From swoon worthy closets and decked out pools to pedestals that elevate your prized possessions, feast upon these bespoke flourishes that epitomize livable luxury

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

WATER BABY
Poolside is where you’ll find everyone as temperatures climb. Theodora Sergiou, owner of Nicholas Pools in Toms River, has her finger on the pulse of modern pools and all the glorious bells and whistles that furnish them. She said, “The most popular feature people are choosing to add to their pool is a sun deck. Building out a space to add a lounge chair tops that list of must haves. Sparked by the staycation flurry brought on by the pandemic induced lifestyle, people want to feel like they are on vacation in their own backyards. They want to relax in a lounge with the water just high enough to cool them o . Another great feature that clients are adding to their new and existing pools is an Aqualink control system. It allows you to monitor the pool and control all systems from heating to filtration and even a robotic cleaner using a mobile app. Automatic covers have also been gaining popularity. The sleek look and convenience of not having to worry about children or pets going in the pool when they are unsupervised has amped up the demand for automatic covers. They also keep dirt and leaves out of the pool cutting maintenance costs.” nicholaspools.com

CLOSET ENVY
Designed to house your fancy suits, designer threads, and must have accessories, closets are much more than expertly organized spaces to stock your worthy belongings and it’s easy to see why. Closets with individualized design speak volumes about a homeowner’s personality. Pioneers in creating a space that’s polished, organized, and showroom worthy, Woodhaven Lumber’s Custom Closet division has been nailing their clients’ closet punch list for over two years. “It starts with a sit down consultation,” said custom closet manager Sandy Deckman, who’s armed with 35 years of design experience. “We even present a 3 D rendering to help the client visualize the end product and add customizations to suit their every need.” And when it comes to customizations, the options are limitless. To name a few: stunning storage islands, secure jewelry organizers with a locking mechanism, and floor to ceiling wall units with glass dividers. Color palettes, too, run extensive. “White is making a huge comeback, except in warmer tones with texture and grain like white woodgrain,” added Deckman. The company’s recent showstopper is a tonal number with contrasting backing for maximum visual impact. woodhavenlumber.com

HIGHER GROUND
They add immediate visual interest to any corner in your home and inject personality into an otherwise negative space. Whether it’s architectural, textural, or edgy, the pedestal is set to become the ubiquitous design staple in next generation modern homes. Browse three varying styles that promise to raise the bar in your interior design.

CB2 Tall Burled Wood Pedestal
With detailed natural graining on random squares of Italian mappa burl wood veneer, this architectural pedestal makes a perfect perch for your refined objets d’art. $399, cb2.com

Parker Cerused Wood Column
Featuring clean, modern lines, this streamlined pedestal is handcrafted of deeply cerused oak with a groovy texture that adds to its visual appeal. $3,990, kellywearstler.com

Arteriors Serafina Accent Table
A revolutionary treatment called hydro graphics lends the dynamic marble like façade on this otherwise lightweight concrete pedestal, finished in an ergonomic shape with a circular top. $1,105, arteriors.com