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Contents 

APRIL/MAY 2023 

PHOTO BY PROXIMITY INTERIORS 

PHOTO BY LAURA MOSS 

50 

PHOTO BY TORI SIKKEMA 

56 

36 

features 

style new jersey 

36 

ARCHITECTURE/BUILD: 

HISTORY REVISITED 

Michael Robert Construction 

and Ellie Mroz Design revamp 

a 1930s Colonial-style home 

in Union County, bringing it in 

line with modern sensibilities 

while remaining true to its 

historical pedigree. 

50 

KID ZONES 

Be inspired by rooms for the 

younger set, including Vanessa 

Antonelli’s design for Lauren and 

Michael Sorrentino’s son Romeo 

in Manalapan as well as rooms 

by Kelli Suozzo in Rumson, Amy 

Forshew in Ocean City and 

Callie Bruen in New Vernon. 

56 

FAMILY STYLE 

Designer Barbara Batesko spent 

many happy summers at the 

Shore when she was a child. To 

create similar memories for her 

own children, she built a home 

where family and friends can 

gather just steps away from the 

water in Avon-by-the-Sea. 

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DOWN BY THE LAKE 

Designer Jill Jarrett loved the 

lakefront home she and her 

husband purchased in Hewitt. 

But the lower level needed an 

update. She and her son and 

business partner, Jesse, upgraded 

the interiors and opened them 

to beautiful water views. 

 

 

 

18 SHOP 

| Dining Tables, Cabinets, Consoles 

and Credenzas 

22 ICONIC DESIGN 

| British Arts & Crafts Stylemaker 

William Morris 

24 GOOD READS 

| Shingle and Stone: Thomas 

Kligerman Houses 

also in this issue 

on the cover 

The owners of this Colonial-style home chose Michael Robert Construction and Ellie Mroz Design to bring their residence into the 21st century 

while honoring its past. See “History Revisited” beginning on page 36. Photo by Laura Moss. 

16 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER 

72 DESIGN RESOURCES 

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editorinchief | LETTER 

Spring fresh. Spring blooms. Spring to life. 

All those great “spring” phrases came to mind as we planned this April-May 

issue, and they made me wish the cold weather would disappear as quickly as 

possible. I always feel a burst of energy and excitement when the temperature 

starts to warm; some people say it’s because our serotonin levels rise with 

increased sunlight. Whatever the reason, I look forward to gardening and 

picnics, festivals and swimming, and even getting to work on refreshing a 

home that seemed to grow a little faded during the long winter. 

There’s no shortage of inspiration in the following pages. A Union County 

couple chose the husband-wife team of builder Michael Mroz and interior 

designer Ellie Mroz to bring their 1930s Colonial-style home into the 21st 

century while respecting its roots (“History Revisited,” page 36). 

Designer Barbara Batesko chose a different path when she and her husband 

purchased an Avon-by-the-Sea home that Hurricane Sandy had damaged 

beyond repair. They demolished the old home and built a new one where she 

can give their children the same memories she has of summers at the Jersey 

Shore. She also uses her home as a showplace for her design business, Bee Hive 

Interiors (“Family Style,” page 56). 

A house on the lake in Hewitt attracted designer Jill Jarrett and her husband. They knew it 

would be the perfect spot where they could enjoy the peaceful setting or gather with visiting 

family members on vacation. Most of the house was in good shape, however, the basement 

needed some major work. Jill and her son, Jesse, also a designer, worked their magic to update 

the space and reorient views toward the water (“Down by the Lake,” page 64). 

Meanwhile, Associate Editor Meg Fox spoke with four designers for details on rooms they designed 

for children with results that are creative, comfortable and colorful (“Kid Zones,” page 50). 

Also in this issue, you’ll find the latest designs in tables, cabinets, consoles and credenzas 

(“Your Table Is Waiting” and “At Your Service,” beginning on page 18) as well as a review of a 

new book detailing the work of noted architect Thomas Kligerman (“Shingle and Stone,” page 

24). We’re honored to have published some projects by his former firm, Ike Kligerman Barkley. 

The stories behind these projects make me think of another “spring” phrase: It’s time to list 

the updates needed at home and spring into action. 

REN MILLER, EDITOR IN CHIEF 

rmiller@designnewjersey.com 

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Culinary adventures await the owners in this newly designed kitchen in New Vernon. 

Designers and landscapers have been working since January to transform this mansion. 

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What do cooking aficionados want in their kitchens? 

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and multiple professional-grade ovens are just part 

of a New Vernon kitchen created by designer Frank 

DelleDonne and the design team from Bakes & Kropp — 

a manufacturer of luxury cabinetry. Add family and friends and you 

have a winning recipe for a great kitchen. 

EVENTS 

MANSION IN MAY 

Get ready for a mega dose of inspiration when the 20th 

anniversary Mansion in May Showhouse and Gardens 

opens May 1. The preeminent design event will be held at 

Three Fields, a French manor-style home in the Borough 

of Mendham featuring the work of 30 interior design firms and nearly 

20 landscape design companies. The month-long event, presented by the 

Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center, will raise money to 

expand and modernize The Institute of Bioskills Training and Innovation 

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Your Table’s Waiting 

Dining in is elevated to an art form 

with a table to suit every taste and lifestyle 

BY MEG FOX 

1 | The Clipse Dining Table from Ray Booth’s collection for Hickory Chair is a “softer take on 

a rectangular table,” Booth says, featuring gracefully clipped corners. The fresh silhouette is 

realized with mixed materials: an American walnut veneered top and rectilinear browned steel 

base with block wood feet. $17,235. Shown with the Petite Plaited Buffet, which is offered in a 

variety of finishes with a wood top for $9,585 or a stone top for $10,544. Safavieh in Bridgewater, 

White House Furniture in Fairfield, Zaksons in Brick or HickoryChair.com. 

2 | Bernhard’s Modulum Round Dining Table, which takes inspiration from Midcentury Modern 

styling, showcases the flawless beauty of geometry with open circles and bisecting planes. 

$3,513. Bernhardt.com. 

3 | Perched atop sinuous flowing legs, the Solar Spider Leg Dining Table from Jonathan Charles 

is functional and elegant. A special finish showcases the unique aging qualities of walnut 

veneers for a visually inspiring modern aesthetic. Removable leaves give the option to extend 

up to 112 inches for grand gatherings. $10,826. JonathanCharles.com. 

4 | Onyx — a gorgeous semiprecious stone with banded layers of color — defines this 

thoroughly modern dining table from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. A mix of natural hues 

distinguishes the double-pedestal base, visible through a top of tempered glass. $7,459. Mitchell 

Gold + Bob Williams in Paramus or MGBWHome.com. 

5 | The Redford Dining Table from Arteriors is designed with planar construction, creating 

striking visual balance. Its design is made more beautiful in striated chateau gray ofram veneer. 

$5,200. ArteriorsHome.com. 

6 | Bench-crafted from sustainably harvested hardwood in North Carolina, the sculptural 

Barcelona Dining Table from Verellen adds understated elegance to any space. Offered in ash 

or walnut and in three sizes with a variety of finish options, including ebony (shown). 60 inches, 

$6,675. nest. in Red Bank or Verellen.com. 

7 | Sophisticated and a bit on the formal side, the Tranquility Dining Table from Universal’s 

second collection with Miranda Kerr features a warm mappa burl top supported by acrylic slab 

pedestals. A 20-inch leaf extends the table to 98 inches. $4,190. UniversalFurniture.com. 

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stylenewjersey | SHOP 

At Your Service 

Cabinets, consoles and credenzas enhance the dining 

experience with smart storage and serving options 

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8 | Bernhardt’s Modulum Sideboard showcases rounded edges balanced by the 

straight lines of the faux stone-finished doors — a striking look in Adobe white and 

Sahara sand-toned finishes. Two open ends have display shelves while the doors open 

to reveal drawers and shelves for added storage. $3,833. Bernhardt.com. 

9 | Baker’s Marais Cabinet is inspired by the finest French designs of the 1930s. The 

rectangular shape is elevated by proportion, finish and hardware. The simplicity of 

this cabinet allows it to mix comfortably with an array of styles. For pricing, Safavieh 

in Bridgewater, Surroundings Interiors in Northfield, Zaksons in Brick or 

BakerFurniture.com. 

10 | The Dallon Three-Door Buffet from Made Goods has a well-tailored look in a 

textural faux shagreen navy finish. Available with gold or silver legs and in a variety 

of finishes. Faux shagreen and metal handles complete the buffet. $4,550. 

MadeGoods.com. 

11 | Designed by Room & Board in collaboration with Cambria, the Pren Storage 

Cabinet in white oak (shown) or walnut features soft curves and beveled edges that 

draw your eye to the beauty of Cambria’s quartz top. One-inch-thick doors with an 

integrated pull and flexible interior storage enhance the function. Available with six 

Cambria top options, including Mammoth Cave (shown). $6,499. RoomAndBoard.com. 

12 | The Corazon Global Bazaar Sideboard, woven in natural cane with black (shown) 

or brown mango wood, is as attractive as it is functional with four doors and interior 

shelving. $1,899. KathyKuoHome. 

13 | The Temujin three-door chest from John-Richard is encased in black linen and 

features three pilei (like a mushroom cap) textured motifs. The accent trim from top 

to bottom has striations that highlight the top and base. These features including 

the pilei are finished in exotic gold. The doors are completed with push latches and 

European hinges. $8,250. JohnRichard.com. 

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stylenewjersey | ICONIC DESIGN 

William Morris 

An Arts and Crafts legacy 

BY REN MILLER 

William Morris packed an impressive 

number of creative pursuits 

into his 62 years, and although 

he died more than a century ago, his influence 

is still felt today. 

Morris, born in 1834 in the eastern English 

county of Essex, was known in his day 

primarily as a poet and socialist activist. Today, 

he is remembered — and revered — more for 

his distinctive tapestry, wallpaper, textile and 

stained glass designs that came to define the 

British Arts and Crafts Movement. He’s also 

known for this advice: “Have nothing in your 

house that you do not know to be useful or 

believe to be beautiful.” 

A typical textile design by William Morris 

features subtly stylized leaves, vines, flowers or 

all manner of fauna. The designs may appear 

“busy” to modern eyes, but they held great 

appeal to those who were tiring of the heavy 

ornamentation of Victorian designs. 

In addition to disliking Victorian designs, Morris felt the Industrial 

Revolution was flooding the country with low-quality, machine-made 

products. He began to immerse himself in the ways and thoughts of the 

Middle Ages. “Morris rejected the popular interior decorating trends 

of his day,” historian Emily Snow says in a 2021 article written for 

TheCollector.com, a community for scholars, classrooms and enthusiasts. 

“He believed mainstream textile art and household goods strayed too 

far from the design principle [that] ‘form follows function,’ which 

dictates that the shape and look of an object should directly relate to its 

intended use, and that designers should embrace the inherent qualities 

of the materials they used instead of disguising them with excessive 

ornamentation. Through research and travel to historical sites, William 

Morris found that medieval craftmanship better embodied the aims of 

the Arts and Crafts Movement.” 

In 1861, Morris and like-minded creatives launched Morris, Marshall, 

Faulkner & Co. to create medieval-inspired, handcrafted home décor. 

The company’s hand-carving, stained glass, fabric and metal designs drew 

praise during the International Exhibition of 1862. 

Despite the company’s success, Morris wanted to restructure the 

partnership in 1874, but his partners did not. They dissolved the 

company, and Morris soon launched Morris & Co. with himself as the 

sole owner. His work was voluminous. He is credited with producing 

more than 600 designs for wallpaper, textiles and embroidery as well as 

LEFT | The “Blackberry” pattern by William Morris shown 

on wallpaper. From the online collection of the Brooklyn 

Museum. 

ABOVE | “Strawberry Thief” is one of Morris’ most popular 

patterns. 

150 designs for stained glass windows, three typefaces, and about 650 

borders and ornamentations for books, including those printed at one of 

his own companies, Kelmcott Press. 

For his textile designs at Morris & Co., he insisted on using good 

quality raw materials, almost all natural dyes and hand processing, often 

reviving techniques that had become obsolete during the Industrial 

Revolution. Some of his textiles were machine made, including intricate, 

double-woven fabrics in which two sets of warps and wefts are interlinked 

to create complex gradations of color and texture. For this reason and 

more, Morris aficionados say his designs need to be seen in person to 

appreciate the rich colors and textures. 

“The philosophies and aesthetics of William Morris and the Arts and 

Crafts Movement quickly gained popularity throughout Europe and the 

United States through the start of the twentieth century,” Snow says. 

“While the rise of Modernism ultimately surpassed the Arts and Crafts 

movement in mainstream popularity, interior designers recognize its vital 

influence today.” 

After the founder’s death in 1896, Morris & Co. remained in business 

until closing in 1940. The company’s designs are still sold today under 

license to Sanderson & Sons and Liberty of London. Original Morris 

designs, as well as imitations, are available in everything from fabric and 

wallpaper to furniture, decorative pillows and notecards. DNJ 

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SHINGLE AND STONE: 

THOMAS KLIGERMAN HOUSES 

PHOTO BY RICHARD POWERS 

Reflecting and reimagining American architecture 

REVIEW BY REN MILLER 

The split and secondary gables on the entrance façade extend the traditional shingle-style 

vocabulary while the deeply recessed windows and boldly shaped chimneys allude to the 

monumental forms of the Southwest. 

Thomas Kligerman spent his early years in the midst of cedar-shingleclad 

homes in New England. When he was 14, however, his family 

moved to New Mexico. Not only did the landscape change, but so 

did the homes, constructed of stacked stone and mud bricks with thick walls and 

rounded forms. 

It was an early lesson for a boy who grew up to become a renowned architect. 

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PHOTO BY RICHARD POWERS PHOTO BY RICHARD POWERS 

Anchored by a minimalist 

stone mantel, gridded 

panels of rift white oak 

span the fireplace wall of 

the living room. 

The garden side of the 

house is filled with family 

and entertaining spaces, 

including a generous 

bluestone terrace. 

When Kligerman graduated from the Yale School of Architecture in the 

1980s, he knew exactly what he wanted to do professionally. “I wanted 

to be an American architect designing American architecture. But what 

exactly did that mean,” he says in his new book, Shingle and Stone, which 

he wrote with Mitchell Owens (2022, Monacelli Press, $75). “The search 

for an answer has been my quest of the past forty years.” 

Those two examples of architecture from his childhood helped him 

to realize that, as people arrived from distant lands, America became a 

melting pot of styles that were familiar to them yet had to be adapted 

to meet the needs of their new lives in a new country. “As the young 

country prospered, expanded, and flourished, the possibilities for what they 

could build for themselves expanded as well … [The resulting styles] have 



PHOTO BY WILLIAM WALDRON 

Materials in the living area — 

a ceiling of untreated hemlock 

planks, the patinated steel 

superstructure and walnutframed 

windows — are 

carefully orchestrated to 

complement the forest setting. 

inspired me to reinvent, again, to be inspired by the vocabularies of the 

past, yet reshaped and reconfigured to express my own language of form.” 

…… 

The shingle-style homes of Kligerman’s youth, many dating to the nineteenth 

century, “had a three-dimensional escapist quality, yet however 

inventive they were aesthetically, they always came across as simple and 

unpretentious, wrapped with porches for lounging and distinguished with 

towers for viewing,” he says in Shingle and Stone, which features photographs, 

sketches and floor plans for 13 homes from around the country. 

“At their best, shingle style houses are the architectural equivalent of a 

soulmate: comforting, dependable, and emotionally supportive.” 

In New Mexico, meanwhile, he learned more than just about structure, 

including the effect of sunlight on buildings. “Sunlight in the American 

desert is strong, even relentless with few natural interruptions across the 

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The opening in the fumed-oak wall 

at the end of the living area leads 

to the kitchen. 

A screen of black I-beams creates 

a gallery of woodland views from 

the interior of the house. 


desert mesas and canyons,” he says. “Sunlight on the East Coast is more 

multidimensional, especially at the seashore, where it is reflected by the 

ocean, softened by dunes, and diffused by the moist air ... Thanks to sunlight, 

something as seemingly insignificant as the depth of a window can 

become a powerful element in the dimensionality of a building, as shadows 

are cast, lengthening throughout the day until they disappear altogether, 

only to begin again the next morning. It is a form of alchemy, of magic.” 



Kligerman’s understanding and interpretation 

of the style is always evolving. He says 

he’s always searching for “ways to subvert it, 

to give it renewed freshness, to do something 

unexpected — and most of all, to create something 

interesting.” Accordingly, chimneys may 

become triangular rather than rectangular, 

window and door openings can be dramatically 

recessed, walls that used to be straight 

might flare out, corners may be chamfered, 

overhangs may swoop up and front doors are 

largely hidden from view “to maximize engagement 

and mystery.” 

Today, Kligerman is continuing a characteristic 

he respects in architects who preceded 

him, including Sir John Soane and Sir Edwin 

Lutyens. These British architects “worked 

within a vocabulary — namely classicism — 

and taught it new things, unconventional 

things. I can only imagine what their more 

hidebound contemporaries must have thought 

when they saw those two men, working a 

century apart from one another, exploring 

what was possible,” he says. “They made 

architecture sing.” Those and architects like 

them, he adds, remain a source of inspiration 

today “not because they did the right thing, 

the correct thing; it is because they dared to 

experiment and convinced clients to take that 

journey with them.” 

In his own way, this book demonstrates that 

Thomas Kligerman has joined their ranks. DNJ 

Editor’s Note: Thomas Kligerman was a principal 

for many years at Ike Kligerman Barkley 

in New York City and San Francisco. Beginning 

January 1, the principals launched separate 

firms. Kligerman Architecture & Design 

in New York City is led by Kligerman, Joe 

Carline, Andrew Davis, Margie Lavender 

and Ross Padluck as partners and Alex Eng as 

director of design. John Ike, Carl Baker and 

Tyler Velten formed Ike Baker Velten in Oakland, 

California. Joel Barkley is based in New 

Jersey. “We look to the future with great excitement, 

to our continuing friendship and respect 

for each other,” Kligerman says. 

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The owners of this stately 1930s Colonial-style home knew they 

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they didn’t want to change that. They did, however, want to bring 

the home more in line with their modern lives in a way that honored 

its provenance. To do that, they brought in Michael Mroz of Michael 

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in Westfield. 

DESIGN NJ: What was the scope of this project? 

MICHAEL MROZ: The project involved the full renovation of a Colonial- 

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ARCHITECTURE | BUILD 

History Revisited 

In Union County, an early-20th-century home 

gets a respectful update 

INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY LAURA MOSS 

BUILT BY MICHAEL ROBERT CONSTRUCTION 

DESIGN BY ELLIE MROZ DESIGN 

BEFORE 

“The existing house had incredible bones and an elegant exterior,” builder Michael Mroz says. 

“We did our best to pay homage to the roots of this home while giving it a fresh take.” 

style home built in the 1930s. The original structure was approximately 

4,000 square feet. We added a second floor above the left wing (visible 

on the front façade) for a guest bedroom and bathroom. We expanded 

the family room and primary suite at the back of the house, and we 

extended the garage. Our additions expanded the home by roughly 

1,000 square feet. 

DNJ: What are the hallmarks of Colonial style? 

MM: Colonial style embraces balance, symmetry and simple, clean 

geometric lines. The rectangular shape and centered front door are also 

elements of this style, as well as the gabled roof, symmetrical windows 

and neutral color scheme. Respecting the home’s history while updating 

and modernizing it was a guiding principle throughout the project. 

DNJ: How did you accomplish that? 

MM: It was important for us to keep true to the house’s roots and highlight 

the beautiful features it already had, such as the contrast and texture of 

the original stone façade. We painstakingly preserved the natural stone 

and kept the symmetrical design of the exterior while enlarging all of 

the windows to maximize light. We used white and black for accents 



BEFORE 

The previously enclosed patio (above) was renovated to 

create an open-air, yet sheltered, gathering space (left). 

The addition at the back of the home (opposite) features 

an abundance of large windows. 

and simple cream plaster for the exterior additions to merge streamlined 

modern elements with classic century-old design. 

DNJ: What changes did you make to the interior? 

MM: The preexisting large rooms didn’t connect together or flow 

for modern living, so we redesigned the spaces to make them more 

purposeful and to maximize functionality. For example, we split the 

existing large and narrow living room into a sitting area and a bar to 

create a multipurpose, connected entertaining area. In the kitchen, we 

added a wall behind the refrigerator to create a butler’s pantry, making 

space for storage and a family workstation. Incorporating simple arched 

openings helps maintain connectivity and flow between rooms while 

respecting the period’s architectural style. 

DNJ: Are the arched interior doorways refl ective of Colonial style? 

MM: Arched doorways would often be found in public spaces, such as 

dining and living rooms, in original Colonial homes. In this home, the 

arches were designed and constructed to carry out that style and also act 

as a bridge to our clients’ modern aesthetic. These arches not only add 

character and emphasize the flow of the home, they also echo its sleek 

aesthetic. We love taking architectural features of historical significance 

(arches date back to Roman versions that line the Colosseum!) and 

making them new again. 

DNJ: How else did you bridge gap between classic and modern? 

MM: We were tasked with taking a nearly century-old home and merging 

it with the clients’ sleek, urban aesthetic. We did this by selecting 

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materials — for example, painted brick walls in the mudroom — that 

pay homage to classic elements while bringing a fresh aesthetic to the 

home. Symmetry was a guiding principle in the home as originally built, 

and we used this principle as our guide in the renovation. The original 

staircase was located toward the back of the house. We relocated it to the 

center to echo the symmetry of the exterior. The new, dramatic center 

staircase is both functional and sculptural, and it offers views of the twoin 

the dining room the homeowners’ existing table and chairs lean traditional, while 

the new steel-and-glass cabinets add a modern touch. 

The backsplash and countertops in the kitchen are clad in honed white quartzite. The 

renovation involved adding a wall to the kitchen to create a butler’s pantry. 

A small workspace fits snugly at one end of the butler’s pantry. 

The staircase was relocated from the back of the house to the center. 

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story breakfast nook window tower. This resulted in a light-filled home 

grounded by connectivity to nature, whether the clients are inside or in 

one of the several outdoor spaces. 

…… 

DNJ: What interior design style did the homeowners want? 

ELLIE MROZ: The clients were looking for a clean but classic aesthetic. 

They fell in love with the original home’s bones, but their personal style 

is much more contemporary. They came to us for our timeless style, and 

we integrated their love of clean lines, simplicity, subtle contrast and art. 

The painted bricks on the wall of the mudroom are new but create the appearance of 

vintage traditional architecture. 

Ellie Mroz added a glass-paned divider to create a bar area at one end of the long, narrow 

living room. “I wanted the spaces to feel separate but also have the ability for those in the 

separate areas to interact,” she says. 

Large light fixtures occupy the vertical space in the window tower breakfast nook. “We 

selected the lanterns to add a little whimsy to the beautiful, clean-lined kitchen. The fabric 

on each is unique. Some are sisal; others are cotton, silk and cashmere. All are hand-tied 

to the bamboo frames. The organic materials tie in perfectly to the materials seen in the 

kitchen and throughout the home.” 

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Large light fixtures occupy the vertical space 

in the window tower breakfast nook. “We 

selected the lanterns to add a little whimsy to 

the beautiful, clean-lined kitchen. The fabric 

on each is unique. Some are sisal; others are 

cotton, silk and cashmere. All are hand-tied to 

the bamboo frames. The organic materials tie 

in perfectly to the materials in the kitchen and 

seen throughout the home.” 



DNJ: How did you create that aesthetic with the furnishings selected? 

EM: To reflect the homeowners’ classic yet contemporary style, we chose 

pieces that felt modern and used them alongside more timeless elements. 

In the dining room, for example, we used the clients’ existing table and 

chairs which leaned more traditional — very in line with their last home 

— and mixed in the more modern, extra-tall, steel-and-glass-doored, 

arch-top cabinets. (Steel and glass are a theme that is echoed in other 

parts of the home.) 

DNJ: How does the interior design complement the home’s architectural style? 

EM: We wanted to highlight the home’s unique high ceilings (9 feet, 4 

inches on the first floor and 8 feet 4 inches on the second floor). That’s very 

rare in a house originally built in the 1930s, so we designed cabinetry and 

millwork that would showcase them. We incorporated arched openings, 

which were often seen in Colonial-style homes of this period as well. 

The finishes we helped the clients select are also in line with the home’s 

architecture. We aimed for natural materials everywhere we could — lots 

of wood, stone, beautiful metal finishes — all classic treatments applied 

in new and sometimes unexpected ways. DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: builder, Michael Robert Construction in Westfield; design, Ellie 

Mroz Design in Westfield; architect of record, Gregory Ralph, Architect in Bound 

Brook. Exterior: landscaping, Summer Breeze Landscaping in Clark; windows, 

Pella; side patio light fixture, Gabby; ceiling fans, Monte Carlo Fans. Dining Room: 

custom wall color, Aura matte mix from Benjamin Moore & Co., created by Shady 

Lady Colors in Westfield; étagères, Four Hands; table, Arhaus; chairs, custom; light 

fixture, Room & Board. Kitchen/Butler’s Pantry: custom wall color, Aura matte mix 

from Benjamin Moore & Co., created by Shady Lady Colors; built-in and cabinetry 

color, “Balboa Mist” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; kitchen custom cabinetry, Ezmat Inc. 

in Paterson; butler’s pantry custom cabinetry, Heard Woodworking in Westfield; 

cabinet hardware, Top Knobs in Branchburg; countertops and backsplash, Atlas 

Marble & Granite in Springfield; light fixture over island and sconces on both sides 

of range hood, Ravenhill Studio; range, Thermador; range hood, custom built by 

Michael Robert Construction; stool in butler’s pantry, Four Hands; Thomas O’Brien 

pendant light in butler’s pantry, Visual Comfort & Co. Mudroom: bricks, Abbey 

Hart in Piscataway; custom cabinetry, Heard Woodworking; cabinetry color, 

“Peppercorn” by Sherwin-Williams; leather cabinet hardware, MadeMeasure; metal 

cabinet hardware, Top Knobs; E.F. Chapman light fixture, Visual Comfort & Co.; sink, 

Franke; faucet, Delta; light fixture, Generation Lighting. Bar Room: metal divider, 

Atlas Custom Metalwork in Wayne; custom cabinetry and bar, Heard Woodworking; 

cabinet hardware, Top Knobs; backsplash tile, Tiles of Ezra, distributed by Bespoke 

Studio to Virtue Tile + Design in Summit; beverage refrigerator, XO; bar stools, Four 

Hands. Breakfast Nook: custom wall color, Aura matte mix from Benjamin Moore 

& Co., created by Shady Lady Colors; light fixtures, Ay Illuminate. 


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Rooms for Children | SHOWCASE 

The crib and dresser were refinished in 

sophisticated silver and gold metallic paint, 

which plays off the modern lighting and 

artwork. “No one who hires a designer wants 

to redo an entire room in a few short years,” 

designer Vanessa Antonelli says. “With this 

in mind, any time I design a child’s space, I 

make selections that are easy to switch and 

ones that will grow with them.” 

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KID 

ZONES 

BY MEG FOX 

Savvy designers share stylish spaces for sleep and 

play that spur the imagination and strike a balance 

between fun, comfort and practicality. 

Fit for a Prince 

ROOMS NESTLE IN 

LEADING-EDGE STYLE 

PHOTOS BY CHRIS VEITH 

DESIGN BY VANESSA ANTONELLI 

Lauren and Michael Sorrentino (of “Jersey Shore” 

reality TV fame) put their trust in designer Vanessa 

Antonelli to work her magic designing a nursery and 

playroom for son Romeo in their Holmdel home. 

“They wanted both spaces to feel modern and sophisticated, 

embrace the beautiful tall ceilings in each room and be able to 

transition into the next phase of life,” says Antonelli, owner 

of Manalapan-based Vanessa Antonelli Designs. “It was 

important that the rooms were different from one another 

but still feel like they belonged in the same house.” 

In the nursery, the crib and dresser were refinished in 



The fun and whimsical playroom can also function as a guest room thanks to the comforts of a velvet-upholstered mini sofa and built-in bed tucked between two house-shaped storage 

units. Says Antonelli: “I designed the wallpaper to create the feel of a playful summer drizzle and started it at the top of the ceiling to truly give the rain-down effect.” 

custom silver and gold metallic paint by Micalizzi Furniture Restoration 

in Englishtown. Lucite and solid brass drawer knobs are a stylish 

finishing detail. Micalizzi also fabricated the custom window cornice. 

“The interesting shape definitely made it a challenge,” Antonelli says. 

Fortunately, the company “not only embraces all of my crazy ideas, they 

bring them to life in the most beautiful ways.” 

For the playroom (above), the designer’s goal was to make it feel 

warm and cozy but also bright and airy. “I really wanted to bring 

the Danish concept of hygge into the space,” Antonelli says. “That’s 

where the white, blue, gray and wood palette came from with all the 

different soft textiles.” 

In consideration of the room’s angles and tall ceiling, “I knew it 

would be perfect for built-ins that are shaped like a house,” the designer 

says. It was an ideal way to bring fun and whimsy to the playroom while 

also solving their storage needs. “You can never have enough storage!” 

The final design incorporated a bed between the cabinets to give the 

Sorrentinos the option of using the space as a guest room. “I considered 

making the cabinets white, but then decided the wood tone and beautiful 

wood grain would keep the room sophisticated.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design by Vanessa Antonelli Designs in Manalapan. Nursery: 

refinished furniture and window cornice, Micalizzi Furniture Restoration in 

Englishtown; wallpaper, Spoonflower; chandelier, discontinued. Playroom: mini 

sofa, customized by Micalizzi Furniture Restoration with a velvet fabric from Fabricut; 

chandelier, Lamps Plus. 


Editor’s Note: For more photos of the nursery and playroom, see the digital 

version of this story at DesignNewJersey.com. 

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Two twin beds accommodate “sister 

sleepovers” in a colorful setting, 

designer Kelli Suozzo says. The room 

was designed with a nod to all of the 

young client’s favorite things. 

Color Their World … 

… WITH A FEW OF THEIR FAVORITE THINGS 

PHOTOS BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY 

DESIGN BY KELLI SUOZZO 

The black and white Stockholm rug in 

the playroom “is a fave of ours,” Suozzo 

says. “Not only does it look more 

expensive than it is, but the graphic 

pattern acts as a neutral and sets the 

stage for layering in color and texture.” 

Kelli Suozzo, founder of Bowerbird Co. and co-owner with Jenny 

Glassberg of nest., a home goods furniture store, both based in 

Red Bank, took on the design of a Rumson home that includes 

several kids’ rooms and a playroom for the owners’ four children. 

This particular bedroom — designed for a “super spunky 6-year-old” 

with visions of Spider-Man, skateboarding and bouncy balls — “was 

such a fun challenge,” Suozzo says. “While we love all of those things, of 

course, we did not want (nor did her parents) a Spidey-themed room.” 

Further talks with their young client extracted what she loved about each 

of those things: Spiderman colors, the round shape of the balls and the 

fun that comes from riding a skateboard. 

“The primary palette is reflected in the bedding and drapery, which 

also includes a fun circle motif reminiscent of bouncing balls,” Suozzo 

says. “For the walls, we started with a blank slate to let the pops of color 

shine, then went back and added the tonal half-wall treatment to layer in 

a little something extra.” 

A bonus room above the garage serves as the playroom, designed with 

separate areas for their two girls and two boys to split up if they want some 

privacy, Suozzo says. “Incorporating a pullout sofa for guests was important, 

but with mountains of Magna-Tiles®, dinosaurs for days and a play kitchen 

stocked with food, so was leaving plenty of space for creative play.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design, Bowerbird in Red Bank. Bedroom: twin beds, Crate 

& Barrel; Dante nightstand, through nest. in Red Bank; chair, Blue Dot; window 

treatment fabric (Natural Moons), Caroline Z Hurley. Playroom: rug, Ikea; art print 

(Uno, La Mela), Lightology. 


Editor’s Note: To view more rooms in this Rumson home, see “Change of 

Plans” in our April/May 2022 issue or at DesignNewJersey.com. 



Room for Two 

A VACATION HOME THAT 

CELEBRATES THE BLUES 

PHOTOS BY PROXIMITY INTERIORS 

DESIGN BY AMY FORSHEW 

This Ocean City bedroom — shared by a young brother and 

sister — is bold, beachy and genderless by design. “We started 

with the blue patterned wallpaper, which is fun and happy,” says 

designer Amy Forshew, principal and founder of Proximity Interiors in 

Wayne, Pennsylvania. 

“Having a large piece of art was important to break up the pattern of 

the wallpaper,” Forshew adds. It also “ties all of the colors of the room 

together and isn’t too juvenile so it will grow with the kids.” 

“The client did not want bunk beds” in a room that was on the smaller 

side, Forshew explains, but “we were able to fit two full-size beds and the 

chest of drawers, which also functions as a nightstand.” Because the room 

is shared by very young children, “having some floor space with a soft rug 

was important,” she adds. “It gives them space to sit and play.” DNJ 

“We had the pillows in mind as we pulled the room together,” designer Amy 

Forshew says. “They add to the whimsy of the room,” and the custom painted 

dresser is the “perfect shade of orange.” 

SOURCES design, Proximity Interiors in Wayne, Pennsylvania; wallpaper, A Street 

Prints; custom dresser, pillows and artwork, through Proximity Interiors. 


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“I wanted to pack a punch 

in this small room,” designer 

Callie Bruen says. She chose 

timeless plaid patterns in 

slightly different scales and 

tones for a layered look that 

doesn’t conflict. “Don’t be 

afraid to mix patterns!” 

Open shelving with 

organized storage bins 

neatly holds toys, books 

and collectibles. 

Adventure Awaits 

EQUAL PARTS FANTASY AND FUN 

PHOTOS BY FINE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY 

DESIGN BY CALLIE BRUEN 

Designer Callie Bruen took inspiration from her own two 

boys when designing this playful kids’ bedroom for the 

preeminent Mansion in May Designer Showhouse at Tyvan 

Hill in New Vernon. 

“The irony of designing this room during Covid was not lost on me,” 

says Bruen, owner of Callie Bruen Interiors in New Vernon. She imagined 

a bedroom filled with adventure where two young brothers could pretend 

to scale Mount Everest via a climbing rock wall, impersonate pirates in a 

custom-built treehouse or drift off to sleep in soothing hanging beds — 

activities that would keep them happy and busy in the comfort and safety 

of their own special bedroom. 

To keep the space from appearing “too babyish,” Bruen used colors and 

prints with staying power: a mix of classic plaid patterns in charcoal gray 

complemented by sunny accents of yellow and white. DNJ 

SOURCES design, Callie Bruen Interiors LLC in New Vernon; custom tree house, 

climbing wall, hanging beds, shiplap ceiling and window seats, James Norris 

Carpenter Extraordinaire in Morris Plains; wallpaper (“Selah Light Grey Gingham”), 

Brewster Home Fashions; wallpaper installer, Paul Baumgartner Wallcoverings LLC 

in Madison; carpet manufacturer, Joy Carpets; carpet installation, Exceptional Flooring 

Concepts in Cedar Knolls; Roman shades, Sew Lovely by Kelly in Nutley; window seat 

cushions, Eamonn’s Upholstery Shop in Cedar Knolls; gray comforters, RH. 



WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY TORI SIKKEMA | DESIGN BY BARBARA BATESKO 

ARCHITECTURE BY RICE AND BROWN ARCHITECTS 

BUILT BY NORTH END BUILDERS 

Designer Barbara Batesko spent summers at the 

Shore when she was a child and wanted to re-create 

that experience for her own children. Her Avon-bythe-Sea 

home serves as both a showhouse for her 

work and a haven for her family.

Family Style 

FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES ARE THE 

INSPIRATION FOR A DESIGNER’S SHORE HOME 

The original house on the site was boarded up and abandoned — a 

victim of Hurriscane Sandy. Still, the location of the property, 

in Avon-by-the-Sea, was appealing to Barbara Batesko, who has 

a long, happy history at the Jersey Shore. “I grew up in Mantoloking 

during the summers,” Batesko says. “I’m the youngest of four. As we all 

got married and had children, the Shore house became a meeting place for 

my extended family. Spending summers at the Shore with all the cousins 

is a big part of who we are. I wanted to re-create that for my own family.” 

The designer, owner of Avon-by-the-Sea-based Beehive Interiors, 

demolished the existing house. Starting from scratch, she says, allowed 

her to create exactly the kind of home she wanted, for both personal and

professional reasons. “When I started building, I thought ‘if I’m going 

to build this house, I want to build it with as many custom finishes as 

possible. I wanted the house to be something I would be proud of and 

to bring potential clients here to demonstrate what I can do.’ That’s what 

has happened. Dave Kinsel from North End Builders, who has built two 

homes for me, often brings people here to look at the house. When I 

am working with clients on their new homes, I bring them over to see 

different design elements, such as shiplap, V-groove ceilings, interior 

doors and cabinet hardware, and kitchen design.” 

Although Batesko wanted her home to be a literal showplace, she also 

desired a comfortable haven for her family and friends. “My goal is always 

to make a house a home, a place where people want to hang out, where 

they can feel comfortable. I want furnishings that make it special, but I 

don’t want a house that can’t be enjoyed.” 

Batesko clearly attained her goal. The furnished home has an elevated, 

seashore-chic appeal with lots of spaces for gathering. “I wanted it to 

be warm and coastal. I don’t like the term ‘nautical,’” Batesko explains. 

“Coastal is light and bright and airy, comfortable and modern.” 

The rooms are, indeed, bright and airy, thanks to a primarily white 

palette. Touches of blue, used in moderation throughout the home, help 

to create an understated seaside vibe that’s soothing but never boring. 

Blue tones appear on the island stools in the kitchen and on a long 

bench and throw pillows in the dining area. A showstopping Frenchblue 

Lacanche range opposite the island draws the eye along the expanse 

of white cabinetry. Smaller glimpses of blue appear elsewhere in the 

residence; throw pillows in the attic bunk room, table lamps in the family 

room and striped towels in the mudroom all provide tantalizing, if subtle, 

reminders of the sea just outside the door. 

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The décor’s white foundation allows the blue accents to pop; it also 

ensures that the spaces have a peaceful, relaxed ambience. The abundance 

of white textiles might seem counterintuitive in spaces designed for 

entertaining guests of all ages, but Batesko demurs at this idea. “In today’s 

market,” she says, “it’s easy to find fabrics that are really stain resistant. 

You can pour a bottle of red wine or smear chocolate on them and the 

stains will come out without a problem.” Batesko’s choice of sturdy fabrics 

means that gatherings — and her own outlook — can be just as relaxed 

as the décor. “When I go to bed, I tell guests, ‘if something bad happens, 

don’t do anything, just tell me in the morning and I’ll fix it.’” 

Batesko and her husband loved this house and this location so much 

that they sold their primary residence in Northern New Jersey and moved 

here full time. “I wanted this for my immediate family. I built this house 

for the grandchildren I don’t yet have,” she says, laughing. “That was 

The family room features gorgeous views of the bay. Seating is upholstered in stainresistant 

fabric for worry-free entertaining. 

The kitchen accommodates lots of cooks. “We are a family of chefs,” Batesko says. 


Abundant seating in the 

kitchen ensures space for 

large gatherings. 

Swinging doors to 

the pantry feature 

a porthole-shaped 

window. A custom desk 

fits nicely into the niche 

leading from the kitchen. 

A French-blue, six-burner 

Lacanche range adds 

color to the expanse of 

white cabinetry.

The island features 

storage at both ends. 

Additional storage is 

located in the two pony 

walls, which separate the 

kitchen and family room. 

The kitchen is equipped 

with two sinks. This 

one is in the perimeter 

cabinetry, the other is in 

the island. 

The pantry area, used to 

store china and linens, is 

the most color-saturated 

space in the house, but 

it continues the theme 

of blue tones found in 

smaller doses elsewhere.

eally the driving force for me. I wanted a home where there’s plenty of 

room, and anybody can come and stay.” DNJ 

Editor’s Note: View the outdoor spaces at this home in our June/July 2023 issue. 

SOURCES Overall: design, Bee Hive Interiors in Avon-by-the-Sea; architect, Rice 

and Brown Architects in Sea Girt; builder, North End Builders in Belmar. Exterior: 

landscaping, Down to Earth Landscaping in Jackson Township; pavers, Carlos Pavers 

in Howell. Family Room: area rug, Mastour Galleries; sofa, Chaddock; throw pillows, 

Century and Schumacher; benches in front of fireplace, Century; custom coffee table, 

Dunes and Duchess; armchairs, Hancock & Moore; window treatments, Hunter 

Douglas; ceiling light fixture, Visual Comfort & Co.; table lamps, Bradburn Home. 

Kitchen/Dining Area: wall and ceiling color, “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; 

backsplash tile and countertops, Dente Trading in Cedar Grove; pendants over island 

and light fixtures above dining table, Visual Comfort & Co.; cabinetry, Jesse Esh at East 

Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop; cabinet hardware, Wilmette Hardware; range, Lacanche; 

custom range hood, Amoré Design Factory in Rockaway; pot filler and sink faucets, 

Waterworks; stools at island, Maison Gatti; wine refrigerator, Sub-Zero; custom 

dining table, Dunes and Duchess; dining chairs, Palecek; area rug beneath dining 

table, Annie Selke; window treatments, Hunter Douglas. Desk Area Off Kitchen: wall 

and ceiling color, “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; ceiling light fixture, Visual 

Comfort & Co.; chair at desk, Oomph; cabinetry desk, East Pequea Lane Cabinet 

Shop; cabinet hardware, Willmett Hardware. Butler’s Pantry/China Storage Area: 

cabinetry, East Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop; cabinet hardware, Wilmette Hardware; 

backsplash, Dente Trading; sconce above window, Visual Comfort & Co.; window 

treatment, Hunter Douglas; wall covering, Galbraith & Paul. Entrance Hall: wall color, 

“Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; light fixtures, Visual Comfort & Co.; dresser, 

Chaddock; stair runner, The Dabbieri Collection. Mudroom: wall and ceiling color, 

“Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; floor tile, Waterworks; custom cabinetry, 

East Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop; cabinet hardware, Wilmette Hardware; light fixture, 

Visual Comfort & Co., towels, Serena & Lily. Attic Space With Sofa: wall and ceiling 

color, “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; rug, Sisal Rugs Direct; end tables, 

Oomph. Attic Bedroom: wall and ceiling color, “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore 

& Co.; built-ins, East Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop; hardware, Wilmette Hardware; 

bedding and sofa, Serena & Lily; ceiling light fixtures, Visual Comfort & Co. 


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ENTRY HALL | The foundation 

of Batesko’s design for the 

home is soothing neutrals. 

“I wanted this to be a warm 

coastal place where people 

want to hang out,” she says. 

MUDROOM | Custom builtins 

were made by Jesse Esh 

at East Pequea Lane Cabinet 

Shop. “He does amazing 

work,” Batesko says. “The 

quality is perfect.” 

SITTING ROOM | A large 

sectional sofa (with stainresistant 

fabric, of course) fits 

snugly beneath the eaves in 

the third-floor sitting room. 

BUNK ROOM | The “bunk 

room,” as Batesko calls it, is 

furnished with built-in full 

beds rather than bunks. Beds 

with trundles and a sleeper 

sofa provide additional 

sleeping space.

Down by the Lake 

STYLISH UPGRADES AND IMPROVED INDOOR/OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS 

UPLIFT A LOWER-LEVEL LIVING AREA 

64 April/May 2023

WRITTEN BY MEG FOX 

PHOTOS BY JESSE JARRETT 

DESIGN BY JILL JARRETT, CMKBD, CAPS & JESSE JARRETT, CKBD 

Relocating the kitchen and creating a more open-plan layout opened 

up opportunities for a “gorgeous kitchenette featuring a wine column 

and all the conveniences of a larger kitchen,” co-designer Jill Jarrett says. 

The handsome bar pantry features retractable doors and a two-tone 

finish: “Graphite Gray” on the exterior to coordinate with the rest of 

the kitchen cabinetry and a lighter custom gray stain on the interior. 

When closed (above), the bar pantry “is all business, modestly flaunting 

its dashing, dark doors,” Jarrett says. “Open it and it’s party time.” Newly 

installed double glass doors (at right) lead to a covered porch with 

expansive lake views. The home’s main electrical panel (shown in before 

photo) had to be relocated to make way for the new kitchenette. 

Magnificent water views topped a long list of things 

designer Jill Jarrett and her spouse loved about their new 

lakefront home in Hewitt. The property also serves as a 

vacation spot of sorts for their seven adult children, their grandchildren 

and extended family and friends. 

The lower level, however, didn’t quite measure up. “It was straight 

out of 1960,” the year the house was built, recalls Jarrett, a Certified 

Master Kitchen & Bath Designer and co-owner of Jarrett Design in 

Emmaus, Pennsylvania. “Although Midcentury Modern can be well 

done, this was not.” 

BEFORE 


BEFORE 

BEFORE 

LIVING ROOM | “The fireplace got a makeover, taking it from a dated brick façade 

to a sleek, hand-finished metal-and-concrete focal point,” Jarrett says. Note the 

ceiling’s structural steel beam — covered in reclaimed white oak — which now 

supports the span in the open concept layout. 

BEFORE | The fireplace before the renovation. 

OFFICE | Replacing a door with a wall of windows transformed the home office 

and redirected traffic flow to the outdoors through the main living area. “The 

executive desk was designed using an exclusive door style and metal feet,” Jarrett 

says. The custom wall unit and desk have a custom gray stain on walnut with a 

deeper charcoal stain on the wood tops. 

BEFORE | A former patio had been enclosed as an office space with French doors. 

“Its original flagstone floor had flaking yellow remnants of sealers from years past 

that were impossible to remove,” Jarrett says. 

Among the drawbacks was the location of a tired U-shaped kitchen 

that blocked lake views, a wall that separated the living space from the 

kitchen and dining areas and a bathroom that sported its original pink 

and brown wall tile. Access to the outdoors was also cumbersome. “The 

only ways in and out were through the bedroom and office,” she says. 

“This was a full gut job.” 

In collaboration with Jesse Jarrett, her designer son, a Certified Kitchen 

& Bath Designer, the duo set out to create an open-concept layout that 

welcomed light and waterfront views. This involved removing a wall that 

formerly divided the spaces. A large steel beam now supports the span. “We 

wrapped the beam in reclaimed white oak for rustic warmth to complement 

the crisp white board and batten on all the walls,” Jarrett notes. 

66 April/May 2023

STAIRCASE | The designers stepped up the design of 

the stairway to the lower level with a new stainedwood 

and metal railing. Hollow slab doors were 

replaced with thick five-panel designs with matte black 

and white porcelain hardware. 

BEFORE | A wall previously divided the living area from 

the kitchen and lakefront views. The existing stairwell 

was plain and uninspired. 

HALLWAY | A picture light and new board-and-batten 

walls up the charm factor in the hallway leading to the 

bathroom and bedroom. 

BEFORE 

To strengthen the lower level’s connection to the outdoors and facilitate 

traffic flow, the kitchen’s small window was replaced with double glass 

doors that lead to a covered porch with expansive lake views. Relocating 

the kitchen to the opposite side of the room against a long wall made 

the most sense. It also posed one big obstacle: the home’s main electrical 

panel would have to be moved, a costly and complicated process. 

“I resisted this for months,” Jarrett says, trying instead to come up with 

a clever way to hide the panel in the new kitchen design. Eventually, Jesse 

“brought her to her senses,” she says, by designing a gorgeous kitchenette 

that had all the conveniences of a larger kitchen: a wine column, induction 

range, Galley workstation and more. “Somehow, relocating the panel [to 

a nearby laundry/gym area] began to make a lot of sense!” 

Completing the kitchenette is a handsome, functional bar pantry with 

retractable doors, color-controlled lighting and adjustable shelves. “When 

it is closed, it’s all business, modestly flaunting its dashing, dark doors,” she 

says. “Open it and it’s party time.” Pocket doors expose two-tone cabinetry, 

a soapstone countertop and plenty of room for glasses and spirits. 

…… 

To create a sense of privacy in an adjacent office, the designers replaced 

a door with a wall of windows that visually connect it to the lake, pool 

and outdoor entertaining areas. “Windows were added also to another 

wall that had none (not shown), creating a panoramic view from the 

desk,” Jarrett says. New French doors were installed to separate the office 

from the living area when desired, she adds. 


BEFORE 

The doorway to the bedroom was enlarged to allow room for a walker or 

wheelchair if needed. Space was also carved from this room to widen the 

adjacent bathroom. A double closet now makes efficient use of space. 

BEFORE | The bedroom formerly had a small doorway and two awkwardly 

placed closets. 

The bathroom was widened to accommodate aging-in-place needs 

without sacrificing style, says Jarrett, a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist. 

A roomy, curbless shower contains an attractive grab bar and convenient 

marble bench. Double sinks were incorporated into a furniture-style 

vanity made of reclaimed oak. Jarrett says: “New marble hex flooring 

gives a nod to Midcentury shapes coupled with white wavy subway tiles 

that keep the shower bright.” 

Other improvements — such as new hardwood flooring, board-andbatten 

walls and thick five-panel doors — helped to elevate the once 

basic setting. And the dark bulky brick fireplace? It also received a 

modern makeover with a sleek concrete and metal façade. These and 

other upgrades “allowed the lower level to feel like a natural extension 

of the home without the basement feel,” Jarrett says, adding, “The 

68 April/May 2023

increased lake views are wonderful. The space has become a favorite 

place for our family and friends to gather.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design, Jarrett Design LLC in Emmaus, Pennsylvania; contractor, 

Fein Construction LLC in Kinnelon. Kitchenette: custom cabinetry (Prairie door 

style, Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry), Jarrett Design LLC; cabinetry finish, “Graphite” 

by Benjamin Moore & Co.; gray stain, custom; wine column and refrigerator/freezer, 

Sub-Zero; range, Wolf; sink, Galley Workstation; countertop and backsplash, honed 

Vermont Danby Marble. Office: custom desk and wall unit (Rutt Handcrafted 

Cabinetry), Jarrett Design LLC; cabinetry finish, custom gray on walnut; wood top 

finish; charcoal stain on walnut; wall color, “Temptation” by Benjamin Moore & Co. 

Bathroom: reclaimed hand-planed white oak vanity and shelves, Jarrett Design 

LLC; wall paint, “Cumulus Cloud” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Bedroom: wall paint, 

“Cumulus Cloud.” 


BEFORE 

Made wider to accommodate aging-in-place needs, the refurbished 

bathroom is fitted with a double sink, curbless steam shower and timeless 

touches. The custom vanity is made of reclaimed white oak. 

BEFORE | A throwback to the 1960s, the existing bathroom suffered from a 

narrow entryway, a dated design scheme and cramped quarters. 


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design resources 

A guide to contacting 

suppliers, companies 

and design professionals 

mentioned in this issue. 

A Street Prints 

astreetprints.com 

A&R Interiors 

973-625-8950 

arinterior.com 

See Ad on Page 30 

Abbey Hart 

abbeyhartbrick.com 

Accents by Design 

908-234-9425 

accentsbydesign.com 


ACD Custom Granite 

732-695-2400 

acdcustomgranite.com 


Amoré Design Factory 

amoredesignfactory.com 

Annie Selke 

annieselke.com 

Arhaus 

arhaus.com 

Arteriors 

arteriorshome.com 

ASID New Jersey Chapter 

nj.asid.org 


Atlas Custom Metalwork 

atlasmetalwork.com 

Atlas Marble & Granite 

newjerseystone.com 

Ay Illuminate 

ayilluminate.com 

B&B Pool & Spa Center 

845-356-0778 

bbpoolandspa.com 


Baker Furniture 

bakerfurniture.com 

Barlow Tyrie 

856-273-7878 

barlowtyrie.com 


Bee Hive Interiors 

beehiveinteriorsnj.com 

Benjamin Moore & Co. 

benjaminmoore.com 

Bernhardt 

Bernhardt.com 

Bespoke Studio 

bespokestudio.com 

Blue Dot 

bluedot.com 

Bowerbird 

732-747-6004 

bowerbirdco.com 

Bradburn Hone 

bradburnhome.com 

Brewster Home Fashions 

brewsterwallcovering.com 

By Design Landscapes Inc. 

732-901-5566 

bydesignland.com 


Calico 

973-218-0159 

calicocorners.com 

See Ad on Pages 2-3 

California Closets 

800-274-6754 

californiaclosets.com 


Callie Bruen Interiors LLC 

731-433-8037 

calliebrueninteriors.com 

Carlos Pavers 

732-458-0666 

Caroline Z Hurley 

carolinezhurley.com 

Century 

centuryfurniture.com 

Chaddock 

chaddockhome.com 

Closet Factory 

908-322-8270 

closetfactory.com 


Crate & Barrel 

crateandbarrel.com 

Crown Select 

603-542-3399 

crownselect.com 

See Ad on Page BC 

Crystal Cabinet Works Inc. 

crystalcabinets.com 


Delta 

deltafaucet.com 

Dente Trading 

dentetrading.com 

Down to Earth Landscaping 

downtoearthlandscaping.com 

Dunes and Duchess 

dunesandduchess.com 

Eamonn’s Upholstery Shop 

973-292-1111 

eupholstery.net 

East Pequea Lane 

Cabinet Shop 

717-768-8336 

Elite Landscaping & 

Pavers LLC 

732-993-6436 

elitescapesnj.com 

See Ad on Page IBC 

Ellie Mroz Design 

elliemrozdesign.com 

Exceptional Flooring Concepts 

973-585-7635 

efcdesigns.com 

Ezmat Inc. 

ezmatinc.com 

Fein Construction LLC 

973-545-7182 

feinbuilt.com 

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & 

Lighting Gallery 

800-375-3403 

fergusonshowrooms.com 


Four Hands 

fourhands.com 

Franke 

franke.com 

Gabby 

gabbyhome.com 

Galbraith & Paul 

galbraithandpaul.com 

General Plumbing Supply 

800-225-5477 

generalplumbingsupply.net 


Generation Lighting 

generationlighting.com 

Gerber Sales 

gerbersales.com 


Global Lighting 

globallighting.com 

Grand Doors 

718-871-2200 

granddoors.com 


Gregory Ralph, Architect 

gralpharchitect.com 

Hancock & Moore 

hancockandmoore.com 

Heard Woodworking 

heardwoodworking.com 

Hickory Chair 

hickorychair.com 

Home Trimwork 

609-206-8621 

hometrimwork.com 


Hunter Douglas 

hunterdouglas.com 

Ike Baker Velten 

ikebakervelten.com 

IKEA 

ikea.com 

Isoldi Collection–Coldwell 

Banker 

908-787-5990 

theisoldicollection.com 


James Norris Carpenter 

Extraordinaire 

973-294-6543 

Jarrett Design LLC 

610-421-8183 

jarrettdesignllc.com 

Joel Barkley 

@joelbarkleyarchitect 

John-Richard 

johnrichard.com 

Jonathan Charles 

jonathancharles.com 

Joy Carpets & Co. 

joycarpets.com 

Kligerman Architecture & Design 

kligermanad.com 

Kathy Kuo Home 

kathykuohome.com 

Lacanche/lacanche.com 

Lamps Plus/lampsplus.com 

Lehmann Pool & Spas 

201-327-0428 

lehmannpools.com 

See Ad on Page IFC 

Lightology 

lightology.com 

Livex Lighting 

800-761-8056 

livexlighting.com 


Made Goods 

madegoods.com 

MadeMeasure 

mademeasure.com 

Magnolia Home Remodeling 

855-624-6655 

magnoliahomeremodeling.com 


Maison Gatti 

maison-gatti.com 

Mansion in May Designer 

Showhouse and Gardens 

mansioninmay.org 


Mastour Galleries 

mastourgalleries.com 

Metro Supply & Service 

973-627-7626 

metrosupplyinc.com 


Metropolitan Window Fashions 

877-722-1100 

windowfashions.com 


Micalizzi Furniture Restoration 

732-490-5700 


michaelrobertconstruction.com 

Michelangelo Designs 

973-779-3200 

michelangelodesigns.com 


Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams 

201-639-0370/mgbwhome.com 

Monte Carlo Fans 

montecarlofanlights.com 

nest. 

732-747-4704 

nestforeveryone.com 

North End Builders 

northendbuilders.net 

Oomph 

oomphhome.com 

Palecek 

palecek.com 

Paul Baumgartner 

Wallcoverings 

973-727-9133 

Pella/pella.com 

Progressive Dimensions 

908-650-8979 

progressivedimensions.com 


Proximity Interiors 

610-989-9665 

proximityinteriors.com 

Ravenhill Studio 

ravenhillstudio.com 

RH/rh.com 

Rice and Brown Architects 

shorearchitect.com 

Room & Board 

roomandboard.com 

Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry 

ruttcabinetry.com 

Ryser’s Landscape Supply 

732-741-8338 

ryserslandscapesupply.com 


Safavieh 

866-422-9070/safavieh.com 

Scenic Landscaping 

973-616-9600 

sceniclandscaping.com 


Schumacher/fschumacher.com 

Serena & Lily 

serenaandlily.com 

Sew Lovely by Kelly 

973-567-9124 

Shady Lady Colors 

732-713-0034 

Sherwin-Williams 

sherwin-williams.com 

Sisal Rugs Direct 

sisalrugs.com 

Sponzilli Landscape Group 

973-244-1410 

sponzilli.com 


Spoonflower/spoonflower.com 

Sub-Zero, Wolf & Cove 

subzero-wolf.com 

Summer Breeze Landscaping 

732-669-9373 

Surroundings Interiors 

609-407-5002 

surroundingsfurniture.com 

The Dabbieri Collection 

dabbiericollection.com 

The Galley/thegalley.com 

The Lighting Design Center 

at Warshauer 

732-741-6400 

ldcshades.com 


FOR THE RECORD 

The Resource Home Show 

917-854-7686 

theresourcehomeshow.com 


The Rumson Kitchen Tour 

rumsonedfoundation.org 


Thermador 

thermador.com 

Tiles of Ezra 

tilesofezra.com 

Top Knobs 

topknobs.com 

Town & Country 

Design Studio 

732-345-1441 

townandcountrydesign 

studio.com 


Town Appliance 

732-364-5195 

townappliance.com 


Ulrich Inc. 

ulrichinc.com 


Universal Furniture 

universalfurniture.com 

Vanessa Antonelli Designs 

732-409-3620 

vanessaantonelli.com 

Vanessa Deleon Associates 

212-706-9724 

hombyvanessadeleon.com 


Verellen 

Verellen.com 

Virtue Tile + Design 

virtuetile.com 

Visual Comfort & Co. 

visualcomfort.com 

Walpole Outdoors 

866-518-3158 

walpoleoutdoors.com 


Waterworks 

waterworks.com 

White House Furniture 

973-575-8317 

whdesignsforlife.com 

Wilmette Hardware 

wilmettehardware.com 

XO 

xoappliance.com 

Zaksons 

732-477-8400 

zaksons.com 

The Design NJ 2023 Directory inadvertently omitted the website for 

Bellari, the Branchburg-based home remodeling company. Learn 

more about Bellari and the services it offers at bellarinj.com. 

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guarantee it. The information is provided in good faith. 

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