Short Hills, NJ

Occasionally you have the privilege to work on a historic home on a beautiful site with clients who want to honor the history, while making the house a contemporary home for busy family life.

This house, and this couple, is one of those rare situations. We have worked with them for more than 20 years, and started shortly after they moved into this rambling home with a few pieces of furniture from their 2 bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. Overtime, with careful planning they developed their property and articulated the purpose and personality of every room. They made a huge back porch go from a one-season porch to a 3-season room, they renovated the attic, over 900 sq. ft., to make a sophisticated game room, study and guest suite. They were fortunate to be able to add to their property, so much planning went into the exterior. Mr. T is an ardent gardener, so the property has a formal rose garden, lovely open areas and some seriously sporty recreational areas. The whole home both indoors and out is lively, colorful, fun and thanks to a thoughtful, long term approach this home can handle lots of activity!