Kitchens rendered in refreshing hues, museum worthy indoor lighting, and outdoor accents that will make lounging a permanent occupation: welcome to the home of your dreams

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

BRIGHT IDEAS
Whether you use it to stylishly highlight an entryway, as a design focal point in your official living room, or to create a moody vibe in the boudoir, there’s no denying the power of statement lighting in a curated home. Cleverly placed lighting can dramatically transform the look of your entire space. Sculptural, super futuristic, and ingenious, our cherry picked selection of contemporary indoor lighting is sure to bring in the wow factor. All pieces are available at warshauerlightingdesign.com.

Bau 36 Pendant
In Sean Lavin’s design for Tech Lighting that echoes the principles of the bauhaus movement, four natural brass geometric metal stamped fins are integrated with LEDs to cast indirect illumination for perfect mood lighting. $1,710

Griffin Starburst Pendant
Handcrafted by artisans in Vermont, this whimsical, adjustable starburst chandelier with six thumbprint glass shades is crafted with hammered steel rods and intersecting twigs, mimicking a natural tree bark to add a sense of drama. $3,551

Sonneman Lighting Movile LED Pendant in Satin Black
From a leading purveyor of futuristic lighting, this state of the art pendant design places lights suspended in arced stems that rotate about their vertical axis to create movement in a sleek, interactive format. $584

COURT THE YARD
With warmer climes fast approaching and endless days of outdoor entertaining on the horizon, it may be time to dust othe winter and add a fresh attitude to your garden space. Whether it’s a midweek breakfast on the terrace, an evening BBQ in the backyard, or a day of lounging by the pool with your favorite cocktail in hand, we’ve got all the posh accoutrements for your browsing pleasure.

Stacked Garden Stool
A pretty perch for your afternoon martini, the uniquely stacked design of this garden stool is rendered in two tone ceramic with a contrasting copper hued base for a look that’s as organic as it is chic. $290, horchow.com

Bernhardt Exteriors Capri Sofa
True to its name, this laid back lounge sofa promises to transport you to the sun kissed Italian island featuring an all wicker construction in a powder coated aluminum frame and a natural Sunbrella seat and comfy toss pillows in white. $4,515, horchow.com

KITCHEN CHRONICALS, LUXE EDITION
Every swoon worthy cook space should showcase the homeowner’s personality, from mega mod to farmhouse. To find out what’s haute in the home chef’s room, we talked to designers Evamarie Sibilia, Melody Ann Wells, and CaroleAnn Gorhan of Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork, who have designed some of NJ’s most stunning kitchens. “We’re seeing a lot of driftwood, walnut, and white oak in wood finishes, a lot of gray tones, white on white, not stark, but in warmer tones,” they informed. “The natural, organic look is very prevalent, and a lot of the design is elevated with shaker cabinets in blues and greens. And when it comes to hardware, there’s no denying the glamour that gold brings into a neutral white kitchen.” One of the designers worked on a hidden butler pantry tucked behind the main kitchen: “Like a mini prep kitchen, hidden in plain sight that allows you to keep all the clutter and kitchen equipment out of sight, which I think is fun.” woodhavenlumber.com

Four Hands Bandera Outdoor Woven Club Chair
Throw a bright Aztec print pillow on this all weather wicker chair that boasts a contemporary silhouette in a distressed grey hue and a bronze base to channel your inner flower child. $685, neimanmarcus.com