Franklin Lakes NJ Family Room
The family room of this home was redesigned to reflect the airy French look the client loved so much. In order to avoid the mess and disturbance of demolishing the old brick mantle, Jess design a painted wood paneling facade to mask the old, and create a place for the tv. The bookcases that flank it have wonderful details such as french brass hardware, reticulated brass doors, with interiors sheathed in real linen. The desk area works as a lovely computer/work station with concealed file cabinets, and the bookcases are home to the clients lovely collectables. The existing cocktail table was lacquered white (previously was dark wood) and the sofa was made custom in cotton velvet from Duralee with 100% down fill for that "sinking in" feeling the client wanted. The simple drapery panels required a lot of yardage, so instead of using real silk, Jess found an amazing synthetic taffeta at Duralee that is so close to looking like silk, you have to touch it to know! (this saved thousands of $$ ) There was a large closet opposite the window wall that was opened up and transformed into a bar with custom barstools, and an antiqued mirror ceiling to illuminate the space. The pillow fabrics are from Nancy Corzine, the glass chandelier is William Crowder, the mantle sconces and opaline lamp are antiques, and the acrylic side table purchased through Lewis Mittman in NYC.