Classic Refresh

Eye-catching woodwork and time-honored touches elevate a first-floor bathroom Designer Ellie Mroz aimed to create “a refined, classic, luxe space” for her clients’ full-bathroom renovation, a look that’s in line […]

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Classic Refresh-Bathroom

“We love how the traditional, moody space is lightened by the brass elements and the airy window treatment,” designer Ellie Mroz says.

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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 […]

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History Revisited

In Union County, an early-20th-century home gets a respectful update The owners of this stately 1930s Colonial-style home knew they had a gem on their hands. Its charm and character […]

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History Revisited-Staircase

The staircase was relocated from the back of the house to the center to make more sense of how the rooms are laid out and used.

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History Revisited-Breakfast Nook

Large light fixtures occupy the vertical space in the window tower breakfast nook. “We selected the lanterns to add a little whimsy to the beautiful, clean-lined kitchen,” designer Ellie Mroz […]

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History Revisited-Kitchen

The backsplash and countertops in the kitchen are clad in honed white quartzite. The renovation involved adding a wall to the kitchen to create a butler’s pantry.

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History Revisited-Mudroom

The painted bricks on the wall of the mudroom are new but create the appearance of vintage traditional architecture.

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History Revisited-Dining Room

In the dining room, the homeowners’ existing table and chairs lean traditional, while the new steel-and-glass cabinets add a modern touch.

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