Bergen County Kitchen Designer - Renovation Details

I am so happy to share photos of this recently renovated kitchen. We started this process about a year ago with the planning stage and then in the summer the work began and finally last week we were able to photograph the finished space. It’s stunning!!

Here is where we started with the kitchen:

You can see we removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room and added more windows as well.

I really love the custom table which features an easy to clean Quartz top.

I am a big fan of open shelves in a kitchen (I have them in my own kitchen and after 8 years, no regrets!). We took the tile up to the ceiling around the shelves and the windows as well.

I absolutely love to decorate shelves - whether they are in a kitchen or in an office or built-ins by a fireplace- it makes me so happy to style a shelf. These were no exception and I really love how the wood stain came out as a nice contrast to the dark wood floors in the kitchen.

We went with a dark color for the island and the rich color goes so perfectly with the brass hardware.

Here is a closer look at the clock and pendants. Mixing metals and finishes in a kitchen really elevates the space.

The cabinets are all inset which I think is such a timeless and classic style. From this view you can also see all of the natural light that the kitchen enjoys from the additional windows and larger slider to the deck.

The pendant over the kitchen table is such a fun focal point from this side of the kitchen.

Leather stools are so practical, especially with kids for easy clean up. The legs of the stools are a similar wood tone to the open shelves.

I love the extra thick Quartz top used on the island.

Stay tuned for more from this home- we are working on the the living room now which will hopefully be wrapped up in the spring.

Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Wyckoff (Bergen County). Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and kitchen/bathroom renovations, Christie works in NJ/NY in Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, North Haledon, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale, Tenafly, Emerson, Teaneck and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few. Christie also works virtually with clients all over the United States.

Basement Renovation - Basement Bar and Office- Bergen County NJ designer

Today I am excited to share this basement renovation in Bergen County NJ. I first started working with my clients on this space about a year ago and am so happy to see it finally finished. The basement serves several functions for their family and I will start with the main area which includes the TV/hangout area along with the bar. What a fantastic place for entertaining!

Here is a photo that I took during the construction phase:

I love these leather stools at the bar and the dark Quartz countertops.

The tile is so pretty too!!

To keep the space light and airy, we went with lighter tones on the wall and floor but brought in pops of blue with the sofa, the rug and in the bar area. The media unit provides lots of storage on the bottom for toys and games and it was fun to decorate the shelves on the upper half.

Next up is the bathroom. The classic wood vanity with marble countertop really lets the blue tile shine as the star of the show!

The champagne bronze finish is the perfect pairing with the tile.

Finally, the basement also includes an office which has a sleeper sofa to double as a guest bedroom as needed.

Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional. Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Wyckoff. Specializing in design consultations (in person and virtually via Facetime), room transformations and kitchen/bathroom/basement renovations, Christie works in New Jersey / New York in Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, North Haledon, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale, Tenafly, Harrington Park, Emerson, Teaneck and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few.

Living Room Transformation with gallery wall - Bergen County decorator

I am so happy to share this recent Bergen County living room transformation. We kept the floors and paint color (and the piano) but replaced all of the furniture and added wall decor to make the room feel brand new. I especially love how the gallery wall came out!

Here is where we started with the space:

There is a cozy new leather chair in the corner and there is more seating now in the space.

We kept the piano but added some pretty art above it and the new storage piece is perfect for hiding some toys.

I love the black nesting tables for the coffee table rather than another wooden piece of furniture.

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County NJ interior designer based in Wyckoff. She specializes in room transformations, renovations (kitchen and bathroom) and design consultations both in person and virtually. Christie Adams Design works with clients in person in towns such as Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Montclair, Franklin Lakes, Westwood, Oradell, Harrington Park, North Haledon and Hillsdale to name a few.

From NYC to Bergen County- Project Reveal - Ridgewood interior designer

My clients first contacted me last October when they were in the process of buying their first home in Bergen County after living in NYC with their young kids. The home they were purchasing did not need any construction / renovation right away but they needed help with furnishing and decorating. Because they were coming from a NYC apartment that was smaller than this new house, we were starting from scratch for the whole first floor. I am so happy that everything is finally installed and we had our photo shoot last week. Come take a tour!

Let’s start with the entryway - I love this console table paired with the round mirror and if you look closely there is a fun woven strap detail on the mirror.

As you can see in th e mirror, the opposite wall is a bench with hooks as a drop zone for the family and guests.

Next you walk into an open space which is the main family room of the home. We added built-ins on the one side of the TV to hide some of the electronics related to the TV and it gave us an opportunity to add some decor.

Here is where we started with this space:

The round coffee table is very kid friendly but also so pretty!

There is a console table behind the sofa which was a perfect spot to display family photos.

You can see from some of the earlier photos that the dining room is part of this big open space.

Here is the before photo of the dining room area.

The art has such a beautiful texture and pairs so well with the new light fixture.

The office is another space that we worked on and I love that my client’s husband wanted to go bold with the walls in here!

I wish I had a better “before” photo but it was basically an empty room :)

Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional. Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Bergen County. Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and kitchen/bathroom renovations, Christie works in NJ/NY in Wyckoff, Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, North Haledon, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale, Tenafly, Harrington Park, Emerson, Teaneck and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few.