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Change Maker
Designer Kristina Phillips breathes new life into a client’s longtime family home With their children “grown and flown,” a Ho-Ho-Kus couple wanted a fresh start for the center-hall Colonial-style home […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
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 […]
From the August/September 2023 Issue
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.
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 […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
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 […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
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.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
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 […]
From the April/May 2023 Issue
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.
From the April/May 2023 Issue
History Revisited-Mudroom
The painted bricks on the wall of the mudroom are new but create the appearance of vintage traditional architecture.