From the December 2018/January 2019 Issue
Clean, Fresh & Contemporary
A designer breathes new life into a dark, outdated family room. Traditional style, oversized furniture and a color palette of reds, greens and golds all added up to a heavy, […]
From the April/May 2018 Issue
Designer Showhouse of New Jersey: Ottoman
OTTOMAN | The ottoman—which doubles as storage—is tucked away under the console, to be brought out as needed for extra seating.
From the April/May 2018 Issue
Designer Showhouse of New Jersey: Dining Room
Color and creativity combine in fund-raiser. When Mark Polo saw this room, he “wanted to make it warm and inviting for dining. I’m finding from my clientele that the need […]
From the April/May 2018 Issue
Designer Showhouse of New Jersey: Dining Room
TABLE | Polo used benches at the table because “what I find very jarring in a dining room are all the legs. I wanted to pare that down so when […]
From the December 2016/January 2017 Issue
Home for the Holidays-Dining
Printed menus take design cues from the plum tea towel, used as a dinner napkin. A simple linen runner allowed for placement of fall fruits in tones that tie in […]
From the December 2016/January 2017 Issue
Home for the Holidays-Den
The den, in space that dates to the home’s origin, has a curated mix of antiques and new pieces that come together as expected: collected over time. Vintage prints and […]
From the December 2016/January 2017 Issue
Home for the Holidays-Family Room
Cheery blue and apple green chairs in cotton and linen blends extend an invitation to relax in the family room. Minimal window treatments keep the focus on the beautiful landscape. […]
From the December 2016/January 2017 Issue
Home for the Holidays-Wreath
A wreath of cedar, magnolia, eucalyptus and red berries adds color and fragrance.
From the December 2016/January 2017 Issue
Home for the Holidays-Kitchen
White Shaker-style cabinets, Carrera marble surfaces and a classic subway tile backsplash honor the home’s traditional roots. Reclaimed wide plank floors and a thick cherry-topped island serve up contrast.