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Designer: Polo M.A. Inc. Location: Woodcliff Lake, NJ By Victoria Keenan W hen it comes to design, there are the modern lovers, the traditionalists, those charmed by vintage flare and many other different variations of style. But more and more, we are seeing a blend of older and newer styles: clean colors mixed with old wooden finishes, sleek decor paired with classic styled furniture. In this 6,500-square-foot Woodcliff Lake home, designer Mark A. Polo, founder of Polo M.A. Inc, married these techniques to create a home that is full of bright colors and classic style, making the extended and renovated space packed with charm, and something special around every corner. All of the beautiful homes the Polo M.A. team designs have different styles, but Polo himself explained that this Woodcliff Lake stunner is more of a "curated house," with individually beautiful items that are all cohesive and connected to each other. "[The homeowner] wanted the house to look interesting, and have a surprise every time you turned around, with an unusual texture or an unusual visual. So that's why you see extreme textures used," Polo explained. The color palette also stays true throughout the home, something the homeowner was fixed on. But instead of making the entire home the same blues, tans and dark browns, Polo inverted the colors throughout each room, making them all unique while maintaining a sense of flow. V U E N J . C O M 46 VUE ON DESIGN

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