A custom painted floor transition in Short Hills, NJ separating the dining area from the living room addition by the artists from AH & Co. out of Montclair, NJ.

Many families ponder the idea of adding extra living space for a few years before they are actually ready to remodel. Then, all-of-the sudden, something will happen that makes them realize that they can’t wait any longer. In the case of this remodeling story, it was the snowstorm of 2016 that spurred the homeowners into action. As the family was stuck in the house with nowhere to go, they longed for more space. The parents longed for a getaway spot for themselves that could also double as a hangout area for the kids and their friends. As they considered their options, there was one clear choice…to renovate the detached garage. The detached garage previously functioned as a workshop and storage room and offered plenty of square footage to create a family room, kitchenette, and full bath. It’s location right beside the outdoor kitchen made it an ideal spot for entertaining and provided an easily accessible bathroom during the summertime. Even the canine family members get to enjoy it as they have their own personal entrance, through a bathroom doggie door. Our design team listened carefully to our client’s wishes to create a space that had a modern rustic feel and found selections that fit their aesthetic perfectly. To set the tone, Blackstone Oak luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout. The kitchenette area features Maple Shaker style cabinets in a pecan shell stain, Uba Tuba granite countertops, and an eye-catching amber glass and antique bronze pulley sconce. Rather than use just an ordinary door for the bathroom entry, a gorgeous Knotty Alder barn door creates a stunning focal point of the room. The fantastic selections continue in the full bath. A reclaimed wood double vanity with a gray washed pine finish anchors the room. White, semi-recessed sinks with chrome faucets add some contemporary accents, while the glass and oil-rubbed bronze mini pendant lights are a balance between both rustic and modern. The design called for taking the shower tile to the ceiling and it really paid off. A sliced pebble tile floor in the shower is curbed with Uba Tuba granite, creating a clean line and another accent detail. The new multi-functional space looks like a natural extension of their home, with its matching exterior lights, new windows, doors, and sliders. And with winter approaching and snow on the way, this family is ready to hunker down and ride out the storm in comfort and warmth. When summer arrives, they have a designated bathroom for outdoor entertaining and a wonderful area for guests to hang out. It was a pleasure to create this beautiful remodel for our clients and we hope that they continue to enjoy it for many years to come.

This room overlooking the lake was deemed as the "ladies lounge." A soothing green (Benjamin Moore Silken Pine) is on the walls with a three-dimensional relief hand applied to the window wall with cascading cherry blossom branches. Sofa and chairs by Tomlinson, coffee table and bookcase by Theodore Alexander, vintage Italian small chests, and ombre green glass table by Mitchell Gold Co. Carpet is Nourison Stardust Aurora Broadloom Carpet in Feather.

Hannah Gilker Photography

For an industrial look, a vertically aligned fireplace by Ortal Fireplace is inset behind a patina'ed sheet metal panel and wrapped in a plaster surround hand finished with American Clay Metalwork: Lee Crowley A Metal surround was recessed behind a hand-plastered wall American Clay artist: Orit Yanai, San Francisco Steel artist: Lee Crowley http://www.leecrowleyart.com Tali Hardonag

Il fallait que je crée un lien entre plusieurs époques: La maison en meulière d'origine, des meubles de chez Moissonnier en merisier des années 90 et l'extension qui avait été faite il y a 10 ans. Les clients ont tout de suite adhéré. Un canapé BIOT de chez "Mis en demeure" côtoie avec élégance la suspension Papillon de chez forestier.

Accented client's leather sectional with floral velvet pillows // Pottery Barn; creme leather recliner // LaZBoy; creme and khaki Moroccan shag rug // Lowes; glass and wood slat coffee table // Pier1; wood Cathedral style mirror // Pier1; gold Tripod lamp // Target; accessories // Pier1, Target, Red Hill Gallery (Fayetteville, AR); whitewashed credenza // Hanks Fine Furniture; round mirrored nesting tables // Homegoods;

Jodi Totten, Showcase Photography

Richard J. D'Angelo, CraftPro Contracting LLC Paint colors and design by Donna Frasca of Decorating by Donna. Benjamin Moore Aura, paint colors: Family/TV Room: Silver Marlin (2139-50) Hallways/Foyer: Gray Owl (OC-52) Kitchen: Camouflage (2143-40) Formal Sitting/Living Room: Pikes Peak Gray (2127-50) Formal Dining Room: Van Deusen Blue Painting by Morristown, NJ CraftPro Contracting professional painting & home improvement services. See more at http://www.craftprocontracting.com/gallery/