East Coast Charm With an Edge Defines This Empty Nester Home

When a couple of empty nesters approached New Jersey-based interior designer Victoria Bell about designing their renovation, she got right to work creating their perfect space. It's a charming spot where family can gather and feel right at home, with a sophisticated design centered around family memories and heirlooms.

The home, originally built in 1950, is located in New Milford, New Jersey, and, like many homes along the East Coast, it features charming architectural details throughout. Rather than taking the easy way out by modernizing the elegant and sometimes quirky features, Victoria chose to highlight them with traditional millwork, beautiful built-ins and hardy exposed beams.

While she chose to highlight the traditional architecture and style of the home, Victoria often offers juxtaposition in the form of contemporary and colorful decor. "The style of this home is a blend of traditional millwork, a contemporary color palette, sentimental furniture and eclectic textiles and decor. This blend of styles was truly transitional. We crafted the ultimate custom style that was tailored to my clients," she says.

By choosing muted grays, blues and whites in the majority of the home, Victoria's intentional use of colorful decor is even more impactful. From pink accents in the pillows to a variety of vivid artwork scattered around the home, every vignette is a balance of refinement and striking spectacle.