Character Study-Bunk Room

A bunk room, sketched by designer Wendi Jay and interpreted by builder Matthew Pappas, is a cozy spot to read or nap before heading back outdoors. Built-in drawers and doors […]

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Character Study-Kitchen Photo 2

Light streaming through the window highlights the texture of the engineered wood flooring found throughout the home, while a refrigerator/freezer hides behind white-painted wood doors at the right.

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Staying in Character-Bathtub

The renovation involved removing a set of dated columns as well as the built-in bathtub. The new standalone tub is located in the same spot, but its minimalist design contributes […]

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Staying in Character-Vanity

The vanity (and the cabinet visible in the mirror) feature subtly textured details to create interest against the flat planes of the marble tile.

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Staying in Character

A Monmouth County renovation balances contemporary updates with classic elements The primary bathroom in this Monmouth County, New Jersey, home was a product of its time — and that time […]

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Give & Take-Dining room

The dining room millwork in this Short Hills home frames a wall covering that has an understated pattern in cream, green, a hint of teal and a little bit of […]

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Give & Take-Office

The gray-and-blue color scheme from the living room in a Short Hills home carries through to the office, where gray guest chairs stand out against the deep blue cabinetry.

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Give & Take

A Short Hills renovation involves keeping what works and transforming what doesn’t. Having been built fairly recently — in the mid-aughts — Amar and Neha Khubani’s Short Hills, New Jersey, […]

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Give & Take-Office with painting

The office in this Short Hills home was transformed by painting the original cabinetry. The space features a linear light fixture that complements a fixture in the adjoining living room. […]

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