DesignNJ-OctNov2023_Digital issue

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
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