A Study in Contrast

Sometimes the design solution is, indeed, black — and white Months after moving to their Manasquan home, a young couple with a toddler-age daughter tapped interior designer Christina Kim and […]

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Timeless With A Twist-Kitchen

The home has 10-foot ceilings and a new open concept. “Getting the scale right is very important when designing a home like this,” designer Laurie DiGiacomo says. “Oversized lighting, wide-plank floors […]

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Timeless With A Twist-Butlers Pantry

DiGiacomo says, “One of my favorite features is the smoky-gray antiqued mirror for the butler’s pantry backsplash, which adds a dose of glam while visually connecting this area to the […]

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Timeless With A Twist

Statement pieces embellish a classic kitchen in Ho-Ho-Kus The sprawling raised ranch in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, was built in 2000 and hadn’t been updated since. “We wanted to open it up,” […]

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Divide and Conquer-Family room

Wolf felt that the high ceiling in the family room was too flat, so she spiced it up with coffers. The wood tones help warm the space. “We added some […]

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Divide and Conquer-Dining Room

The dining room chairs feature easy-care vinyl on the seats and luxurious velvet on the backs. The starburst chandeliers are an eye-catching element. “We like to use two light fixtures […]

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Divide and Conquer-Living Room

An antiqued, smoked mirror reflects the stunning living room. “The ceiling feature completes the essence of the room,” says Wolf. Built-ins behind the piano in the living room offer a […]

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Divide and Conquer-Seating Area

“The clients wanted a fully complete and accessorized home” says Wolf, who embellished the master bedroom sitting area with a variety of throw pillows, a soft fur rug and a […]

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Divide and Conquer-Bedroom

Wolf divided the largest room in the house—a bedroom— into sections separated by a wood beam. A focal wall of hardwood and a hanging basket chair draw the eye and […]

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