DesignNJ-OctNov2023_Digital issue

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
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