From the October/November 2023 Issue
Meant To Be-Entry
Designer and homeowner Yana Schafer and her labradoodle, Moussya, at the entry to their Short Hills home.
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Vineyard Vibes-Exterior
“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 […]
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Vineyard Vibes-Exterior pool & patio
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.
From the August/September 2023 Issue
International Intrigue-Exterior
Characteristics of the home’s Italian Renaissance Revival style include an arcade across the front façade at the porch level, which involves a series of simplified columns. The bracketed eave line […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Exterior
The classic Georgian home by architect James Paragano has a symmetrical motif with a primary center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone with copper accents.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Exterior
The exterior of the home is clad in clay-fired brick. “Not one brick is the same,” builder Richard Wonsala says. “We used a technique called lime washing. That’s why the […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Garage
The new garage features two bays and a full bathroom. It’s currently used for storage, but the second floor is heated, making it suitable for habitation should the need or […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Old House, New Story-Front door
Note the vintage doorknocker and authentic glass-paned arched window at the front door, painted in high-gloss “Dutch Door Green.” Neutral and textured grass-cloth wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries replaced a former […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
History Revisited-Exterior
“The existing house had incredible bones and an elegant exterior,” builder Michael Mroz says. “We did our best to pay homage to the roots of this home while giving it […]