieved that balance. The goal was to avoid a single focal point 

that dominated the room, hence the tone-on-tone color scheme.” 

COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK PHOTO BY LANDINO PHOTO 

We’re looking for simple, practical kitchen furnishings and fixtures 

that allow us to do what we want and not have to work hard in our 

homes. But people also want beautiful things. There’s a real appreciation 

for quality, for things that are going to last. We’re thinking less about 

disposable elements and more about treasuring things. Kitchens can be 

an escape in a way. You can come home, relax and, hopefully, leave your 

stress at the door. Having a room that allows you to do that visually, 

a space that’s easy on the eye, pleasing and calming — that is what’s 

driving kitchen design. DNJ 




ARCHITECTURE | BUILD 

Fashionable 

Fusion 

A Morris County home represents a fresh take on 

Modern Farmhouse style 

INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY PETER DRESSEL 

ARCHITECTURE BY ANDREW PASSACANTANDO 

BUILD AND INTERIOR DESIGN BY JERRY IACOUZZI 


The new home features barn-like elements, such as a large, 

X-detailed panel reminiscent of a barn door, along with 

more contemporary components, such as glass garage 

doors. Architect Andrew Passacantando adds, “The oversized 

front door features a large pivot system that’s custom made 

to match the exterior details.” 

ANDREW PASSACANTANDO 

Passacantando Architects 

Morristown | 973-267-1052 

AndrewPassa.MyPortfolio.com 

JERRY IACOUZZI 

Bespoke Builders Group LLC 

New Vernon | 973-615-9456 

Jerry and Marietta Iacouzzi wanted a change 

when they decided to build their new home 

in Harding. “We had been living in a very 

traditional home since 1996,” he says, “so we 

wanted something more modern.” Jerry, owner 

of Bespoke Builders Group LLC in New Vernon, 

enlisted the help of a longtime friend, Andrew 

Passacantando, owner of Passacantando Architects 

in Morristown, to design the new home, and that 

design went through a bit of an evolution. “We 

started off with the currently popular concept of 

‘modern farmhouse,’” Iacouzzi says, “but as we 

built and incorporated various elements, I started 

to refer to it as ‘warm modern.’ We have some 

farmhouse elements, but the style leans toward 

the modern side.” 



The back of the home features large windows to maximize views. Entrance to the 

balcony at right is from the office/second-floor primary bedroom. The stone wall 

marks the exterior wall of the first-floor primary bedroom’s fireplace. That stone is also 

used as a foundation material on the front façade and on the patio walls. 


Grill 

Fire Pit 

Pool 

Primary 

Bedroom 

Living Room 

Walk-In Closet 

Primary 

Bathroom 

Kitchen 

Pantry 

Entry 

Laundry 

Mudroom 

First Floor 

2-Car Garage 

Outdoor Deck 

Bathroom #1 

Walk-In Closet 

Living Room Below 

Bedroom #1 

Office 

Linen 

Closet 

Bathroom #2 

Reading Nook 

Second Floor 

Bedroom #2/ 

Game Room 



DESIGN NJ: The owner calls this a Modern Farmhouse. Which elements 

reflect the “modern” aesthetic and which reflect the “farmhouse” aesthetic? 

ANDREW PASSACANTANDO: It has an aesthetic reminiscent of some of the 

farm homes in the area. The dark siding and matching trim give the house 

a subdued and monochromatic façade that blends in with the landscape, 

similar to an agricultural barn. The dark-framed windows feature large 

glass areas with few divisions, similar to those on a farmhouse. We used 

what looks like a large, sliding barn door on the front façade. It’s a fixed 

panel, but it’s built and detailed the way a barn door would be. The 

standing-seam metal roof — a dark gray color — is also reminiscent of 


The open-riser staircase next to the living area 

is visible from the street through the large front 

window. The stair and catwalk railings repeat the 

horizontal black metal found on the exterior railings. 

Barn doors on the second floor, similar to the one on 

the exterior façade (though these are operational), 

mark the office/second-floor primary bedroom at 

right and a linen closet at left. 

“We used a custom chandelier over the two-story 

space,” Passacantando says. The fixture helps fill the 

expansive volume of the room without interrupting 

the airy aesthetic. Iacouzzi adds, “We spent a lot 

of time on lighting selection, opting for square 

recessed lights and other modern fixtures that we 

felt best fit into our design motif.” 

The large living/kitchen area opens onto the back 

patio, which has a fire pit and a plunge pool. “It’s 

set up for entertaining,” Passacantando says. “It’s 

not set up in what we would consider a traditional 

footprint.” 



The sloped ceiling of the 

dining area adjacent to the 

kitchen is clad in reclaimed 

barn wood. 

early barn detailing. The two-car garage features custom glass overhead 

doors for a contemporary look. 

DNJ: What was the concept for the floor plan? 

JI: Essentially, we wanted all our living space — the primary suite, living 

room and kitchen — on the first floor. The second floor would be used 

for my office suite and guest bedrooms. We were looking to downsize, 

which we didn’t really accomplish from a square-footage perspective. 

[The home is 4,000 square feet, exclusive of the finished basement.] But 

from a “size-of-living” perspective, I feel like we did. Since we live mostly 

on one floor, the house “lives” small. 

AP: The open-concept plan creates the feeling of a larger house. The twostory 

living room is the primary seating, TV and entertainment space. It 

opens to the patio and pool as well as to the kitchen. The elimination of a 

separate family room and dining room provided more floor space for one 

larger entertainment area. 


“WHILE OUR CHOICES TENDED TOWARD CLEAN LINES 

AND SIMPLE COLORS, WE LOOKED AT COMBINING 

ELEMENTS TO WARM UP THE LINES.” 

— Jerry Iacouzzi 

The second-floor 

catwalk — furnished with 

brightly colored furniture 

and art — leads from an 

office on one end to guest 

bedrooms on the other. 

DNJ: What was the aesthetic goal for the interiors? 

AP: The interiors are a big contrast to the dark exterior. They’re bright 

and open with high ceilings; they’re very contemporary. Because they are 

contemporary, we thought “why not run with white paint throughout” 

for a gallery- or museum-like look. The oak, open-riser floating staircase 

and the steel horizontal balusters contribute to the contemporary look. 

The upper ceilings are detailed with reclaimed barn siding to add some 

barn aesthetic and to contrast with the otherwise all-white interior. 

Sliding barn doors on the second floor reinforce the farmhouse theme. 

JI: My wife was very concerned about the interiors being too modern. 

So, while our choices tended toward clean lines and simple colors, we 

looked at combining elements to warm up the lines. Some of the design 

themes we incorporated within the “warm modern” motif include black 

accents, a linear fireplace with a burnished copper finish for the living 

room, an oversized mahogany door, reclaimed barn wood ceilings, white 

oak flooring, neutral paint colors and modern but subtle light fixtures. 


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DNJ: How did Jerry’s role as both homeowner and 

builder affect the design/build process? 

JI: My career has been in management consulting, 

and this was my first major foray into building 

from the ground up. As the builder, I was able to be 

intimately involved in every decision: architecture, 

construction and design. And since I was building 

for myself, my choices often (always) skewed toward 

not cutting any corners. I worked closely with our 

architect, who has been a friend since high school. 

We started with a crude diagram that I drew in 

PowerPoint and ended up, after many iterations, 

with our dream home. 

AP: Based on that diagram, we used advanced 

software to create the house digitally — with all 

the exterior and interior details — long before 

construction was underway. This gave the homeowners 

reassurance that the aesthetic, layout and 

overall scale matched their vision. DNJ 

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SOURCES Overall: architecture, Passacantando Architects 

in Morristown; demolition and excavation, Bruce Brueche & 

Sons in Whippany; builder and designer, Bespoke Builders 

Group LLC in New Vernon; framing, AW Contractor in 

Lake Hiawatha; siding/roofing, Paucar’s Construction in 

Elizabeth; plumbing, Straight Flush LLC in Hopatcong; 

electrical contractor, Esposito’s Electric in Denville; flooring, 

Rose City Hardwood Floors (Nick’s Floor Covering) in 

Madison; air conditioning and ductwork, Berkeley Heating 

and Air Conditioning in Gillette; painting, Solis Painting 

in Springfield; radiant heating system, Warmboard; 

tiling, Prestige Tile & Contracting in Basking Ridge; door 

hardware, Buster + Punch; design consultation, Colette 

Interiors in Chatham; bath and kitchen hardware/fixtures, 

Hardware Designs Inc. in Fairfield. Exterior: siding, James 

Hardie in color “Iron Gray”; Zip System insulation, Huber 

Engineered Woods; foundation system, Superior Walls; 

mahogany pivot front door, Red Horse Pivot Doors; 

roofing, PAC-CLAD fabricated by Tri-State Metals in color 

“CityScape”; lighting, Modern Forms; rear patio pavers and 

fire feature on rear patio, Distinctive Design & Management 

in Mendham; seating area on rear patio, RH; railings on 

back patio and balconies, Advanced Welding & Iron Works 

in Union City. Living Room: wall color, “Decorator’s White” 

by Benjamin Moore & Co.; open-riser oak stair and catwalk 

railing, Paragon Stairs; light fixture, Sonneman–A Way 

of Light; sofa, Montauk Sofa; coffee table, RH; ottomans 

and armchairs, Arhaus; fireplace, Fireplace Xtrordinair; 

fireplace surround, Stoll Industries; built-in fabricator, Ona 

Builds LLC; rug, RH; ceiling planks, Real Antique Wood in 

Irvington; barn doors, second level, California Closets. 

Kitchen: custom cabinetry, Jim Dove Design in Short Hills; 

countertops, Atlas Marble & Granite in Springfield; lighting, 

Sonneman–A Way of Light. Dining Area Off Kitchen: wall 

color, “Decorator’s White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; ceiling 

planks, Real Antique Wood; light fixture, The Urban Electric 

Co.; table and chairs, Arhaus. Upstairs Hallway: wall color, 

“Decorator’s White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; armchair, 

Canal Furniture; table next to armchair, West Elm; art on 

wall, John Stango. 



A Sentimental 

Feeling 

IN A MILLSTONE HOME, THE HOLIDAY DÉCOR 

INVOLVES NATURAL TEXTURES, BEACHY BLUES AND 

FLOCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE 

Photographer Tori Sikkema (whose work has appeared in Design 

NJ and who photographed her home for this story) had a vision 

for her holiday décor: “I call it my three Cs: calm, coastal and cozy.” 

The desire for a coastal theme is deep-seated; it came from Sikkema’s 

childhood. “I grew up in Freehold, and Squan was my beach. I just 

kind of gravitate to the Shore. It’s where I go to unwind. We wanted to 

transform our home into a place that would nourish that replenishment.” 

That meant a change in aesthetic from previous holiday decorating 

efforts. “We had traditional reds, greens and golds for 20 years. This time, 

I wanted a sense of what grounded me, and that was the beach.” To bring 

her goals to fruition, Sikkema called on Corinne Villani-Kaas of Toms 

River-based Harmonizing Homes. “Tori was doing a home ‘refresh’ with 

a new holiday tradition,” the designer says. Sikkema also had a deadline, 

Villani-Kaas adds. “She asked us to help her create a Coastal Christmas 


WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY TORI SIKKEMA 

DESIGN BY CORINNE VILLANI-KAAS 

vibe before her sons arrived home from college for the holiday break.” 

Sikkema had already revamped her home’s interiors, replacing a more 

elaborate look with straightforward pieces, neutral tones and natural 

textures. “My focus was on using holiday accents that were harmonious 

with the aesthetics of the home,” she says. The starting point was a pinecone 

cluster tied with hemp rope and silk ribbon. Sikkema found it at 

a local shop and purchased several. “These were inspirational pieces that 

The family’s Maltese Bichon, Tate (named after the cookie), wears a ribbon that 

coor dinates with the family room furnishings and holiday décor. The painting 

on the fireplace shows the view from the Seastreak ferry, which runs between 

New Jersey and New York, among other destinations. “I love it,” homeowner Tori 

Sikkema says. “It’s a reminder of the incredible place we live.” 

Snowy owl figures and flocked evergreen boughs trim the family room tree. The 

vintage silver ornaments belonged to Sikkema’s mother. 


The trees in the sitting room and the family room can be seen 

from the front entry, which features subtle holiday elements 

such as ceramic trees and a wreath-encircled candle. 


Stylized velvet Christmas trees rest on a tray atop an ottoman in the 

sitting room. 

The sitting room tree is trimmed primarily in white. Textured ornaments, 

a wooden garland and pine cones, flocked and unflocked, keep the look 

interesting. 

guided what I wanted Corinne to do with the holiday décor,” Sikkema 

says. “They were organic textures that we wanted to weave in.” 

In the family room, Villani-Kaas ran with the theme. “We used a lot 

of texture on the tree, including a garland of flocked evergreen boughs, 

snowy owl ornaments and ribbons.” The translucent ribbons feature 

shimmery threads that reflect the lights to add another layer of sparkle. 

Ornaments in solid blue and white round out the tree trim and pick up 

the colors in the room. Additional blue ornaments arranged in a mangowood 

bowl sit beside a white reindeer statue, adding festive touches to 

the coffee table The mantel is topped with flocked pine swags. “The 


The pine-cone cluster on the French door between the 

family room and the sitting room was the inspiration for 

the home’s holiday décor. It features a hemp rope and 

a silk ribbon. A contemporary nativity scene rests on a 

pedestal next to the chair. 

clean, crisp room with the dark ebony floors created 

a striking backdrop for the holiday accents,” the 

designer notes. 

The ebony floors extend into the sitting room, 

which borders the home’s entry hall and which 

Sikkema uses as her studio. “I do a lot of staging 

there, so it’s a blank canvas. It’s versatile.” Here, the 

holiday accents are primarily neutral. The tree is 

trimmed mostly in white with textured ornaments, 

flocked pine cones, a wooden garland and berries. 

The packages beneath it — simple boxes in white 

or tan — are topped with rustic burlap and raffia. 

“This tree and the packages underneath were very 

much what Corinne and I wanted guests to see when 

they walk into my home. They’re greeted with those 

organics,” Sikkema says. The understated tones of 

the holiday décor get a pop of wintry color in the 

form of stylized velvet trees in various shades of blue 

sitting atop an ottoman. The trees were selected to 

coordinate with the room’s deep navy console. 

These holiday-ready rooms — which were, indeed, 

ready for the sons’ homecoming — reflect the shore 

scenery of Sikkema’s childhood. “The coastal shades 

of blue represent the water and the sky. The sandcolored 

boxes in the sitting room represent the 


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“It’s very uplifting,” Sikkema adds. “It’s really a connec 

tion to my upbringing.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design, Harmonizing Homes in Toms 

River; wall color, “White Dove” by Benjamin Moore & Co. 

Holiday Décor: wrapping and ribbon for packages, Amazon 

and Etsy; snowy owl ornaments, Walmart; reindeer, velvet 

ribbon cone trees, Etsy; white ceramic ornaments on sitting 

room tree, Threshold through Target; wooden garland on 

sitting room tree, Amazon and Walmart; wooden beads, 

Amazon; blue and silver ball ornaments, flocked evergreen 

branches and wreath (on entry hall console), Creative 

Displays & Designs Inc. in Lincroft (T); hanging pine-cone 

swag with satin ribbon, Findings Jewelry in Manasquan; 

branches in blue ceramic vase in family room, Pottery 

Barn; floral arrangement on fireplace ledge with florals and 

branches from Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel, arranged by 

Corinne Villani-Kaas in an Art Deco vintage white porcelain 

vase from a flea market; faux fir tree skirt in family room, 

Pottery Barn throw blanket. Family Room: carpet, Carpets 

To Go in Howell; light fixture, Circa Lighting; coffee table, 

lamps, throw pillows, side tables and mango-wood bowl, 

Root Home Décor and Design Studio in Manasquan; 

armchairs, Studio McGee. Entry Hall: console and lamp, 

Root Home Décor & Design Studio; light fixture, Circa 

Lighting. Sitting Room: light fixture and armchairs, Wayfair; 

console and lamps on console, Root Home Décor and 

Design Studio; carpet, Carpets To Go. (T = To the trade) 


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The size (large) was perfect. The design (plain and undistinguished) 

was not. That was the task designer Karla Trincanell o 

faced when her client, with whom she had worked on four 

previous occasions, asked her to give his new home in Florham Park 

purpose and character. 

The purpose — and the reason her client, a business owner and single 

father, moved in the first place — was to create a stylish, comfortable 

home where he could raise his daughter and also have space for his staff 

Karla Trincanello designed a frieze to make the foyer feel less cavernous and then 

softened the space with upholstered benches, an area carpet, stair runner and 

curvy golden console. 

The library, designed to accommodate the homeowner when he works from home, 

introduces blue accents to complement his preferred palette of gray. 


to work outside of the office from time to time. His move to the new 

home — right before the pandemic — proved fortunate when meeting 

in public became a challenge. At first he and his staff worked from their 

own homes. Then as restrictions eased but there were still concerns about 

returning to the office, they were able to work together at his home, 

socially distanced, thanks to abundant seating and tables throughout 

the main level. 

The new home’s character, meanwhile, began with a base of the client’s 

preferred gray. “That was a challenge,” says Trincanello, an allied member 

of the American Society of Interior Designers and owner of Interior 

Decisions Inc. in Florham Park. “Gray works best if it is contrasted with 

color.” So throughout the home she layered in art and accent fabrics that 

are colorful and graphically patterned in shades of blue with an occasional 

warmer tone to make the spaces stand out. 


The homeowner, who has his own business, can gather his staff at his home thanks to abundant 

seating and work spaces. In the family room, an upholstered put-your-feet-up ottoman works well for 

relaxing and entertaining as well as for work. 

Also in the family room, an oval table with banquette and chairs is the perfect spot for the owner’s 

daughter to play games, for guests to set a beverage or for staff members who need additional space 

to work. 

The character also reflected a change in style for the homeowner. He 

preferred traditional design in his previous homes, but this time he wanted 

a well-coordinated mixture of styles — “transitional design, relaxed 

without the fuss,” Trincanello explains. Simple lines and contemporary 

art provide an updated feel while performance fabrics take into account a 

young child and occasional use as an alternate workspace. 

The transformation is first seen upon entering the two-story foyer, 

which Trincanello found “impressive but not inviting.” She designed a 

decorative frieze that was installed midway between the floor and ceiling 

to make the space feel less tall. She also added sconces and a round and 

cone-shaped chandelier scaled to the large space for layered lighting. An 

area carpet at the door and benches on each side provide welcoming 

warmth, she notes, and a large golden metalwork console adds softness 

and curves in the linear foyer. 


The designer chose a distinctive 

backsplash to add character to the 

kitchen and had wall outlets moved to 

under the upper cabinetry apron so the 

tile design isn’t interrupted. The blue 

upholstery on the counter stools is the 

same as in the dining room so the chairs 

can be moved back and forth easily 

wherever needed. 

A golden branch-like chandelier with 

long crystal drops and a custom table 

anchor the dining room. An octagonal 

mirror brightens the room by reflecting 

sunlight from the window on the 

opposite wall. 


The homeowner wanted a spacious feel in the primary bedroom. Trincanello met the 

request while also maximizing function by adding a backless bench and upholstered 

table with clear acrylic legs at the foot of the bed. The cozy bed on the floor by the 

fireplace is for the owner’s black lab. 

Large mirrors and layered lighting in the dressing room make getting ready in the 

morning a breeze. 

Space originally set aside as a living room was used instead as a library, 

where the homeowner works on the days he doesn’t go into the office. 

Its location just steps from the front door is convenient, but the marble 

floor and high ceiling of the foyer acted as a conduit for noise when he 

spoke on the phone or worked with other staff members in the library. 

Trincanello solved the problem by padding and insulating the library 

walls and double lining the draperies to absorb sound. Blue chairs and 

hints of blue in the area rug and artwork punctuate the gray background. 

The family room, located nearby, is designed for relaxing and entertaining 

but also doubles as a work area. It’s furnished with a generously 

sized sofa, four swivel chairs and a large ottoman where guests can rest 

their legs or sit when there’s a crowd. A fireplace and television provide 

diversions, as does an oval game table where the owner’s daughter can 

play games, guests can rest beverages or his staff members can work if 


other spaces are already claimed. The banquette and chairs around the 

game table are covered in the same blue shade as the counter stools in the 

adjacent kitchen. 

The kitchen cabinetry was in place before Trincanello joined the project, 

but she added the lighting, counter stools, countertops and a striking tile 

backsplash, among other elements in the room. So as not to interfere 

with the pattern of the backsplash, Trincanello first had electrical outlets 

relocated to under the upper cabinet apron. Outlets on the backsplash are 

“a pet peeve of mine when something as simple [as relocating them] can 

affect the end result in such a positive way,” she notes. 

In the dining room, a contemporary chandelier with a golden branchlike 

frame and long crystal drops complements a custom table surrounded 

by comfortable chairs, some of which are covered in the same material 

as the kitchen counter stools and some in a coordinating fabric so they 

can all be moved back and forth for extra seating. A server with starburstdesign 

doors holds lamps featuring a crystal body with an elegant twist. 

The primary suite — specifically two small closets in the primary suite 

— almost kept Trincanello’s client from purchasing this house. But the 

designer proposed creating a larger closet by relocating the entrance to 

the closet and bathroom area from the bedroom. With that idea in mind, 

the purchase went through. Because the owner requested a spacious feel 

in the bedroom, Trincanello limited the amount of furniture and selected 

a backless bench and upholstered table with acrylic legs at the foot of the 

bed to keep the space visually light. 

In the primary bathroom, Trincanello replaced a plain floor tile with a 

square-within-a-square patterned tile to anchor the space in the mostly 

monochromatic room. “The vanity mirrors were customized with beveled 

frames as large as each vanity, and they incorporate two sconces above 

each sink, creating great grooming lighting,” Trincanello says. Charcoal 

gray wall covering and the same floor tile continue into the adjacent 

dressing room, where large mirrors, table lamps and a comfortable stool 

provide a convenient place to get ready for the day or evening. 

With the design completed, the owner and his daughter now have the 

home that not only suits their needs but also does it in style. DNJ 


The primary bathroom was 

drowning in white until the 

designer replaced the solid 

floor tile with a squarewithin-a-square 

pattern and 

added charcoal gray wall 

covering. The mirrors above 

the vanities are detailed with 

beveled frames and sconces. 

SOURCES Overall: interior design, Karla Trincanello of Interior Decisions Inc. in 

Florham Park; builder, AGA Construction LLC in Florham Park; custom contractor, 

P.D. Mills Contracting LLC in Denville; painter and wall covering installer, Paper 

Perfect in Morristown. Foyer: chandelier, Elegant Lighting; sconces, Visual Comfort 

& Co.; bench seats (one shown), Caracole; mirrors above seats (one shown), through 

Interior Decisions Inc.; rug, Jaipur Rugs; oval console, Century Furniture; wall molding 

application, P.D. Mills Contracting LLC; wall color, “Horizon” by Benjamin Moore 

& Co. Library: desk and console behind desk, designed by Karla Trincanello and 

manufactured by Old Biscayne Designs; desk chair, TCS Designs Inc. (T); two chairs in 

front of desk and artwork behind desk, Design Trade Service (T); console table to left 

of the desk, Alden Parkes; artwork above console table, Renwil; desk lamp, Wildwood; 

pendant light fixture, Elegant Lighting; rug, Jaipur Rugs; window treatments, Steve’s 

Custom Drapery Shoppe (T) in Haskell with Kravet fabric and Fabritec LLC shades; 

upholstered padded walls, Keith’s Upholstery in Kenilworth. Family Room: sofa, Mr. 

and Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture with fabric by Fabricut; swivel chairs, Precedent 

by Sherrill Furniture; large ottoman, custom, Hallman Furniture (T); table behind 

sofa, Universal Furniture; three-shelf table beside sofa, Alden Parkes; lamp on threeshelf 

table, Chelsea House Inc.; rug, Jaipur Rugs; window treatments, Steve’s Custom 

Drapery Shoppe with Kravet fabric and Fabritec LLC shades; game table with two 

chairs and banquette, Century Furniture; art above game table, Renwil; sconces, Visual 

Comfort & Co.; wall color, “Horizon” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Kitchen: backsplash 

tile, Mediterranean Tile in Bernardsville and Fairfield; perimeter countertop, Atlas 

Marble & Granite in Springfield and Moonachie; appliances, Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove; 

stools at island, Design Trade Service; light fixtures over island, Visual Comfort & 

Co.; wall color, “Horizon” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Dining Room: dining table and 

chairs, Century Furniture; chandelier, John-Richard; rug, Loloi Rugs; server, Universal 

Furniture; lamps on server, Wildwood; art above server, Chelsea House; window 

treatments, Steve’s Custom Drapery Shoppe with Stout Textiles and Fabritec shades; 

wall covering, Phillip Jeffries in Fairfield; accent paint, “Decorator’s White” by Benjamin 

Moore & Co. Primary Bedroom: bed and bedside tables, Century Furniture; backless 

bench, Precedent by Sherrill Furniture with Kravet fabric; upholstered table with 

acrylic legs, Universal Furniture; chair and ottoman, Century Furniture with Kravet 

fabric; lamps on bedside tables and art above bed, Wildwood; wall covering, Phillip 

Jeffries; window treatments, Steve’s Custom Drapery Shoppe with Kravet fabric and 

Fabritec LLC shades; art above fireplace, homeowner. Dressing Room: mirror on wall, 

Revelation by Uttermost; mirror above vanity, Victory Glass and Mirror in Denville; 

light fixture above mirror, Visual Comfort & Co.; lamps on vanity, Wildwood; stool, 

Renwil; floor tile, Mediterranean Tile; wall covering, Phillip Jeffries. Primary Bathroom: 

floor tile, Mediterranean Tile; light fixture above bathtub and sconces above vanities, 

Visual Comfort & Co.; table beside bathtub, through Interior Decisions Inc.; mirrors 

over vanity, Victory Glass and Mirror; wall covering, Phillip Jeffries. T=To the trade. 



Welcome to the Club 

AN OPEN-PLAN SADDLE RIVER BASEMENT 

SETS THE TONE FOR SOPHISTICATED SOIRÉES 


WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY DOVE PHOTOGRAPHY LLC 

DESIGN BY JULIA KLEYMAN 

The bar area is outfitted with five LED lighting systems that can change 

color and vibrate to music. “The choice of cabinet colors, stone, tile, 

black ceiling with gold trim, murals, colored lights and art all create the 

atmosphere of a fabulous party,” designer Julia Kleyman says. 

The barware gleams against a dramatic antiqued mirror backdrop with 

gold veining. 

Darlene and Jack Finn had a plan for the expansive basement 

in their Saddle River residence, and that plan involved a 

departure from their usual aesthetic. “The homeowners 

had renovated rooms upstairs and created beautiful classic and modern 

interiors. Their style and design choices were impeccable,” says Julia 

Kleyman of Ulrich Inc. in Ridgewood. “For the basement, however, 

they wanted something different; something a bit more daring, with a 

nightclub/lounge flair, but still very tasteful.” Darlene Finn describes the 

look in more detail. “I pictured a New York City club atmosphere — 

chic, but comfortable and welcoming. I wanted a little glamour without 

it being too feminine.” 

During the project’s planning stages, the Finns thought carefully 

about how they wanted the space to be organized. Jack Finn explains, 

“We deliberated having separate rooms for wine storage, the TV and the 

pool table, but we really liked the idea of one open area. We wanted all 

the pieces blended together coherently in a large open space.” The Finns 

entertain frequently, and their get-togethers often involve large numbers 

of people. “First on the wish list was a bar that could comfortably allow 


oom for 16 people,” Julia says. “The next requirement was to provide 

space for 70-to-80-person parties that still felt intimate and cozy for 

family nights.” The original plan for the approximately 2,500 square feet 

of living space was to situate the bar in the center of the basement. “But,” 

the designer says, “as we reviewed the flow of the space, we decided the 

bar would be better placed along the back wall, leaving a large area to 

gather (or dance!) in the center of the room.” 

To help demarcate the gathering place/dance floor, the ceiling above 

it was elevated — a feat that can be challenging within the confines of a 

basement. “The only place we could get that height was in the center of 

that space,” Jack says. “We moved some water lines around and were able 

to raise that section of the ceiling to over 9 feet.” To add drama, the raised 

ceiling was swathed in wall covering featuring moody tones infused with 

streaks of light. Light fixtures accentuate the look. “The dropped drum 

lighting, along with multifunction and multicolor LED perimeter lights, 

creates a wonderful dynamic, highlighting the space,” Julia says. 

The bar itself is another highlight, featuring large-format, striated 

porcelain tile on the seating side illuminated with integrated LED lights 


that change color. “There are five LED lighting systems in the bar area, 

and they can vibrate to the music,” Jack notes. “It’s a pretty nice club 

set up.” Across the dance floor, a standing bar is set into lally columns 

wrapped in cabinet material. “The standing bar was created to allow 

extra landing zones and leaning surfaces when a big party is happening,” 

the designer explains. 

As it happened, a big celebration occurred soon after the renovation. 

“I had a birthday party for Darlene with 65 or 70 people. It worked 

beautifully,” Jack says. His wife was thrilled — not just with her 

The bar can serve as a small kitchen with its appliances, storage and counter space. For 

an extra dash of glamour, the counter backsplash is accented with gold. “We found a 

wonderful gold tile stick mosaic. We had just enough material to get creative and do 

the bar backsplash with Art Deco flair.” 

A raised ceiling highlights the gathering space next to the bar. The bar tables can be 

removed to create room for a dance floor. The pool table is just a few steps away. 

A large, U-shaped sectional sofa provides ample space for comfy conversation. The 

temperature-controlled wine enclosure (rear) holds 450 bottles. 


A jungle mural greets guests at the bottom of the stairs. The walls, which display 

playful portraits of women, are painted a deep wine hue. The door to the movie room 

(at right in photo) is a high-gloss red. “It creates a special, festive feeling inviting one to 

peek inside,” the designer says. 

birthday party, but with the overall space. “I wanted the space to have 

style — that’s certainly why I turned to Julia. She worked with us and 

talked about our goals. It really was a coming together of the minds. 

She was wonderful to work with.” The designer adds, “It was truly a 

pleasure working with these homeowners; they were genuinely excited 

about the project and open to all ideas. We collaborated wonderfully 

throughout the entire process.” DNJ 

SOURCES design, Ulrich Inc. in Ridgewood; suspended ceiling, Chuck May in 

Oradell; Milliken & Co. carpet and Hampton vinyl flooring, Abbey Carpet & Floor 

of Hawthorne; wine racks/wine rack enclosure, Wine Enthusiast; wine room 

glass enclosure, Modern Shower Doors LLC in Dover; countertop material and 

fabrication, Stone Surfaces in East Rutherford; bar apron fabrication, Creative 

Countertops in Paterson; bar, wine enclosure and column cabinetry, Wood-Mode 

Fine Custom Cabinetry; cabinet hardware, Top Knobs in Branchburg; bar footrail, 

Lavi Industries; tile on seat side of bar, bar back wall and counter backsplash, John 

P. Fischer Tiles Inc. in Hawthorne; gold tile stick mosaic on bar counter backsplash, 

Artistic Tile in Paramus; antiqued mirror with gold veining behind bar glassware, 

Architectural Glass Effects in Paterson; speed oven and warming drawer (not 

shown), Wolf; refrigerator/freezer combo drawers and ice maker, Sub-Zero; 

dishwasher, Miele; stainless steel sink, Franke; stainless steel faucet, Grohe; raised 

ceiling linear LED lighting, GlowbackLED; “Urban Jungle at Dusk” wall mural at 

stairway/entry wall, Koziel; Loom 14 flush square bar decorative ceiling lights, Tech 

Lighting; dance floor Plura flush drum lights, Cerno ® ; “Rain with Sun” wallpaper in 

the raised ceiling, Wallsauce; light gray wall color, “Misty Memories” by Benjamin 

Moore & Co.; dark paint color behind bar, “Shadow” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; 

theater door color, “China Red” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; wall color in entry/ 

theater area and drop ceiling over bar, “Elderberry Wine” by Benjamin Moore & 

Co.; painting and wallpaper application, Fontanella Painting LLC in Oakland. 


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design resources 

A guide to contacting 

suppliers, companies 

and design professionals 

mentioned in this issue. 

A. Home 

908-273-3737 

ahomesummit.com 

A&R Interiors 

973-625-8950 

arinterior.com 

See ad on Page 8 

Abbey Carpet & Floor of 

Hawthorne 

973-427-7900 

hawthorne.buyabbey.com 

Absolute Kitchen & Granite 

732-374-4400 

apkitchen.com 

See ad on Pages 2-3 

ACD Custom Granite 

732-695-2400 

acdcustomgranite.com 


Advanced Welding & Iron Works 

201-397-7954 

advancedweldinginc.com 

Aerin 

aerin.com 

AGA Construction LLC 

973-222-1867 

agaconstructionllc.com 

Air Group 

973-929-2080 

airgroupllc.com 


Alden Parkes 

aldenparkes.com 

Anna New York 

annanewyork.com 

Architectural Glass Effects 

973-569-0200 

arcglasseffects.com 

Arhaus 

866-427-4287 

arhaus.com 

Arteriors 

800-338-2150 

arteriorshome.com 

Artistic Tile 

877-237-4097 

artistictile.com 

Atlas Marble & Granite 

973-491-5454 

newjerseystone.com 

AW Contractor 

862-207-9552 

Balsam Hill 

888-552-2572 

balsamhill.com 

Bella Notte 

bellanottelinens.com 

Bellari 

908-725-8401 

bellarinj.com 

See ad on IBC 

Benjamin Moore & Co. 

855-724-6802 

benjaminmoore.com 

Berkeley Heating and Air 

Conditioning 

908-647-2444 

berkeleyheat.com 

Bespoke Builders Group LLC 

973-615-9456 

Bloomingdale’s 

800-777-0000 

bloomingdales.com 

Bruce Brueche Jr. & Sons 

973-723-6707 

Buster + Punch 

818-392-3287 

busterandpunch.com 

Calico 

973-218-0159 

calicocorners.com 


California Closets 

800-274-6754 

californiaclosets.com 

See ad on 4 

Canal Furniture 

212-925-5343 

nyfurniture.com 

Caracole 

caracole.com 

Carpets to Go 

732-462-2420 

carpetstogonj.com 

Century Furniture 

centuryfurniture.com 

Cerno ® 

949-715-1534 

cemogroup.com 

Chelsea House Inc. 

chelseahouseinc.com 

Christopher Peacock 

973-376-7070 

peacockhome.com 

Chuck May 

201-421-6082 

Circa Lighting 

877-762-2323 

circalighting.com 

Closet Factory 

908-322-8270 

closetfactory.com 


Coast Tile & Marble Supply 

609-646-9346 

coasttile.net 


Colette Interiors 

coletteinteriors.com 

Crate & Barrel 

800-967-6696 

crateandbarrel.com 

Creative Countertops 

732-278-9889 

creativecountertops.com 

Creative Displays & Designs Inc. 

732-918-8010 

cdi25.com 

Creative Works Inc. 

973-992-8484 

creativeworksnj.com 

Crown Select 

603-542-3399 

crownselect.com 

See ad on BC 

Design Trade Service 

877-552-5670 

designtradeservice.com 

Distinctive Design & Management 

973-518-1879 

distinctivedesignnj.com 

Elegant Lighting 

888-388-3390 

elegantlighting.com 

Fabricut 

fabricut.com 

Fabritec LLC 

fabritecdesigns.com 

Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & 

Lighting Gallery 

800-721-2590 

ferguson.com 


Findings Jewelry 

732-948-6063 

Fireplace Xtrordinair 

fireplace.com 

Flemington Department Store 

908-782-7662 

fdsnj.com 


Fontanella Painting LLC 

201-337-3513 

Franke 

franke.com 

General Plumbing Supply 

800-225-5477 

generalplumbingsupply.net 


GlowbackLED 

800-815-4726 

glowbackledstore.com 

Grohe 

855-815-4726 

grohe.us 

Haand 

336-350-7957/haand.us 

Hallman Furniture 

hallmanfurniture.com 

Hardware Designs Inc. 

973-808-0266 

hardware-designs.com 

Harmonizing Homes 

917-699-1262 

harmonizehomes.com 

Home Trimwork 

609-206-8621 

hometrimwork.com 


Huber Engineered Woods 

800-933-9220 

huberwood.com 

Interior Decisions Inc. 

973-765-9013 

interiordecisions.com 


Isoldi Collection – Coldwell Banker 

908-787-5990 

theisoldicollection.com 


Jaipur Rugs 

jaipurliving.com 

James Hardie 

888-542-7343 

jameshardie.com 

Jim Dove Design 

973-376-1080 

jimdovedesign.com 

John P. Fischer Tiles Inc. 

973-427-7870 

johnpfischertile.com 

John Stango 

stango.com 

John-Richard 

johnrichard.com 

Jonathan Adler 

800-963-0891 

jonathanadler.com 

Kate Spade 

866-443-0339/katespade.com 

Keith’s Upholstery 

908-241-2975 

Kopa Custom Drapes 

201-500-7258 

kopadrapes.com 


Koziel 

koziel.fr/en 

Kravet 

kravet.com 

Lavi Industries 

888-285-8605 

lavi.com 

Lehmann Pools 

201-327-0428 

lehmannpools.com 


Lenox 

800-223-4311 

lenox.com 

Livex Lighting 

800-761-8056 

livexlighting.com 


Loloi Rugs 

loloirugs.com 

M. Teixeira Soapstone 

877-478-8170 

soapstones.com 


Macy’s 

macys.com 

Magnolia Remodeling 

855-624-6655 

magnoliahomeremodeling.com 


Mediterranean Tile 

Bernardsville: 908-953-9990 

Fairfield: 973-808-1267 

medtile.com 

Metropolitan Window Fashions 

877-722-1100 

windowfashions.com 


Michelangelo Designs 

973-779-3200 

michelangelodesigns.com 

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Miele 

888-996-4353 

mieleusa.com 

Milliken & Co. 

800-241-4826 

floors.milliken.com 

Modern Forms 

866-810-6615 

modernforms.com 

Modern Shower Doors LLC 

973-985-3368 

modernshowerdoors.net 

Montauk Sofa 

212-274-1552 

montauksofa.com 

Mr. and Mrs. Howard for 

Sherrill Furniture 

mrandmrshoward. 

sherrillfurniture.com 

Nambé 

800-443-0339 

nambe.com 

Neiman Marcus 

Short Hills: 877-777-5321 

Paramus: 877-868-3169 

neimanmarcus.com 

Ona Builds LLC 

347-680-7324 

P.D. Mills Contracting LLC 

973-625-4415 

PAC-CLAD 

pac-clad.com 

Paper Perfect Inc. 

973-538-0881 

paperperfect.com 

Paragon Stairs 

844-269-1855 

paragonstairs.com 

Passacantando Architects 

973-267-1052 

andrewpassa.myportfolio.com 

Paucar’s Construction 

908-220-4722 

Phillip Jeffries 

973-575-5414/phillipjeffries.com 

Portmeirion 

888-778-1471/portmeirion.com 

Pottery Barn 

855-860-1079/potterybarn.com 

Precedent by Sherrill Furniture 

precedent-furniture.com 

Prestige Tile & Contracting 

908-285-4050 

prestigetileandcontracting.com 

Rainbow Lighting 

732-987-6166 

rainbowlightingny.com 


Rangecraft 

201-791-0440 

rangecraft.com 


Real Antique Wood 

973-923-3273 

realantiquewood.com 

Red Horse Pivot Doors 

530-525-2060 

redhorsepivotdoor.com 

Reed & Barton 

800-833-1157 

reedbandbarton.com 

Renwil 

renwil.com 

Revelation by Uttermost 

uttermost.com/revelation 

RH 

800-762-100/rh.com 

Root Home Décor and 

Design Studio 

732-223-0303 

Rose City Hardwood Floors 

973-966-7800 

Serena & Lily 

908-913-7265/serenaandlily.com 

Sherwin-Williams 

800-474-3794 

sherwin-williams.com 

Sickles Market 

732-741-9563/sicklesmarket.com 

Solis Painting 

908-531-4554/solispainting.com 

Sonneman – A Way of Light 

914-834-3600 

sonnemanlight.com 

Steve’s Custom Drapery Shoppe 

973-839-2162/scdrapery.com 

Stoll Industries 

800-421-0771 

stollindustries.com 

Stone Surfaces 

201-935-8803 

stonesurfaces.com 

Stout Textiles 

estout.com 

Straight Flush LLC 

908-342-8257 

Studio McGee 

studio-mcgee.com 

Sub-Zero Wolf and Cove 

subzero-wolf.com 


Superior Walls 

856-733-5210 

superiorwalls.com 

TCS Designs Inc. 

tcsdesignsfurniture.com 

Tech Lighting 

847-410-4400 

techlighting.com 

The Lighting Design Center at 

Warshauer Electric 

732-741-6400 

warshauerlightingdesign.com 


The Urban Electric Co. 

843-723-8140 

urbanelectric.com 

Top Knobs 

800-499-9095/topknobs.com 

Town & Country Design Studio 

732-345-1441 

townandcountrydesignstudio.com 


Tri-State Metals 

914-347-8157 

tsmny.com 

Ulrich Inc. 

201-445-1260 

ulrichinc.com 

Universal Furniture 

universalfurniture.com 

Victory Glass and Mirror 

862-812-7110 

Villeroy & Boch 

800-845-5376 

villeroy-boch.com 

Visual Comfort & Co. 

visualcomfort.com 

Wallsauce 

888-964-0073 

wallsauce.com 

Warmboard 

866-294-1235 

warmboard.com 

Waterford 

waterford.com 

West Elm 

888-922-4119/westelm.com 

Whimsicality 

732-449-9337 

Wildwood 

wildwoodhome.com 

Wine Enthusiast 

866-699-1045 

wineenthusiast.com 

Wood-Mode Fine Custom 

Cabinetry 

wood-mode.com 

Between the Sheets 

609-361-9297 

betweenthesheetsnj.com 

Big Chill 

877-842-3269/bigchill.com 

Esposito’s Electric 

973-366-9902 

espositoelectric.com 

etúHome 

etuhome.com 

Julia Knight 

800-388-1878 

juliaknightcollection.com 

Juliska 

juliska.com 

New Jersey Realtors 

nJ.realestate/find 


Old Biscayne Designs 

oldbiscaynedesigns.com 

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