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HOMESCAPE / ADVERTISING SECTION
Designed for Living
Mastering a
sizeable master suite
ents’ very large master suite was the size.
Our clients requested comfortable rooms
in a soothing palette. Architecturally, the
rooms had beautiful details that we high-
lighted by painting all the trim in Benjamin
Moore’s White Dove, contrasting perfectly
with the pale blue we chose for the walls
and ceilings.
The dark espresso high-gloss wood
floors dictated our dark walnut finish for
the sitting room desk, dresser, nightstands
and Campaign-style upholstered bed from
Century Furniture. This dark floor anchors
the rooms and offers the perfect back-
ground for the large ultra-
soft Oushak wool rugs, which
add color balance and repeat
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Pale blue walls and a soft
blue-and-cream Oushak
rug from Creative Touch
complement the trellis
motif of the drapery
panels and set the tone
in the master bedroom.
The upholstered campaign-
style bed and nightstands
are from Century Furniture.
In the sitting room, cozy, comfortable chenille sofas from Kravet Furniture carry the rest-
ful color scheme, which is anchored by the dark expresso high-gloss wood floors. The beau-
tiful architectural details are highlighted by the White Dove paint from Benjamin Moore.
Windows: matching
The Designer:
Diane Durocher,
ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID
Diane Durocher
Interiors, Inc., Ramsey
www.dianedurocher-
interiors.com
The Challenge:
Transforming
a large master suite
into a serene retreat
and inner sanctum.
Diane Durocher
The Solution:
The main challenge of designing our cli-
The bathroom required a major renovation. Instead of discarding the client’s exist-
ing cabinetry, Durocher refurbished it by painting it white, installing Carrera quartz
countertops and adding new faucets and sinks.
the trellis motif of the drapery panels.
height of the room and the beautiful pol-
Cozy, comfortable seating was incorpo-
ished chrome and crystal chandelier. The
rated in both the sitting room with large
relaxed roman shade window treatments
chenille sofas flanking the fireplace and in
add softness.
the master bedroom with a pale blue velvet
Instead of discarding their existing
chair and ottoman, the perfect spot to curl
cabinetry, we refurbished it by painting
up with a good book at the end of the day.
it white, installing Carrera quartz counter-
The very spacious master bathroom
tops and adding new faucets and sinks. In
required a major renovation. The large
the toilet room we installed a 36-inch van-
built-in tub was replaced with a free-stand-
ity with storage. The luxurious master bath-
ing soaking tub centered between the win-
room completed the renovation of their
dows. We highlighted this focal point with
master suite.
an arabesque-patterned
Carrera marble “rug.” The
perpendicular wall fea-
tures our clients’ antique
settee, which was refin-
ished and reupholstered
with a water- and mildew-
resistant fabric. We par-
tially opened the wall of
the shower replacing it
with glass to allow light in,
ridding it of its cave-like
atmosphere, and using the
Carrera marble tile in the
shower surround, as well.
With the demolition
complete, we needed
to repair and replace
the wainscoting that
Highlighting the bathroom renovation is the gleaming
was damaged and miss-
marble tile floor from Stratta Tile Boutique, which contrasts
ing. New millwork was
with the relaxed Roman shades and soft blue Venetian plas-
installed and painted
white to complement the ter walls in a trellis motif design that echoes the accent tile.
newly installed Carrera 18-inch x 18-inch
The New Jersey Chapter of the
tile. The walls were treated with a soft blue
American Society of Interior Designers
Venetian plaster trellis motif design that
(ASID) offers a resource for consumers
echoes the accent tile. This blue Venetian
interested in obtaining the services of
plaster was then applied to the tray ceiling.
a qualified professional interior designer.
This created a sky effect and a contrast
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Picking the style window that fits the
design of your house enhances its overall
look. There are many older Tudor style homes
with old steel frame windows in the area.
“These windows have an L bracket that goes
into the plaster,” said Dunn. “We take out the
old sash and leave the frame in place, and
replace the sash with a new aluminum clad win-
dow that matches the look of the old windows.”
Matching
the original look
is important
in historical
homes, as
well. There
are landmark
commissions
in New Jersey,
each with its
own require-
ments for
replacement
windows. At
the very least,
the new units
have to look
like the old. At
the other end
of the scale,
the new win-
dows have to
be made of the
same material.
In Rockleigh,
NJ, for example,
only all wood
windows are
accepted in land-
mark buildings.
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if it’s not a
Before (top) and after
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photos of these Tudor-
“homeowners
who buy an old style casement windows
illustrate the improvement
Tudor want to
in looks and efficiency.
preserve the
look of the original,” said Dunn.
To help sort this out, get the advice of
a qualified window dealer. “Homeowners
should not be looking at individual manu-
facturer’s products,” said Garcia. “Look at
who is selling you the window. Do they car-
ry a number of different brands? They can
help you determine what fits your needs.“
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
New windows can reduce heating and
cooling bills, but there is a caveat to that.
Installing replacement windows throughout
your house could cost $8,000 to $10,000.
According to the National Fenestration
Rating Council (NFRC), replacing single-pane
windows with energy-efficient models will
reduce energy costs by 20 to 22 percent.
But replacing double-pane windows will save
8 to 9 percent. The NFRC is a testing orga-
nization that verifies energy performance.
The most common energy-efficient win-
dow is a double-pane unit with low-e coatings
and argon gas between the panes. Low-e
coatings are invisible and reflect heat. The
inert argon gas provides insulating value.
Look for the NFRC label on the windows.
The label lists the window’s U-value, which
measures the heat transmission rate of the
entire window, the lower the number the
better. Depending on where you live, energy-
efficient windows have U-values of 0.30 to
0.28 to meet Energy Star requirements. But
you can find products with lower U-values.
Energy-efficient windows also manage
the amount of solar heat the windows let
in from outside. It’s called the solar heat
gain coefficient, and it is listed as a number
between 0 and 1. The lower the number, the
less heat the window transmits. This is impor-
tant for windows that get direct sun because
they can help lower air-conditioning costs.
WINDOW ACCESSORIES
New windows can include a number
of add-ons or accessories. Many products
have tilt-in sashes for easy cleaning and
more secure locking mechanisms.
Some manufacturers offer blinds or shades
installed between the panes of glass. The re-
action to these window accessories is mixed
because many people like the option of install-
ing drapes or curtains around their windows,
offering them more decorating options. And
they can make changes when they want to.
Also, if you want privacy, you can’t open the
window. But the integrated blinds and shades
are popular with sliding patio doors. “With the
blind inside the glass, you don’t have to walk
through a window treatment to go outside.
But you still have the privacy,” said Garcia.
Buying new windows is a large invest-
ment. Consumers can protect that invest-
ment by visiting a trusted window dealer
who can help them select the product that is
right for their home. Most have showrooms
that allow customers to touch and operate
window displays so they can make compari-
sons. A credible dealer will often visit a home
to take measurements of each window to be
replaced, and ensure the installation is done
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