Montclair Magazine Fall 2016 | Page 30

HOME EXTRA LIVING AND PLAYING SPACE “Our children loved coming up here,” says Rita of the third floor, which includes an alcove devoted solely to a pool/ping-pong table combo. The room is dominated by an unusual half-moon window, from which the ceiling radiates in pleasing symmetry. Below, a spacious family room contains an inviting wrap-around couch, wall-to-wall carpet, recessed lighting, and a newly installed heating system to ward off the winter chill. A classic Monopoly game occupies prime real estate in front of the couch. Note the unusual prism-like construction of the ceiling, repaired to perfection from its earlier dilapidated state. 28 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE FALL 2016