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APRIL | MAY 2024 

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features 

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ARCHITECTURE | BUILD Q&A: THE COMPANY WE KEEP 

The owners of an Ocean County vacation home roll out the 

red carpet for visitors by purchasing the lot next door to create a 

dedicated space for family and friends. Architect Philip J. Iannitto, 

builder Robert Monetti, design architect and interior designer Asifa 

Tirmizi and landscape designer Beth Pellegrini create the guest 

house of their dreams. 

PHOTO BY MICHELLE ROSE STUDIO PHOTO BY RIKKI SNYDER 

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COZY CONTEMPORARY 

Designers Malorie Goldberg and Ariel Fischer help Anjulika and 

Alvin Saini create a new home in Westfield that combines modern 

sensibilities with a warm and cozy aesthetic. 

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MIDCENTURY SPIRIT 

Amanda Goodwin and Keith Survell hire architect and interior 

designer Gary Rosard to revamp their Midcentury home in 

Morristown. Rosard honored the home’s provenance without being 

slavishly tied to the period aesthetic. 

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CLEAN & CLASSIC 

The new owners of a Franklin Lakes Colonial-style home call on 

Hudson + Bloum Design for a remodel that would both honor its 

classic roots and meet the needs of a young, active family of four. 

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HIDE & SEEK 

Designer Rachel Stellar helps a Monmouth County family upgrade 

the style and efficiency of their mudroom with open and closed 

storage solutions. 

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22 SHOP 

| Spring Refresh 

| Outdoor Living 

26 ICONIC DESIGN 

| Savoring the Sunburst 

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on the cover 

The living room of this updated Midcentury Morristown home features fun colors that complement the dramatic 

fireplace surround. Architecture and design by Gary Rosard. Photo by Peter Kubilus. “Midcentury Spirit,” page 42. 

also in this issue 

16 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LETTER 

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editorinchief | LETTER 

I’m not going to plant a vegetable garden 

in the backyard this year because the next people who 

live here may prefer grass for ballgames. While I’m thinking about the next owners, 

maybe we should refrain from painting the powder room a darker color — we don’t 

want to hurt resale value. Perhaps the piano should go too. The next owner may not want 

to bend down and fluff up the indentations it leaves in the carpet. 

Please forgive my mini tirade, but I just heard another homeowner who is more 

concerned about the next owner than about adding her own personality to her home. 

If she were planning to sell her home in the next year, she would probably be smart to 

shy away from painting the walls eggplant or neon green. But how many shades of blah, 

how many identical Instagram-inspired sofas will it take before we realize we’re missing 

an opportunity to let our homes reflect who we are — and we don’t want to be blah. 

Amanda Goodwin and Keith Survell let their personalities shine when they called 

on architect Gary Rosard to help them meld their tastes into a home with light-filled 

rooms and vibrant colors (that’s their living room on the cover, and don’t miss their 

chartreuse kitchen. “Midcentury Spirit,” page 42). 

At Anjulika and Alvin Saini’s home in Marlboro, the Noa Blake design team mixed forest green cabinetry and 

vibrant Calacatta Viola marble in the kitchen, chose blackish purple wallpaper for the bar and complemented 

the double-height living room with four large, woven pendants above a supersized sofa to make the expansive 

space feel cozy (“Cozy Contemporary,” 34). 

A Franklin Lakes home had the Colonial style that appealed to its new owners, but they wanted to add 

their own stamp and chose the Hudson + Bloom design team to help, including removing outdated elements, 

streamlining millwork and choosing furnishings and high-performance fabrics that will stand up to a modern 

family. Also note the colorful Morris & Co. wallcovering in the powder room, green cabinetry in the laundry/ 

mudroom and a mural of pink, blue and purple trees in the basement playroom (“Clean & Classic,” page 50). 

Who doesn’t love an efficient mudroom? Just add style and you get a space where a Monmouth County 

family feels welcomed each time they come home. Designer Rachel Stellar’s plan called for built-ins painted a 

high-impact shade of blue, a lacquered and woven desk to hold keys and mail, and an attention-getting mirror 

(“Hide & Seek,” page 62). 

Also in this issue, our Architecture|Build feature takes you inside a Seaside Park guest house by builder 

Robert Monetti, architect Philip J. Iannitto, design architect and interior designer Asifa Tirmizi and landscape 

designer Beth Pellegrini (“The Company We Keep,” page 28). Sign me up for the first week in July! 

With the promise of warmer weather, don’t miss our Shop sections on colorful furniture and accessories for 

indoors and out (“Spring Refresh” and “Outdoor Living,” beginning on page 22). 

We hope you will find this issue packed with ideas to add personality to your home. And don’t waste time 

guessing what the next owner will want. If you want to, go ahead and paint the walls eggplant. 

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SPRING REFRESH 

Kick off the season in vivid color with a range of high-energy home accents 

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1 | Serving up island style with a sense of wanderlust for “vitamin sea,” 

the new Palm Grove Collection from Thibaut is wild and free. Wallpaper 

in Protea Brights, $96/single roll; ceiling, Charter Wallcovering in Coral, 

$126/single roll; Malibu Chair upholstered in Prisma woven fabric in 

Sunshine, $102/yard. For pricing on Malibu chair, ThibautDesign.com. 

2 | Villeroy & Boch’s candleholders from the Like Home Collection come 

in a range of colors to create exciting decorative effects to suit every 

mood and season. Made from borosilicate glass, they are lightweight 

yet robust and stable. From $60-$80 each. Villeroy-Boch.com. 

3 | The swivel Swift Chair from Universal has a fully upholstered barrel 

back with contrasting welt and is available in over 400 fabrics and 

leathers. $3,200. Oskar Huber Furniture & Design in Ship Bottom, 

Surroundings Interiors in Northfield, Zaksons in Brick Township or 

UniversalFurniture.com. 

4 | The “Party Time” giclée on canvas from Uttermost showcases a 

striking blend of bright and neutral color palettes in a solid wood frame 

with a gold finish. Hang horizontally or vertically. Each canvas is hand 

crafted and printed in the United States. $717. A&R Interiors in Denville, 

Joy of Living Interior Design in Basking Ridge or Uttermost.com. 

5 | Mod in style, the Upbeat Yellow Table Lamp from Currey & Co. has a 

shapely terra-cotta body and a center ball with cones extending up 

toward an off-white linen shade and down to its bottom. The shade is 

fastened with a wrought iron finial. $520. Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & 

Lighting Gallery retail locations; Luxe Home Co. in Princeton; White 

House Living in Wayne or CurreyAndCompany.com. 

6 | True to its name, the Rainbow Stripe Multi Machine 

Washable Rug from Annie Selke adds a touch of 

charm, color and easy-to-clean convenience. Ideal for 

high-traffic areas such as playrooms, kitchens and 

entryways. $34-$398. Between the Sheets LLC in Ship 

Bottom, Homestead Princeton in Princeton, Stella e 

Luna in Point Pleasant Beach or AnnieSelke.com. 

7 | The Retro Toaster from Big Chill brings a splash of 

life to kitchen counters. Vintage curves combine with 

lively colors and refined finishes for head-turning style, 

while modern performance and usability features 

make it a staple of everyday use. $175. BigChill.com. 

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OUTDOOR LIVING 

As the weather warms, it’s time to head outside! 

Check out our roundup of new outdoor furniture and accents 

BY MEG FOX 


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1 | The Welles Collection from Telescope Casual offers a fresh take on 

a Midcentury Modern style the company first launched in 1966. The 

furniture has a durable powder-coated aluminum frame with polymer 

accents designed to look like wood. For pricing, Ski Barn retail 

locations, Seashore Ace in Stone Harbor, The Wickery in Toms River 

or TelescopeCasual.com. 

2 | Signature elements such as a sculptural, low-profile metal frame 

and weatherproof nautical rope are seamlessly translated into the 

design of this chaise from Brown Jordan’s Oliver Collection by Ann 

Marie Vering. Sturdy all-terrain wheels and a simple X bar allow easy 

adjustments. $5,950. Zaksons in Brick Township or BrownJordan.com. 

3 | Inspired by the rugged beauty of the American 

West, the Frontier Collection from Lloyd Flanders 

blends rustic charm and modern technology. The 

Smokehouse aluminum frame of the 52-inch 

Rectangular Fire Table is enhanced with a heat-transfer, 

faux-wood film to achieve the look of wood grain with 

less maintenance. For pricing, Opdyke Furniture in 

Point Pleasant Beach and Wall, Ski Barn retail locations, 

The Wickery in Toms River or LloydFlanders.com. 

4 | The San Clemente Outdoor Lounge Sofa from 

Universal Furniture fuses multiple colors and materials 

into sleek, modern shapes — including Grade A teak, 

all-weather wicker and powder-coated aluminum — 

for an elevated take on outdoor living. Cushions can be 

ordered in 25 outdoor fabrics and leathers. $4,785. 

Blufish Home in Cape May Court House, Oskar Huber 

Furniture & Design in Ship Bottom, Surroundings 

Interiors in Northfield or UniversalFurniture.com. 

5 | Painterly brushstrokes are subtly woven throughout the Linear 

Indigo batik-inspired pillows from Elaine Smith, giving a dynamic 

linear effect and a touch of organic artistry. The performance pillows 

are water-, stain- and mildew-resistant for outdoor use and also offer 

luxurious softness for indoor use. 12 by 20 inches, $122; 22 by 22 

inches, $233. ElaineSmith.com. 

6 | Constructed of weather-friendly wicker with a powder-coated 

steel frame, the sizable Watermill Outdoor Chandelier from Serena & 

Lily sets — and steals — the scene in any outdoor living or dining 

space. $1,298. Serena & Lily in Summit or SerenaAndLily.com. 

7 | Live large in any small space with Polywood’s 3-Piece Modern 

Studio Adirondack Set. The all-in-one set boasts weatherproof 

materials and comfortably contoured seats. Shown in navy and 

available in a range of colors. From $495-$595. Polywood.com. 

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stylenewjersey | ICONIC DESIGN 

Savoring the 

Sunburst 

The staying power of this decorative motif 

proves it’s no flash in the pan 

BY REN MILLER 

The sun rises and sets quickly on some interior design trends, but 

it shines forever on the ones that go on to become classics. The 

sun itself is in the latter category. 

Sunbursts have appeared in all types of interiors from earliest recorded 

history, including churches, commercial buildings and residences. Today, 

they are often found in the form of decorative mirrors, but over the years 

they’ve also been carved into furniture, printed on fabrics, pieced together 

for wood inlay floors and even molded into Midcentury Modern clocks. 

Aside from typically having a round center, sunburst designs are limited 

only by their creators’ imagination. The sun’s rays might touch, overlap 

or have spaces between them. They can be identical or varying lengths; 

formed into straight, tapered, curved or wavy lines; and made of any 

material from metal to wood to resin and more. The shape has led some 

people to call them starbursts, but the golden color of most versions has 

made sunburst the more common name. 

When the sunburst motif is applied to mirrors, the reflective center is 

typically very small and the rays very large, making them more decorative 

than utilitarian. You will find sunburst mirrors to fit virtually any 

decorating style, so it’s no wonder they remain popular. 

…… 

The origin of sunburst designs is open to speculation. Prehistoric 

rock carvings capture the earliest known sunburst motifs, although 

their intention was more likely to tell a story than to decorate a cave 

home. The sunburst became more common during medieval times 

with the growth of the Roman Catholic Church and ecclesiastical art. 

The theory is that the sun symbolized the idea of God looking down 

to worshippers. The sunburst was shown sometimes on its own, other 

times as a “halo” around the head of a saint or angel depicted in a 

statue, painting or carving. 

The emblem seemed tailor-made for Louis XIV of France, who 

reigned from 1643 until 1715 and was known as the Sun King. True 

or not, legend says he rose early every morning to admire himself in 

a sunburst-style mirror, with his head in the center of the rays of the 

frame. Among other things during his long reign, he established his 

own glassworks, leading to a vast improvement in the quality and size 

of mirrors as well as to the establishment of the Hall of Mirrors at the 

Palace of Versailles. The Hall of Mirrors reflected not only Louis XIV’s 

fascination with mirrors but, along with adjoining salons, was intended 

This antique sunburst wall mirror with convex glass and wavy brass rays was made 

around 1890 in France. At press time, it was available on 1stDibs for $2,045. 

to illustrate his power. In fact, he chose the head of Apollo surrounded 

by rays of light as his personal emblem. 

Even with establishment of glasswork factories, mirrors remained 

expensive and were owned only by royalty and the wealthy through much 

of the 18th century. By the early 19th century, however, production 

methods improved and expanded, and mirrors became more common 

in average homes. 

With the birth of the Hollywood Regency period (1920s-1950s), the 

sunburst mirror made real inroads in interior design. Iconic designers 

such as Dorothy Draper used sunburst mirrors to set a glitzy, glamorous 

ambience in the homes of Hollywood’s elite and at luxury resorts 

around the world. 

In the 1950s and into the 1960s, sunburst mirrors took on a Midcentury 

Modern vibe with smaller round mirrors attached to slender rays. 

Today, sunburst mirrors are used in various ways depending on style 

and size, including hanging over a fireplace or console, in a grouping with 

artwork, or sitting on a shelf bringing light into a dark corner. Whatever 

the style, sunburst mirrors represent the energy and life force of the bright 

star for which they are named while adding glamour and drama wherever 

they are placed. DNJ 

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The guest house property, which shares a pool with the main house, features several balconies and two roof decks. “We also had to have room for the mechanicals, which we ended 

up fitting quite nicely on the roof behind a screen wall so that essentially every square inch of the building was left for living space,” builder Robert Monetti says. 

Every owner of a Shore home knows that beach houses attract 

visitors; but not everyone would take hospitality to another level 

like the owners of this Seaside Park property, who bought the adjoining 

lot and built a dedicated guest house. Builder Robert Monetti explains: 

“The clients entertain throughout the summer months. They purchased 

the property next door with the intent of creating a ‘compound,’ sharing 

a pool.” The project involved razing the existing home on the newly 

purchased lot to create a brand-new 4,000-square-foot guest house. 

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DNJ: What is the style of this home? 

RM: The aesthetic of the home was driven by a modern theme with lots 


ARCHITECTURE | BUILD 

The Company We Keep 

Ocean County homeowners build a guest house on the lot next door 

INTERVIEW BY MARIROSE KRALL | PHOTOS BY STEPHEN GOVEL | BUILT BY ROBERT MONETTI 

ARCHITECTURE BY PHILIP J. IANNITTO, AIA | DESIGN ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN BY ASIFA TIRMIZI 

LANDSCAPE DESIGN BY BETH PELLEGRINI 

A wall of windows in the “cabana” slides open to the pool deck. The ceiling treatment extends from inside the cabana to the overhang. “I wanted to integrate the inside/outside 

experience,” design architect/interior designer Asifa Tirmizi says. “The black beams run through the glass wall and continue onto the overhang to create a connection.” 

of natural elements. There is an extensive use of natural stone, ipe wood 

decking, white oak walls and ceilings, and other interesting elements, 

such as the large floating concrete hearth on the fireplace in the cabana as 

well as the geometric hanging ceiling in the gymnasium. 

DNJ: What rooms/spaces make up the guest house? 

RM: The goal was to build a first-floor cabana and gymnasium with exterior 

patios leading to the deck and pool. The second floor has large kitchen 

and living areas overlooking the pool and original house. There are four 

bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. (Two are shown in the drawings. 

The third and fourth are on the third floor.) Finally, the flat roof presented 

an incredible possibility for not only one large sundeck, but also a very 

private sundeck to the southwest accessible by a spiral staircase. Almost all 

mechanicals were placed on the roof and hidden by a screen wall. 

DNJ: How did the fact the two houses would share the pool affect the design? 

RM: The pool was built during the complete renovation of the main house, 

before the owners had even considered purchasing the property next 

door. The pool was placed as close as possible to the westerly property line 

on the same grade as the main house. However, the street where the guest 



The cabana fireplace surround is made 

from concrete. “We could have chosen a 

less expensive tile,” Tirmizi says, “but there’s 

an authenticity and purity to this that 

elevates the look.” The bar features cabinetry 

that “disappears” into the wall, while the 

Amazonite Quartzite backsplash tile stands 

out. “I wanted to include a special stone that 

would pick up the colors of the landscape at 

the beach. 

A balcony off the living room overlooks the 

pool area. “The aesthetic of the décor in 

this home is contemporary but very warm,” 

Tirmizi says. 

house is located slopes continually several feet from the ocean side down 

toward the bay. We could not lower the home to be at walk-out level with 

the pool due to flood restrictions and, as such, several illuminated stone 

landings/steps were added from the guest house to the pool patio. 

In addition, there were set-back limitations to retaining walls, coderequired 

fencing that could not exceed a certain height, and a vegetable 

garden, all of which we had to work around while tying both properties 

together. This was accomplished with the genius of general architect 

Philip Iannitto, New York design architect and interior designer Asifa 

Tirmizi and Beth Pellegrini of Edward Clark Landscape Architect. We 

were able to schedule the project in such a way as to allow the owners 

to live in and enjoy the original home with the pool (and safety fence to 

meet code) right up until the day we pulled the fence and matched the 

patios to immediately allow the property to become a single compound. 

In all my years of custom building, meeting the challenge of making this 

project so seamless has been one of our proudest achievements.” 


The homeowners have a lovely 

view of the guest house from the 

main house pool deck. 

ASIFA TIRMIZI 

Tirmizi Design Studio 

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DNJ: What aesthetic were the homeowners looking for in the guest house? 

ASIFA TIRMIZI: They wanted something clean, simple and modern but 

very warm. And because it’s the beach, everything has to be durable. 

DNJ: How did durability/stylishness coexist? 

AT: Each finish in the house was carefully selected to accommodate the 

climate next to the ocean. We used a large-scale porcelain tile at the first 

level for the cabana, gym and corridors. It’s durable and finished with a 

slight texture to avoid any slips with wet feet, and yet it looks and feels 

warm and spa-like and creates an elevated, luxurious vibe. It’s a neutral 

color, so it seamlessly transitions from the exterior natural stone. We 

also decided to use outdoor rugs for all of the interior spaces to again 

accommodate wet feet. 

In the cabana, the armchairs are made from a woven material that’s 

got elasticity; it holds its form really well around an aluminum frame. 

I wanted the ceiling to be the same as the walls. However, the ceiling 

extends out to the covered patio so one of the challenges was selecting 

a material that could withstand being inside and outside. We went with 

a synthetic material — TruExterior Nickel Gap Shiplap siding — which 

repels moisture and bugs. It comes in a woodgrain texture, primed and 

ready for painting. 

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In the gym, we wanted to do something different from the rest of the 

house. We wanted to use wood but not make it so heavy. The grid with 

light fixtures incorporated enhances the space. It’s refined and suggests an 

elevated vacation experience. 

I believe, even at the beach, you can give rooms a more luxurious 

feel. The clients’ aesthetic is a little more refined, and that plays into the 

durability we discussed. They wanted to buy higher-end furnishings that 

would las, that are tough-wearing rather than flashy. There’s a level of 

luxury that comes with that selection. DNJ 

Editor’s Note: For a look at the main house, see “Inner Strength,” Design NJ 

June/July 2018, page 37, or go to DesignNewJersey.com. 

“The walls of the gym are glass or mirrored so I really wanted to incorporate something 

different,” Tirmizi says of the ceiling treatment. “I wanted to use wood, but not make it 

so heavy. This grid and the light fixtures incorporated in the design gives the space a 

luxury feel.” 

DNJ: What was the inspiration for the interesting ceiling in the gym? 

AT: Ceilings are so important in a space; they can be decorative elements. 

SOURCES Overall: builder, Monetti Custom Homes in Brielle; architect, Majewski 

Architecture in South Orange; design architect and interior designer, Tirmizi Design 

Studio in New York City. Exterior: siding, TruExterior; railings Feeney; windows, 

Andersen Windows & Doors; cabana porch tiles, Stonetech; sconces, Bruck, 

landscape design, Beth Pellegrini of Edward Clark Landscape Architect in Flanders. 

Cabana: sofa and rug, Harbour; ceiling panel painter, Beth Gersten; Haiku fan, Big 

Ass Fans; armchairs, Minotti; ceiling, TruExterior; cabinetry, designed by Tirmizi 

Design Studio and built by Monetti Builders; sconces, Vibia; window treatments, 

The Shade Store. Living Room: sectional sofa, RH; rug and coffee table, Harbour; 

window treatments, The Shade Store; wall color, “Simply White” by Benjamin 

Moore & Co. Gym: flooring, Stone Source; equipment, Rogue Fitness; ceiling wood 

panels, CertainTeed. 


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Anjulika and Alvin Saini are all about family and 

hospitality, so when they began the design process 

for their new home, they knew they wanted it to 

accommodate entertaining as well as everyday life. 

They chose Malorie Goldberg and Ariel Fischer of Marlboro-based Noa 

Blake Design to help them achieve their goals. 

“The clients wanted an organic, modern vibe,” Goldberg says. “They 

wanted everything to feel structurally light and bright, but also to have 

a lot of richness and coziness so it didn’t feel like a sterile box.” Anjulika 

Saini adds, “We were looking for something contemporary, but that’s 

also built for a family. That sounds like a conflict, but we relied on our 

amazing designers to bring that warmth.” 

Coziness and warmth could have been a tall order — literally — in 

a space like the expansive family room, with its generous proportions 


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and double-height ceiling. To ensure the room would feel inviting, the 

designers used off-white rather than pure white paint on the walls. A 

quartet of large, woven pendants above the seating area visually fills the 

vertical space while adding organic texture. 

The floor space is occupied by “the world’s largest sectional sofa,” 

Fischer jokes. “It can fit 18 people comfortably.” The piece, which is 16½ 

feet at its back and 10 feet on each side, serves as more than just seating 

The large family room gets a cozy look with a plush, inviting sectional sofa. Arched 

doorways tone down the more contemporary aspects of the home. “There’s a 

modernness to the house that we wanted to break a bit by adding more traditional 

elements,” says designer Ariel Fischer, whose firm, Noa Blake Design, was involved in 

the new build from the architectural phase. 

The unadorned windows in the family room are unfussy but eye-catching. “The 

window frames are black, inside and out,” designer Malorie Goldberg explains. “There’s 

no casing, so it really draws attention to the black.” 


for a crowd. “It’s a really large room,” Goldberg says. “We wanted to 

make it feel somewhat minimalist but still really inviting. A giant couch 

felt like a great way to accomplish both.” 

That worked for the homeowners. “Two separate couches with chairs 

felt too formal,” Saini explains. “A sectional provides a more comfortable 

vibe and lets everyone sit together. We want our guests to feel like they’re 

in their own homes.” Two coffee tables and two consoles round out the 

room. “We filled the space without cluttering it. Everything feels open 

and there’s a flow throughout,” Fischer notes. 

Indeed, the family room flows into the kitchen, which features 

perimeter cabinetry in a deep shade of forest green. “Green is my favorite 

color,” Saini says. “I wanted to include it, but not in a ‘farmhouse’ or 

‘country’ way.” The designers worked with the homeowners to land on 

just the right hue. “We went through a lot of iterations to get the color 

exactly right — not too mossy, not too teal. It was important to get the 

tone somewhat neutral, even though it was a color. I didn’t want it to 

fight with anything else in the house. In the end, we were all drawn to the 

same shade,” Goldberg says. 

Everyone was also drawn to the vibrant Calacatta Viola marble that 

was installed on the countertops. Fischer describes the striking stone. 


“It has a very specific coloring; it’s really warm in tone to accompany 

the earthy palette found throughout the house and also to complement 

the green cabinets. The marble has a purple/wine color running through 

large chunks of creamy white with small amounts of a really beautiful, 

rusty gold.” 

Distinctive color — in this case, variations of peach, pink and 

burgundy — also plays a role in Saini’s home office. “She’s not overly 

girly,” Goldberg says of her client. “She’s got great personal style and is 

willing to have fun and take risks.” One bold style choice was the striped 

wallcovering on the ceiling. “We found this wallpaper that we loved and 

The large kitchen island provides abundant storage. “The kitchen doesn’t have a ton 

of cabinetry because we wanted a lot of natural light from windows,” homeowner 

Anjulika Saini says. “The island filled the room without crowding it and allowed us to 

get hidden cabinet space under this fabulous statement marble piece.” A mishap with 

the island countertop delayed its installation and complicated the design process. 

“The delivery truck was in an accident and the stone shattered into what I can only say 

was literally a million pieces,” Goldberg says. Fortunately, aside from the stone, there 

were no injuries; but the designers and homeowners had to search dozens of different 

sources before successfully finding a match for the perimeter countertop. 

Black chairs in the kitchen eating area mimic the trim on the windows. 


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Darker tones prevail in the bar, where 

blackish purple wallpaper and gray cabinetry 

are accented by vintage copper lighting and 

steel stools. “We wanted it to have a little bit 

of an industrial tone,” Fischer says. “It has a 

commercial aspect to it. It doesn’t feel like 

you’re in the middle of a house. It’s more like 

a hotel bar where you can go off to have a 

drink and relax and separate yourself from 

reality for a few minutes.”

uilt everything off that,” Fischer explains. The homeowner is thrilled 

with the decision. Saini says, “I’m not a fan of pink and I love this room. 

They made it feel feminine yet edgy.” 

While the space may be edgy, the relationship between designers and 

clients is not. “This is the nicest family; they’re lovely to work with,” 

Goldberg says. “They made our job really easy.” Saini returns the praise. 

“Noa Blake understood our personal aesthetic and lifestyle. They gave 

this home life beyond our wildest dreams.” DNJ 

“The hand-painted wallpaper on the ceiling is unique and draws the eye up,” Saini says 

of her home office. 

Editor’s Note: To view this home’s primary bathroom, see “Guiding Light” on 

page 57 of our August/September 2023 issue or go to DesignNewJersey.com. 

SOURCES Overall: design, Noa Blake Design in Marlboro; builder, Land Gate 

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offer a playful aesthetic against 

the drama of the floor-to-ceiling 

fireplace surround. 

When Amanda Goodwin and Keith Survell were searching for 

their first home as a couple, this Morristown residence — 

part of an early 1950s development of Midcentury homes — caught their 

eye. For Goodwin, it was the expansive style that was appealing. “I’m 

from Australia and I’m used to a more open-plan design. The minute I 

walked into this house — where the kitchen, dining room and lounge 

area were all open — it struck me immediately.” 

But the owners were also struck by the less-than-stellar state of the 

renovated interiors. “It very much had the appearance of something done 

in the early 2000s,” Survell says. “It was textbook — any new construction 

would have looked very similar.” 

To refurbish the interior spaces, the couple brought in Gary Rosard, 

who acted as both architect and interior designer for the project. Rosard, 

of Philadelphia-based Gary Rosard Architect, describes the scope of the 


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PHOTOS BY PETER KUBILUS 

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN BY GARY ROSARD 

Midcentury Spirit 

A MORRISTOWN HOME RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS 

The top of the built-in cabinetry features one clear 

and one frosted window. According to architect 

and designer Gary Rosard, “It was a deliberate 

design decision to create an overall composition 

with the wood panels, seeing through clear glass 

to the chandelier, then to have the softer lighting 

through the frosted glass.” 

project. “There were no big structural changes. The clients bought the 

house because they loved the Midcentury style and they wanted the 

design to reflect that, but not be slavishly ‘period.’” Goodwin knew the 

place just needed a little TLC. “The house had great bones. We wanted to 

breathe new life into it. We really wanted to have this house reflect what 

it was truly meant to be.” 

And what the residence was meant to be, the homeowners say, is bright. 

“It’s interesting how all the homes in the neighborhood were positioned 

on lots at specific angles to take advantage of the sun,” Goodwin notes. 

Survell explains, “They were situated in such a way that the big bank of 

windows that every house has would have lots of light in winter, but less 

in the summer.” Goodwin appreciates that thoughtful design element, 

particularly in the colder months. “I don’t notice as much in the summer, 

but in winter this house feels like summer in terms of the sunlight and 



The kitchen features a chartreuse backsplash and walnut 

cabinetry. “The open shelving really calls attention to the tiles,” 

homeowner Amanda Goodwin says. 

warmth that comes in. That’s what I love about that 

era of design; everything was so intentional.” 

The living room’s built-in shelving, for example, 

was purposefully designed to create a stylish display 

space while ensuring light distribution between 

rooms, thanks to glass panels along the top that align 

with the slant of the ceiling. Goodwin is particularly 

fond of this design feature, though it required a 

revamp. “That’s my favorite wall. It was original to 

the house, but it had been covered up with mirrors 

by a previous owner. The windows across the top 

had been covered with drywall that led to the house 

being very dark.” The new homeowners consulted 

with Rosard, who redesigned the millwork, adding 

grooved walnut panels on the right. 

Rosard also opened up the wall between the family 

room and the sunroom to create one large, light-filled 

space. The flooring is period-appropriate terrazzo — 

with a special accent. “We didn’t want to do a standard 

inlay,” Goodwin says. “We wanted something a little 

bit different, so we came up with the circles, which 

Gary designed.” Rosard describes the look: “It’s an 

interesting pattern with inlaid brass — that detail is a 

little more Art Deco than Midcentury.” The flooring 

is a visitor favorite, according to Survell. “People 

comment on it all the time,” he says. 

The room is accessorized with bright accents. 

Yellow armchairs, lively patterned throw pillows and 

striking abstract art in primary colors pop against the 

neutral flooring. Vibrant color like this is a hallmark 

of Midcentury design and can be found throughout 

the home. It’s particularly notable in the kitchen, 

where chartreuse, hand-glazed backsplash tiles take 

center stage. It was an unusual choice, but one the 

homeowners were confident with. “I wanted chartreuse 

somewhere,” Goodwin says. “I’ve always loved it.” 

Rosard agreed and said he wanted to make a big 

statement with it. “I proposed to do it on the kitchen 

backsplash,” he says. “This was a way to pick up the 

colorful aspect of some Midcentury houses but to 

do it in a bold way.” The tile creates a sharp contrast 

with the walnut cabinets and white countertops. 


The kitchen, dining room and living room 

feature new cork flooring to replace the 

original worn cork. The vintage credenza 

is from Habitat for Humanity. “It’s in such 

great condition, we wanted to hang onto 

it,” homeowner Amanda Goodwin notes. 

“It felt natural. I knew that it would all work together,” Rosard notes. 

The laundry room is infused with cheerful color in the form of a blue 

backsplash and a rich blue farm sink, though the homeowners had less 

input on this decision. “That was all Gary,” Goodwin says. “I asked him 

to surprise me. I wanted to relinquish control. He picked the beautiful 

cobalt blue sink and tile and the open shelving. It’s perfect.” Rosard 

agrees. “I really like the penny tile — it’s a nice Midcentury style. The 

laundry room is a good place to bring in color. It’s a tiny little room and 

we wanted to give it some pizzazz.” 

“Pizzazz” is a perfect way to describe the aesthetic in this home. “Our 

intent was to reflect the joy and exuberance of a Midcentury house 

without being literal about the exact style and features,” Goodwin says. 

Rosard achieved that goal, she adds. “Everything he did was intentional; 

he ‘got’ the house straightaway.” DNJ 


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White penny tiles cover the walls and floor in the primary bathroom. “The chandelier is like a toneddown 

version of a Sputnik-themed fixture,” Rosard says. 

“It was a tight space but the clients really wanted a tub and a decent size shower,” Rosard says of the 

primary bathroom. “So they compromised. The sink is really small, but they were okay with that as 

long as they could get their tub and shower.” 

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First impressions are everything. And the curb appeal of this 

custom Colonial-style home in Franklin Lakes was not lost on 

a couple who had admired it even before it came on the market. Set far 

back from the street and built with a high level of custom craftsmanship 

in 2002, “it has so much character,” the wife recalls, noting its gambrel 

rooflines, arches and a “charming” breezeway leading from the house to 

an outdoor cabana and pool. 

Shortly after purchasing the 6,500-square-foot property in 2020, the 

couple partnered with the team from Hudson + Bloum Design (based in 

Scotch Plains and Park City, Utah) on an interior remodel that would 

both honor the home’s classic roots and meet the needs of a young, active 

family of four. 

With the goal of keeping things “classic, clean and family-friendly,” H+B 

co-owners and principal designers Meghan Meehan and Jennelle Butera, 


Well built in 2002, the classic Colonial-style home “has so much character and curb appeal,” the homeowner says. Upon purchasing it in 2020, she and her 

spouse gave the exterior a fresh paint scheme and added the new two-level garage (at left) with a gambrel-style roofline that echoes the main house. 

To keep things classic and clean, the team from Hudson + Bloum Design removed heavy paneling and streamlined the trim and molding throughout the 

foyer, designer Meghan Meehan says. Dated wood spindles on the stairs were replaced with metal, and existing red oak floors were refinished in a custom 

blend of weathered oak, coffee brown and special walnut. 


along with design associate Kerry Braen, set out to infuse the home with 

more modern elements and rid it of dated materials and heavy millwork. 

Beyond making it less formal, “we wanted to use every room,” the wife 

says, and to have a design scheme that is “warm, cozy, fresh and bright.” 

The foyer, painted “Simply White” by Benjamin Moore & Co., 

announces the home’s clean, pared-down feel. “We removed lots of 

paneling and streamlined the trim and molding throughout,” Meehan 

says. The staircase also received an uplift with a stylish carpet runner and 

iron balusters that took the place of dated spindles. 

Furnished with a tapered bench-seat sofa in a high-performance fabric, 

the living room, just off the kitchen and breakfast area, is a “great space for 

gatherings and also a cozy retreat,” Meehan says. After tired, bulky builtins 

came out, features such as white-painted V-groove paneling, a coffered 

ceiling and more practical lower storage cabinets were added to elevate the 

room’s look and feel. The original stone-clad fireplace remained in place, 

but it also received a facelift with a more simplified white oak mantel. 

The kitchen called for a complete makeover with creamy white Shakerstyle 

cabinets, brass fixtures and a warm oak island. “They wanted natural 


The living room’s stone fireplace remained intact, but its traditional mantel 

gave way to a more simplified white oak design. New lower storage cabinets 

and V-groove paneled walls (painted in Farrow & Ball’s “Cornforth White”) took 

the place of tall, outdated built-ins and shelving that previously ate up space 

along the fireplace wall. The new coffered ceiling adds another classic detail. 

The remodeled kitchen is light and fresh with white-painted Shaker-style 

cabinets, a polished white subway tile backsplash and a warm, white oakfinished 

island. “Nothing beats marble countertops,” says the wife, who is fine 

with having them sealed yearly. “If it gets marked up or ages, that’s how it’s 

supposed to be,” she says. “Marble is not meant to be perfect.” 

Formerly utilitarian in feel and hidden behind closed doors, the butler’s pantry 

was reconfigured to be more functional and aesthetically pleasing, Meehan 

says. Fitted with new lower storage cabinets, countertop space and white oak 

shelving, it now serves as a convenient coffee station and more.


Artwork in the office — located off the foyer — speaks to the husband’s love of cars. The 

floating, black-painted console — designed by Hudson + Bloum — provides plenty of 

storage, while the Lawson Fenning Ojai lounge chairs “are one of the couple’s favorite 

pieces in the house,” Meehan says. 

The fireplace was modernized with a clean-lined mantel and honed marble surround. 

New sconces (one shown), plus new and vintage finds, amped up the room’s visual 

appeal. 

“We loved the idea of making the powder room a moody, beautiful space,” Meehan says. 

Situated off the kitchen and mudroom, its V-groove paneling, painted in Farrow & Ball’s 

“Studio Green,” complements the Morris & Co. wallpaper, as does the window treatment’s 

pop of orange. The white oak vanity was custom made by Home Supply in Hawthorne, 

and the petite framed artwork is vintage from GreatHouse in Summit. 

Cabinetry and millwork in the hardworking yet stylish laundry/mudroom are painted soft 

green balanced by black hardware, a soapstone countertop and durable slate flooring. 

A functional space to drop off school bags, shoes, sporting equipment and more, the 

mudroom is the first place the family walks into and the last place they stop before 

leaving the house, Meehan notes. The bench’s plaid cushion “ties in with the classical feel 

of the house,” she adds. 

stone and love the look of Danby marble countertops,” Meehan says. The 

wife also liked the concept of counter-to-ceiling, glass-front cabinets for 

display of pretty pottery and more. 

Lighting played a key role in the design process. “We saw light as one 

of the biggest factors in the home,” Meehan says. In the kitchen and 

butler’s pantry, for instance, customized decorative sconces and pendants 

from The Urban Electric Co. amp up the visual appeal, replacing large, 

recessed lights. Behind-the-times fixtures in other rooms were also 

replaced with more modern-day styles for an updated feel. 

Livable spaces that took into account the family’s individual tastes or 

passions were also top of mind, Meehan says. For the husband, an avid 

car collector, the addition of a separate two-level garage — built with 

a gambrel roofline that echoes the main house — can accommodate a 

number of vehicles on the property. With a finished loft area above, it 

serves as its own recreational escape, “tailored to fuel his ever-growing 

passion for tinkering and play,” Meehan says. 



This converted office space on the 

second floor, painted a pale shade of 

purple, is now a dedicated room where 

the kids can focus on homework or 

arts-and-crafts projects. Eliminating 

heavy and dated upper cabinets 

“allowed the room to breathe,” Meehan 

says. Now the girls can display their 

creations on open shelving or beneath 

the newly installed sconces. Lower 

cabinets were revitalized with a fresh 

coat of paint and new hardware. 

The refinished basement contains 

separate zones for family activities. In 

the playroom area, the designers chose 

a whimsical mural rendered in the 

girls’ favorite shades of pink, blue and 

purple. The design will grow with the 

children and “brings a fun aesthetic to 

a windowless basement,” Meehan says. 

In the primary bedroom, decorated in 

calming neutrals and layers of texture, 

the couple “wanted a sanctuary to 

retreat to,” Meehan says. Like in other 

areas of the house, the fireplace 

surround was simplified, and recessed 

lights gave way to more flattering, wellplaced 

light fixtures. 

The refinished basement — a gathering spot for the whole family to 

enjoy — is divided into zones for play, exercise, lounging and more. 

“They gather as a family to watch movies, or their daughters [ages 9 and 

11] will hang out with friends there,” Meehan says. A whimsical mural 

designed to grow with the children “is playful and colorful and brings a 

fun aesthetic to a windowless basement.” 

Upstairs on the second floor, there’s another dedicated space — painted 

in a pale purple hue — where the girls can focus on homework or hobbies 

such as beading or painting from a two-person refurbished desk. “The 

girls love it,” their mom says. “They can make a mess and it’s okay.” 

Just as the “homework room” proved invaluable during the homeschool 

Covid phase, so did the covered rear porch addition, where the 

owners could more safely gather with friends. Situated near an existing 

hot tub, with a new stone fireplace, ceiling patio heaters and a cozy sitting 

area, “they wanted an outdoor space to entertain all year,” Meehan notes. 

The room that may receive the most action, however, is the remodeled 

laundry/mudroom, which is the first place the family walks into and the last 

place they stop before leaving the house, Meehan says. Built-in cabinetry 

painted soft green, practical bench seating and wall hooks for depositing 

bags or outerwear help to corral the family’s belongings in high style. 


The addition of a covered porch with a cozy stone fireplace and supplemental ceiling-mounted heaters enhanced the home’s outdoor living area and entertainment value. 

To the left of the sitting area is a hot tub; beyond that is a swimming pool and cabana with an outdoor bathroom. 

While the mudroom design ranks high on the homeowner’s list of 

improvements, the adjacent powder room “is my absolute favorite,” she 

says. Because so much of the house is neutral and clean, the powder room 

“seemed like the perfect place” to go moody and bold with a sophisticated 

wallpaper print, Meehan explains. V-groove paneling painted in 

Farrow & Ball’s “Studio Green” complements the wallpaper along with 

the window treatment’s pop of orange. 

The H+B team “updated the entire house, keeping the charm and 

character of the original,” the homeowner says. “They had a real vision … 

and everything they picked out was purposeful and beautiful.” Not only 

were they “a pleasure to work with, it was so much fun!” DNJ 

Editor’s Note: To view more rooms in the house, visit the web version of this 

story at DesignNewJersey.com. 

SOURCES Overall: interior design, Hudson + Bloum Design in Scotch Plains and Park 

City, Utah; general contractor, Brooks Builders in Franklin Lakes. Exterior: siding 

paint, “White Dove” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; paint on front door and shutters, 

“Revere Pewter” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Foyer: wall paint, “Simply White” by 

Benjamin Moore & Co.; accent table, Arhaus; vase, vintage from GreatHouse in 

Summit. Living Room: sofa, RH; cairs and ottomans, Four Hands; coffee table, 

Amber Interiors; wall paint, “Cornforth White,” by Farrow & Ball. Kitchen: cabinetry, 

Home Suppl nc in Hawtorne; cabinetr paint, Swiss offee b enamin oore 

& Co.; countertops, honed Danby Marble from Dente Trading in Cedar Grove; white 

subway tile backsplash, Wayne Tile Co. with multiple locations in New Jersey; lighting, 

The Urban Electric Co.; counter stools, Four Hands. Office: replace mantel, painted 

in “Down Pipe” by Farrow & Ball; custom sideboard, designed by Hudson + Bloum 

Design; lounge chairs (Ojai), Lawson-Fenning; vintage drink table, GreatHouse 

in Summit; sconces, e rban lectric o; artwor aboe replace, ureoto; 

assorted accessories, Clic and GreatHouse; area rug, Armadillo. Powder Room: 

custom white oak vanity, Home Supply Inc.; mirror, Rejuvenation; Double Beau 

Sconce, Worley’s Lighting; wallcovering (Pimpernel), Morris & Co.; millwork paint 

color, “Studio Green” by Farrow & Ball; window treatment fabric, Designs of the Time, 

small, framed vintage artwork, GreatHouse. Mudroom: cabinetry, Home Supply Inc. 

painted in “Intrigue” by Benjamin Moore & Co.; wall color, “Ballet White” by Benjamin 

Moore & Co.; soapstone countertop, Dente Trading; hardware, Hardware Designs 

nc in Faireld; flooring, slate; pendant ligt, orles igting Girls’ Homework 

Room: desk chairs, Industry West; sconces, Visual Comfort & Co.; wall color, 

“Violet Pearl” by Benjamin Moore & Co. Basement Playroom: mural, Rebel Walls; 

sectional and coffee table, Rowe Furniture; side table, oes Home ollection; 

tall lamp, Anthropologie. Primary Bedroom: lounge chairs, Four Hands; linen 

window treatment fabric, Designs of the Time; handwoven throw pillows, 

Sien + Co.; lighting, Visual Comfort & Co.; area rug (Tattersall), Stanton. Covered 

Porch: sofa and coffee table, Harbour; side cairs, Four Hands; custom trow 

pillows, Rebecca Atwood. 



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This dedicated mudroom space, 

expanded during construction of a 

two-story addition off the kitchen 

in a Monmouth County home, corrals clutter 

coming in from the garage, side door and backyard 

entry points. 

“Since we primarily come into the house from 

the garage or side door, the mudroom became 

the place where everything got dropped,” from 

grocery bags to Amazon deliveries, the husband 

says. “We needed more storage. Like any family, 

our three girls have a lot of stuff” — schoolbags, 

laptops, jackets, shoes and swim bags. “We wanted 

each of them to have their own space while still 

leaving plenty of room for guests.” 

Designed by Rachel Stellar, principal of Fair 

Haven-based Rachel Stellar Interiors, the stylish, 

functional space incorporates built-in floor-toceiling 

cabinetry along the length of the room. 

“One has closed cubbies to hide coats and 

things,” Stellar notes, while the other has two 

large storage cabinets for household and sports 

Built-in cabinetry painted in a high-impact shade of blue 

creates a seamless organization system in a style as inviting 

as the rest of house. To ease comings and goings, designer 

Rachel Stellar outfitted this transition area off the kitchen with 

a chic bench and coordinating lacquered woven desk where 

keys, mail and miscellaneous items can be stashed in the 

hideaway drawer. 

After relocating the laundry zone elsewhere, the dedicated 

mudroom tripled in size with storage allocated for every family 

member. Slate gray chevron ceramic tile flooring is “great for 

hiding dirt coming in and out of the house,” Stellar says. 


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equipment. A sizable built-in bench at the center of one wall unit 

provides ample space to remove or lace up shoes or to grab a coat or 

bag from one of the wall hooks. 

To ensure visual flow to the rest of the house, Stellar chose a rich shade 

of blue for the custom cabinetry with hardware in brushed brass. “We 

love it … now we have plenty of room to organize things,” the husband 

says. Plus, the new “rear door off the mudroom hallway leads directly to 

the patio and pool so folks can get to the yard without walking through 

the kitchen sliders.” DNJ 

Editor’s Note: For more of this home remodel, visit “Shared Vision” at 

DesignNewJersey.com. 

SOURCES interior design, Rachel Stellar Interiors in Fair Haven; builder, Taylor 

Built LLC in Monmouth County; custom cabinetry, Max Oviedo Custom Trimming 

LLC in South River; cabinetry paint color, “De Nimes” by Farrow & Ball; brass 

hardware, Rejuvenation; console and bench, Villa & House; lighting, Hudson 

alle igting roup; mirror, rteriors; slate gra ceron ceramic floor tile, iled 

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design resources 

A guide to contacting 

suppliers, companies 

and design professionals 

mentioned in this issue. 

1stDibs 

1stdibs.com 

A&R Interiors 

arinterior.com 

ACD Custom Granite Inc. 

732-695-2400 

acdcustomgranite.com 

See Ad on Page 41 

Amber Interiors 

amberinteriordesign.com 

American Standard 

americanstandard-us.com 

Amoré 

855-722-6673 

amoredesignfactory.com 


Andersen Windows & Doors 

andersenwindows.com 

Annie Selke 

annieselke.com 

Anthropologie 

anthropologie.com 

Arhaus 

arhaus.com 

Armadillo 

armadillo-co.com 

Arteriors 

arteriorshome.com 

Artistic Tile 

Paramus, 201-670-6100 

Shrewsbury, 732-212-1616 

Secaucus, 201-864-7000 

artistictile.com 


Atlas Homewares 

atlashomewares.com 

Atlas Marble & Granite 

newjerseystone.com 

Avantgarde Windows 

avantgardewindows.com 

B&B Pool & Spa Center 

845-356-0778 

bbpoolandspa.com 


BainUltra 

bainultra.com 

Benjamin Moore & Co. 

benjaminmoore.com 

Berkeley Tile & Marble 

908-464-6666 

Best 

bestrangehoods.com 

Beth Gersten 

732-492-2546 

Between the Sheets LLC 

betweenthesheetsnj.com 

Big Ass Fans 

bigassfans.com 

Big Chill 

bigchill.com 

lus Home 

609-478-6508 

blusdesignscom 

BOCCHI 

bocchiusa.com 

Breton SpA 

Breton.it/en_na 

Broadway Kitchens 

broadwaykitchens.com 

Brooks Builders 

brooksbuildersnj.com 

Brown Jordan 

brownjordan.com 

Bruck 

brucklighting.com 

Burton James 

burtonjames.com 

By Design Landscapes Inc. 

732-901-5566 

bydesignland.com 


California Closets 

800-274-6754 

californiaclosets.com 

See Ad on Pages 2-3 

California Faucets 

calfaucets.com 

CB2/cb2.com 

Cedar & Moss 

cedarandmoss.com 

CertainTeed 

certainteed.com 

Clic/clic.com 

Closet Factory 

908-322-8270 

closetfactory.com 


Coterie Brooklyn 

coteriebrooklyn.com 

Creative Displays & Designs 

732-918-8010 

cdi25.com 


Crown Point Cabinetry 

800-999-4994 

crown-point.com 

See Ad on Back Cover 

Crown Select 

603-542-3399 

crownselect.com 


Currey & Co. 

curreyandcompany.com 

Dente Trading 

dentetrading.com 

Designs of the Time 

designsofthetime.be 

Dutton Brown 

duttonbrown.com 

DWR/dwr.com 

DXV/dxv.com 

Edward Clark Landscape 

Architect 

edwardclarkla.com 

Elaine Smith 

elainesmith.com 

Electrolux 

Electrolux.com 

Elitis/elitis.fr 

Elizabeth Guest Interiors LLC 

908-228-2217 

elizabethguestinteriors.com 


Ella Allure 

ellaallure.com 

Farrow & Ball 

farrow-ball.com 

Feeney’s 

feeneyinc.com 

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & 

Lighting Gallery 

build.com/ferguson 

Ferm Living/fermliving.us 

Firecla ilereclatilecom 

Four Hands 

fourhands.com 

Franz Viegener 

franzviegener.com 

Frog’s Pool Renovations Inc. 

267-233-5275 

frogspoolrenovation.com 


Gary Rosard Architect 

garyrosard.com 

General Plumbing Supply 

800-225-5477 

shopgps.com 


Gray Malin/graymalin.com 

GreatHouse 

greathousenj.com 

Greenleaf Lawn & 

Landscape Inc. 

609-737-9265 

908-782-8978 

greenleaflawnand 

landscape.com 


Harbour 

shopharbour.com 

Hardware Designs 

973-808-0266 

hardware-designs.com 

Hartley Botanic 

781-933-1993 

hartley-botanic.com 


Herman Miller 

hermanmiller.com 

Hinkley/hinkley.com 

Home Supply Inc. 

homesupplyinc.com 

Home Trimwork 

800-888-4467 

hometrimwork.com 


Homestead Princeton 

homesteadprinceton.com 

Hudson + Bloum Design 

hudsonandbloumdesign.com 

Hudson Valley Lighting Group 

hvlgroup.com 

Illuminate Vintage 

illuminatevintage.com 

Industry West 

industrywest.com 

Innovations 

innovationsusa.com 

Interior Decisions Inc. 

973-765-9013 

interiordecisions.com 


Isoldi Collection – 

Coldwell Banker 

908-787-5990 

theisoldicollection.com 


J&R Custom Woodworking 

jandrcustomwoodworkinginc. 

com 

J&S By Stark 

jsbystark.com 

Jaipur Living/jaipurliving.com 

F Fabricsffabricscom 

Jonathan Adler 

jonathanadler.com 

Joy of Living Interior Design 

oofliingdesigncom 

Knoll/knoll.com 

Lacava/lacava.com 

Land Gate Custom Homes 

landgatecustomhomes.com 

Lawson-Fenning 

lawsonfenning.com 

Lehmann Pools & Spas 

201-327-0428 

lehmannpools.com 

See Ad on Inside Front Cover 

Livex Lighting 

800-761-8056 

livexlighting.com 


Lloyd Flanders 

llodflanderscom 

Lorena Canals/lorenacanals.us 

Luxe Home Co. 

luxehomecompany.com 

Magnolia Home Remodeling 

855-624-6655 

magnoliahomeremodeling.com 


Majewski Architecture 

majewskiarchitecture.com 

Max Oviedo Custom Trimming 

732-713-0971 

Metropolitan Window Fashions 

877-722-1100 

windowfashions.com 


Michelangelo Designs 

973-779-3200 

michelangelodesigns.com 


Minotti/minotti.com 

Mirror-tique/mirror-tique.com 

Moe Distributors Inc. 

moedistributors.com 

Moe’s Home Collection 

moeshomecollection.com 

Monetti Custom Homes 

monettibuilt.net 

Morris & Co. 

morrisandco./ 

sandersondesigngroup.com 

Morris Habitat for Humanity 

morrishabitat.org 

New Jersey Realtors 

nrealestatend 


NJ Gravel & Sand Co. 

732-938-5252 

njgravelsand.com 

See Ad on Inside Back Cover 

Noa Blake Design 

noablakedesign.com 

Noir Furniture/ 

noirfurniturela.com 

Opdyke Furniture 

opdykefurniturenj.com 

Oskar Huber Furniture & 

Design 

oskarhuber.com 

Palecek/palecek.com 

Peared Creation 

pearedcreation.com 

Polywood/polywood.com 

Pottery Barn Teen 

pbteen.com 

PurePhoto/purephoto.com 

Rachel Stellar Interiors 

916-801-0087 

rachelstellarinteriors.com 

Rebecca Atwood 

rebeccaatwood.com 

Rebel Walls/rebelwalls.com 

Rejuvention 

rejuvenation.com 

RH/rh.com 

Riobel/houseofrohl.com 

Robert Abbeyrobertabbey.biz 

Rogue Fitness 

roguetnesscom 

Room & Board 

roomandboard.com 

Rowe Furniture 

rowefurniture.com 

Rowena Martinich 

martinich.com.au 

Ruggable/ruggable.com 

Scenic Landscaping LLC 

973-616-9600 

sceniclandscaping.com 

See Ad on Pages 6-7 

Seashore Ace 

seashoreace.com 

Serena & Lily 

serenaandlily.com 

Sien + Co./sienandco.com 

Signature Hardware 

signaturehardware.com 

Ski Barn/skibarn.com 

Stanton/stantoncarpet.com 

Stella e Luna 

stellaeluna.com 

Stone Source 

stonesource.com 

Sub-Zero, Wolf & Cove 

888-671-9376 

subzero-wolf.com 


Sunpan/sunpan.com 

Surroundings Interiors 

surroundingsfurniture.com 

Surya/surya.com 

Taylor Built LLC 

taylorbuiltnj.com 

Telescope Casual 

telescopecasual.com 

The Citizenry 

the-citizenry.com 

The Shade Store 

theshadestore.com 

The Urban Electric Co. 

urbanelectric.com 

The Wickery/thewickery.com 

Thermador 

thermador.com 

Thibaut 

thibautdesign.com 

TileBar/tilebar.com 

Tiled Interiors 

tiledinteriors.com 

Tirmizi Design Studio 

Tirmizi.co 

Top Knobs/topknobs.com 

Toto/totousa.com 

Town Appliance 

732-364-5195 

townappliance.com 


Troy Lighting/hvlgroup.com 

TruExterior/truexterior.com 

Ulrich Inc. 

ulrichinc.com 


United States Ceramic Tiles 

tilenstone.com/unitedstatesceramic 

Universal Furniture 

universalfurniture.com 

Vibia/vibia.com 

Villa & House/vandh.com 

Villeroy & Boch 

villeroy-boch.com 

Visual Comfort & Co 

visualcomfort.com 

VLN Upholstery 

vlnupholstery.com 

Walpole Outdoors 

866-778-3105 

walpoleoutdoors.com 


Wayne Tile Co. 

waynetile.com 

WE Cork/wecork.com 

White House Living 

whdesignsforlife.com 

Worley’s Lighting 

worleyslighting.com 

XO/xoappliance.com 

Zaksons 

zaksons.com 

FOR THE RECORD 

The developer of the home featured in “Precise Yet Playful” 

(Design NJ, December 2023/January 2024) was Highview 

Development in Millburn, 973-379-9555. Construction was 

by M.C.N. Construction in Phillipsburg, 908-670-2706. 

Design NJ makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of Design Resources but 

cannot guarantee it. The information is provided in good faith. 


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