The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
Issue link: https://magazines.vuenj.com/i/1285484
As guests make their way through the ground floor they'll inevitably end up in the massive kitchen and family rooms. e focal point of the kitchen is the oversized island that's roomy enough to seat four diners. Above the island hang smaller chrome pendant lights that resemble the one in the dining room. All of the cabinetry is custom and is a paneled traditional style with a white-inset beaded frame. ere is no limit of storage space with illuminated walk-in pantries, hutch cabinets with wire mesh doors for wine bottles and more drawer space than one could dream of. Wanting another easy connection to the second floor, the homeowners asked that a second staircase be constructed. inking it would be a nice space to do homework, manage bills and work from home, the team at Maninno Architecture + Design included a small nook underneath the staircase. So far this thoughtful detail has proven to be a big hit, both for the family and for the RS Mannino Instagram page. Although this home is technically not considered open-concept, it is inspired by the idea, as there are no doors that obstruct the flow of movement from room to room. is, in combination with the homeowner's love of hallways, makes the entire ground floor a space that's easy to wade through. e adjacent living room is the hardest room to miss with its one and a half story exposed trussed cathedral ceiling and an extra-large couch that faces a stone fireplace. One of the most spectacular parts of the property is the in- ground pool and backyard space. e home sits very low to the ground in order to prevent too many steps when moving in and out of the kitchen and living room. Glossy Afyon Cloud marble was used as the flooring for the outside dining area and as the lining for the perimeter of the pool. e clients wanted a unique touch to the yard so they decided to incorporate a trellis that also doubles as an irrigated waterfall, and added cushioned seats underneath so they could enjoy the lights and sound of moving water in the evening. On the second floor is where we'll find the five bedrooms, three of which face the street and include a room above the garage. e rest of the space is utilized by the step-up master bedroom and the star of this floor which is the master bath. Measuring at ten feet by six feet, the room features a two-person shower and is decked out in white marble, hexagonal mosaic flooring and double benches. Water-jet cut tile was used to create the accent piece in the shower and the room is crowned with a 9-foot tall ceiling. For the lady of the house, the team at V U E N J . C O M 136