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Contents 

FEBRUARY | MARCH 2023 

PHOTO BY PHILLIP ENNIS 

PHOTO BY JASON DUCUSIN 

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34 

features 

style new jersey 

24 

ARCHITECTURE/BUILD: 

ON THE WATERFRONT 

Husband and wife Stacey 

Ruhle Kliesch and Gary Kliesch, 

both architects, join forces to 

renovate their vacation home 

on Long Beach Island. 

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SAVVY STYLE 

Dolores Catania, a Real House - 

wives of New Jersey cast member, 

and Paul Connell, CEO of Eco 

Electrical Services, choose 

Vanessa Deleon to infuse their 

home with sophisticated style. 

42 

DOUBLE VISION 

Gina and Glenn Bennett’s 

Moorestown kitchen, the 

subject of our cover story, gets 

a chic and dramatic makeover 

by Bluebell Kitchens and 

Michele Plachter Design. 

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REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS 

PAST 

The home where designer 

Jackie Currie-Taylor vacationed 

while in France inspires her to 

mix classic and modern in her 

new Rumson kitchen. 

16 SHOP 

| Kitchen Cravings 

20 ICONIC DESIGN 

| PK61 Coffee Table 

also in this issue 

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VIEW POINTS 

Beautiful vignettes and better 

workflow result from the update 

of a Bergen County kitchen 

by homeowner and designer 

Michele Wesson and cabinetry 

designer Valerie Corsaro. 

56 

QUEST FOR CONTRAST 

Designer Alison Nifoussi gives 

a 1990s Morganville kitchen a 

new lease on life with a tonal 

range of finishes and materials, 

creating a modern, warm and 

inviting space. 

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ALIGNED WITH THE TIMES 

Wyckoff homeowners swap a 

1960s kitchen for an updated 

space that’s sleek, warm and 

welcoming with the help of 

Yana Bouchkanets of MIF 

Design LLC in Ridgewood. 

14 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER 

64 DESIGN RESOURCES 

on the cover 

Black and brass combine to create drama in this reconfigured kitchen by Bluebell Kitchens and Michele Plachter Design. See “Double Vision,” 

page 42. Photo by Christian Garibaldi. Styling by Kristi Hunter. 

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editorinchief | LETTER 

Kitchen colors can be an interesting 

reflection of the times. From the deep Art Deco colors of 

the 1920s and ’30s to the pastels of the 1950s, from the mod shades that washed 

ashore in the 1960s to the nearly neon hues of the booming 1970s, kitchen colors 

often followed suit. As the busyness of the new tech world took over our lives in 

the 2000s, colors started to fade to calming neutrals, a trend that continues today. 

Through it all, white has been a constant option for kitchens, thanks to its 

association with cleanliness. Without the skill of a designer, however, all-white 

kitchens can look sterile and downright boring — and homeowners have started 

to notice. All-white kitchens have started to decline in popularity and are 

expected to continue to do so this year, according to a new study by the National 

Kitchen & Bath Association. White will remain an option, of course, but it will 

be paired more often with colorful accents and wood in natural finishes. 

Our editorial team found these trends already in play in New Jersey when 

selecting projects for this Kitchen Issue. Our cover story features a black and brass 

Moorestown kitchen by Bluebell Kitchens and Michelle Plachter Design. (“Double 

Vision,” 42). The NKBA study cites this color combination as one to watch. 

White gets an infusion of interest with a black, gray and gold wall covering; black and brass range and 

faucets; and wood cabinetry with a natural finish in designer Jackie Currie-Taylor’s own Rumson kitchen, based 

on one she saw on a trip to France (“Remembrance of Things Past,” 48). 

Warm white cabinetry takes on a glow when paired with a walnut island, two glass-front cabinets with walnut 

interiors, a black granite backsplash and deep gray vent hood in designer Michele Wesson’s Bergen County 

kitchen, which she transformed with help from Valerie Corsaro of Ridgewood Kitchens (“View Points,” 52). 

Designer Alison Nifoussi mixed bright white cabinetry with a black island and a black vent hood with brass 

trim when updating a 1990s Morganville kitchen. The adjacent bar/beverage area features soft beige cabinetry 

and a backsplash of black tile (“Quest for Contrast,” 56). In Wyckoff, Yana Bouchkanets combined white 

cabinets with a white oak island as well as brass and black accents when replacing a 1960s kitchen sporting pink 

and green highlights (“Aligned with the Times,” 60). 

Each kitchen design involves far more than color, of course, so be sure to read the behind-the-scenes stories 

for more details. 

Also in this issue, we’re pleased to showcase the Bergen County home of Paul Connell and Dolores Catania, a 

cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Vanessa Deleon created a sophisticated contemporary home 

for the high-profile couple (“Savvy Style,” 34). And as the winter winds blow, dream about summer at the Brant 

Beach vacation home of architects Stacey Ruhle Kliesch and Gary Kliesch (“On the Waterfront,” 24). 

With the bustle of the holidays behind us, we hope you will take time to relax and be inspired to add some 

color and style to your rooms with ideas presented throughout this issue. 

REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF 

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The Picasso-like painting at right didn’t quite suit the owners’ Philadelphia apartment, 

but it works brilliantly in this guest bedroom in their Jersey Shore vacation home. 

Associate Editor Meg Fox (center) with Mansion in May Design Committee Co-Chairs 

Alexandra Elliott (left) and Lisa Overley. 

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Do you appreciate art selection as a very purposeful 

aspect of interior design? Marguerite Rodgers of 

Philadelphia-based Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design worked with 

art-enthusiast clients to bring the interiors of their new Atlantic County 

home more in line with their decorative preferences. Starting with a 

soothingly neutral foundation, Rodgers added their art and pops of 

color, creating something eclectic and easy, casual and comfortable. Scan 

the QR code to see more of the home’s spaces infused with fun and flair! 

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EVENTS 

DESIGN AUTHORITY FOR MANSION IN MAY 

The Designer Selection Committee of the Women’s 

Association of Morristown Medical Center has reviewed 

all the design submissions for the 2023 Mansion in May 

Designer Show House and Gardens, Three Fields, and 

made its designer selections! Design NJ was honored to be included in 

the process as a non-voting design authority. “There is an interesting 

mix of veteran and emerging designers who will bring a varied aesthetic 

of beautiful and inspirational spaces,” Associate Editor Meg Fox reports. 

Congratulations to all the selected designers. We look forward to the 

transformation of this magnificent estate. 

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Kitchen Cravings 

If a full-scale remodel is not in your immediate future, consider 

reinventing your cooking quarters with these tasteful upgrades 

BY MEG FOX 

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See your kitchen in a new light 

1 | Crystorama’s Abbott eight-light chandelier sports clean lines and a streamlined shape 

with an open-concept metal-arch frame and sleek narrow rod. Abbott is available in a gold 

or black finish. $718. Capitol Lighting locations; Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 

locations; The Lighting Center at Warshauer Electric in Tinton Falls; or Crystorama.com. 

2 | Side-by-side, up-and-down triangles form the chevron-like pattern of the opal matte 

glass shades on Corbett’s Artemis Chandelier. The shades are open at the bottom to 

let light flow freely while the glass itself casts a soft glow in a unique angular design. 

A cube-shaped accent at the center of the chandelier adds to the design’s overall 

geometric feel. Small, $3,350; large (shown), $3,990. HVLGroup.com. 

3 | Serena & Lily’s Raffia Wave Larkspur Chandelier has classic brass details and an added 

touch of coastal flair by way of hand-wrapped rattan details and relaxed yet refined 

shade options. A sleek pole lends a clean, modern touch. $1,498. Serena & Lily in Summit 

or SerenaAndLily.com. 

4 | Equal parts classic and dramatic, the overscaled Pascal Pendant from Arteriors 

delivers form and function on a grand scale. The streamlined dome has a matte black 

outer surface and a brilliant gold metallic semi-matte finish on the interior. $4,915. 

ArteriorsHome.com. 

5 | Regina Andrew’s new Bell Jar Pendant is based on an antique mercury glass style that 

has been cherished for centuries, updated with oil-rubbed bronze hardware for modern 

spaces. Small, $1,000; large, $1,500. ReginaAndrew.com. 

6 | Jordan’s handwoven natural rattan shade from Hudson Valley Lighting is reminiscent 

of a classic decorative bird cage. The pendant’s rich warm tone complements the aged 

brass metalwork of the candle cluster and chain details. Small, $790; large (shown), $900. 

Lighting Studio in Hawthorne, Safavieh in Paramus or HVLGroup.com. 

7 | The Gambit Chandelier, designed by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort & Co.’s Modern 

Collection, exudes warm contemporary style through its bold use of high-end mixed 

materials and retro-inspired, fully dimmable LED lamping. A convergence of contrasting 

elements — hard lines and soft curves — makes it attractive in any setting. $1,988. 

Capitol Lighting locations, The Lighting Center at Warshauer Electric in Tinton Falls or 

VisualComfort.com. 

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Swap out your seating 

8 | The unique design of the Ilhos Chair from the Roberta Schilling Collection 

features leather eyelets on the back for comfortable support and charming detail. 

The chair can be customized in a large selection of fabrics and/or leather. For a 

source and pricing, RSCollection.com. 

9 | Inspired by one of the first and most iconic furniture designs in history, the 

Britta Counter Stool from Worlds Away is a modern rendition of the classic Greek 

klismos chair. Pairing a matte white lacquer finish with a pristine white linen seat, 

its curved back with natural woven cane detail wraps you in comfort. For pricing, 

Blufish Designs in Avalon, Oskar Huber Furniture & Design in Ship Bottom, Red Bank 

Design Center in Red Bank (to the trade) or Worlds-Away.com. 

10 | The hardwood frame of the Avalon 24” Counter Stool from Palecek has cane matting 

on the inside and outside back. The chair, which coordinates with the Avalon custom 

finish collection, comes with a fixed upholstered seat and a pewter metal footrest on the 

front stretcher. For pricing, Salt Design Co. in Fair Haven, Saltwater House in Bay Head, 

Surroundings Furniture & Design in Northfield, Sweet Pea in Spring Lake or Palecek.com. 

11 | Bernhardt’s Solaria Bar Stool features an arched back created from quartered 

white oak veneers, while the frame is quartered ash solids, both with a Dune finish. An 

upholstered seat offers comfort while maintaining the quiet nature of the design. Bar 

stool, $772.50; counter stool, $700. Bernhardt.com. 

12 | Classic Midcentury looks get a coastal-chic upgrade in the Egon Dining Chair from 

Safavieh. Egon’s familiar silhouette brings retro charm, while its sleek finish highlights the 

natural rattan details on its backrest. Sold in sets of two, $370. Safavieh in Bridgewater, 

Livingston and Paramus or Safavieh.com. 

13 | A heathered cream linen seat complements the whitewash oak finish on the Maryl II 

Dining Chair’s wood frame from Interlude Home. $1,977. InterludeHome.com. 

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14 | The Portal Armoire in Natural from Selamat’s Crossroads Collection takes inspiration 

from the arch — a key architectural element. Made of acacia wood with a matte black 

interior for a look that is simultaneously timeless and modern. $3,895. Blufish Designs in 

Avalon, The Beach Home in Lavallette or Selamat.com. 

15 | The Hannah Narrow Cabinet from Lulu and Georgia has an airy, natural feel with a 

mango wood frame, metal handles and woven cane paneling for added texture. The 

open bottom is perfect for adding storage bins or baskets to complete the look. $2,198. 

LuluAndGeorgia.com. 

16 | Stay organized and stylish with the new rectilinear Birdsong Utility Cabinet from 

Universal’s Newstalgia Collection. With a case finished in Milkglass White and a back 

panel in Starlite Blue, Birdsong features a light strip attached behind left-facing doors, 

three stationary shelves, three storage bins and one stationary base shelf. $2,720. 

UniversalFurniture.com. 

17 | Constructed with strict attention to detail, the Guthrie Cabinet from McGee & Co. 

features a sophisticated curved shape and powder-coated iron frame. A white beadboard 

surround covers the interior of the frame, while four natural oak wood shelves finish off 

the design. $2,940. McGeeAndCo.com. 

18 | Gentle curves meet the natural graining of oak on the artisan-crafted Hattie Glass 

Cabinet from Arhaus. Hattie’s generous shelves mean there’s always room to display 

favorite curiosities and everyday essentials. The interior features shiplap back paneling 

in a contrasting finish. 36 inches wide, $2,799; 46 inches, $3,699. Arhaus in Freehold, 

Princeton and Short Hills or Arhaus.com. 

19 | Crafted from dark-washed brown mango wood, with recessed arching for a feeling 

of movement, the Anna Cabinet from Four Hands has glass-front doors that allow for 

generous display options, all nodding to European antique inspiration. $3,499. Zaksons 

Fine Furniture + Interior Design in Brick or FourHands.com. 

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stylenewjersey | ICONIC DESIGN 

Attention-Getting Legs 

The PK61 coffee table looks as fresh today as it did when introduced 67 years ago 

BY REN MILLER 

The little black dress. The fragrance 

of a favorite flower. Children at 

play. Each one is simple in its 

own way yet captivating. The same might be 

said of some furniture designs, including the 

PK61 coffee table. 

Noted Danish designer Poul Kjærholm 

(1929-1980) introduced the coffee table in 

1956 after training as a cabinetmaker and then 

continuing his education at what is now the 

Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School 

of Design, in Copenhagen. It was at the Royal 

Academy that Kjærholm’s transformation into 

a noteworthy furniture architect began. 

After graduating from the academy in 1952, 

he went on to design furniture noted for its 

understated elegance and the highest level of 

craftsmanship. He had a particular interest in 

construction materials, especially steel, which 

he felt deserved the artistic respect that was 

commonly awarded to wood. 

That belief sprang to life in many of his 

creations, and notably so in the PK61 coffee 

table. The elements of the table are simple 

and common: four legs form a frame that 

supports a removable square top. But how he 

interpreted those elements was, in a word, captivating. He made the legs 

of steel and moved them from the corners to the sides of the table, lending 

an air of movement and making them as important to the design as the 

top. For the top itself, he specified stone or glass at a time when most 

other designers still chose wood. The resulting design reflects Kjærholm’s 

devotion to pure forms and materials. 

…… 

The year before designing PK61, Kjærholm initiated a collaboration 

with furniture manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen that continued for 

the rest of his life — the two families remain close even today. But two 

years after Kjærholm’s death, his trustees entrusted Fritz Hansen with the 

production and sale of the designs he had developed from 1951 to 1967. 

Fritz Hansen, a global leader in furniture, lighting and accessory design 

and production, introduced a collection of furniture by several Danish 

designers to celebrate its own 150th anniversary last year. 

The collection includes an anniversary version of the PK61 with a top 

crafted of a sparkling marble sourced in Norway near the Arctic Circle. 

The marble, millions of years old, is gray-white with mineral flecks, 

A glistening marble discovered near the Arctic Circle adds a new spin to the PK61 coffee table. 

rippled veining and a tumbled finish. The base is satin-brushed stainless 

steel. The anniversary coffee table retails for $6,244. Earlier versions are 

available with tops of slate, marble, granite or glass. The PK61 measures 

31.5 inches wide and deep and 12.6 inches high. 

A larger version of the coffee table (PK61A) measures 47.2 inches 

wide and deep and 12.6 inches high and is available with tops of marble, 

granite or glass. For both tables, the marble is available in rolled (textured) 

or honed finishes. 

In announcing the anniversary collection, Fritz Hansen noted that 

Kjærholm “entered the scene at a time when Danish furniture had 

reached a zenith, both at home and abroad, designed and shaped by 

inspired architects and cabinetmakers. Poul’s furniture found a natural 

place for itself on the same high level, but he broadened furniture design 

with a completely new view.” 

Fritz Hansen products are available in New Jersey at Design Within 

Reach in Paramus. For information about Fritz Hansen home furnishings, 

FritzHansen.com. DNJ 

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In Long Beach Township, husband-and-wife architects 

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STACEY RUHLE KLIESCH, AIA, CID, LEED AP 

Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, Architect LLC 

Ridgewood 

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GK+A Architects, P.C. 

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Stacey Ruhle Kliesch and Gary Kliesch hadn’t planned on buying 

their Brant Beach home, which they’ve since dubbed “The Kove.” 

But once Stacey, owner of Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, Architect LLC, in 

Ridgewood, and Gary, principal of GK+A Architects, PC, in Rutherford, 

owned the property on the Barnegat Bay, they were eager to transform it 

into their ideal shore residence. “We made this purchase on a lucky whim,” 

Stacey says. “We were enthusiastic about the wonderful possibilities.” 

DNJ: What was your vision for this home? 

STACEY RUHLE KLIESCH: As two architects, we wanted to go outside 

of the typical design you see on the Jersey Shore. We decided to 

incorporate some principles of modern design. We used clean lines, 

linear masses with little ornamentation, interesting roofl ines and 

asymmetry. We maximized natural light with large windows and 

incorporated innovative and eco-friendly building materials, open floor 


INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL | PHOTOS BY MATT REITINGER 

ARCHITECTURE BY STACEY RUHLE KLIESCH, AIA, CID, LEED AP, AND GARY KLIESCH, AIA, NCARB, CID 

INTERIOR DESIGN BY STACEY RUHLE KLIESCH 

BEFORE 

“The windows are a combination of storefront, casement, motorized, folding window walls and bands of 

clerestory,” Gary Kliesch says. “The window geometry, size and locations were chosen to maximize views, 

enhance indoor/outdoor living opportunities, provide cross ventilation, add some geometric rhythm to the 

façade design and provide privacy.” 

The Klieschs revamped the existing structure on the property. Stacey Ruhle Kliesch explains: “We brought the 

original house down to the ground-level garage, keeping just the west façade. We reused the existing piles, 

which already met the proper height for current coastal design requirements. We enlarged the footprint to the 

north and east, transforming the two-bedroom, 2½-bathroom home into six bedrooms and 5½ bathrooms.”


GROUND FLOOR 

MAIN FLOOR 

SECOND FLOOR 

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plans, integration of interior and exterior spaces, and energy-efficiency. 

DNJ: What aspects of the home are energy efficient? 

GARY KLIESCH: We installed new energy-conserving windows. We also 

increased the thickness of the walls and filled them with spray foam and 

batt insulation to improve the home’s performance. We developed the 

façade with a rain-screen system, allowing the heat gain from the siding 

to be exhausted out. In addition, we designed large overhangs to shade 

the house and keep it cooler. The floor plans incorporate cross-ventilation 

patterns to allow cooling bay breezes to pass through the house. The 

boiler and air conditioning systems were both specified for their higher 

energy efficiency. 

DNJ: What was the goal for the exterior aesthetic? 

SRK: We used a variety of building materials to create interest and rhythm 

on the exterior façade. The cement fiberboard on the ground level is 

resistant to damage from creatures and weather. The rough-sawn, cypresslap 

siding is durable in wet climates, weathers naturally and provides a 


soft visual contrast to the adjacent metal panels. Those metal panels are 

corten steel, which patinas quickly, providing corrosion resistance that 

can last from a few decades to over 100 years. We love the look and the 

easy maintenance of these materials. 

“This was our first project where the primary living space was raised 10 feet above the 

ground,” Gary says. “Developing a relationship between the ground activities and the 

main living floor was important to us. We addressed this issue by creating a series of 

linked spaces for socializing — from the great room to the deck to the fire pit, outdoor 

dining, outdoor lounge, bar and patio.” 

DNJ: Did the project present any challenges? How did you address them? 

GK: The greatest challenge was the irregular, semi-trapezoidal site. With all 

the lovely water access comes the side effect of having extensive bulkheads. 

Once we accounted for the required setbacks, the house was nearly a 



Bold orange cabinetry adds spice to the flat planes of the kitchen. “The entire kitchen utilizes a single size and shape cabinet door, rotated as necessary, to keep the 

design simple and sleek,” Stacey says. “Mother-of-pearl wall tiles look fresh and glitter like fish scales. The white concrete counters, embedded with seashells, were 

handcrafted by us with our daughters. The floors are coral limestone tile. The accordion bayfront windows open to an outside breakfast bar. Adjacent doors open to 

a deck for easy entertaining.” Pendants above the island were reclaimed from a restaurant remodeled by Gary, who also made the table and the chandelier above it. 

triangle in plan. We had to be strategic in working within those tight 

dimensional limitations. To save time and money, and to be less disruptive 

to our community, we didn’t apply for any variances. Instead, we used 

creative solutions to maximize the function of the available space. The 

floor plans show the careful interlocking of spaces to provide for excellent 

views, cross ventilation and efficient function in a small footprint. 

DNJ: What was involved in the interior space planning? 

SRK: The overall design has zones that allow different family members 

to use the house at the same time with some separation and privacy. The 

main living floor has an open-plan great room, dining room, kitchen 

and deck where family and guests can socialize, with an adjacent powder 

room and guest suite. This layout allows the main floor to be used 

independently if the rest of the house is shut down in the off season. It 

also provides guests with a private retreat away from the family. In the 

future, we see the possibility of moving into this bedroom suite full time 

and living on one floor. 

The second floor is designed like four ship cabins for our two daughters. 

Because we had a limited footprint and wanted to maximize the use 

of space, we designed the bedrooms to be relatively small and simple, 

reducing visual distraction so attention is drawn to the changing scenes 

outside. It also encourages the girls to leave their rooms and congregate 

in the public spaces. They each have a view of the bay, full bathroom and 

walk-in closet, which will hopefully grow with them into adulthood with 


The great room features floor-to-ceiling windows. “Nearly every direction affords magnificent views of the bay,” Gary says. “The proximity to the bulkhead and 

elevated floor plate creates the illusion of looking out onto the water from the lounge of a cruise ship instead of a stationary living room.” The southern-facing wall is 

a folding partition so the indoor sitting area and the deck can become one continuous space. 

their partners. Across the hall, they each have a second bedroom that 

currently allows them space for visiting friends and, in the future, perhaps 

for their own children. 

This home has been a passion project for us and, since its completion in 

2019, has been our greatest respite, especially during the pandemic. We 

envision a long future here together. DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: architecture, Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, Architect LLC, in Ridgewood 

and GK+A Architects PC in Rutherford; interior design, Stacey Ruhle Kliesch 

Architect LLC; builder, NVR Custom Contracting Inc. in North Haledon. Exterior: 

landscaper, Swell Landscapes in North Beach; cement fiberboard, James Hardie 

Building Products; cypress siding, Medford Cedar in Southampton Township; 

fiberglass roofing, Forever Fiberglass in Manahawkin; windows, YKK AP, Eagle 

Window and Door and Panoramic Doors; garage doors, The Overhead Door Co.; 

decking, CertainTeed; patio sofa and coffee table, Overstock.com; lounge chairs, 

HomeGoods ® ; dining chairs, Nautica through HomeGoods; dining table, custom 

made by Gary Kliesch. Kitchen: cabinetry, Ikea; range, Samsung; backsplash tile, 

Home Depot. Living Room: sofas in foreground and in fireplace area and console 

beneath television, Ikea; throw pillows and throw blankets, area rugs, double 

table near chaise, HomeGoods; armchairs, At Home in Ocean Township; porcelain 

fireplace surround, Home Depot; chaise and étagère next to fireplace, Overstock. 

com. Deck Off Living Room: coffee tables and sofas, Smith & Hawken for Target; 

rug, Overstock.com. Patio Bar: pendants and bar stools, HomeGoods; reclaimed 

wall murals, originally created by Jeff Art Studio. 




DECK | The lounge deck can be 

accessed from the kitchen and the 

great room, making indoor/outdoor 

living convenient. 

BAR ROOM | This ground-level space 

opens to the waterfront. “We have a 

tradition of salvaging materials and 

fixtures from past assignments and 

reusing them in our next project to 

keep them as part of our history,” 

Stacey says. The bar here is made 

from the hull of a daughter’s first 

Sunfish sailboat. The heavy timber 

structural beams from the original 

house were repurposed into the back 

bar. The murals were once a part of a 

restaurant that Gary remodeled. The 

room also features a concrete slab, 

flood vents, breakaway walls, cement 

fiberboard and corrugated metal. “The 

entire space can be power washed,” 

Stacey says.” It will be safe and usable 

even in the event of a flood.”

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Dolores Catania and Paul Connell’s Bergen 

County residence was newly built. Still Catania, 

a cast member on The Real Housewives of New 

Jersey, and Connell, president and CEO of 

Manhattan-based Eco Electrical Services LLC, wanted to 

infuse it with their own aesthetic. “They’re very particular,” 

designer Vanessa Deleon says. “They wanted to refresh the 

spaces and tailor them to their liking.” 

Deleon, a television staple herself on programs such as 

American Dream Builders and Restaurant Impossible as well 

as a brand ambassador with Overstock.com, is principal 

designer at New York City-based Vanessa Deleon Associates. 

She describes her clients’ design preferences: “They wanted 

classic elements to reflect their traditional tastes. However, 

this is a modern townhouse. We didn’t want to stray from 

that aesthetic too much.” 

The designer merged the two styles to create an elevated 

urban aesthetic that both celebrates the owners’ preferences 

and honors the contemporary bones of the home. “We 

made a cohesive synergy happen with the finishes and the 

architecture,” says Deleon, an allied member of the American 

Society of Interior Designers. 

In the living room, the finishes and architecture meet in 

a wall treatment that reaches from the fireplace mantel to 

the 16-foot-high ceiling. “We considered marble or stone 

In the living room, deep gray walls and plush seating 

bring coziness to the 16-foot-high space. 


LIVING ROOM | “It’s a very monochromatic theme throughout the entire home,” 

designer Vanessa Deleon notes. In the living room, deep grays and blacks are softened 

with white accents. 

DINING ROOM | Blue accents add a pop of bright color. 

CIGAR ROOM | Four wide velvet chairs have dramatically tufted exteriors. “The 

homeowners like a lot of texture,” Deleon notes. 

cladding but everything felt too hard,” the designer says. Instead, they 

opted for the faux leather installation. “We hit the nail on the head,” 

she says of the tall expanse of “quilted” squares rising in uniform rows 

above the fireplace. The ceiling itself features its own geometrics in the 

form of L-shaped insets that are lighted from within for added drama. 

The effect is repeated in the primary bedroom, this time with 

upholstered wall panels behind the bed. “The clients wanted more than 

a headboard,” Deleon explains. “They wanted it to speak to the room, to 

be very prominent.” The deep gray treatment is, indeed, a focal point. The 

tone is reinforced throughout the space with the inclusion of tactile textiles 

in shades of white and gray — from the quilted bedding to the faux-fur 

throw to the hand-tufted rug over the chevron-patterned hardwood floors. 

Textured furnishings such as these add depth and richness to the 

primarily gray-and-white palette. Textural features in the living room 

include a sofa with deep quilting topped with velvet and faux fur throw 

pillows. The dining room chairs — which depart from the monochromatic 


look with vibrant blue linen upholstery — have button tufting that brings 

a tailored touch to the contemporary setting. Similarly, four armchairs 

make a striking addition to the cigar room. Their distinct upholstered 

exteriors catch the eye and their wide velvet seats ensure cozy conversation. 

The kitchen, striking in its own right, is a sleek showcase of metal and 

glass. The clients entertain often, hiring chefs to cook for guests. And this 

kitchen is a chef’s dream with its long, marble-topped island flanked by 

stainless steel cabinetry. The room’s crowning glory is the range hood — 

also stainless steel — that descends from the ceiling above the island. 

“The kitchen is very modern,” Deleon says. “It was the builder’s choice 

and it’s one room we fell in love with and decided to keep. It hits the 

mark with a beautiful combination of metals and marble. It represents 

the clients’ style.” 

While Catania and Connell loved the kitchen as is, they asked Deleon 

for one addition: a wine wall. The installation — featuring floor-toceiling 

columns of wine bottles against a mirrored background in the 

dining area — creates a dramatic backdrop for meals. 

Catania and Connell, Deleon explains, are very knowledgeable 

clients. “They have specific tastes. They know what’s hot, what’s new, 

what’s next. It was all about how we put these things together that made 

them happy.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design, Vanessa Deleon Associates in New York City; electronic 

architecture — shades and AV automation, Apple Inc. pads throughout the house. 

Living Room: wall color, “Repose Gray” by Sherwin-Williams; area rug, Surya; window 

treatments, Harlequin Blinds & Security; light fixture, PureEdge Lighting; inset 

lighting in ceiling, Eco Electrical Services LLC; sofa, ModShop; armchairs, Bernhardt; 


console behind sofa, Made Goods; coffee table, Phillips Collection; bench in front 

of fireplace, Modern Classics; NappaTile custom wall cladding above fireplace, 

Concertex; floor lamp, Flos. Dining Room: wall color, “Zircon” by Sherwin-Williams; 

wall color on staircase, “Repose Gray” by Sherwin-Williams; custom dining table, 

EndGrain Design and Build in Bloomfield; dining chairs, RH; light fixture, Arteriors; 

custom light fixtures, Christopher Boots. Cigar Room: wall color, “Marea Baja” by 

Sherwin-Williams; area rug, Surya; coffee table, Endine; tables between armchairs, 

Phillips Collection. Kitchen: shelving units with glass doors, Poggenpohl; backsplash 

tile, Capo-Torosian Brothers Carpet Co. Inc. in Fort Lee. Wine Area: custom dining 

table, EndGrain; dining chairs, RH; light fixture, Arteriors; wine cabinet, Paul Connell. 

Primary Bedroom: wall and ceiling color, “Essential Gray” by Sherwin-Williams; fabric 

on wall treatment behind bed and window treatments, JF Fabrics; bedding, Donna 

Karen through Bloomingdale’s; custom wall-hung nightstands, Alkon; lamps on end 

tables, John-Richard; area rug, Surya. Primary Bathroom: floor, wall and shower tile, 

MSI Marble in Edison; light fixture above bathtub, Tech Lighting. 


The modern kitchen features an abundance of metal fixtures surrounding a 

long island with a marble countertop. 

The dining area at one end of the kitchen features bold blue accents against a 

dramatic wine-bottle backdrop. 


In the primary bedroom, floating 

nightstands on both sides of the 

bed are incorporated into the wall. 

“The client works with an amazing 

millworker who designed these 

pieces and integrated them into 

the upholstery,” Deleon says. The 

window treatments — here and 

throughout the home — are room 

darkening. 

Homeowner Paul Connell is a highend 

electrician. The light fixture 

above the tub in the primary 

bathroom was chosen to draw 

focus to the bathtub area. 


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Wire-brushed cabinets have a midnight stain and 

distinct leather-wrapped brass pulls. The slightly raised 

counter is covered in natural stone; durable quartz 

tops the rest of the island and perimeter countertops. 

“Discreet integrated black channel pulls enable an 

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Two islands (opposite, top) in dramatic juxtaposition are 

tied together by cushioned bar stools and fashionable 

floating chandeliers. Incorporating a bronzed mirror 

backsplash behind the cooktop “creates some reflection” 

and breaks up an expanse of black cabinetry, interior 

designer Michele Plachter says. Glass and metal doors 

lead to the mudroom and garage; coordinating tall slab 

doors on each side contain pantry storage. 

The inset 36-inch Wolf gas cooktop (opposite, bottom 

left) “is virtually invisible unless you’re standing right in 

front of it,” kitichen designer Lori Kurnitsky says. The pizza 

oven wall is reflected in the mirrored backsplash above it. 

Black-stained oak veneer doors adjacent to the ovens fold 

back (opposite, bottom right) to reveal a hidden pantry 

tucked into the space behind the cooking units. 

“The owners loved the idea of a personal pizzeria (right) 

where a group can congregate out of the way from the 

main kitchen, Kurnitsky says. The pizza oven is set flush 

into a vertical façade of natural Belvedere quartzite. This 

secondary island — covered in quartz — houses a sink, 

icemaker and refrigerator drawers. 

The existing kitchen in Gina and Glenn Bennett’s home 

in Moorestown proved that big isn’t always better. The 

sprawling but inefficient layout created an impractical 

distance between workstations and storage. Adding to the 

conundrum were angled, rather than square, “corners” that limited the 

options for appliance and fixture placement. 

“The homeowner, who enjoys cooking for friends and family, found 

she was running all over to pull a meal together,” says kitchen designer 

Lori Kurnitsky of Bluebell Kitchens (BBK) in Wayne, Pennsylvania. 

Moreover, it was dated and not at all in line with her tastes. 

Kurnitsky and BBK associate designer Olga Carlson joined forces with 

the team from Philadelphia-based Michele Plachter Design to achieve 

the homeowner’s vision of a more modern, edgy aesthetic in the kitchen. 

Space challenges were addressed by making the most of the abundant 

square footage and working all the angles to the room’s advantage. 

To accommodate both large and small entertaining and casual family 

meals, “We practically made two kitchens” Kurnitsky says. The areas are 

seamless in style but can function independently with improved access to 

appliances and storage features. 

Textured, wire-brushed alder cabinets finished in a midnight stain 

“exude the moody vibe the clients wanted,” designer Michele Plachter 

says, and yet are very inviting. Two islands designate the different activity 

zones: the main kitchen as well as a personal pizzeria zone where a group 

can congregate away from the primary cooking area. “The wowza moment 


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is the pizza oven wall,” featuring a beautiful slab of 

Belvedere leathered quartzite, Plachter explains. “It’s 

a stunner.” 

The L-shaped island and its intricate waterfall 

edges may be one of Kurnitsky’s favorite details 

because it took a lot of careful planning and crafting 

to get it right. “The material of the raised section 

is a natural stone — the same amazing quartzite 

as the pizza oven wall,” she says. “It’s spectacular 

alongside the quartz that tops the rest of the island” 

and perimeter countertops. 

Similar care went into creating the contemporary 

range hood, with its eye-catching brass “cuff” that 

echoes the finishes in the cabinetry and lighting, 

Kurnitsky says. The hood’s horizontal slat detail also 

ties in with the horizontal integrated black channel 

pulls on the perimeter base cabinetry. 

Flush-mount appliances, a paneled Sub-Zero 

refrigerator/freezer and a walk-in pantry contribute 

to the kitchen’s desired clean-lined aesthetic. 

Other accents — such as handmade leather cabinet 

pulls — “lend an organic softness to the space,” 

Plachter says. “It’s the details that elevate the 

design,” she adds, from the floating chandeliers that 

ground both islands to the use of wall covering and 

art. “Lighting is so critical in our projects to ensure 

the space ‘shines’ the way it was intended.” DNJ 

SOURCES kitchen design, Lori Kurnitsky and Olga Carlson 

of Bluebell Kitchens in Wayne, Pennsylvania; interior 

design, Michele Plachter Design in Philadelphia; general 

contractor, John Shaffer Custom Homes in Medford; custom 

cabinetry and range hood, Bluebell Kitchens; countertops, 

Caesarstone Quartz Vanilla Noir and Belvedere leathered 

quartzite; sinks, 48-inch and 36-inch Galley Workstations; 

sink faucets, Brizo Litze SmartTouch; refrigerator/freezer, 

Sub-Zero; 36-inch gas cooktop, steam oven and microwave, 

Wolf; dishwasher, Asko; pizza oven, Monogram; metal and 

glass doors, Cantera Doors; chandeliers, Daikon Studio; 

sconces, Boyd; counter stools, Roberta Schilling Collection; 

wallpaper, Élitis. 


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Atrip to France was the inspiration for 

Jackie Currie-Taylor’s new kitchen. Currie- 

Taylor, an allied member of the American 

Society of Interior Designers and owner and principal 

designer of Red Bank-based Gravitate To Interior 

Design, was inspired by a home her family had rented 

in Aix-en-Provence in 2018. “I loved the kitchen in that 

house,” she says. “It was a mixture of old and new — the 

French are experts in mixing classic and modern — and 

there was something about the function of the space that 

really spoke to me. That kitchen stayed with me, and 

when I came to designing this kitchen, I wanted to evoke 

the same feeling and look.” 

The British-born designer admired the abundant 

storage options in the French home. “I loved opening the 

oak floor-to-ceiling cupboards with all the dinner ware 

(everyday and entertaining pieces) easily accessible.” In 

addition, she appreciated the way those options were 

laid out. “I realized there were no awkward gaps and 

no unused corners. And the kitchen also had a walk-in 

pantry. What’s not to like about that?” 

The kitchen in her new home features not only a walkin 

pantry, but also ample storage that includes floor-toceiling 

cupboards on one wall along with an integrated 

Flooring in the kitchen — and throughout the home — is 

engineered French oak. “Engineered wood flooring is a better choice 

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The paneled refrigerator/freezer 

integrates into the floor-to-ceiling 

cabinetry. “The ceiling pendants over 

the island add a touch of whimsy and 

make me smile,” Currie-Taylor says.

BUTLER’S PANTRY ENTRY | Custom black French pocket 

doors open to the butler’s pantry. The 100-year-old chair 

was salvaged from an English church where Currie-Taylor’s 

grandfather served as a verger. 

BUTLER’S PANTRY | The butler’s pantry is a useful prep kitchen 

when Currie-Taylor entertains. It includes a dual-temperature 

wine fridge, beverage drawer, ice maker and additional 

dishwasher for glassware. “The custom bar shelving is nearly 

as popular as the breakfast cupboard,” Currie-Taylor says. 

The ceiling pendant is a smaller version of the kitchen island 

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side-by-side refrigerator/freezer for a cohesive look. 

“The white oak cabinetry gives order to the kitchen 

with food, pots and pans, and small appliances 

behind closed doors.” 

On the opposite wall, next to the range, Currie- 

Taylor installed additional cabinetry that she refers 

to as “the breakfast cupboard.” It holds coffee 

and tea and the associated hot-beverage-making 

appliances. “It’s truly the heart of the kitchen. It’s 

where every day begins.” The cabinet is strategically 

located directly across from the island sink. “Being 

British, we survive on copious amounts of tea,” the 

designer says. “So an instant hot tap was a necessity.” 

Currie-Taylor paired state-of-the art appliances, 

such as the hot faucet and the handmade ILVE 

Majestic II range, with more rustic components. 

“The range, flanked by the two black windows, 

became the focal point of the kitchen. It was the 

perfect place to incorporate one of the oak beams 

we salvaged from the original 1908 cottage that was 

on this property.” 

The blend of classic and contemporary continues 

with furnishings chosen to represent old and new, 

Currie-Taylor explains. “We incorporated modern 

leather counter stools as well as a 100-year-old 

antique altar chair salvaged over 25 years ago from 

the church in England where my great grandfather 

was a verger.” Much like that idyllic space in Aix-en- 

Provence, Currie-Taylor’s kitchen evokes the past 

while enriching the present. “We don’t just use the 

kitchen; we practically live in it!” DNJ 

SOURCES: design, Gravitate To Interior Design in Red Bank; 

flooring, Duchateau; wall covering, York Wallcoverings; wall 

color, “Snowfall White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; kitchen 

and butler’s pantry cabinetry, Tedd Wood LLC; range, ILVE; 

bar shelving, Soil & Oak; cabinet hardware in kitchen and 

butler’s pantry, Top Knobs; countertop, Bedrock Granite 

Inc.; stools at island, Pottery Barn; pendants over island, 

picture lights above windows and butler’s pantry pendant, 

Visual Comfort & Co.; custom range hood, Lead Dog 

Builders LLC in Red Bank; faucet and instant hot faucet, 

Brizo; sink, Kohler; butler’s pantry bistro brass shelving, Soil 

& Oak; butler’s pantry custom steel pocket door, Rustica. 


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attractive and usable, and she knew she wanted to 

work with Valerie Corsaro of Ridgewood Kitchens 

LLC in Tenafly to accomplish those goals. 

First came the layout. “Val came up with the 

idea of eliminating a wall of cabinetry and a hall 

closet to allow room for a substantial island,” 

Wesson recalls. The cooktop that had been 

on that wall was moved to the opposite side of 

the kitchen, and the sink, also on the wall, was 

relocated to the new island. 

“Originally, when you walked into the kitchen, 

the first thing you saw was a bunch of cabinets 

with no symmetry and nothing interesting to look 

at,” Corsaro explains. By flipping the kitchen, I 

Eliminating the cabinetry along one wall of the narrow 

kitchen allowed space for a large walnut island with a 

marble top. Appliances were gathered on this opposite 

wall, which features leathered Absolute Black granite on the 

counter and behind the cooktop. Upper cabinets with glass 

doors have LED lighting that highlights the walnut interiors. 

One of the designer/homeowner’s favorite wallpaper 

companies, Galbraith and Paul, created the designs in the 

kitchen and the cozy dining area. 


then had a long run that I could work with, so I centered the island and 

created an exciting vignette visible upon entering the space.” 

To create the warm, transitional look that Wesson wanted, Corsaro 

designed inset cabinetry painted in “Shaded White” by Farrow & Ball. 

One of the kitchen’s new standout features: glass-front cabinets on both 

sides of the cooktop workspace that rise from the countertop to the 

ceiling. The cabinets feature walnut interiors with LED lights channeled 

inside the frame. “They are on dimmers,” Wesson says, “and the way they 

light the cabinets is fantastic!” 

The perimeter countertop and the backsplash behind the cooktop are 

honed Absolute Black granite with a leathered finish. The backsplash 

ends with a shelf of the same material to hold cooking oils and salt and 

pepper mills. Decorative painter Cindy Booth finished the vent hood 

and the wall above the backsplash with a deep gray paint that has flecks 

of metal for a slight reflective quality. Elsewhere in the kitchen, walls are 

papered in a subtle print. 

The island base is walnut and the countertop is honed Silver Root 

marble. The ends of the island have stacked drawers on the front and 

back sides that give the impression of legs. These not only create extra 

storage but also act as a strong base for the heavy countertop and provide 

another opportunity for hardware. “I mixed the metals in the hardware,” 

Wesson notes. “I’m always encouraging clients not to worry about 

everything matching. Here we have antiqued brass, bronze and nickel, 

and they work well together. They add depth and interest.” The stools 

have cushions upholstered in faux shearling. 

In a corner between two doorways, new cabinetry more than makes 


New cabinetry in one corner of 

the kitchen and ample storage 

in the island more than make 

up for the elimination of a wall 

of cabinetry in the reconfigured 

kitchen. The refrigerator/freezer 

hides behind panels to the left 

of the glass-front cabinetry in 

this photo. 

A walnut bar is a convenient 

spot to prepare drinks and also 

creates an attractive vignette at 

the end of a hallway leading to 

the kitchen. 

up for storage lost elsewhere in the transformation and also serves as 

a convenient coffee station. Just beyond one of the doorways — in a 

hallway between the kitchen and a den — is a bar crafted of the same 

walnut as the island. 

On the window wall, the designers framed the eating area so it became 

its own space. “Delineating that space helped to shorten the long room,” 

Wesson says. “This separation allowed us to change pace there. We chose a 

different wallpaper [than the one in the kitchen] and tried to create a space 

that would beckon you from the kitchen to come in and eat.” 

“Val was the heart and soul of the project,” Wesson says of Corsaro. 

“Her design was the jumping off point for every other decision. What I 

love about working with her is that she always thinks outside of the box. 

Anyone can reproduce a typical kitchen. She is always looking for a way 

to make it fresh. If you have a challenge, as I did with the narrow space, 

she will not rest until she finds a way around it.” DNJ 

SOURCES design, Michele Wesson of Boucher Interiors in Ridgewood and Valerie 

Corsaro of Ridgewood Kitchens LLC in Tenafly; countertops, Dente Trading in Cedar 

Grove; decorative painting, Cindy Booth, through Boucher Interiors; sconces on 

each side of vent hood, Hicks by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort & Co.; light 

fixture above island, Currey & Co.; light fixture above dining table, Arteriors; lighting 

inside cabinets, Saddle River Sound & Smart Home in Ridgewood; 4-by-4-inch 

ceramic backsplash tile in corner, Wayne Tile Co. in Wayne; wallpaper in kitchen and 

in dining area, Galbraith & Paul; cooktop and ovens, Thermador; custom vent hood, 

through the designer; sink, Franke; faucets, Hardware Designs Inc. in Fairfield; chairs 

at island and in dining area, Palecek; table in dining area, Crate & Barrel; Turkish 

runners, antique; perimeter cabinetry color, “Shaded White” by Farrow & Ball; ceiling 

color, “Ivory White” by Benjamin Moore & Co. 



Quest for Contrast 

The off-black-painted island mimics 

the color of wrought iron, a tone 

that’s picked up in the textured range 

hood, pendants and rustic-style 

hardware, designer Alison Nifoussi 

says. The countertops and backsplash 

are covered in polished marble-like 

quartz for a clean, cohesive feel. 


WRITTEN BY MEG FOX 

PHOTOS BY NETTIE EINHORN, ARCHITECTURAL MEDIA SERVICES 

DESIGN BY ALISON NIFOUSSI 

A TONAL RANGE OF 

FINISHES AND MATERIALS 

FORMS A SEAMLESS 

COMPOSITION IN A KITCHEN 

DESIGNED FOR MODERN 

FAMILY LIVING 

In Morganville, a young couple with two 

children found their dated 1990s kitchen 

with no center island ripe for a remodel, recalls 

interior designer Alison Nifoussi, principal of 

Tweak Interiors in Little Silver. 

“The client wanted a functional, high-end 

designer look that was modern but still warm 

and inviting,” Nifoussi says. She was tasked with 

revamping the kitchen and other spaces in the 

center-hall traditional home. In the kitchen, 

plans called for reconfiguring the walls to “square 

off the space” and make room for a 48-inch 

refrigerator, walk-in pantry (not shown), center 

island and more. 

While the preference was for white-painted 

cabinetry in the cooking area, “they were also 

excited by the idea of adding high contrast,” 

Nifoussi says. Painting the base of the island in 


The stylish bar area doubles as a coffee/tea station. 

It houses a convenient bar sink, microwave and easyaccess 

beverage refrigerator for the kids. Three walnut 

display shelves tie in with other warm wood accents. 

The modern chandelier’s white glass globes “are 

reminiscent of a bubbly cocktail,” Nifoussi says. 

an “off black” shade did just that. So did the custom range hood with 

its slight sweep design and combination of patinas: a blackened body 

accentuated with grommeted brass straps. 

Polished Calacatta quartz covers the countertops and backsplash. “The 

clients were set on having man-made quartz that they wouldn’t have to 

stress over or maintain,” Nifoussi says. “We decided to wrap it up the 

backsplash for a clean and seamless look that acts as a backdrop to the 

statement hood.” 

Reeded-glass upper cabinets “add reflection and provide a visual break 

from the closed storage,” she adds. The objective “was to take transitional 

inset Shaker-style cabinets and make them appear more modern.” 

In the adjacent high-drama bar/beverage area, which also doubles 

as a coffee/tea station, reeded glass reappears in the upper and lower 

cabinets, which were painted in a “soft whisper of beige,” the designer 

says. The backsplash, composed of handmade black undulated tile, is 

“sexy, moody and perfect for cocktail hour,” she explains. Not only does 

the tile offer high contrast to the rest of the light and bright kitchen, “it 

has fluidity and movement, which reminds me of liquid in a cocktail.” 

Lighting choices reflect the designer’s love of jewelry-like details. 

“Statement sculptural lighting over the island and dining table are strikingly 

different, but their push and pull tie the whole space together.” DNJ 

SOURCES design, Tweak Interiors LLC in Little Silver; contractor, HR Design & Build 

LLC in Eatontown; cabinetry, constructed by Green Street Joinery in Port 

Monmouth, painted in Benjamin Moore & Co.’s “Decorator’s White” for the main 

kitchen area, “Wrought Iron” for the island base and “Smokey Taupe” for the bar 

area; wall color, “Chantilly Lace” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; custom hood, Haube 

Range Hood Co.; countertops and backsplash in the main kitchen, polished 

quartz Calacatta Manhattan through Bedrock Granite Inc. in Shrewsbury; bar 

backsplash tile, Tiled Interiors in Red Bank; island pendants, Suzanne Kasler 

through The Lighting Design Center at Warshauer in Tinton Falls; chandelier over 

table and counter stools, Arteriors; dining chairs (Brownstone Furniture) and table 

(Vanguard), through Schwartz Design Showroom in Edison; hardware, Bullet Lock 

& Safe Co. in Long Branch; plumbing fixtures, Atlantic Plumbing Supply in Long 

Branch; shades, The Shade Store. 



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a beautiful, tree-lined street in Wyckoff. The Midcentury residence 

had great potential, but its kitchen seemed to be frozen 

in time — a 1960s blast from the past complete with a pink sink and 

laminate countertops edged in metal. 

Bouchkanets, principal designer at MIF Design in Ridgewood, began 

by relocating the kitchen from the right side of the home to the center — 

to a space that was formerly the dining room — and adding large windows 

and a French door to bring in natural light. “We made sure the 

new kitchen would be open to both the new dining room and the family 

room — that was at the top of the family’s wish list.” Also on the list: an 

oversized island to gather around. “When you have the space, I say go as 

big as possible,” the designer says. In this case, Bouchkanets opted for a 

custom 11-foot island in white oak topped by a quartz countertop with 



PHOTOS BY LINDA PORDON 

DESIGN AND BUILD BY MIF DESIGN 

BEFORE 

ALIGNED 

WITH 

THE 

TIMES 

The overall aesthetic of the new kitchen is serene and unruffled; mixed 

metals and contrasting cabinetry keep the look interesting. 

The home’s original kitchen was a study of classic 1960s style. 

RELOCATION AND RENOVATION 

BRING A WYCKOFF KITCHEN 

INTO THE 21ST CENTURY 


On both sides of the range hood, handmade ceramic bricks add subtle texture. The 

light oak trim on the range hood coordinates with the island cabinetry and the open 

shelves on the opposite side of the room. 

The butler’s pantry is outfitted with the same cabinets as those in the 

kitchen. The backsplash is made from zellige tile, a traditional Moroccan tile 

handcrafted with non-refined natural clay. 

a waterfall edge. “It makes a statement. At the same time, it’s durable and 

can withstand daily use.” 

Another major presence in the room is the range hood. “We designed 

it and had it built on site to achieve the perfect scale,” Bouchkanets 

notes. The white hood stands out, even against the similarly hued backsplash, 

thanks to a light oak edge that provides a contrast. That trim 

coordinates with the island cabinetry and open shelving on the opposite 

wall to provide a cohesive look. 

The space is accessorized with black and brass accents in the cabinet 

hardware, light fixtures and faucets. “Don’t be afraid to mix materials!” 

Bouchkanets urges. Indeed, the pops of varied metals alongside the light 

oak and white elements add just the right amount of shimmer to the 

otherwise understated space. “All the materials feel balanced to create a 

space that feels beautiful and airy,” the designer says. 

The new kitchen is sleek and clean yet warm and welcoming. “The 

kitchen is our favorite space to design. It’s the heart of the home,” she says. 

“It’s the place where I imagine our clients spending most of their time. 

It’s no longer just a place for cooking but also for living. We’re so happy 

with how this space turned out and thankful for the family in trusting us 

to create this amazing kitchen.” DNJ 

SOURCES design, MIF Design LLC in Ridgewood; wall color, “Swiss Coffee” by 

Benjamin Moore & Co. (75% strength); cabinet color, “Bright White” by Benjamin 

Moore & Co.; countertops, MSI in Verona; pot filler and faucet, Brizo through Ferguson 

Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery; kitchen backsplash tile, Garden State Tile 

in Roselle Park; island lights and sconces over shelves, Visual Comfort & Co.; runner, 

Serena & Lily in Summit (no longer available); cabinet hardware; Top Knobs in 

Branchburg; island seating, McGee & Co.; butler’s pantry backsplash tile, Riad Tile. 



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design resources 

A guide to contacting 

suppliers, companies 

and design professionals 

mentioned in this issue. 

A&R Interiors 

973-625-8950 

arinterior.com 

See Ad on Page 1 

ACD Custom Granite 

732-695-2400 

acdcustomgranite.com 


Apple Inc. 

apple.com 

Arhaus 

866-427-4287/arhaus.com 

Arteriors 

arteriorshome.com 

Asko 

800-898-1879/us.asko.com 

At Home 

athome.com 

Atlantic Plumbing Supply 

732-229-0334/goatlantic.com 

Bedrock Granite Inc. 

732-741-0010/bedrockgranite.com 

Bellari 

908-721-0596 

bellarinj.com 

See Ad on IBC 

Benjamin Moore & Co. 

benjaminmoore.com 

Bernhardt 

Bernhardt.com 

Bloomingdale’s 

bloomingdales.com 

Bluebell Kitchens 

215-646-5442 

bluebellkitchens.com 

Blufish Designs 

609-368-0900/blufishdesigns.com 

Boucher Interiors 

201-818-8989 

boucherinteriors.com 

Boyd Lighting 

800-224-2693/boydlighting.com 

Brizo 

877-345-2749/brizo.com 

Bullet Lock & Safe Co. 

732-795-0685 

bulletlocklongbranchnj.com 

By Design Landscapes Inc. 

732-901-5566 

bydesignland.com 


Caesarstone 

877-978-2789/caesarstoneus.com 

Calico 

973-218-0159 

calicocorners.com 


California Closets 

800-274-6754 

californiaclosets.com 


Cantera Doors 

canteradoors.com 

Capitol Lighting 

800-544-4846/1800lighting.com 

Capo-Torosian Brothers Carpet 

Co. Inc. 

201-944-5119 

Certainteed 

800-233-8990/certainteed.com 

Christopher Boots 

christopherboots.com 

Closet Factory 

908-322-8270 

closetfactory.com 


Concertex 

concertex.com 

Corbett Lighting 

hvlgroup.com 

Crate & Barrel 

crateandbarrel.com 

Crown Point Cabinetry 

800-999-4994 

crown-point.com 

See Ad on BC 

Crown Select 

603-542-3399 

crownselect.com 


Crystal Cabinet Works Inc. 

crystalcabinets.com 


Crystorama 

crystorama.com 

Currey & Co. 

curreyandcompany.com 

Daikon Studio 

daikonic.com 

Deborah Leamann Interior Design 

609-737-3330 

deborahleamanninterior.com 


Dente Trading 

dentetrading.com 

Design Within Reach 

201-843-2650/dwr.com 

Donna Karan 

dkny.com 

Duchateau 

duchateau.com 

Eagle Windows and Doors 

775-786-7833 

eaglewindowsanddoors.com 

Eco Electrical Services LLC 

212-915-0610 

Élitis 

elitis.fr 

EndGrain Design and Build 

endgraindesignbuild.com 

Farrow & Ball 

farrow-ball.com 

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting 

Gallery 

800-375-3403/build.com 

Flos 

flos.com 

Forever Fiberglass 

609-339-9093 

Four Hands 

fourhands.com 

Frank Webb Home 

frankwebb.com 


Franke 

franke.com 

Fritz Hansen 

fritzhansen.com 

Galbraith & Paul 

galbraithandpaul.com 

Garden State Tile 

gstile.com 

General Plumbing Supply 

800-225-5477 

generalplumbingsupply.net 


GK+A Architects PC 

201-896-0333/gkanda.biz 

Gravitate To Interior Design 

gravitateto.com 

Green Street Joinery 

732-275-7656 

greenstreetjoinery.com 

Hardware Designs Inc. 

973-808-0266 

hardware-designs.com 

Harlequin Blinds & Security 

harlequinblindsandsecur ity. 

com.au 

Haube Range Hood Co. 

812-202-3847/haubehoods.com 

Home Depot 

800-466-3337/homedepot.com 

HomeGoods ® 

homegoods.com 

HR Design & Build LLC 

732-337-7550 

hrdesignandbuilds.com 

Hudson Valley Lighting 

hvlgroup.com 

Ikea 

888-888-4532/ikea.com 

ILVE 

ilveusa.com 

Interlude Home 

interludehome.com 

Isoldi Collection – Coldwell Banker 

908-787-5990 

theisoldicollection.com 


James Hardie Building Products 

888-542-7343/jameshardie.com 

Jeff Art Studio 

jeffart365.com 

JF Fabrics 

jffabrics.com 

John Shaffer Custom Homes LLC 

609-610-4377 

johnshaffercustomhomes.com 

John-Richard 

johnrichard.com 

Kohler 

kohler.com 

KOPA Custom Drapes 

201-500-7258 

kopadrapes.com 


Lead Dog Builders LLC 

leaddogcustomhomes.com 

Lighting Studio 

lightingstudionj.com 

Livex Lighting 

800-761-8056 

livexlighting.com 


Lulu and Georgia 

luluandgeorgia.com 

M. Teixeira Soapstone 

877-478-8170 

soapstones.com 


Made Goods 

madegoods.com 

Magnolia Home Remodeling 

855-624-6655 

magnoliahomeremodeling.com 


Mansion in May 

mansioninmay.org 


McGee & Co. 

mcgeeandco.com 

Medford Cedar 

609-859-1400 

medfordcedar.com 

Metropolitan Window Fashions 

877-722-1100 

windowfashions.com 


Michelangelo Designs 

973-779-3200 

michaelangelodesigns.com 


Michele Plachter Design 

215-518-9912/micheleplachter.com 

MIF Design LLC 

mifdesigns.com 

Modern Classics 

modernclassics.com 

ModShop 

modshop1.com 

Monogram 

800-444-1845/monogram.com 

MSI 

msisurfaces.com 

Nautica 

866-376-4184/nautica.com 

NVR Custom Contracting 

201-707-4754 

Oasis Home by NLM Design 

Interiors 

732-775-5151 

oasishomedesigns.com 


Oskar Huber Furniture & Design 

609-494-8127/oskarhuber.com 

Overstock.com 

800-843-2446/overstock.com 

Palecek 

palecek.com 

Panoramic Doors 

760-722-1303 

panoramicdoors.com 

Phillips Collection 

phillipscollection.com 

Poggenpohl 

poggenpohl.com 

Pottery Barn 

potterybarn.com 

Progressive Dimensions 

908-650-8979 

progressivedimensions.com 


PureEdge Lighting 

pureedgelighting.com 

Rangecraft 

201-791-0440 

rangecraft.com 


Red Bank Design Center 

732-530-1314 

redbankdesigncenter.com 

Regina Andrew 

reginaandrew.com 

Reno’s Appliance 

973-247-1860 

renosappliance.com 


RH 

rh.com 

Riad Tile 

riadtile.com 

Ridgewood Kitchens LLC 

201-857-5757 

Roberta Schilling Collection 

332-322-9750/rscollection.com 

Rustica 

rustica.com 

Ryser’s Landscape Supply 

732-741-8338 

ryserslandscapesupply.com 


Saddle River Sound & Smart Home 

201-225-1000/saddleriversound.com 

Safavieh 

877-919-1010/safavieh.com 

Salt Design Co. 

732-268-7875 

saltdesigncompany.com 

Saltwater House 

732-701-3215/saltwater-house.com 

Samsung 

samsung.com 

Schwartz Design Showroom 

732-205-0291 

schwartzdesignshowroom.com 

Selamat 

selamatwholesale.com 

Serena & Lily 

866-597-2742/908-913-7265 

serenaandlily.com 

Sherwin-Williams 

sherwin-williams.com 

Soil & Oak 

soilandoak.com 

Stacey Ruhle Kliesch, Architect LLC 

201-655-4032/srkarchitect.net 

Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove 

800-444-7820/subzero-wolf.com 

Surroundings Furniture 

609-407-5002 

surroundingsfurniture.com 

Surya 

surya.com 

Sweet Pea 

732-449-6999 

sweetpeainteriors.com 

Swell Landscapes 

609-276-2596 

Target 

target.com 

Tedd Wood LLC 

teddwood.com 

The Beach Home 

732-793-0232/thebeachomelife.com 

The Lighting Design Center at 

Warshauer Electric 

warshauerlightingdesign.com 


FOR THE RECORD 

The Overhead Door Co. 

888-373-9203/overheaddoor.com 

The Shade Store 

800-754-1455/theshadestore.com 

Thermador 

thermador.com 

Thomas J. Keller Building 

Contractor LLC 

609-494-2215 

thomasjkeller.com 


Tiled Interiors 

732-450-0080/tiledinteriors.com 

Top Knobs 

topknobs.com 

Town & Country Design Studio 

732-345-1441 

townandcountrydesignstudio.com 


Town Appliance 

732-364-5195 

townappliance.com 


Tweak Interiors LLC 

917-842-4452/tweakinteriorsllc.com 

Ulrich Inc. 

ulrichinc.com 


Universal Furniture 

universalfurniture.com 

Vanessa Deleon Associates 

vanessadeleon.com 

Visual Comfort & Co. 

visualcomfort.com 

Walpole Outdoors 

866-518-3158 

walpoleoutdoors.com 

See Ad on IFC 

Wayne Tile Co. 

waynetile.com 

Worlds Away 

worlds-away.com 

YKK AP 

866-348-9091/ykkap.com 

York Wallcoverings 

yorkwallcoverings.com 

Zaksons Fine Furniture + Interior 

Design 

732-447-8400/zaksons.com 

The garage door in the home featured in “Fashionable Fusion” 

(Design NJ, December 2022/January 2023, page 32) was installed 

by Precision Overhead Garage Door Service in Pompton Plains; 

973-283-5212, PDSNJ.com. 

The credits were accidentally switched on two photos in “Tips from a 

Pro” on pages 30-31 of the December 2022/January 2023 issue. The 

kitchen at left was designed by Linherr 

Hollingsworth and photographed by 

George Ross. The kitchen at right was 

photographed by Landino Photo. 

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Resources but cannot guarantee it. The information is provided 

in good faith. 


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