The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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As with most homes, the centerpiece of this one is its kitchen. "The kitchen is humungous. That's where the family will convene," Garo commented. Bertazzoni's Master Series appliances are ready for every chef and quartz countertops featuring the coveted calcatta vein are installed throughout. Fixtures and even stove grates are brass, and the brass carries over into the floor tiles of the adjoining powder room. A butler's pantry and a wealth of cabinets assure plenty of storage. The cabinets are finished in a dark finish while the center island is gray to better blend in with the softer colored floors and walls. Outside a tiered backyard with plenty of trees and landscape lighting offers a private oasis with room for entertaining, for kids to play, or even for a garden. Garo considers every aspect of the homes he builds, envisioning how each space can and will be used, and what a future owner would most want to see. "I didn't like the original kitchen pendants I bought and installed. They didn't feel right and didn't fit the house, so I went out and bought new ones. I will do those things because I want the right look. I look past the few added bucks to get to the final wow factor," he said. From stair spindles, to skylights, to doorbells, to house numbers, every detail is considered. What excites Garo particularly about this duplex is that it's large enough to become a family's long-term home. Where he sees most duplexes attracting young couples who move out once kids come along, this duplex allows a growing family to stay put. Because Garo lives in the same