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home FUN WITH COLOR (Clockwise, from opposite page, top) The home- owners didn’t want the living room/family room to be stuffy, and Epstein had fun being creative with the plaid faux fabric tile on the fireplace. She pulled the rustic blue color in the woven wool and sisal rug from the oversized photo on the wall; the blue sofa is by Baker. (Above) Previously, the kitchen’s all-white cabinets and traditional hardware contributed to a country look. Because they were in great shape, Epstein had the cabinets’ factory finish resprayed on site. She made the room’s color theme taupe, green and brass by having the hood custom-made by Designer Appliances in Montclair; choosing a chandelier, chairs and faucets of brass; and installing a soft green, veined Taj Mahal stone island counter- top as well as soft beige granite around the room’s perimeter. The Calcutta gold marble tiles were hand-installed in a chevron pattern on three of the kitchen’s walls. (Left) The dining room sports black wainscoting and 12-inch crown molding to play off its white walls. With the Italian-made long glass table from Roche Bobois, black, white and gray custom rug from London and polymer Kartell chairs Epstein found online, the pop of color in this room is pro- vided by the teal bar cabinet. (Opposite, bottom) The black theme continues into the music room with the piano and desk, which is highlighted with painted florals. The walls are plum, with a soft gray trim. MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE BACK TO SCHOOL 2019 23