The Nature of Things-Staircase

A floating staircase is a dramatic addition to the first floor of this Princeton, New Jersey, home, curving softly upward to the “floating” mezzanine. The door behind the staircase leads […]

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The Nature of Things-Kitchen

Kitchen storage is convenient yet easily hidden to maintain the clean look of the open-plan first floor of this Princeton, New Jersey, home.

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The Nature of Things-Exterior Back

A teak-clad wall continues from interior to exterior of the Princeton, New Jersey, home. Architect Pierre-Henri Hoppenot explains, “The materials run from inside to outside, stretching out the room, blurring […]

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Design Unleashed-Living-Family Rooms

LEFT | The living room in this Summit, New Jersey, home is designed as a place where the owners can gather with adult friends to enjoy cocktails. A dark coffee […]

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Transcending the Typical-Kitchen Cabinets

The cabinets in this Tenafly, New Jersey, kitchen were painted onsite with lacquer spray. “They’re really customized pieces,” designer Valerie Corsaro says. “They give the kitchen a seamless look because […]

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The Nature of Things-Living Space

Neutral furnishings allow the views of forest and lake to stand out in this Princeton, New Jersey, home. “The window walls at the two ends of the room give the […]

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Building on Tradition-Office

In the office, “we used a traditional-feeling color palette but included the light fixture as a super-fun accent piece,” Pietragallo says. The patterned window treatment, which the designer describes as […]

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Building on Tradition-Butlers Pantry

The butler’s pantry, located between the dining room and the kitchen, features navy cabinetry accessorized with sizable statement hardware. “We really wanted to make this a space that feels cozy […]

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