The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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e kitchen is usually seen as the heart of the home, and the Colaneri residence is no exception. Torn between his wife's preference for the traditional style and his own modern aesthetic inclinations, the Colaneri kitchen elegantly combines elements of both. "e backsplash tile is definitely more of the modern look," he said. "e lighting that I used over the island, in the back wall where the shelves are, is definitely more of a modern industrial feel. at allowed my wife to do some of the traditional elements, such as the cabinets and the crown molding at the top, where the fridge is. We were able to really tie those two pieces together." One has but to look at the counters or the island, with its sleek, thin countertops and dark wooden drawers, to see the stylistic balancing act at play. Like the living room area, the dominant color palette is all warm greys and black, brown-gray blends, but in lieu of big splashes of vibrant colors, what elevates the kitchen is the golden accents provided by the elegant brass handles. "Brass has made a really big comeback in design. e brass that is being done today is very sophisticated and it's great for details," Colaneri said. "I love pairing brass on top of a very dark color, that's why all the doors and the kitchen cabinets, the fact that they are this dark black, brown-gray color, the brass really stands out and makes a big statement." Brass has made a really big comeback in design. The brass that is being done today is very sophisticated and it's great for details. V U E N J . C O M 58