From admin on June 9th, 2010 in Newark
Owners of this
New Jersey Colonial home may have a keen eye for collectables, but when it came time to bring them together in a cohesive design, they knew they needed a little help. Interior designer
Gerald Charles Tolomeo rose to the challenge by creating the perfect backdrop for all their treasures.
Tolomeo
began by revamping the walls with a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore’s White Dove paint. Walnut stain was added to the wood floors for a clean and crisp contrast. In the living room, a white table brings a touch of simplicity to the large collection of books in the background, while Chinese fabric on two of the chairs adds a hint of fun....
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May 28th, 2010 in Newark
With five grown children and a growing brood of grandchildren, Ann and Mark Baiada purchased this spectacular beach house in Avalon hoping for more family time and an irresistible gathering spot by which to lure them in. After a few large renovations, the home now sleeps 25 comfortably with the possibility of an on-site cottage being turned into space for 10 more.
There was a rich history etched into the 100-year-old Victorian when the Baiada’s purchased it. In 1892, the land was sold to a local woman for a dollar, who later sold it to a man from Philadelphia.
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May 3rd, 2010 in Newark
While most spouses aren’t thrilled by their partner’s hobby obsessions, let alone encourage them, this Bergen County homeowner actually got inspiration for his golf-themed room from his wife. Go figure. And even though it is a true tribute to his passion, it has become a favorite hang-out for the whole family.
The second-story family room was designed by Steven Fioravanti of Greenbaum Interiors, with a massive collection of golf memorabilia leading the way. Cindy Nelson lent her artistic vision for the beautiful mural of St. Andrew’s Golf Course, which surrounds the staircase leading up to the room.
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May 3rd, 2010 in Newark
Much as we hate to admit it, homebuyers do judge a book by its cover. So make sure yours is tops.
If you’re trying to sell your home in today's market, getting people to stop and take a look may be half the battle. Up your curb appeal and make the best first impression to potential buyers by using these tips from New Jersey landscape designer Chris Cipriano.
Cipriano’s company provides exterior staging for homes on the market, so he’s become an expert on figuring out what to look for and what to change along the way. First things first: pay attention to any major problems that are readily visible from the street. If you have a chipped sidewalk or the front of the house looks dirty, for example, then passersby may immediately write off the property.
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