The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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At the entrance of the home, Karla wanted to create the idea of a foyer to divide the long entry hall, so she inserted two arches to create a vestibule. "e arches are meant to stop you in the entry hall so you aren't seeing the rest of the house until you walk through," Karla explained. To add to the contemporary feel of the foyer, a zebra Stark Carpet was used, along with metallic- inspired paint on the doors, metallic wall coverings and a chic, modern light fixture. e powder room off of this foyer is a glistening surprise with crystal beaded, charcoal grasscloth wall coverings that compliment the gold accents the room holds. e metallic trim and ceilings intrigue guests with the reflections they create, giving off the feel of entering into what Karla describes as a "Jewel Box". Moving through the vestibule into the next space, there is an alluring Scalamandré zebra print wallpaper, completed with a zebra runner on the steps, achieving the eclectic vibe Karla's clients admire. ough the living room and dining room are one space, two large columns and a portière (drapery) were inserted to separate the two. e dining room features a mix of modern and traditional elements with a dazzling chandelier which includes clear crystals and dangling black crystals. "I wanted to create a vignette out of the dining room," explained Karla. A leopard carpet adds some spunk underneath the elegant dining room table, fit with two elegant chair styles, creating a classically modern scene. e living room fits the traditional mold with sheer silk window treatments, classic panel wall molding and two golden candle sconces. e ottoman doubles as a hidden storage areas to keep the space open and organized. e painting is custom framed and serves as a focal point of the space, incorporating colors that compliment the room. e space is completed with a stain- resistant, performance fabric sofa and automated window shades. e kitchen incorporates the glitz that the clients wanted and brought the uniqueness that set their home apart from others. Dark cabinetry serves as a base for the elements of gold that flood this kitchen. e wall coverings, stove hood, cabinet hardware and V U E N J . C O M 101