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PHOTO BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY 

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ARCHITECTURE | BUILD Q&A: VINEYARD VINES 

Z+ Architects and Z+ Interiors give a new Bergen County home 

Old World charm inspired by the vineyards of California and Italy. 

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CAREFULLY CURATED 

A young couple are living their dream of residing at the Jersey 

Shore in a new Sea Girt home designed in casual coastal style 

by Salt Design Co. 

44 

HIGH STYLE 

Dean Marchetto and Paula Rocha of MHS Architecture maximize 

the dramatic modern architecture of a Hoboken loft while infusing 

it with color. 

51 

MEANT TO BE 

It was love at first sight when designer Yana Schafer first walked into 

her Short Hills home. “I didn’t think I’d be able to find a house like this 

on the East Coast,” Schafer says. She furnished the Midcentury-style 

marvel with pieces that honor its architectural roots. 

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WOOF WORTHY 

The four-legged members of a Somerset County family benefit when 

Wydian Kitchens & Design and the homeowner transform a dated 

laundry room to include a dog grooming station. 

style new jersey 

19 SHOP 

| Entertaining Ways 

| Happy Hour at Home 

22 ICONIC DESIGN 

| Modern & Classic: Johan Rohde’s No. 432 Pitcher 

also in this issue 

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16 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER 

64 DESIGN RESOURCES 

on the cover 

This dramatic and sophisticated sitting room in a Sea Girt home is ready for cozy evenings at home as the 

temperatures drop. Interiors by Salt Design Co. Photo by Raquel Langworthy. See “Carefully Curated,” page 34. 

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editorinchief | LETTER 

New Jersey is often called a melting pot 

because of its diversity. That diversity reaches into many areas. Lifestyles, for example, 

range from urban chic to tightly knit small towns to farming communities. Racially, 

we are one of the most diverse states in the country, according to the New Jersey 

Department of Health. And that brings cultural diversity with it. Geographically, our 

terrain ranges from sea level along the approximately 130-mile shoreline to 1,803 feet 

above sea level in the forests of High Point State Park in Sussex County. 

Diversity even extends to architecture and interior design. Drive through any region 

of the state and you’ll see what I mean. This issue represents a microcosm of that variety. 

A Bergen County home is a hybrid example of Old World (think natural stone and 

stucco) and modern (with expansive windows, open layouts and simplified gables) 

melded to meet the divergent tastes of the owners, thanks to Z+ Architects and Z+ 

Interiors (“Vineyard Vibes,” page 24). 

Seashore Colonial style takes a bow in the new family-friendly-yet-sophisticated 

home that Salt Design Co. and Virtuoso Architects designed for a young Sea Girt 

couple who had long wanted to live at the Jersey Shore (“Carefully Curated,” page 34). 

An early-20th-century Hoboken warehouse now has two new top floors, including the light-filled loft 

owned by a couple looking to shift lifestyles from the suburbs to this urban hotspot. The loft is colorfully 

modern thanks to Dean Marchetto, founding principal of MHS Architecture, and Paula Rocha, an associate 

interior designer at the firm (“High Style,” page 44). 

Midcentury style has always been a favorite of designer Yana Schafer. When looking to relocate, she was 

particularly drawn to a Midcentury home she noticed for sale in Short Hills. Once inside, she found even 

more reasons to fall in love with it and then added her own touches and personality to the design (“Meant 

To Be,” page 51). 

The style of the Somerset County home may be traditional, but owners Kristine Nograles-Hugo and 

Vincent Hugo added a non-traditional element when they engaged Wydian Kitchens & Design to help them 

create a dog bath/laundry room to make life easier for them and their four-legged family members (“Woof 

Worthy,” page 60). 

Also in this issue, as we head into the busiest entertaining season of the year, we suggest chic and functional 

bar cabinets (“Entertaining Ways,” page 19) and chairside bar tables (“Happy Hour at Home,” page 21) and 

aim a spotlight on an iconic silver water pitcher (“Modern & Classic,” page 22). 

Whatever your style preferences, we hope this issue will give you a few moments of peace and inspiration 

as autumn activities pick up speed. 

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BY MEG FOX 

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1 | Inspired by Art Deco glamour, the angular 

Rucci Cocktail Cabinet from Arteriors has a 

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2 | Merging organic elements with a touch of luxe, the tall Currents Cabinet 

from Caracole showcases the linear wood grains of gray curly maple in a 

rhythmic pattern reminiscent of a mountain stream flowing over stones. The 

swirl-like hardware is complemented by metal ferrules in a whisper of gold. 

The mirrored, lighted interior contains adjustable shelves, recessed drawers 

and a pullout work surface for mixing and serving. $3,875. Caracole.com. 

3 | The modern Vanna Bar Cabinet from Made Goods features clean lines, 

an oak veneer frame and thickly woven natural Danish cord panels. Double 

doors with modern brass half-moon handles reveal a stemware rack and 

mirror along with two drawers below for tucking away barware essentials. 

For pricing, British Home Emporium in Madison, Schwartz Design Showroom 

in Edison (to the trade), Surroundings Interiors in Northfield or MadeGoods.com. 

4 | The Collin James Bar offers many possibilities for creative use, including 

as a destination for your favorite indulgences, a tiki bar, a reception desk or 

a standup workstation. Reeding with Noir’s White Wash finish wraps around 

the body and counter edge. Details include two reeded-front undercounter 

drawers with antiqued brass drawer pulls at the back, one adjustable shelf 

and an antiqued brash finish foot rail. $5,460. NoirFurnitureLA.com. 

5 | Crafted from ash in a dark Caviar finish, the Hawthorne Tall Bar from Mitchell 

Gold + Bob Williams blends curved corners and ribbed smoke-glass doors with 

an X-base and legs finished with brass ferrules. Inside are two adjustable upper 

shelves, a drawer and a reversible lower shelf for bottles or other storage. Regular 

price, $6,527; Comfort Club price, $4,895. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams in Paramus 

or MGBWHome.com. 

6 | Handsome and understated, the oak veneer 

Gregorio Wine Cabinet from Eichholtz is crafted with 

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beautiful marquetry for a touch of glamour. The door 

panels feature a refined geometric pattern that creates 

a 3D optical illusion. $8,145. Eichholtz.com/usa. 

7 | The multipurpose Ridge Bar Cabinet from 

Woodbridge is veneered in crotch mahogany with 

a Carrera marble top. Inside is a notched shelf to 

hold wine bottles. The shelf can be flipped should 

you prefer a smooth surface for glassware or media 

storage. Two drawers and adjustable shelves complete 

the interior. $3,588. WoodbridgeFurniture.com. 

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Happy Hour at Home 

Petite in profile but loaded with style, 

there’s a drink table ready to keep your favorite 

beverage within arm’s reach 

8 | A column of beige travertine rests atop a metal base in light antiqued brass at the 

perfect sitting height for a beverage on Revelation’s Illume Drink Stand. The LED light 

pivots 180 degrees. $1,275. Kroungold’s Furniture in Marlton, White House Living in 

Wayne or Uttermost.com. 

9 | The Midcentury Modern style of Wildwood’s Hits the Spot Table is a welcome 

addition to any room. Crafted of acacia wood with a walnut veneer, the visually bold 

design is protected by a tempered glass top. $665. WildwoodHome.com. 

10 | Designed by Alfredo Paredes for EJ Victor, the artisanal Cesar Drinks Table is 

composed of oak solids and veneers, forged iron hardware and a patina finish. For 

pricing, Schwartz Design Showroom (to the trade) in Edison or EJVictor.com. 

11 | A timeless silhouette with a whimsical twist, the Orla Spot Table from Sherrill 

features a smooth White Lagoon stone top and stone block base. The center post is 

adorned with a nickel metal vine and golden leaves to create an elevated organic 

feel. $1,050. Sherrill-Occasional.com. 

12 | Decidedly elegant with a classic-meets-modern sensibility, Serena & Lily’s 

Beaumont Martini Table features a hammered frame with a polished brass finish and 

a natural sandstone veneer top for a luminous material mix. $898. Serena & Lily in 

Summit or SerenaAndLily.com. 

13 | The new Groove Drink Table 

from Uttermost has a sophisticated 

ribbed crystal base with a 

coordinating thick crystal top. The 

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iron stem is finished in a classic 

brushed gold. $945. Platypus Home 

in Shrewsbury or Uttermost.com. 

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stylenewjersey | ICONIC DESIGN 

Modern & Classic 

The No. 432 pitcher that Johan Rohde designed for the venerable Georg Jensen, 

once labeled too contemporary, becomes an icon of Danish design 

BY REN MILLER 

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. That notable phrase — 

sometimes attributed to Leonardo da Vinci but more likely the 

paraphrase of a line from “Stuffed Shirts,” a 1931 book by writer, 

politician and one-time Union City, New Jersey, resident Clare Boothe 

Luce — has been applied in many ways to many people and products. 

It seems particularly appropriate for the No. 432 sterling silver water 

pitcher designed by Johan Rohde (1856-1935), a Danish painter, product 

designer and a somewhat rebel with a cause. After first studying medicine, 

Rohde switched direction and entered the Royal Danish Academy of Fine 

Arts in 1882 to study painting. He left a year later to protest what he 

saw as the school’s refusal to accept modern trends. He enrolled at the 

then-new Students’ School of Study in Copenhagen and also became the 

principal founder of The Free Exhibition, an association that, to this day, 

exhibits works selected by contemporary artists rather than those chosen 

by cultural authorities. Along the way he became an important painter 

and lithographer as well as a collector of works by other artists. 

Rohde also ventured into applied arts with the design of furniture, in 

both classical and Japanese styles, and of high-quality silver products for 

the home. He commissioned some of the leading Danish workshops to 

execute his early designs, including Georg Jensen, the luxury silversmith 

based in Copenhagen. Jensen was so impressed that he, in turn, 

commissioned Rohde to create some designs for him — mostly cutlery 

and hollowware — eventually securing an exclusive lifelong contract with 

him. Among the most enduringly popular of Rohde’s designs for Jensen 

are the Acorn and Scroll flatware patterns, the Cosmos tea and coffee 

service, and the No. 432 water pitcher. 

Designed in 1920, the pitcher owes its basic shape to the curves of 

Art Nouveau. However, the pitcher has none of Art Nouveau’s typical 

flowers and foliage in keeping with Rohde’s modernist leanings. It’s a 

study in pure form, flat at the bottom then curving out, back in and out 

again slightly as the handle flows into the angled top. The graceful arc 

from the base of the handle to the lip of the spout is both simple and 

dramatic, classic and modern. The only ornamentation is a row of tiny 

silver “pearls” at the base of the handle and, in some variations, a wood 

inset in the handle. 

The design was considered too aggressively modern in 1920 so Jensen 

didn’t put it into production until 1925. That timing seemed to be right; 

the pitcher was immediately popular with customers, collectors and 

museums, where it is now part of many permanent collections and is 

considered an icon of Danish silver design. 

The pitcher comes in 11½-inch and 9¼-inch heights in a highpolish 

finish that reflects everything around it, almost disappearing 

The simplicity of Johan Rohde’s No. 432 water pitcher is at once classic and 

modern. This 9¼-inch-tall version of the pitcher was made in 1933. Courtesy 

of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Cynthia Hazen Polsky Fund, 1989. 

on a tabletop if not for the gracious silhouette. The pitcher remains 

available by commission from Georg Jensen. Or check with antiques 

dealers or websites such as 1stDibs.com and Etsy.com, where prices vary 

substantially based on size and condition, reaching around $6,000 for the 

9¼-inch size to more than $12,000 for the 11½-inch size. 

Interestingly, in 1934, one year before his death, Rohde received the 

Thorvaldsen Medal, the highest visual arts honor given by the Royal 

Danish Academy of Fine Arts, the very institution he had Spurned a half 

century earlier, indicating all was forgiven on both sides. DNJ 

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“The new home pulls from the owners’ Italian 

heritage and love of Napa Valley, incorporating 

natural materials such as stucco and stone on 

the exterior mixed with modern, expansive 

windows and standing-seam metal roofing,” 

architect Michael Scro says. 

This 7,000-square-foot home has a decidedly Old World 

look, though it’s newly built. Clad in natural stone and 

stucco, it has a rustic simplicity that belies its more 

modern aspects — such as expansive windows and an 

open layout. “The homeowners wanted spaces filled with natural 

light and seamless integration between indoor and outdoor living/ 

entertaining,” says Michael Scro, AIA, LEED AP, principal of Z+ 

Architects in Allendale. He and Mary FitzPatrick Scro, AIA, LEED 

AP, also a principal and interior designer at Z+ Interiors, and Ioana 

Curovic, NCDIQ and senior interior designer at Z+, created a 

home that, quite literally, centers on its owners’ love of wine. 

DESIGN NJ: What architectural styles does this residence draw from? 

MICHAEL SCRO: It’s a hybrid, drawing inspiration from the wine 

regions of Napa Valley and Sicily and incorporating an abstract, 

modern play on traditional forms of gable rooflines. It features 

natural materials — such as the 6-inch stone veneer on portions 

of the façade and on the fireplace, and mahogany beadboard on 

the patio ceiling — that lend warmth to the project. Rather than 



The gable shape from the front façade is repeated in the 

covered patio next to the pool. 

A stone façade contributes to the home’s Old World aesthetic. 

Mahogany beadboard adds warmth to the covered patio. 

a conventional gable form with an overhanging soffit, we terminated the 

standing-seam-clad metal roofs into the rear side of the gable walls. 

The gable form appears again in a new way — in an abstract, minimal 

form — at the covered entertaining area at the rear of the home. The 

usual horizontal and vertical supports were omitted; instead, a steel frame 

supports the structure and allows minimal visual interference with the view. 

DNJ: What was the directive from the homeowners? 

MS: The homeowners are close personal friends, and we knew that each 

was seeking a considerably different look. One has more modern tastes, 

while the other favors very traditional forms. This was a springboard for 

our abstract, modern interpretation of the gable roofline. Both agreed 

they wanted unique moments, inside and out, and did not want to limit 

our design direction by restraining us to standard layouts or typical 

exterior styles. Given our friendship and their familiarity with our 

firms’ work, they trusted us to interpret their individual needs into a 

cohesive design. This trust played a critical role in allowing us to create 

a hybridized aesthetic that would not have been possible if limited by a 

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The wine room is centrally located on the first floor. “It plays a central visual role 

adjacent to the main living spaces,” Michael Scro says. 

“The glass-and-steel wine room features a gunmetal ceiling with thousands of tiny 

perforations inspired by a starry night in the vineyards,” he adds. 

DNJ: What was the inspiration for situating the wine room at the center of 

the home? 

MS: The clients wanted to recreate the feeling of a resort escape while 

they were at home. We proposed centering the wine room in the heart 

of the plan so it plays a central visual role adjacent to the main living 

spaces. Locating the wine room in the center was one means of echoing 

a layout similar to what one might experience walking through a resort 

lobby, albeit at a residential scale. We knew that a glass form would 

allow for views into the wine room where the wine bottles and labels 

themselves act in the role of art, satisfying the clients’ appreciation of 

both in a single move. 

Lit in the evening with its “starry-night” pinhole steel ceiling, the 

wine room acts as a sophisticated “night light,” softly illuminating the 

surrounding spaces while inviting views in and through the room itself. It 

serves as a critical pivot and dynamic focal point. The circular structural 

glass floor pays homage to the oculus in the Pantheon in Rome and 




“The kitchen layout was planned to work for a Tuesday morning breakfast 

routine as well as a Saturday evening spent cooking for friends and family,” 

designer Mary FitzPatrick Scro says. 

Indoor/outdoor living is important to the owners. In the family room, a set of 

doors on both sides of the double-sided fireplace leads to the covered patio. 

allows views into the lower wine cellar, complete with a Sicilian mosaic 

on the floor, visible through the glass. 

DNJ: What were the homeowners looking for in their interiors? 

IOANA CUROVIC: The clients wanted a comfortable, livable space. They 

liked an open plan, but desired distinction between the spaces. We 

accomplished this by dividing the spaces with large cased openings 

instead of with walls. 

DNJ: What is the interior aesthetic of this home? 

MARY FITZPATRICK SCRO: It’s truly transitional. A mix of traditional and 


modern art adorns the walls. The furniture is casual with clean lines. The 

light fixtures throughout the house reflect the clients’ personal style and 

reinforce the modern, Sicilian and traditional elements of the home. 

DNJ: How do the homeowners use this home? How did this influence the 

choice of furnishings? 

MFS: The homeowners were very insightful as to how they live. We 

discussed their daily routines and made sure the spaces were crafted to 

support them. The kitchen layout was planned to work for a Tuesday 

morning breakfast routine as well as a Saturday evening spent cooking 

for friends and family. The family room sectional is sized to fit the 

whole family with deep seats for comfortable lounging and a leather 

ottoman for kicking up their feet. DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: architecture, Z+ Architects in Allendale; interior design, Z+ 

Interiors in Allendale; general contractor, J DiPeri Contracting in Oakland; plumbing 

fixture supplier, ardware Designs in Fairfield. Exterior: Timberline roofing, F; 

standing-seam metal roofing, TS International Inc.; stone for siding, Braen Supply 

in aledon; windows, ndersen Windows & Doors; landscaping, Borst Landscape & 

Design in llendale; garage doors, Clopay; front door, DCI ollow Metal on Demand 

with orl Millwork in Franklin Lakes; sconces over garage, Kichler; pool, Marson 

ools in Oakland; mahogany on patio ceiling, Kuiken Bros. Co. Inc. in Midland ark; 

fire feature on patio, Cowboy Cauldron Co. Main Floor Wine Room: contractor, 

Cottingham Ltd. in Cinnaminson; wine racks, VintageView; wine room oor “window,” 



Glass Flooring Systems in Sparta Township; built-in cabinetry, Miterbox Custom 

Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry in Franklin Lakes; metal shelving above cabinet, Cottingham 

Ltd.; ceiling light fixture next to wine room, Visual Comfort & Co. Kitchen: millwork, 

Miterbox Custom Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry; cabinet hardware, Top Knobs; range, 

Wolf; Opus Macauba quartzite countertops and backsplash tile, fabricated by Classic 

Marble & Tile in Little Ferry; custom zinc range hood fabricated by Miterbox Custom 

Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry; pendants above perimeter counter, Articolo Studios; wall 

color, “Balboa Mist” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Family Room: rug, Creative Touch 

in Fairfield; sectional sofa and armchairs, Kravet; end tables, Brownstone Furniture; 

ottoman, Lee Industries; wall color, “Drift of Mist” by Sherwin-Williams. Basement 

Wine Room: general contractor, Leonard Developers in Oakland; stone, Braen 

Supply; shelving, Michael M. Fea Inc. in Oak Ridge. 


The basement houses a rustic, stone-clad wine cellar with a circular Sicilian 

mosaic on the floor. Wine bottles hanging on the wall in the first-floor wine room 

are visible through the oculus in the ceiling. 


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PHOTOS BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY | DESIGN BY SALT DESIGN CO. 

ARCHITECTURE BY VIRTUOSO ARCHITECTURE 

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Multiple light fixtures crafted from abaca rope — arranged at varying heights in the foyer’s 

open stairwell — make a statement against a clean, white backdrop. Wide-plank engineered 

white oak floors, used throughout the house, are “highly durable,” designer Sarah Brady says. 

Choosing the perfect soft taupe for the dining room walls was a meticulous process, one that 

involved many paint samples. Ultimately, a desaturated version of Benjamin Moore & Co.’s 

“Classic Gray” created an inviting ambience that harmonizes with the bright white foyer, Brady 

says. An extendable table can accommodate extra guests for special occasions. 

Ayoung couple who had long cherished 

summer months at the Jersey Shore 

dreamed of one day living near the beach 

year-round. When the ideal property 

became available — as it did in Sea Girt — they vowed to 

build their “forever home.” 

“I always found Sea Girt to be a special town because 

of its picturesque landscaping and greenery and the beach 

being within arm’s reach,” the wife says. “It really was just 

a pipe dream to live there someday.” 

Once architectural plans were in place for the new 

Seashore Colonial-style home, “I knew I needed to enlist a 

designer to make our vision come to life,” the wife recalls. 

“Building a house from scratch was a daunting task.” But 

she was determined to get it right. 

Enter Sarah Brady, the owner and creative director of 

Red Bank-based Salt Design Co., and her team. “I had 

pinned some photos from Design NJ that featured Sarah’s 

work,” the homeowner says. After coming back to the 

same images over and over, “I had a strong feeling Salt 

would be a good fit.” 

Brady and her fellow designers, Jessica McDonald 

and Karen Vasquez, joined the project at the start of 

the building phase, allowing them to make structural 

recommendations onsite. They also collaborated on 

various architectural elements within the approximately 

8,000-square-foot home ranging from custom millwork 

and cabinetry to flooring, furnishings and the final touches. 

From an interior design perspective, “I wanted a casual 

coastal feel that was true to the town of Sea Girt, with 

a modern twist — one that embodied the feel of a fulltime 

residence, not a beach house,” the homeowner says. 

As a family of four with two young children, “It was 



Painted in “Raccoon Fur,” an alluring light shade of black, the 

sitting room off the foyer evokes the feel of a moody lounge 

for adults. A wooden beaded chandelier adds warmth and 

pays homage to the home’s seaside locale. 

Matching bar cabinetry and a tonal soapstone countertop 

contribute to the room’s sophisticated setting. 

To create a striking contrast, “We chose a lighter-hued 

rug and sofa as well as artwork with lots of white negative 

space,” designer Sarah Brady says. 

very important that the design choices were made with this in mind.” 

In addition, “I wanted things to be beautiful and chic but also to be 

functional and realistic.” 

The result is a design that caters to year-round living and evokes the 

spirit of the beach with easy-care textiles, an array of natural materials, 

organic shapes and textures. They’re all set within a neutral foundation of 

warm woods, pristine whites and impactful black highlights, Brady says. 

This establishes a sense of flow and cohesion “in a captivating juxtaposition 

of bright and breezy spaces, harmonized with striking black accents.” 

Distinctive design elements give each room its own character. In the 

foyer, for instance, multiple fixtures arranged at varying heights crafted 

from abaca rope accentuate the lofty ceiling space against a crisp 

white background. An adjacent sitting room — painted soft black — 

heightens the drama, exuding the feel of a sophisticated adults-only 



Classic white kitchen cabinets pair beautifully with the island’s white oak base in a 

custom stain. Honed white Calacatta Lincoln marble countertops were chosen for their 

mix of dark and warm veining. Black accents and natural elements serve up contrast 

and connection to the rest of the house. 

The sectional sofa and ottoman in the family room are covered in high-performance 

fabrics; custom leather chairs are equally stylish and durable. A blue area rug “bridges 

the gap between the dark windows and light-colored walls” and helps conceal the 

inevitable wear-and-tear that comes with a young family and a dog, Brady says. 

White-painted cabinets combined with white oak in this second-floor laundry room 

continue the home’s cohesive design thread. Bright white V-groove paneling gives the 

windowless space a light, airy feel. The checkered floor pattern reappears in a first-floor 

mudroom, which contains a second laundry area used mostly for beach towels. 

club with a baby grand piano, a built-in bar and lounge-worthy seating. 

While it’s difficult to pinpoint a favorite feature in the house, “I believe 

the entrance is a showstopper,” the wife says. “With the moody piano 

room on the left and the unique light pendants and large staircase at the 

forefront, it really makes a statement.” 

Throughout the house, white woven shades from Hunter Douglas 

provide different privacy applications tailored to each room’s function. 

In various rooms they are paired with elegant white linen curtains, which 

add softness and lightness to the home’s black-framed windows. 

A white oak coffered ceiling defines the dining room, furnished with 

a practical extendable table that can accommodate extra guests during 


Decorated in a predominantly neutral palette, including a backdrop of playful black and white wave 

wallpaper, this second-floor bonus room incorporates pops of color and layered design elements 

that can be updated easily as the children get older, Brady says. 

Bunk beds and a pull-out sofa in a high-performance Crypton fabric ensure there’s always room for 

overnight guests in the multifunctional space. 

The fun space generates a hang-ten kind of vibe. 


Textured seagrass wallpaper lines the back wall of the primary bedroom; bright white board-and-batten detailing 

above the fireplace also creates visual interest. Two hanging bubble glass pendants with woven detailing maximize 

nightstand space. Doors on both sides of the fireplace (one shown) open to a private roof deck. 

holiday get-togethers or for everyday use. The host chairs, custom 

leather wingbacks that are scaled to suit a tall homeowner, “impart a 

formal touch,” Brady explains. “To strike a balance, and add a touch 

of playfulness, we opted for more casual side chairs with exquisite 

detailing on their backs.” 

The kitchen is appointed with custom white inset cabinets, honed 

white Calacatta Lincoln marble countertops and a warm, white oak 

island, all balanced by black and natural accents. Even the family pug, 

“Summer,” has her sweet spot: a built-in doggie bed tucked into the 

base of the island (not visible in photo). 

Style and practicality also went hand in hand in the design of the 

family room, one of two primary gathering spaces in the house. A dark 

blue rug “helps conceal the wear-and-tear that comes with a family and 

a dog,” Brady says. And high-performance fabrics on the sectional and 

ottoman “ensure resilience against sticky fingers.” 

A stain- and water-resistant Crypton fabric on a pullout sofa in the 


Light pink floral wallpaper with small elements of black in the nursery tie in with the 

windows for a harmonious look. Solid pieces of furniture offset the relative busyness of 

the wallpaper, Brady says, and provide balance to the overall design. 

In the little girl’s adjacent bathroom, a complementary blush wallpaper in a simplified 

watercolor wave pattern serves as a focal point. Remaining elements were kept soft 

and subdued, such as the classic white marble mosaic floor tile and the vanity, painted 

in Benjamin Moore & Co.’s “Classic Gray.” 

bonus room above the garage helps to keep worries to a minimum. 

The multifunctional space, which also houses a bunk bed for overnight 

guests and plenty of storage for toys and games, has pops of color and 

layered design elements that can be updated easily as the children get 

older, the designer adds. 

Bold and colorful wallpaper choices enliven many spaces, notably in 

the children’s en suite bedrooms and baths. “We love using wallpaper … 

it has the incredible ability to infuse personality and make a significant 

impact on a space,” Brady says. 

That impact was not lost on their mom. “My kids’ rooms hold a special 

place in my heart,” she says. “I never knew children’s bedrooms could be 

playful and sophisticated at the same time, but Salt managed to do that. 

I always smile anytime I am in their rooms.” DNJ 


An ocean-wave wall mural makes a splash in the young boy’s bedroom, 

which is furnished with timeless pieces that will grow with the child. 

In the boy’s en suite bathroom, white V-groove walls provide crisp 

contrast to the double vanity painted in a rich shade of dark blue. Sandcolored 

porcelain herringbone floor tiles complement the soft veining in 

the ivory-toned quartz countertop. 

SOURCES Overall: architect, Virtuoso Architecture in Sea Girt; builder, Dryer Custom 

Homes in Sea Girt; interior design, Salt Design Co. in Red Bank. Foyer: accent 

table and pendants, Shop by Salt in Fair Haven; flooring, engineered white oak; 

wall paint, “Chantilly Lace” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Dining Room: table, chairs, 

chandelier and area rug, Shop by Salt; woven shades (here and throughout), Hunter 

Douglas through Window Treats Inc. in Red Bank; drapery (here and throughout), 

Peary Upholstery in Atlantic Highlands; wall paint, “Classic Gray” (desaturated) by 

Benjamin Moore & Co. Sitting Room: black entry door, Rustica; wall paint, “Raccoon 

Fur” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; chandelier, two leather chairs, hide rug, sofa, cocktail 

table and table lamp, Shop By Salt; framed print, Lauren Marttila. Kitchen: custom 

cabinetry, Bill Earnshaw, CKBD, of Accent on Design in North Haledon; countertops 

and backsplash, supplied by PMI in Marlboro and installed by ACD Custom Granite 

Inc. in Ocean. Family Room: sectional, coffee table, leather chairs and area rug, 

Shop by Salt. Laundry Room: cabinetry, Accent on Design; floor tile, Nemo 

Tile + Stone in Red Bank; cabinet hardware, Shop by Salt. Bonus Room: sofa, coffee 

table, wood side table, bunk bed and television console, Shop by Salt; wallpaper, 

Schumacher; play table, Crate & Barrel; mini chairs, Maisonette; artwork, Celadon at 

Home, Etsy and Shop by Salt; surfboard, Etsy. Primary Bedroom: all furniture and 

accents, Shop by Salt. Girl’s Nursery: crib, Crate & Barrel; rocking chair, Pottery Barn 

Kids; wallpaper, Spoonflower; side table, Shop by Salt. Girl’s En Suite Bathroom: 

custom vanity, Accent on Design, painted “Classic Gray,” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; 

sconces, Shop by Salt; mosaic white marble floor, Nemo Tile + Stone; mirror, Lulu 

and Georgia; wallpaper, Rebecca Atwood; artwork, Etsy. Boy’s Bedroom: mural, 

Anewall; bed, Pottery Barn; side table, Shop by Salt, chandelier, RH. Boy’s En Suite 

Bathroom: vanity, Accent on Design, painted in “Evening Dove,” by Benjamin Moore 

& Co.; countertop, Caesarstone quartz; floor tile, Nemo Tile + Stone; artwork, Etsy 

and Minted; sconces and mirrors, Shop by Salt. 


EDITOR’S NOTE: To view the primary bathroom in this Sea Girt home, see 

“His and Hers” on DesignNewJersey.com. 


High Style 

IN A HOBOKEN LOFT, BOLD ACCENTS 

EMPHASIZE THE ARCHITECTURE 

WRITTEN BY MARIROSE KRALL 

PHOTOS BY BILYANA DIMITROVA 

DESIGN BY DEAN MARCHETTO, FAIA, AND PAULA ROCHA, NCIDQ

The soaring fireplace is a focal point of the 

main floor. For the walls, Dean Marchetto and 

Paula Rocha chose two distinct treatments. 

“To distinguish between the exterior perimeter 

walls and the interior perimeter walls, a Venetian 

plaster was applied to the interior walls in a 

three-coat process to add depth and complexity,” 

Marchetto says. “Although separated by the 

upper level’s balcony, the Venetian plaster 

treatment helps minimize this vertical separation 

and gives the double height its continuity.” The 

wall finish coordinates with the simulated stone 

cladding on the fireplace base. 

“We wanted to make an interior design overlay 

to work with the modern architecture and create 

art-filled spaces,” Marchetto says. The art on the 

second-story wall is an abstract painting titled 

“Circle” by artist Juan Restrepo. The triptych in 

the dining area is “Untitled” by Mario Torroella. 

The Hoboken building that houses this three-bedroom loft 

was built in the early 20th century as a warehouse to store 

coconuts. The loft itself, though, was built much more recently, during 

a 2007 renovation by Manhattan-based SHoP Architects that added two 

stories to the original structure. “The two new floors are set back from the 

original roof line,” Dean Marchetto says, “to create modern, light-filled, 

duplex apartments with wraparound decks.” 

Marchetto, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a 

founding principal of MHS Architecture in Hoboken, worked with Paula 

Rocha, NCIDQ, an associate interior design director at the firm, to create 

a home that was a departure from the owners’ previous residence. Rocha 

explains, “The clients’ acquisition of the loft brought about a lifestyle 

shift from the suburbs to urban living. They embraced this change by 

enthusiastically adopting a fresh perspective and prioritizing efficiency 


A wood grille on the ceiling in the kitchen 

conceals the building’s mechanicals. “The depth 

and shape of the blades help to define the kitchen 

area, creating a visual dialogue with the existing 

kitchen’s peninsula,” Rocha says. The inset door in 

the column leads to a slide-out pantry. 

and modern, clean lines. Their goal was to use the loft’s minimalistic 

raw space as a backdrop for a colorful intervention, taking advantage of 

the soaring height and abundant light.” Marchetto adds, “We wanted to 

make an interior design overlay to work with the modern architecture.” 

One of the most striking aspects of the architecture is its height, which 

is accentuated by tall, rectangular windows and a fireplace that reaches 

22 feet to the ceiling. “The flue naturally emerges as the most prominent 

visual feature within the space,” Rocha says. “Dean, recognizing its 

significance, designed it in a manner that would appropriately honor its 

role within the overall aesthetic of the space.” 

Marchetto highlighted the fireplace by creating a sloped profile for the 

base, cladding it in simulated stone and adding a copper mantel and 

face. “Those additions give the fireplace a well-proportioned base and 

introduce materials that add interest to the structure,” he says. The flue is 

embellished further with custom tapestry that’s tall and narrow to mimic 

the space around it. 


“Managing light from 

the west-facing windows 

presented a challenge,” 

Rocha says. “The solution 

came from the use of 

programmable, controlled 

shades throughout.” 

“The garden affords a degree 

of privacy and extends the 

idea of abundant color in 

the unit,” Rocha says of the 

plantings on the deck. 


“We created a partially 

enclosed outdoor 

nook that provides 

a comfortable perch 

to relax or read,” 

Marchetto says. 

The tapestry features bands of bold color that coordinate with the accents 

in the room. The furniture — in gray, blue and rust tones — is topped by 

throw pillows in vibrant shades of purple and red. Dining chairs in the 

adjacent eating area repeat the purple hue. A triptych on the wall above 

the table ups the ante with bright strokes of red, pink, green and black 

creating a riot of color against the wood tones of the adjacent kitchen. 

“The abundance of natural light in the double-height space, along 

with the wife’s love of color, inspired the choice to infuse the space 

with vibrant hues,” Marchetto says. “The bold and expressive use of 

color is balanced against the towering white walls, resulting in a visually 

captivating atmosphere.” 

Furniture was selected with an eye toward functionality, aesthetic 

appeal and comfort. In the living room, a low-slung sofa and sleek chairs 

work with the modern architecture, creating a juxtaposition with the 

vertical lines of the fireplace. “Despite the challenge of a limited seating 

area, we devised an arrangement with curated pieces to cater to both 

personal use and intimate family gatherings,” Marchetto says. 

In the kitchen, a wood grille on the ceiling creates interest and establishes 

a clear delineation between the cooking and dining areas; it also serves a 

more practical purpose. “The ceiling blades were designed to conceal the 

chaotic nature of the building’s mechanical systems,” Rocha explains. 

Marchetto and Rocha gave just as much thought to the exterior spaces 

as the interiors. Marchetto notes, “The deck provides a visual extension of 

the interior space, offering a private, landscaped outdoor space that takes 


The deck wraps around 

two sides of the unit, 

offering views to the 

Empire State Building 

and Hudson Yards in 

Manhattan and the 

surrounding buildings 

of Hoboken. 

the edge off urban living.” The outdoor spaces are infused with vivid 

color in the form of a bright red dining table and matching Adirondackstyle 

chairs and a blue “window seat” in a partially enclosed nook. 

“Having an elevated, private open space was a major factor in the 

clients’ decision to purchase this condo,” Rocha notes. “They use the 

outdoor space for family dinners, entertaining friends or to simply relax 

while taking in some sun in the warmer months.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design, MHS Architecture in Hoboken; architecture, SHoP 

Architects; builder, Bijou Properties in Hoboken. Living Room: second-oor art, uan 

Restrepo; simulated-stone on fireplace base, eolith; sofa, chairs and coee table, 

Ligne Roset; rug, Dolma Tibetan Carpets; custom distressed copper fireplace piece, 

designed by MS rchitecture and fabricated by eter Mann Metalsmith in ersey 

City; decorative paint on mantel, Mat elm; window wall color, “Cornforth White” by 

Farrow & Ball; interior wall color, custom Venetian plaster “ew ork” wall treatment, 

e Leonard rts. Dining Area: dining table, Vitra; dining chairs, Ligne Roset; counter, 

designed by MS rchitecture and fabricated by Robert Wilson Furniture Design; 

cabinet, Veneta Cucine in oboken; triptych, “ntitled” by Mario Torroella; “Circle” art 

on second-oor wall, uan Restrepo. Kitchen: cabinetry, Veneta Cucine; countertop, 

eolith; two-legged console outside kitchen, designed by MS rchitecture and 

fabricated by Robert Wilson Furniture Design; mirror above console, Ovalcrest 

Mirrors. Bedroom: bed, loveseat and ottoman, Ligne Roset; side table, Resource 

Furniture (no longer available); lamps on side tables, Louis Poulsen; rug, Tibet 

ome; art, “Lost rid ” by van Venegas; wall color, “Cornforth White” by Farrow 

& Ball. Exterior: decking, ipe pavers on pedestals from MR Supports LLC; garden 

containers, ottery ots; dining table and chairs, DWR; custom cushions and curtains 

in nook, Cushion Source; custom table in nook, Robert Wilson Furniture Design. 



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Meant To Be 

A SERIES OF POSITIVE PORTENTS LEADS A DESIGNER 

AND HER FAMILY TO A SHORT HILLS HOME 

Designer Yana Schafer 

and her labradoodle, Moussya, 

at the entry to their Short Hills home.

‘Everything 

about it was serendipitous,” Yana Schafer says 

about discovering this Midcentury-style home in Short 

Hills. Schafer, of design firm Malyev Schafer, which 

has offices in Short Hills and London, explains how 

everything fell into place the first time she entered the residence. She 

learned it had five bedrooms when it was built. When a child went off 

to college, the original owners converted one bedroom into an office and 

made it a part of the primary suite. “Meanwhile,” Schafer notes, “we have 

three kids, moved at the height of Covid and were working from home. 

It felt customized to us.” 

But there was another cosmic coincidence: “When we first saw the 

house, we walked into the dining room. It was furnished with dining 

chairs just like I had bought at an auction a year earlier.” That was a clear 

indication for Schafer that this house was meant to be hers. “The style was 

already mine — even the furnishings were literally what I picked out.” 

Schafer was drawn to the home’s contemporary aesthetic. “I’ve always 


loved that architecture,” she says. “I come from a family of architects. I 

was raised to love modernism. I just didn’t think I’d be able to find a house 

like this on the East Coast. When we saw the house go on the market, we 

weren’t really ready to move, but we bought it for the architecture. We 

didn’t think we could find a better house.” 

Though this was the home of their dreams, the Schafers wanted 

to make a few changes. “The house in its original state had a very 

different mood. All the floors were dark, heavy brown ceramic tile, 

The living room has a neutral palette with hints of color. The artwork over the sofa, 

which Schafer bought for her husband, is “Parade” by Tom Bostelle. The swivel chair 

(foreground left) is a 1980s Steve Chase Swivel Soufflé Pouf Chair that she reupholstered. 

The wood chair, refinished and reupholstered, is a Rag Chair by Bernt Peterson. 

The table lamp is an original H-905 by Harold Weiss and Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co. 

The console in a corner of the living room was originally a wall-mounted cabinet in the 

primary bedroom. The large piece of driftwood was a beachcombing find. “I was doing 

a beach walk at Sandy Hook,” Schafer says. “It just about fit in my Subaru Forester. It 

wasn’t a safe drive home, but that piece was a design necessity.” 



except for the bedrooms, which were carpeted. I wanted something 

clean but also eclectic.” 

Schafer replaced the dark floors with light oak and furnished the spaces 

with pieces that work well with the home’s architectural roots. An onyx 

cocktail table grounds the living room, which is presided over by a large 

painting on the expansive wall above the sofa. “When we bought the 

house, I thought ‘I’m going to have to find a huge painting for that wall. 

The sectional sofa built into the sunken sitting area was original to the house. 

The art above the sofa is an abstract landscape by Richard Roberts. 

A bar cabinet is tucked into a niche in the entry hallway. The centrally located 

atrium brings light — and a bit of nature — to the surrounding rooms. “It feels 

like living in a treehouse,” Schafer says. 



Schafer purchased the vintage Directional dining room chairs at an auction a year 

before walking into this Short Hills home for a real estate showing and discovering the 

then-owner had identical chairs. The dining table is vintage Milo Baughman. The glassand-brass 

chandelier is vintage Murano. 

Schafer completely renovated the kitchen. “It used to be a completely closed-off 

working space. That’s not the life I lead.” The new, more open space is visible from 

adjoining rooms. “I didn’t want to hide that stone,” she says of the quartzite backsplash. 

The corner window design is original to the home, though Schafer replaced the glass. 

Then I saw this. I already owned the onyx table, and this was in the same 

color palette. I snatched it up.” 

Other items didn’t need to be purchased. Schafer notes, “there are a 

lot of ‘found’ things” included in the décor. A white console in the living 

room, for instance, was used by the previous owners as a wall-mounted 

media cabinet in their bedroom. “It’s custom melamine,” the designer 

explains. “It was built in so they left it behind. We took it off the wall and 

I added the round wooden legs to make it a standalone piece.” A marble 

carving displayed on top of the console was crafted by the previous owner 

who, at one time, had taken up sculpture. 


The primary bedroom features soothing tones of taupe and gray. The end tables hold 

vintage H-734 Assemblage lamps by Richard Barr for Laurel Lamp Co., designed in the 

early 1960s. “The sculptor’s Watchung workroom was located just 15 minutes from the 

Short Hills area,” Schafer says, “so the lamp design is native to this part of New Jersey.” 

Like the fireplace area downstairs, the primary bedroom features a sunken seating 

space — a common element in Midcentury design. The artwork above the dresser, 

featuring kaleidoscopic shapes in distinct but not overpowering hues, is called “Op-Art” 

by Carole-Lee Simmone. It adds hints of color to the room’s otherwise neutral palette. 

The sofa in the sunken nook near the fireplace is another remnant from 

the previous occupants. “It’s custom for this room. That was a win,” she 

says. “There were so many beautiful things from the ’70s that I was just 

swooning over.” 

Perhaps the most prominent of those beautiful things is the central 

atrium, a popular element in Midcentury architecture. “It’s everyone’s 

favorite,” Schafer says. “I had a party and hung disco lights in it. It’s the 

spirit of the house.” 

The Schafers — only the second family to live in this residence — have 

maintained that spirit, as well as their relationship with the previous 

owners, who still live in the area. “They built this house and they wanted 

to make sure it gets the respect it deserves. They knew we were going to 

do right by it.” DNJ 

SOURCES Overall: design by Malyev Schafer in Short Hills and London. Living Room: 

rug, Surya; erin Dover oor lamp, Visual Comfort & Co.; wall color, “Decorators 

White” by Benamin Moore & Co. Sunken Sitting Room: coee table, Made oods. 

Hallway: bar cabinet, Terrence Woodgate. Dining Room: console, Crate & Barrel. 

Kitchen: contractor, Twin Construction LLC in Scotch lains; cabinetry, Lauriermax; 

cabinet hardware, R; countertops, Kenney Tile & Marble Inc. in ersey City; range, 

Monogram; range hood with drywall surround, ephyr; faucets, ewport Brass 

Faucets; wall color, “Moonshine” by Benamin Moore & Co. Primary Bedroom: rug 

beneath bed, lena Collection from Loloi; window treatments, ottery Barn; sofa 

in sunken sitting area, CB; dresser in sunken sitting area, R; wall color, “Misty 

ray” by Benamin Moore & Co. Bunk Room: bed, R; lampshade, Mariska Meiers 

msterdam; wool rug, ovogratz. 



The wallpaper in the bunk room is a 1970s 

vintage safari animal print and is original 

to the house. Schafer notes, “My son’s 

favorite color is blue. I said ‘this is perfect.’ I 

designed the room around the wallpaper.” 

The bunk beds have a modern whitewash. 

“It’s not too vintage. There’s a sense that 

it’s of our time.” 


WRITTEN BY REN MILLER | PHOTOS BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY | DESIGN BY CLAUDIA HARVEY AND KRISTINE NOGRALES-HUGO | STYLING BY DEIRDRE KING 

Woof Worthy 

RENOVATION MAKES WAY FOR A DOG BATH 

IN A SOMERSET COUNTY HOME 

The phrase “lucky dog” has never seemed 

more appropriate than when a Somerset 

County couple decided to upgrade their 

mudroom/laundry room to better accommodate 

their four-legged family members. 

The room, measuring 8 by 10½ feet, was originally 

dominated by a side-by-side washer and dryer. It also 

had a small storage cabinet, linoleum flooring and a 

dated red-orange color palette. It was badly in need 

of an update, but then came the pandemic. While 

quarantined, homeowners Kristine Nograles-Hugo 

and her husband, Vincent Hugo, both medical 

doctors and biopharmaceutical executives, explored 

side interests that ended up influencing the redesign 

of the space. He studied for a dog training license 

and she earned an interior design certificate. 

Nograles-Hugo had ideas for the mudroom/ 

laundry room and reached out to Claudia Harvey, 

president, founder and lead designer at Wydian 

Kitchens & Design in Branchburg, to help bring 

them to life. (The project included the adjacent 

kitchen, which is not included in this story.) “The 

Hugos wanted to add a dog bath to accommodate 

grooming,” Harvey says. “We designed space for a 

full-size stackable washer and dryer, and that allowed 

room for the dog bath.” The stainless steel bath has 

a pullout step and a door that opens so dogs too 

large to lift into the sink can walk right up into it. 

Then the door is closed to contain water used during 

bathing and rinsing with the attached handshower. 

There’s also a shampoo rack, hair trap and plumbing 

Rebel, the homeowner’s Australian Shepherd, surveys the new 

dog bath/laundry room. A new stackable washer and dryer 

allowed room for the dog bath (far left), a generous amount of 

cabinetry and a rollout cart for laundry supplies (to the right of 

the washer and dryer and not visible in the photo). 

The plaid-patterned porcelain tile backsplash is owner Kristine 

Nograles-Hugo’s favorite thing about the room. Cubbies above 

the dog bath store towels and grooming supplies. 


“Laundry is never fun, but it’s 

better when you have a pretty 

room to work in. Also, my 

husband likes taking care of 

the dogs, so he’s having a ball 

in that room.” 

— KRISTINE NOGRALES-HUGO 

Portraits of the owners’ four-legged family hang above 

the wainscoting. Brass hooks — some topped with 

sculpted heads of different dog breeds — hold leads 

and toys used on daily walks. 

drain hose. “Before, we would have to bathe the dogs outside or take 

them to a groomer in cold weather because we didn’t have space indoors,” 

Nograles-Hugo says. “Renovating this room made a ton of difference 

now that we can do it indoors.” 

Harvey notes numerous other improvements, including additional 

built-in cabinetry. “Also, custom wainscoting on the opposite wall has 

hooks for jackets as well as dog leads and toys,” she says. A plaid-pattern 

porcelain backsplash tile brings in pattern (and is Nograles-Hugo’s favorite 

part of the space), as does hexagonal wood-look porcelain tile on the floor. 

Cubbies with baskets above the dog bath hold towels, dog shampoo 

and other bathing supplies. The lower cabinet between the dog bath and 

washer and dryer provides storage and a quartz countertop for those allimportant 

treats. A Lucite rod beneath an upper cabinet is a good place 

for hanging things to dry. 

In a touching personal addition, Nograles-Hugo contacted an artist on 

the Etsy website and had portraits done of Morgan, a German Shepherd; 

Sergio, a miniature Schnauzer; Rebel, an Australian Shepherd; and 

another pet who has crossed the storied Rainbow Bridge. The portraits 

hang above the wainscoting. 

“Laundry is never fun, but it’s better when you have a pretty room to 

work in,” Nograles-Hugo says. “Also, my husband likes taking care of the 

dogs so he’s having a ball in that room.” 

“I connected with Claudia on Instagram, and it’s the best thing ever 

to have worked with her and her team,” Nograles-Hugo says. Harvey is 

equally pleased: “It was a nice project all around because we all became 

good friends.” DNJ 

SOURCES interior design, Claudia Harvey of Wydian Kitchens & Design in Branchburg 

and Kristine Nograles-Hugo in Somerset County; dog bath, Flying Pig Grooming; 

cabinetry, Kountry Kraft, through Wydian Kitchens & Design, painted in “Hale Navy” 

by Benjamin Moore & Co.; countertop, Misterio by PentalQuartz ® from Architectural 

Surfaces, through Wydian Kitchens & Design; hardware, Top Knobs; backsplash and 

oor tile, Virtue Tile Design in Summit; wainscoting, anther ome Improvements 

LLC in Bound Brook; dog portraits and Lucite drying rod, Etsy. 




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September 2023 issue, the kitchen design should have 

been attributed to JMC Home Remodeling in Parsippany. 

The homeowners engaged Donna Farley, kitchen and bath 

designer with JMC, to redesign the kitchen to be more open 

and user-friendly. She relocated the appliances for better 

ow and raised the window to create space to move the 

sink under it so the homeowners can enjoy the view while 

working. She also replaced the cabinetry and hardware, 

designed a larger island and opened up a cased wall between 

the kitchen and family room. Designer Swati Goorha chose 

a blue ombré glass tile backsplash, added a limewash paint 

on the walls and redesigned the family room. JMC Home 

Remodeling, 973-386-0707/jmchomeremodeling.com. 

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