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Contents
JUNE | JULY 2023
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features
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ARCHITECTURE/BUILD:
A FARMHOUSE WITH MODERN FLAIR
Builder Richard Wonsala creates a home and working farm on the
former Gallup property in Skillman. The project includes building
a residence and a barn, installing boundary fencing, grading and
sculpting pastures, and engineering a water system.
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RIVERSIDE REVERIE
Barbara Batesko of Bee Hive Interiors designs an idyllic outdoor
environment at her home just steps from the Shark River in
Avon-by-the-Sea. It features inviting places to linger, have a quiet
conversation, savor a meal, catch some rays or spend a chilly
evening by the fire in an outdoor sitting area.
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OLD HOUSE, NEW STORY
Designer Jennifer Muirhead and her husband, Christian, choose a
historic home in Harding Township’s horse country, knowing it
would be a good place to raise their daughter when they returned
from Los Angeles. But they also wanted to tailor it to their needs.
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BRIGHTER GRAYS
Interior designer Sandra Cosimano of Sandra Marie Interior
Designs modernizes, expands and brightens a 1930s Essex
County residence by removing several walls for a more open feel
and bringing in shades of gray to establish a serene vibe.
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FRESH START
A Bergen County couple seize the opportunity to rebuild after a
devastating fire. Architect James Paragano and interior designer
Robyn Karp envision a home that includes spaces for quiet
reflection as well as for entertaining family and friends.
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| Fresh-Air Fun
| In the Kitchen
also in this issue
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16 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER
72 DESIGN RESOURCES
on the cover
A pier leads from the home to a gazebo on the Shark River, just one of the entertainment options at the Avonby-the-Sea
home of designer Barbara Batesko. See “Riverside Reverie,” page 42. Photo by Tori Sikkema.
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editorinchief | LETTER
Cost is always a consideration when my wife
and I plan a home improvement project. Does the expenditure seem reasonable? If
we move, what about our return on investment? Somewhere in our deliberations,
we probably consider how happy the change would make us. But that’s hard to
quantify. I’ve never seen a study on how much pleasure home improvement projects
bring. Until now.
We learn not only the cost recovery but also the “Joy Score” for home projects
in the latest “Remodeling Impact Report,” a study conducted for the National
Association of Realtors® (NAR) and the National Association of the Remodeling
Industry® (NARI). The Joy Score measures the happiness that homeowners reported
for particular renovations on a scale of 1 to 10.
Who knew that refinishing floors could be such a plus-plus: 147% cost recovery
and 10 on the Joy Score. Also of note — and just in time for the inspiring stories
in this Before + After issue: a complete kitchen renovation (75% cost recovery, Joy
Score of 10), complete bath renovation (71% and 9.8) and converting an attic into
living space (75% and 10). Also earning the coveted Joy Score of 10: painting the interior, renovating a
closet, installing new wood flooring and adding a home office. See more study results at NARI.com.
Whether renovated or newly constructed, the homes featured in this issue would all receive joyful ratings
from the owners. In Skillman, builder Richard Wonsala and his team rebuilt a home on the former Gallup
estate (yes, those Gallups) to replace one that had an impractical layout, the result of multiple renovations
over the years. The project included transforming the property into a working farm (“A Farmhouse with
Modern Flair,” page 30).
To whet your appetite for spending time outdoors this season, we visit designer Barbara Batesko’s home
in Avon-by-the-Sea, where she created an ideal environment for get-togethers just steps from the Shark
River (“Riverside Reverie,” page 42).
Upon their return to New Jersey after 18 years in California, designer Jennifer Muirhead and her husband,
Christian, chose an 1885 Victorian farmhouse in Harding Township’s horse country as the perfect place
to raise their daughter near extended family. The home was in good shape, but some updates were in order
(“Old House, New Story,” page 48).
The owners of a 1930s maze-like home in Essex County called on designer Sandra Cosimano to fashion
more open, modern spaces. She began by creating a main artery from the front door to allow access to
every room and then added a serene vibe with a predominantly gray palette (“Brighter Grays,” page 58).
A Bergen County couple built a new home after their former one was heavily damaged by fire. Architect
James Paragano and interior designer Robyn Karp created spaces for quiet contemplation as well as
entertaining family and friends (“Fresh Start,” page 64).
Also in this issue, we unveil the latest in outdoor furnishings (“Fresh-Air Fun,” page 21) and in products
designed for the heart of the home (“In the Kitchen,” page 24).
We hope you will take us with you in print and online as you spend the summer in the places that
bring you joy.
REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF
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CURATED FOR THE GARDEN STATE HOME
Fresh-Air Fun
Embrace the season of outdoor living and lounging with some of the newest all-weather finds
BY MEG FOX
1 | Janus et Cie’s new Matisse Teak collection
is crafted of sustainably sourced premium
teak in a striking clean-lined silhouette. Items
in the 10-piece collection range from $1,110
(cocktail table) to $5,950 (chaise lounge). Janus
et Cie in New York City or JanusEtCie.com.
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2 | Seemingly transported from a French sidewalk café,
Savoy Bar Stools from Summer Classics sport a two-tone
weave in Chalk and Chambray. For a source and pricing,
SummerClassics.com.
3 | Oliver, Brown Jordan’s latest collection by designer
Ann Marie Vering, is made of handwoven rope that is
cradled by an angular frame. Chaise, $5,450. The New
York Design Center or BrownJordan.com.
4 | The Cocoon Settee from Barlow Tyrie features a
powder-coated aluminum frame with a distinctive
curved back and arms, teak legs and carefully handwound
rope in the color Chalk, making each piece
exquisite from any angle. $5,999. Backyard Living in
Ridgewood, Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living in
Stone Harbor, The Wickery in Toms River or Teak.com.
5 | A play on the hourglass silhouette, the petite Boden
Outdoor Accent Table from Universal is wrapped in
woven rope that’s designed to handle the great
outdoors. Available in Ash with white stripe or solid
Smoke colorways. $1,440. UniversalFurniture.com.
6 | The gently curved frame of Serena & Lily’s Maldive
Lounge Chair is expertly crafted from durable teak with
a rich stain that brings striking depth to the clean lines.
$2,498. Serena & Lily in Summit or SerenaAndLily.com.
7 | The Eastport Modular 5-Piece Deep Seating Set
with Yacht Club Fire Pit Table from Trex® features
quick-drying, all-weather performance fabric that
resists moisture, salt, sun, mold and mildew. The
easy-to-use fire pit table operates with a simple press
of a button. $4,249. Fortunoff Backyard Store in Freehold
and Lawrence Township.
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8 | Thibaut’s Villa collection of solution-dyed acrylic
outdoor performance fabrics features Mediterraneaninspired
patterns from classic stripes to hand-drawn art
influenced by Moroccan tile, perfect for indoors or out.
For a source and pricing, ThibautDesign.com.
9 | Kingsley Bate’s Amelia Hanging Daybed — woven to
order in five color options — is made of rustproof
aluminum and premium all-weather wicker and fits a
standard twin-size mattress. For a source and pricing,
KingsleyBate.com.
10 | Frontgate’s 9-Foot Round Resort Umbrella — shown
in Resort Stripe Air Blue — allows you to personalize
your outdoor space with 40 canopy options, two frame
materials (aluminum or teak) and four aluminum frame
finishes. From $806.65 to $1,146.65. Frontgate.com.
11 | Spark a conversation and cozy up next to a
Universal Loom Fire Table by Lloyd Flanders. Highlights
include a 48-inch stone top that sits on a woven base,
available in 20 finish options. Starts at $4,879. The
Wickery in Toms River or LloydFlanders.com.
12 | The Michael Weiss Outdoor collection for Vanguard
combines classic forms with modern durability. Shown
is the Montebello Dining Table, constructed with a
synthetic teak top in Sand and a powder-coated
aluminum base. For a source and pricing,
VanguardFurniture.com.
13 | The multifunctional Large Windsor Buffet Table
from Seaside Casual is great for preparing, serving and
storing, providing that extra space you always need.
Simple, elegant and practical. From $1,660 to $1,842.
SeasideCasual.com.
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In the Kitchen
The latest introductions are designed to make
meal prep more functional and refined
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BY REN MILLER
1 | Monogram, the luxury appliance brand, and the newly revived Keeler Brass Co. division
of Belwith Keeler Décor Solutions introduce a collaborative effort with Richard T. Anuszkiewicz
(pictured), a renowned designer and Monogram’s creative director. Featured are Monogram
appliances with handles developed with Keeler Brass Co. The Brass Collection (top detail
photo) is based on classic architecture and comes in golden hues while the Titanium
Collection (bottom detail photo) reflects a contemporary aesthetic with sleek lines and muted
charcoal tones. Both are wrapped with sustainably sourced Greenguard Gold Certified leather
with decorative brass trim. For sources, Monogram.com and KeelerBrassCompany.com.
2 | Tulip Cooking, a high-end Dutch brand now available in the U.S., offers state-of-the-art
modular gas and induction cooktops in more than 20 configurations with one to six burners.
You can even mix gas and induction burners. Prices range from $2,078 for one burner to
$7,448 for six. Induction cooktops allow flexible burner placement, greater safety because
the burners are never hot to the touch, and limitless layout possibilities. Gas cooktops are
designed for superior flame control and fuel efficiency and can be spaced to accommodate
simultaneous use of multiple large pots. For a source, TulipCooking.com.
3 | Nearly a decade after the debut of the Jason Wu for Brizo Bath Collection of matte black
faucets, the designer and the luxury faucet company have introduced a new collection, this
time for the kitchen and in matte white. The faucets come with an arc or square spout and
with handles in matte white for a clean unified look, Brilliance® Polished Nickel as a nod to
Jason’s mannequins, or Wood with Brilliance® Polished Nickel for a natural touch. Starting at
$931. General Plumbing Supply locations and Frank Webb Home locations. Brizo.com.
4 | Lofra, an Italian brand of kitchen appliances, is now available in the U.S. through EuroChef
USA. The Maestro 36-inch induction range is shown in blue with stainless steel trim. It also
comes in stainless steel, matte black and white as well as in 30- and 48-inch models. Dual
fuel is offered in all sizes, induction in 30- and 36-inch models. Starting at $6,669. Lofra.us.
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5 | Collezione Metalli, a new collection from Italian
appliance maker Bertazzoni, mixes metals in jewelryinspired
knobs and handles, including copper (pictured
on a Bertazzoni Heritage series range), real gold
and black nickel-plated finishes. For prices, Better
Housekeeping Shop in Red Bank, Reno’s Appliance
in Paterson and Town Appliance in Lakewood.
US.Bertazzoni.com.
6 | The Harley Kitchen Collection by Graff is roaring into
kitchens this year, inspired by the classic motorcycles
of the same name with streamlined design, precision
engineering and state-of-the-art performance. Available
this summer in black (shown), gold and copper finishes.
Price unavailable at press time. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen
& Lighting Galleries; Ocean Bath & Kitchen in Ocean
Township; and ANEW Kitchen & Bath Design in North
Plainfield. Graff-Designs.com.
7 | A button reportedly belonging to George Washington
inspired New York designer Jennifer Hunter’s new hardware
collection for SA Baxter. Called The George Suite, it
features a star-shaped detail found on the button and is
available in knobs, plates and levers. SA Baxter hardware
is cast in brass, bronze and white bronze base metals with
a range of finishes. To the trade. SABaxter.com.
8 | No worries about a range hood obstructing the view
when cooking on an island thanks to Gaggenau’s Vario 400
Series Downdraft Ventilation system. Vario features noise
reduction and optimized air management to draw odors
and steam down into the countertop. For prices, Ferguson
Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Galleries. Gaggenau.com.
9 | New Rohl Allia Fine Fireclay Sinks feature
interchangeable tools to simplify food prep and
cleanup. A thick layer of glaze fuses with the clay
to create a surface impervious to stains and chips.
Available in four finishes and various sizes from $1,116
to $1,498. Wire grid accessories sold separately. A bar
sink is $929. General Plumbing Supply locations and
Frank Webb Home locations. HouseOfRohl.com.
10 | Rangecraft’s Revival style range hood is shown in a
Blackened Steel finish with Antiqued Brass banding, trims
and rivets. Both antiqued finishes are done by hand in
the Rangecraft shop in Fair Lawn to ensure control of the
hues and textures. This Blackened Steel finish mimics a
satin look. For sources, Rangecraft.com.
11 | The new Alloy Collection from Cambria features
a quartz surface with brass and steel veining and is
available in smooth, sculpted and Satin Ridge finishes.
Shown is Berkshire Brass with a Satin Ridge finish. For
prices, Cranbury Design Center in Hightstown and
Monk’s Design Studio in Fanwood and Morristown.
CambriaUSA.com.
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PHOTOS AND STYLING BY TORI SIKKEMA | BUILDER RICHARD WONSALA
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This property in Skillman has an illustrious history.
Known as the Gallup Estate, it once belonged to the
family that pioneered the famous polling system. The
existing home was built in the early part of the 20th
century, and both it and the surrounding acreage needed an upgrade.
Richard Wonsala, of RDA Building Contractors in Wall Township,
was tasked with reimagining the residence and transforming the
land into a workable farm.
DESIGN NJ: What was the scope of the project?
RICHARD WONSALA: There were many facets to this job. It’s a large
piece of property and the clients wanted a “gentleman’s farm.” Our
role involved getting the entire farm up and running. In addition
to constructing the house, we built a barn, installed boundary
fencing, graded and sculpted all the pastures within that fencing
and engineered a water system.
The exterior of the home is clad in clay-fired brick. “Not one brick is the same,” builder
Richard Wonsala says. “We used a technique called lime washing. That’s why the house
looks white. It’s a living finish that changes with the weather according to moisture
content and temperature.”
BEFORE | The original home on the lot was 3,500 square feet. The new home is 5,500
square feet.
BEFORE
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FIRST FLOOR
BEFORE
SECOND FLOOR
The new garage features two bays and a full bathroom. It’s currently used for
storage, but the second floor is heated, making it suitable for habitation should the
need or desire arise.
BEFORE | The previous garage contained all the property’s mechanical
infrastructure. Wonsala’s team left it until later in the project when those utilities
could be relocated.
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A rustic table on a covered patio is a good place
to take a midday break after working all morning
on the farm.
DNJ: Was the house a new build or a renovation?
RW: Technically, it was not a new build.
We kept an original patio at the back of
the home, so local guidelines designated
this as a renovation. The existing house
on the property was built in the 1930s.
Unfortunately, it had been remodeled
multiple times over the years, resulting
in an impractical, chopped-up layout.
While the house was not worth saving,
the materials comprising it were. We hired
a deconstruction company to take the
structure apart board by board. They were
able to salvage almost all of the materials for
use elsewhere. This was an environmentally
sound decision, and the homeowners were
able to claim it as a charitable donation.
DNJ: What would you call the style of the new
house?
RW: The owner likes to call it a farmhouse;
it’s a more sophisticated version of a farm.
Part of the job was to make the outside look
100 years old. To do that, we used materials
on the exterior — such as real copper — that
would have been used a century ago. The
clay-fired bricks are from North Carolina,
and each one is different. To create the finish
on the bricks, we used a technique called
lime washing; that’s why the house looks
white. It’s a living finish that changes with the
weather according to moisture content and
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Wonsala and his team constructed the custom island and wine cabinet in the kitchen.
The glass rails on the staircase keep sight lines open from the living room into the
adjacent entry and kitchen.
The floor-to-ceiling concrete fireplace surround in the living room is reinforced with
steel so the wall can withstand weather, door slams and other vibrations.
temperature. We used it because it gave us the traditional, rustic look that
the clients wanted.
DNJ: The interiors are anything but rustic. What was the directive for the design?
RW: The clients wanted an ultramodern aesthetic inside the house.
We created the design around the metal staircase; it’s something really
special. It’s made from glass and structural steel that we found at a
steelyard. We didn’t want it to look manufactured or store-bought.
We sanded the steel and painted it matte black on site, then welded
it together, keeping the welds visible. The stair tread is made of solid
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hunks of white oak. There are no newel posts on the rails; the only thing
holding up the rails is the glass itself.
DNJ: Like the stair rail, the interior architecture is straightforward and
unfussy. How did you create that look?
RW: The interior of the clients’ former house was very traditional. In
this house, however, they were looking for something not as formal so
we kept the interior structure clean. It’s absent of molding, but that
doesn’t mean it’s absent of detail. Rather than standard trim, we put
in aluminum “reglets.” Reglets allow for a half-inch-by-half-inch recess
along the door jamb. That recess creates a shadow that defines the
doorway. It’s spackled into the drywall so it’s seamless. The entire house
is trimmed that way. We did use standard base molding, but that was
strictly because it was necessary for mechanical reasons, i.e., to hold
down the floor.
DNJ: The fireplaces are also clean and linear yet are still dramatic additions to
the décor. How did you achieve the distinctive looks?
RW: The wood-burning living room fireplace is just a black brick box
surrounded by concrete and flanked by floor-to-ceiling windows. We
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The dining room is
furnished with a square
table and angular chairs,
reinforcing the linear forms
of the architecture.
The primary bedroom has a contemporary feel with simple lines and an understated
palette. The beamed ceiling is a nod to the farmhouse style on the home’s exterior.
RDA Building Contractors Inc. crafted the wine cellar from an ash tree on the property that
was suffering from blight and presented a danger to the house. Wonsala extols the value
of raw lumber in construction. “Everything in the wine cellar came from a tree that was
approximately 5 feet in diameter,” he says. “The growth rings are so tight and the grain is so
beautiful. You can’t buy wood like that today.”
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were worried about the torsion of the wind
blowing against it, or even just the vibration from
a slammed door, so we ribbed the concrete with
steel and edged the windows in steel.
The fireplaces in the dining room and primary
bedroom are of European design and wouldn’t have
met United States fire codes. To bring them up to
U.S. code, we had to make the walls surrounding
them out of non-combustible masonry boards
and vent the boxes. Above each, there’s a thin line
visible; that’s where the heat escapes.
DNJ: You mentioned that you were tasked with
making this property a working farm. What were the
challenges involved with that?
RW: It was interesting and completely different
from working on a standard lot. This project
encompassed everything from determining how
to get construction vehicles onto the property
while retaining the original trees to how the
barn and the pasture would be positioned. We
needed to work around a stream, and we had to
install geothermal wells in locations where they
wouldn’t be in the way of the pastures. (The farm
includes livestock.) The project was a complex
undertaking, but it was really cool because of its
vastness and multifaceted aspects. DNJ
SOURCES Overall: builder, RDA Building Contractors
Inc. in Wall Township; architect of record, Virtuoso
Architecture in Sea Girt; electrician, Pemco Electric in
Toms River; HVAC systems, ABLEnvironmental LLC in
Farmingdale; plumbing, J. Belanger in Toms River; stone
masonry, Tim Koplin; roofing, Narvon Construction.
Home Exterior: bricks, Old Texas Brick; windows,
Andersen Windows & Doors; beams on front and side
patios, Mid-Atlantic Timberframes; red cedar shingle
roofing, The Teal-Jones Group. Garage Exterior: red
cedar siding, Jaeger Lumber in Belmar; red cedar shingle
roofing, The Teal-Jones Group. Living Room: flooring,
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors; fireplace stone, Porcelanosa.
Dining Room: floor tile, wall tile and fireplace surround,
Porcelanosa; dining table, Lazarus & Williamson in
Ogdensburg. Primary Bedroom: fireplace surround
tile, Porcelanosa.
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Designer Barbara Batesko’s home,
located just a few yards from the
Shark River in Avon-by-the-Sea,
features plantings suitable for
a waterside environment. “The
landscaper and I worked together
previously,” she notes. “He knows
what I like — a lot of grasses
in addition to hydrangeas — a
Nantucket look.”

WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL
PHOTOS AND STYLING BY TORI SIKKEMA
DESIGN BY BARBARA BATESKO
Riverside Reverie
IN AVON-BY-THE-SEA, A DESIGNER CREATES AN IDYLLIC OASIS
FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
The pier and the gazebo were existing
on the property. “We could decorate the
gazebo any way we wanted to, but we
couldn’t move it or make it bigger or
smaller,” Batesko says. She added a new
roof and reclad the columns to match
the exterior of the house. In addition,
the gazebo is equipped with a heater in
the ceiling.
The Jersey Shore holds a special place in Barbara Batesko’s
heart. The designer, owner of Bee Hive Interiors in Avonby-the-Sea,
grew up spending summers on the coast. Today, she lives in
this beach town year-round. She frequently entertains family and friends
at her home on the Shark River, where she has created an ideal outdoor
environment to host waterside get-togethers.
It’s easy to see why Batesko’s home is a popular gathering spot. In every
corner of the well-appointed property, there’s an inviting place to pause
and linger; have a quiet conversation in a comfy, cushioned armchair on
the covered porch; savor a meal in the outdoor kitchen; catch some rays in
a poolside chaise; enjoy a bay breeze in the gazebo at the end of the private
pier; or spend a chilly evening by the fire in the open-air sitting room.
The various spaces have a common decorative thread — a subtle palette
largely made up of white, blue and gray tones. The look is cohesive, with
understated appeal that lets nature be the star. Though the colors are
carried from area to area, Batesko created distinctions between the spaces
by incorporating two types of flooring. “I didn’t want it all to be the same
material,” she says. “I used ipe wood around the pool, in the outdoor
kitchen and on the pier, and bluestone tile on the covered porch and the
outdoor sitting room.”
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The covered porch overlooks the gazebo
and is bordered by a bed of hydrangeas and
New Guinea impatiens. It features a cozy
conversation area with commercial-grade
seating that can withstand coastal weather.
The proximity of the water makes for a dreamy backyard, but it
also requires that furnishings and fixtures be durable in the face of the
elements. “That’s always a big concern,” the designer notes. To ensure the
furniture could withstand the rigors of a coastal climate, Batesko selected
many commercial-grade pieces from Janus et Cie. “They sell to hotels,
so I was pretty confident that these pieces were going to be sturdy. The
wind here gets pretty strong. These stand up to weather. The table I chose
for the kitchen area is extremely heavy, weighing over 300 pounds. It’s
not going anywhere.” Likewise, the lounge chairs next to the pool are
constructed with substantial teak frames. “They’re also very heavy. They’re
not going to blow away.”
Very often, weather isn’t the only challenge on a New Jersey
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waterfront property. In this case, Batesko had to work around landuse
restrictions. “When I bought the property, I didn’t know that we
couldn’t have a pool in the back of the house,” she says. “I had to
design the house in an L-shaped manner if I wanted to have a pool. At
first I was upset about it, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
The layout gives us privacy.”
Indeed, the long, narrow pool — perfect for doing laps or taking a
quick dip — is tucked into the side yard and bordered on one side by a
stone wall backed by the neighbor’s existing evergreens. “The pool and
landscaping were designed for maximum privacy,” Batesko says.
To add color to the poolside area, Batesko accessorized with flowers.
“There are planters on the outside of the stone wall. In the summer, the
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hydrangeas come up over the wall and soften the stone.” Hydrangeas, a
coastal mainstay in the Garden State, also appear in several other places
on the property. “There are certain plants that do better in certain areas
and, around here, hydrangeas grow beautifully.
Though there may have been a few issues involved in the seaside design,
Batesko took them in stride, thanks to her love for the Shore. “With any
build there are challenges. In the end it all worked out. I was so happy
with everything. I think it came out beautifully.” DNJ
“The pool is not very large, but it serves the purpose,” Batesko says. The neighbor’s
existing evergreens provide privacy for swimmers and sunbathers.
“We’re on the river. If the weather is really bad, water can seep in under the hurricane
screen so I used an indoor/outdoor carpet,” Batesko says of the outdoor sitting room
(opposite. top). The room is outfitted with two screens: a hurricane screen and a bug
screen. “When the weather is cold or rainy, we can put both screens down, light the
fireplace, and use the ceiling and floor heaters. It’s very cozy. We can use that room
almost all year.”
Editor’s Note: For a look at the interiors of this home, see “Family Style,”
Design NJ, April/May 2023, page 56.
C Exterior: design, ee ive nteriors in von-y-the-ea; landscaping,
own to arth andscaping nc. in Jackson; stone wall uilder, Carlos Pavers in
owell; pier, railing and deck construction, Fitgerald Kriso terior Contracting
in pring ake; windows, arvin; tale and chairs in pavilion on pier, ; seating
and coee tale on porch, Janus et Cie; ceiling light on porch, Carolina anterns
ighting; chaises lounges near pool, Century; grill, Wol. Sitting Room Area:
soa and coee tales, Century; carpet, nnie elke; armchair, Janus et Cie;
uilt-in cainetry, ast Peuea ane Cainet hop; fireplace, Carlos Pavers;
ceiling light fiture, unes and uchess; art aove soa, Gray alin; tale lamp,
isual Comort Co.; hurricane screen, Fenete.
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Old House, New Story
48 June/July 2023
A juxtaposition of old and new, the dining room pairs a traditional
custom pedestal table and Oushak rug with modern lighting and a
contemporary buffet. The vintage artwork — discovered in New Hope,
Pennsylvania, “was a great find,” designer Jennifer Muirhead says. Walls
were refreshed in a “universally flattering” barely there shade of pink.
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WRITTEN BY MEG FOX
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY
DESIGN BY JENNIFER MUIRHEAD
STYLING BY DEIRDRE KING
BEFORE
A REVERENCE FOR
THE COUNTRYSIDE,
HISTORY AND FAMILY
ALL NURTURE
AND INSPIRE THE
REFRESH OF THIS
MORRIS COUNTY
FARMHOUSE
Note the vintage doorknocker and authentic
glass-paned arched window at the front door,
painted in high-gloss “Dutch Door Green.” Neutral
and textured grass-cloth wallcovering from Phillip
Jeffries replaced a former busy wallpaper pattern
in the foyer and up the stairwell landing. The
original pine plank floors, with endearing knots
and nail holes, were uncovered and restored.
Designer Jennifer Muirhead and husband Christian’s search
for a home back East — after living in Los Angeles for 18
years — ended with a charming 1885 Victorian farmhouse
on three acres in Harding Township’s horse country.
The designer grew up in nearby Hunterdon County. “I always wanted
to come back to this beautiful part of New Jersey,” Muirhead says. She
and her husband knew it would be a good place to raise their young
daughter near her many cousins and other extended family. Friday, their
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, also made the 3,000-mile journey home.
The area’s “got the best of both worlds,” Muirhead says. “It feels like
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Designed for entertaining, the living room is divided into three zones: love
seats for gatherings of four or more in front of the fireplace, a reading corner
with a Saarinen table and a pair of swivel chairs, and a game table that
doubles as an extra serving surface during parties.
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the country” but is only a 30-minute drive to a major airport. Their
home, known as the Suydam House, according to the Harding Township
Historical Society, was home to a dairy farmer named Henry Suydam in
the late 1800s. It’s quite possibly connected to Somerset-based Suydam
Farms, run today by the 13th generation of the Suydam family.
“We knew the moment we stepped inside that it was a special house,”
says Muirhead, principal of Jennifer Muirhead Interiors. “The glasswork
around the front door alone was stunning.” They found the home well
cared for and in decent shape. Still, they were ready to make some changes.
“It was really important to us that we retain its history and charm,”
Muirhead says. Moreover, “we loved the idea of being part of the ‘story’
of a home.” One of the first things the couple did before moving in was
to remove the “new” floors from the 1920s in various rooms and restore
the original pine planks underneath. “We loved seeing the old iron nail
heads in the original floors,” she says.
The process came with some surprises — namely in the dining room,
where they uncovered evidence of a fire. Consequently, a flooring
specialist restored what they could and filled in the rest with reclaimed
pieces from an old train station along the Lackawanna Railroad line.
…..
As much as Muirhead is drawn to old houses and their distinct charms,
she didn’t want her home to feel like a museum or locked in time. Rather,
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Two antique étagères (one visible) were inherited from Christian Muirhead’s
grandmother. Drawers on the bottom still house some of her tchotchkes, Jennifer
Muirhead says. The Danish teak Midcentury Modern game table is from Chairish.
The contemporary Hunterdon County landscape is by local plein-air artist Jared
Clackner. The carved wooden chair once belonged to Christian Muirhead’s
grandfather. “It reminds us of him, Jennifer Muirhead says.
“it needed to be comfortable and practical for our family,” she says. The
result is a mix of old and new that speaks to Muirhead’s love of traditional
English country décor and her fondness of color and pattern. She also
included a few Midcentury Modern pieces, a style she grew to appreciate
while living in California. Every room contains a memory, Muirhead says,
including inherited family pieces, antiques, and collections of vintage and
contemporary artwork.
In consideration of the home’s traditional layout of independent
rooms, the design unfolded room by room, with the degree of natural
light informing many decisions. In the north-facing den, which receives
little bright sunlight and is enveloped with rich, dark millwork, “we
decided to lean into this and make it moody and cozy — the perfect spot
for watching movies in front of the fire,” she says. An olive-green grasscloth
wallcovering from Schumacher “felt just right,” as did an English
roll-arm sectional deep enough to “really curl up in.”
In a light-filled guest room, Muirhead chose “the palest pink on the walls”
and repeated it in the dining room. Soft pink is a “universally flattering
color” that also looks great by candlelight, she says. The dining room,
like other areas, represents Muirhead’s balanced approach to combining
elements of tradition with modern touches. A Queen Anne-style pedestal
table — custom made at a factory in England — is perfectly at home with
a modern chandelier, a contemporary buffet and period artwork.
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Nature — and the property itself — also served as inspiration for the
design scheme, with shades of blue and green paired with calming neutral
tones appearing as common threads throughout. “I definitely did not
want to compete with what’s outside the windows,” Muirhead says, such
as the “massive hydrangeas” that are like featured artwork in the frontfacing
living room every spring and summer. Subsequently, “every room
has some floral element in either wallpaper or textile choice.”
As one might expect in an older home, not every improvement
channeled a bed of roses (or hydrangeas). When it came time to install
light fixtures where they didn’t exist, for instance, cutting into thick plaster
walls and diagonally placed beams became an adventure for electricians,
Muirhead says. “They had never seen construction like this before.”
Transforming attic space — former maid’s quarters — into his-and-her
home offices came with its own set of challenges. “Nothing could be
wider than 27 inches” going up the narrow staircase, Muirhead says. In
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Moody and cozy with olive green grass-cloth wallcovering and an English roll-arm sofa,
the den (opposite) is the perfect place to curl up by one of the home’s four wood-burning
fireplaces. The equestrian print, found at Larger Cross in Oldwick, hints at the bridle
paths that flank the property and surrounding area. Existing millwork is a hallmark of fine
craftsmanship.
To put their own stamp on the guest bathroom (above) with its time-honored penny-tile
flooring and marble-top vanity, the designer clad the walls in a classic Morris & Co. print
that was designed in the mid-1800s. “It’s a nod to the home’s age, but the color is fresh,”
the designer says. Window treatments — lined with classic Schumacher tape trim —
make the perfect finishing touch.
The “happy” window treatment fabric from Manuel Canovas was Muirhead’s “jumping off
point” for the design of a light-filled guest bedroom with Matouk bedding (right top).
Antique Swedish pine twin beds (one shown, right bottom) enchant a guest bedroom
with their own sense of history. Walls are painted in “Light Blue” by English paint
company Farrow & Ball, one of Muirhead’s favorite paint brands. “The pigmentation is
so good and has a lot of dimension,” she says.
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A previous owner converted a former fifth bedroom into a walk-in closet with
access to the primary bedroom. “I pulled a medium sagey green from the bedroom
drapery and applied it in almost a monochromatic manner” to complement the
design scheme, Muirhead says. Closets were repainted in “Fieldstone” by Benjamin
Moore & Co. “I love how the delicate Visual Comfort & Co. light mimics the branches
in the GP&J Baker wallpaper,” she adds. The table skirt ties everything together.
her office, she repainted the walls, ceiling and trimwork all in “China
White” by Benjamin Moore & Co. “I needed it to be a bright, white
space that wouldn’t affect my clients’ projects in any way.”
In contrast, the existing deep-toned paneling remained intact in husband
Christian’s office. “He wanted a dark, cozy space where he could spend
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In the primary bedroom, “I wanted there to be a hint of green throughout to complement the tree lines just outside the windows,” Muirhead says. “A beautiful Lee Jofa [floral] print for the
drapery worked really well.”
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BEFORE
most of his workday,” Muirhead recalls. She filled the nooks and crannies
with comfortable seating and fun touches such as vintage artwork and
memorabilia from their life in Los Angeles. “When we bought the house
in 2018, we had no idea how valuable these spaces would become to us.”
Today, Harding Township is still home for the Muirheads, who
relocated just one mile down the road to a house with enough gathering
space around the kitchen for extended family members who have since
moved back to the area. Of their former home, Muirhead says, “I think
I miss the porch the most! We had many wonderful dinner parties out
there, and we loved sitting there in a summer rainstorm.” DNJ
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BEFORE
BEFORE
Muirhead’s husband wanted “a dark, cozy space where he could spend most of his
workday,” which meant keeping the existing paneling intact. Among the vintage
artwork and fun memorabilia is Kennedy campaign ephemera that Muirhead found
at a garage sale in Los Angeles and had framed. The vintage Saarinan chair was
reupholstered in a cream performance bouclé.
Nooks and crannies were filled with comfortable low-profile seating, a snug window
seat and textured Roman shades.
SOURCES Overall: interior design, Jennifer Muirhead Interiors in Harding Township.
Dining Room: custom table, made at a factory in England through Richard Bevan
Furniture in New Vernon; chairs, Cisco Home; chandelier, Visual Comfort & Co.;
uet, Noir; vintage painting aove uet, avid . ancuso, ntiues at the ld
Church in New Hope, Pennsylvania; wall color, “First Crush” by Benjamin Moore &
Co. Foyer: grass-cloth wallpaper, Phillip Jeries in Fairfield; door color, utch oor
Green” by Fine Paints of Europe. Living Room: linen soa, John erian Co. nc. in a
chumacher perormance aric; coee tale, ve ome; custom rug, J y tark
in orristown; drapery aric, ollyhock Pyne y chumacher; idcentury
odern game tale, Chairish; vintage landscape painting, arger Cross in ldwick;
wood side chair and tagres, amily antiues; wall color, James White y Farrow
& Ball. Den: sectional, ; window treatment aric, rooke Perdigon Tetiles.
Guest Bathroom: wallpaper, Morris & Co.; window treatment, white linen with
Schumacher tape trim. Guest Bedroom with Wicker Bed: bed, Serena & Lily in
ummit; window treatment aric, anuel Canovas; edding, atouk; wall color,
“First Crush” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Guest Bedroom with Floral Bedding:
twin beds (one shown) vintage, 19th century Swedish pine; bedding, Biscuit; wall
color, “Light Blue” by Farrow & Ball. Dressing Room: cabinetry paint, “Fieldstone”
y enamin oore Co.; wallpaper, GPJ aker; light fiture, isual Comort
Co. Primary Bedroom: drapery fabric, Lee Jofa; custom chair and ottoman, Lee
ndustries nc. in a ark leander aric. His Office: desk chair, vintage aarinen
reupholstered in a cream performance bouclé. Her Office: wall color, “China
White, y enamin oore Co. Porch: soa and chairs, erin or Williams
onoma ome; dining tale, allard esigns, dining chairs, ainly askets.
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The couple transformed attic space — believed to be former maid’s quarters, because it’s connected to a hidden stairwell leading into the kitchen — into his and her offices. The
entire room is painted in “China White” by Benjamin Moore & Co., a bright white canvas for working on clients’ projects. Friday, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is feeling the love.
The screened-in porch was used well into the fall season. “We had many wonderful dinner parties out there, and we loved sitting there in a summer rainstorm,” Muirhead says.
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WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL | PHOTOS BY VISUAL MARKETING & DESIGN | DESIGN BY SANDRA COSIMANO, ALLIED ASID
The kitchen was expanded in
the remodel. “This space is the
heartbeat of the home,” designer
Sandra Cosimano says.
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Brighter
Grays
THE NOTABLE, YET NEUTRAL, TONE
SETS A SOOTHING FOUNDATION IN AN
ESSEX COUNTY HOME
This 1930s-era residence was in need of an update. “The original
home was composed of smaller rooms that flowed maze-like
through out the house. The clients wanted to modernize and expand,” says
Sandra Cosimano, an allied member of the American Society of Interior
Designers and owner and sole proprietor of Sandra Marie Interior Designs
LLC in Tewksbury. An addition at the rear of the home and the removal of
several walls began the transformation to the open, airy home the clients
desired. “We created a main artery from the front door that allowed access
to every room without going through another room,” Cosimano explains.
The new, brighter spaces have a serene vibe thanks to a predominantly
gray palette. “The owners have a very busy lifestyle,” the designer notes.
“I wanted to create something soothing.” The gray tones are carried from
room to room with slight adaptations. “We went with a gray undertone but
created variations in each room to pick up either a blue, a green or a silver.”
In the kitchen, the color scheme is reflected in cabinetry that features
two distinct gray tones. “We wanted the kitchen to be the heartbeat of
the house for family and entertaining,” Cosimano says.
The room is designed to facilitate gatherings large and small with
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The kitchen dining area
features two armchairs
that face the beverage
center. The wide
cabinet above the sink
conceals a television. “I
try to keep technology
invisible to whatever
degree possible,”
Cosimano explains.
In the living room, Cosimano added the wainscoting
and panels on the walls to create interest.
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distinct areas for meal prep, dining and lounging. “The room was so large,”
Cosimano says. “The clients didn’t need a table that would fill that entire
space, so I created two segments out of the dining area. One is for eating, the
other for relaxing with two armchairs and a table in between.”
The entire kitchen is accessorized with silver-toned accents, including
the hardware on the cabinetry and the light fixtures above the island. “To
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Columns flank the living room entry to the dining room. The glass doors at left lead to the kitchen. “I designed glass
doors to let beautiful light from the dining room into the kitchen.”
BEFORE
The family room
features a coffered
ceiling with white
beams and soft
gray insets.
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Cylindrical light fixtures in the primary bathroom mirror the circles in the border of the inlaid tile “rug.” Cosimano removed the top half of the shower wall. “I knew the
homeowners might enjoy natural light coming into the shower.”
complement the soothing palette, I insisted on using a satin nickel here
and throughout the house,” Cosimano explains.
In the family room, the gray palette coexists peacefully with wood
tones designed to stand out. The coffee table, for example, features a
geometric wood base and glass top. “For me, coffee tables are focal points.
I looked for a very long time for something architectural,” the designer
says. “I wanted the base to be artistic, and I wanted a glass top to create an
open feel.” Cosimano topped off the room with a shallow coffered ceiling
composed of white beams against a pale gray background.
In the living room, the designer added interest to standard, flat walls
by adding white wainscoting and panels bordering gray insets to create a
frame for the abstract art the homeowners enjoy. The wainscoting carries
into the dining room, where an octagonal ceiling treatment pulls focus to
a starburst light fixture. Glass sliding doors to the kitchen can be left open
to promote traffic between the spaces or closed to display the millwork
accentuating the glass. “We used straight lines to communicate that this
design is transitional rather than traditional.”
The project was a great success, Cosimano says, thanks in large part
to the clients. “I had the pleasure of working with incredibly gracious,
professional homeowners who were clear on their objectives for the
renovation but were then willing to hand over the visualization and
execution of the project with such trust. The chemistry with them
was magnificent, and I am grateful to them for giving me such a
wonderful opportunity.” DNJ
SOURCES Overall: design, Sandra Marie Interior Designs LLC in Tewksbury; florals,
Creative Displays & Designs Inc. in Tinton Falls. Kitchen: flooring, Tuscany Tile in
Warren; cabinetry and range hood, Bakes & Kropp; island and beverage center
cabinet color, “Adagio” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; perimeter cabinetry color,
“On the Rocks” by Sherwin-Williams; countertops, OHM International in Monroe
Township; stools at island, Cliff Young with fabric from Lee Jofa; light fixtures above
island, Visual Comfort & Co.; backsplash tile, designed by Sandra Marie Interior
Designs and fabricated by Short Hills Marble & Tile in Short Hills; dining table,
Louis J. Solomon Inc.; dining chairs, Cliff Young with fabric from Lee Jofa; beverage
refrigerator, Miele; armchairs, Taylor King with fabric from Pindler; area rug, Loloi;
wallpaper, Holland & Sherry. Living Room: area rug, Martin Patrick Evan; sofa,
throw pillows and side chairs, Kravet with fabric from Manuel Canovas; coffee table,
Dorya; window treatment, made by Seams Sew Right in Kinnelon with Beacon Hill
fabric. Family Room: sofa, Kravet; throw pillow fabric, Kravet and Donghia; coffee
table, Knowlton Bros.; armchairs behind sofa, Kravet; custom console beneath
television, designed by Sandra Marie Interior Designs and made by Stofanak
Custom Cabinetry; rug, Stark; window treatment cornice design, Sandra Marie
Interior Designs with fabric from Donghia; shades, The Shade Store. Dining Room:
area rug, Martin Patrick Evan; dining table and chairs, Dorya; fabric on chair backs,
The House of Scalamandré; fabric on chair front, Stroheim; window treatment,
made by Seams Sew Right with Beacon Hill fabric; light fixture, Visual Comfort & Co.
Primary Bathroom: floor and wall tile, Tuscany Tile; floor “rug” border and shower
border, Mediterranean Tile in Bernardsville; custom vanity designed by Sandra
Marie Interior Designs and made by Stofanak Cabinetry; vanity hardware, Knobs ’N
Knockers; bathtub and faucets, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery; window
treatment fabric, Jane Churchill; light fixtures, Visual Comfort & Co.
For contact information, page 72
Editor’s Note: For more photos, see the web version of this story at Designnewjersey.com.
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PHOTO BY DANNETTE MERCHANT
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MAY 1 - MAY 31
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Fresh Start
A NEW HOME ACCOMMODATES
THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE OWNERS
WRITTEN BY REN MILLER | PHOTOS BY COSTAS PICADAS
ARCHITECTURE BY JAMES PARAGANO, R.A., AIA | INTERIOR DESIGN BY ROBYN KARP
BUILT BY CHRISTOPHER LOMBARDO, ROCK RIDGE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC
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ABergen County couple turned misfortune into
opportunity after their home was heavily damaged
by fire. Rather than undertake arduous repairs, the
empty-nester couple decided to build a new home that
better meets their needs at this stage of life.
The owners appreciate quiet times alone but also love to entertain
The classic Georgian home by architect James Paragano has a symmetrical motif with
a primary center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone with
copper accents.
A gallery-style foyer is meant to welcome guests and channel them to other rooms.
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The modern chandelier lights all three stories of the front staircase.
The family room has a put-your-feet-up vibe thanks to large ottomans that also serve as game tables.
friends and host their three adult children when they visit with their
families. Accordingly, they asked architect James Paragano to design
a classic home that fits well in the neighborhood with interiors scaled
both for entertaining and for relaxation and reflection. “They wanted an
elegant, timeless home where they can live and entertain,” says Paragano,
a registered architect, member of the American Institute of Architects
and managing member of James Paragano Architect LLC in Morristown.
The classic Georgian home has a symmetrical motif with a primary
center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone
with copper accents. A screen porch at the back leads to a stone terrace
and swimming pool where the family gathers in good weather.
Paragano describes the interior layout as traditional center hall with a
twist. “We created a gallery that connects the rooms,” he explains. “They
wanted a traditional home with spaces defined by walls” rather than open
concept. And different spaces have different details. “We like to vary
the detail based on the story of the house,” Paragano says. Ceilings, for
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example, are coffered in the dining room and feature a geometric rhythm
of rails and stiles in the library. The pièce de résistance, however, may
be the three-story open stairwell that begins in the foyer and rises to the
top floor of the three-story-plus-basement home. The stairwell is fairly
compact, but abundant windows bring in light that “cascades through
the well and down into the center of the home,” says Paragano, who also
designed all of the millwork and cabinetry in the home.
Interior designer Robyn Karp, who joined the project on the recom mendations
of the architect and nearby clients, describes the interiors as a
true collaboration with the architect and the homeowner. Although the
exterior is classical, “I encouraged her to go a little more transitional with
the interiors,” Karp says. She did incorporate a few pieces rescued from
their former home, including a sideboard in the dining room, a sofa in the
primary bedroom, sculptures acquired while traveling and leaded glass
windows that now have pride of place in the back staircase. “I’m a big
believer in using existing pieces that are important to you,” Karp says.
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She also knew the home would have to be suitable for the couple
when they were alone as well as when their children and grandchildren
visit. “They’re a very close family,” she says. “I had to make it kidfriendly
and practical, but also elegant for when they entertain.”
That elegance begins in the entry. “The foyer feels inviting and
interesting,” Karp says. “When you open the door and walk inside,
a console catches your eye with its blue-gray lacquer finish and legs
that face different directions, one made of satin brass. It’s more modern
against the traditional staircase.” The staircase itself, which Paragano
designed, is a work of art, Karp says. “I’m obsessed with that handrail,”
she says. Along with the console, a modern chandelier balances the
traditional style of the staircase. “You see the chandelier on three floors
The living room is a good spot for quiet contemplation or to enjoy an impromptu
concert when the owners’ daughter stops by to play the piano.
so it had to be long and yet had to feel open and light because the
stairwell isn’t that big.”
In the often-used family room, two ottoman tables break up the space
in front of a long sectional, allowing people to move around more freely
than if there had been one long ottoman. The upholstered edges of the
ottomans provide a comfortable place to rest feet, while metal inserts in
the center double as game tables for a family that enjoys board games,
Karp says. “Faux crocodile upholstery on the ottoman tables and a cutvelvet
zigzag pillow add a fun vibe,” she adds.
When anyone prefers a quiet chat rather than watching television
or playing games, the living room is just a few steps across a hallway,
offering places to sit on a comfortable silk mohair sofa or modern
swivel chairs covered in wool sateen. The rooms aren’t oversize, but the
10-foot-high ceilings on the main level create a spacious feeling. Karp
took advantage of the high ceiling and chose a dramatic chandelier with
dark glass shades to add a moody note. “It’s modern but elegant,” she
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says. The room has several of Karp’s favorite furnishings, including a
coffee table with inset brass legs and a marble top as well as a rug with
a subtle blue pattern that ties the room together. The daughter’s trip to
Iceland is commemorated in a photo that Karp enlarged and hung over
the fireplace. Flanking the fireplace are doorways to the library.
The dark-against-light theme in the living room is reversed in the
adjacent library, with light furniture against dark-paneled walls.
Although the family room, living room and office look very different
from one another, they all carry through a blue theme. “I call it my
360 rule,” Karp says. “If you spin around in a full circle, whatever your
eye takes in should feel connected. People make a mistake by saying
one room is only orange, another room is only green, and so on. That
makes me feel like I’m in different homes. You should be able to take
a chair from one room and put it in any room in your house and
it should look familiar, even though each room should have its own
function, flavor and appeal.”
In the dining room, Karp placed a sideboard and sconces from the
owners’ previous home in an alcove. An eye-catching chandelier of glass
and brass cylinders is long enough to cast light the length of the table,
which opens up to accommodate guests. The patterned draperies add a
splash of color and continue the blue thread as it makes its way through
the home.
In the kitchen, classic cabinetry designed by Paragano is painted a fresh
shade of white along the perimeter while the island has a stained finish.
Karp added dark blue pendant lights over the island.
In the back stairwell, a few steps up from the garage entrance, a deep
blue storage unit provides a convenient spot for grandchildren to stow
their gear when they arrive. The highlight of the space, though, is a set
The thread of blue that makes its way through the home continues in the library. One
of Karp’s favorite blues here is a leather-topped Jonathan Adler desk (foreground). “The
color is absolutely delicious,” she says.
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The sideboard and sconces were among a handful of furnishings that made the
transition from the old home to the new one. The sideboard sits in an alcove that was
part of architect James Paragano’s design for the room.
The architect also designed the cabinetry in the kitchen and throughout the home.
“We design cabinetry organically to fit into our architecture,” Paragano says. “That’s
very important to us.”
of leaded glass windows salvaged from the owners’ former home. “The
windows resonate with the family and add so much personality,” Paragano
says. “It’s a lovely home. It has depth and texture, integrity and layers.”
The homeowners are thrilled. The wife describes Paragano’s plans as
thoughtfully detailed. “His design includes every built-in, every piece
of trim, specifically nuanced to accommodate the needs of our family,”
she says. She also enjoyed working with the interior designer. Her use
of textures and palettes is beautiful, she says, adding that Karp truly
understood the aesthetic that she and her husband wanted. DNJ
SOURCES Overall: architecture, James Paragano Architect LLC in Morristown;
interior design, Robyn Karp Design in New York City; construction, Rock Ridge
Construction anagement C in Tenafly; millwork and cainetry, designed
y James Paragano and made y le Castro Custom Woodworking in outh
ackensack; landscaping and swimming pool, Kevin ivara o K andscape
Design & Construction Inc. in Hawthorne. Foyer: console, designed y oyn
Karp and Gregory ess o NC nnovative Woodworking nc. and made y
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The back stairwell, a few steps up from the garage entrance, includes a deep blue
storage unit where the grandchildren can stow their gear when they arrive for a visit.
The back staircase features leaded-glass windows that were salvaged from the owners’
former home after a fire and were repaired before being installed here. The chandelier
and sconces in the stairwell are also from the former home.
A screen porch with mahogany-framed doors at the back of the home leads to a stone
terrace and swimming pool where the family gathers in good weather.
Design & Construction Inc. in Hawthorne. Foyer: console, designed by Robyn
Karp and Gregory Bess of BNC Innovative Woodworking Inc. and made by BNC
Innovative Woodworking Inc.; chandelier, Modern Forms; indigo stair runner,
Starr Carpets in Englewood. Family Room: gray chenille sofa, chairs and ottoman
tables, Bespoke by Luigi Gentile; pillow fabric, Schumacher; rug, Stark; chair fabric,
discontinued. Living Room: sofa, Bespoke by Luigi Gentile, chairs, Niermann
Weeks covered in Holland & Sherry fabric; coffee table, CB2; chandelier, RH; rug,
Stark. Library: settee and chairs, Baker Furniture; desk, Jonathan Adler; ottoman,
Bespoke by Luigi Gentile; bench, Bespoke by Luigi Gentile with Osborne & Little
fabric; window treatment, fabric by Pollack. Dining Room: table, Bespoke by Luigi
Gentile; chairs, Artistic Frame; chandelier, Arteriors; wool rug, Stark; sideboard
and sconces, homeowners. Kitchen: design and cabinetry, James Paragano
Architect LLC; pendant lights, Mitzi. Back Staircase: runner, Starr Carpets; leaded
glass windows, chandelier and sconces, from owners’ former home.
Editor’s Note: For more photos and information from this home, see the web
version of this story at Designnewjersey.com.
For contact information, page 72
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design resources
A guide to contacting
suppliers, companies
and design professionals
mentioned in this issue.
ABLEnvironmental LLC
732-899-0019
ACD Custom Granite
732-695-2400
acdcustomgranite.com
See Ad on Page 10
Alex Castro Custom Woodworking
201-440-4207
Andersen Windows & Doors
andersenwindows.com
ANEW Kitchen & Bath Design
908-753-8181/anewkb.com
Annie Selke
annieselke.com
Arteriors
arteriorshome.com
Artistic Frame
artisticframe.com
ASID New Jersey Chapter
nj.asid.org
See Ad on Page 37
Ave Home
avehome.com
B&B Pool & Spa Center
845-356-0778
bbpoolandspa.com
See Ad on Page 7
Backyard Living
bylnj.com
Baker Furniture
bakerfurniture.com
Bakes & Kropp
bakesandkropp.com
Ballard Designs
ballarddesigns.com
Barlow Tyrie
856-273-7878
barlowtyrie.com
See Ad on Page 12
Beacon Hill
robertallendesign.com
Bee Hive Interiors
beehiveineriorsnj.com
Bellari
908-751-0596
bellarinj.com
See Ad on Inside Back Cover
Benjamin Moore & Co.
benjaminmoore.com
Bertazzoni
us.bertazzoni.com
Bespoke by Luigi Gentile
bespokebylg.com
Better Housekeeping Shop
732-741-4310
betterhousekeeping.com
Biscuit
biscuit-home.com
BNC Innovative Woodworking
718-277-2805
Brizo
Brizo.com
Brook Perdigon Textiles
brookperdigontextiles.com
Brown Jordan
brownjordan.com
By Design Landscape
732-901-5566
bydesignland.com
See Ad on Page 27
California Closets
800-274-6754
californiaclosets.com
See Ad on Page 13
Cambria
CambriaUSA.com
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
wideplankflooring.com
Carlos Pavers
732-458-0666
Carolina Lanterns & Lighting
carolinalanterns.com
Century
centuryfurniture.com
Chairish
chairish.com
Cisco Home
ciscohome.net
Cli oung
cliyoungltd.com
Closet Factory
908-322-8270
closetfactory.com
See Ad on Page 41
Colefax & Fowler
cowtan.com
Cranbury Design Center LLC
cranburydesigncenter.com
Creative Displays & Designs Inc.
cdi25.com
Creative Master Pools
973-694-7665
creativemasterpools.com
See Ad on Page 14
Crown Point
800-999-4994
crown-point.com
See Ad on Back Cover
Crystal Cabinet Works Inc.
crystalcabinets.com
See Ad on Page 38
Donghia
kravet.com
Dorya
dorya.com
Down to Earth Landscaping Inc.
732-833-7702
downtoearthlandscaping.com
Dunes and Duchess
dunesandduchess.com
East Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop
717-768-8336
Elite Landscaping & Pavers LLC
732-993-6436
elitescapesnj.com
See Ad on Page 39
Farrow & Ball
farrow-ball.com
Fenetex
fenetex.com
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and
Lighting Gallery
fergusonshowrooms.com
Fine Paints of Europe
finepaintsoeurope.com
Fitzgerald & Kriso Exterior
Contracting
732-496-2130
Forno Classico
fornoclassico.com
Fortuno ackyard tore
ortunoys.com
Frank Webb Home
frankwebb.com
Frontgate
frontgate.com
Gaggenau
gaggenau.com
General Plumbing Supply
800-225-5477
shopgps.com
See Ad on Page 20
Gerber Sales
gerbersales.com
See Ad on Page 47
GP&J Baker
kravet.com
Gra
gra-designs.com
Gray Malin
graymalin.com
Holland & Sherry
hollandandsherry.com
Home Trimwork
609-206-8621
hometrimwork.com
See Ad on Page 26
House of Rohl
houseofrohl.com
Isoldi Collection – Coldwell Banker
908-787-5990
theisoldicollection.com
See Ad on Page 37
J. Belanger Plumbing
732-330-4666
J&S by Stark
973-605-5225
showroom.starkcarpet.com/
morristown
Jaeger Lumber
jaegerlumber.com
James Paragano Architect LLC
973-984-0700
jamesparagano.com
Jane Churchill
cowtan.com
Janus et Cie
janusetcie.com
Jarrett Design LLC
610-421-8183
jarrettdesignllc.com
See Ad on Page 9
Jennifer Muirhead Interiors
323-383-4223
jennifermuirheadinteriors.com
Jessica Charles
jessicacharles.com
John Derian Co. Inc.
johnderian.com
Jonathan Adler
jonathanadler.com
Keeler Brass Co.
keelerbrasscompany.com
Kingsley Bate
kingsleybate.com
Knobs ’n Knockers
knobsnknockers.com
Knowlton Bros.
knowltonbrothers.net
Kravet
kravet.com
KVR Landscape Design &
Construction Inc.
201-522-5582/kvrnj.com
Larger Cross
largercross.com
Lazarus & Williamson
lazaruswiliamson.com
Lee Industries Inc.
leeindustries.com
Lee Jofa
kravet.com
Lehmann Pools & Spas
201-327-0428
lehmannpools.com
See Ad on Inside Front Cover
Livex Lighting
800-761-8056
livexlighting.com
See Ad on Page 18
Lloyd Flanders
lloydflanders.com
Lofra/EuroChef USA
Lofra.us
Loloi
loloirugs.com
Louis J. Solomon
louisjsolomon.com
Lumens
lumens.com
Magnolia Home Remodeling
855-624-6655
magnoliahomeremodeling.com
See Ad on Page 5
Mainly Baskets
mainlybaskets.com
Mansion in May Designer
Showhouse and Gardens
mansioninmay.org
See Ad on Page 63
Manuel Canovas
cowtan.com
Martin Patrick Evan
martinpatrickevan.com
Marvin
marvin.com
Matouk
matouk.com
Mediterranean Tile
medtile.com
Metro Supply & Service
973-627-7626
metrosupplyinc.com
See Ad on Page 40
Metropolitan Window Fashions
877-722-1100
windowfashions.com
See Ad on Page 10
Michelangelo Designs
973-779-3200
michelangelodesigns.com
See Ad on Page 1
Mid-Atlantic Timberframes
matfllc.com
Miele
miele.com
Mitzi
mitzi.com
Modern Forms
modernforms.com
Monk’s Design Studio
monkshomeimprovements.com
Monogram
Monogram.com
Morris & Co.
morrisandco.
sandersondesigngroup.com
Narvon Construction
717-989-2026
Niermann Weeks
niermannweeks.com
Noir
noirfurniturela.com
Ocean Bath & Kitchen
732-695-3535
oceanbath.com
OHM International
ohmintl.com
Old Texas Brick
oldtexasbrick.com
Osborne & Little
osborneandlittle.com
Pemco Electric
732-341-8014
Phillip Jeries
philliperies.com
Pindler
pindler.com
Pollack
pollackassociates.com
Porcelanosa
Porcelanosa-usa.com
Rangecraft
201-791-0440
rangecraft.com
See Ad on Page 6
RDA Building Contractors
rdabuildingcontractors.com
Reno’s Appliance
866-887-3667
renosappliance.com
RH
rh.com
Robyn Karp Design
212-838-1020
robynkarpdesign.com
Rock Ridge Construction
Management LLC
201-683-2378
rockridgecm.com
SA Baxter
SABaxter.com
Sandra Marie Interior Designs
908-768-1766
Scalamandré
scalamandre.com
Scenic Landscaping LLC
973-616-9600
sceniclandscaping.com
See Ad on Page 4
Schumacher
fschumacher.com
Seams Sew Right
seamssewright.com
Seashore Ace
seashoreace.com
Seaside Casual Furniture Co.
seasidecasual.com
Serena & Lily
serenaandlily.com
Sherwin Williams
Sherwin-williams.com
Short Hills Marble & Tile
shorthillstile.com
Sponzilli Landscape Group
973-244-1410
sponzilli.com
See Ad on Page 11
Stark/starkcarpet.com
Starr Carpets
201-569-7067
stacarpets.com
Stofanak Custom Cabinetry
stofanak.com
Stroheim
fabricut.com
Sub-Zero Wolf & Cove
subzero-wolf.com
See Ad on Page 3
Summer Classics
summerclassics.com
Taylor King
taylorking.com
The Howard Elliott Collection
howardelliott.com
The Lighting Design Center at
Warshauer Electric
warshauerlightingdesign.com
See Ad on Page 2
The New ork esign Center
nydc.com
The Shade Store
theshadestore.com
The Teal-Jones Group
tealjones.com
The Wickery
thewickery.com
Thibaut
thibautdesign.com
Thomas J. Keller
Building Contractor LLC
609-494-2215
thomasjkeller.com
See Ad on Page 12
Tim Koplin
610-314-1514
Town & Country Design Studio
732-345-1441
townandcountrydesignstudio.com
See Ad on Page 28
Town Appliance
732-364-5195
townappliance.com
See Ad on Page 8
Tuscany Tile
908-757-6111
Ulrich Inc.
ulrichinc.com
See Ad on Page 19
Universal Furniture
universalfurniture.com
Vanguard Furniture
vanguardfurniture.com
Virtuoso Architecture
virtuosoarchitecture.com
Visual Comfort & Co.
visualcomfort.com
Walpole Outdoors
866-518-3158
walpoleoutdoors.com
See Ad on Page 29
Williams Sonoma Home
williams-sonoma.com
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