As generations go, we tend to be more informal than our parents. We’re also used to expressing our personal choices and tastes, and to prioritizing family time in comfortable settings. So it’s no surprise that we want our living spaces to reflect these values. Here, we share three projects by local interior designers in which looks and lifestyle intersect, since if you get an interior designer is because you want your house to look good, from the interior to even the exterior, so also getting a good landscaper and installing good looking gates will also help your home give the impression you want.
DESIGNER: KAREN WOLF, OWNER OF KAREN B. WOLF INTERIORS IN SOUTH ORANGE

HOUSE LOCATION: SHORT HILLS

Flat-stock millwork The traditional panel with decorative details has been streamlined; now clients prefer simple rectangles or squares with flat small inserts called flat-stock. Clean and fresh, this trend is now being seen in ceiling treatments and base details, as well as paneling.
The blues Accents of this popular color pop when set against a neutral background.
Metal and wood The metal of the large entryway lighting fixture contrast nicely with its wood surroundings.

Karen Wolf’s design of the living room (Photo: Courtesy of Christian Garibaldi Photography)

Shades of gray There are more than 50, including this lovely gray lilac, a subtle color combination that continues to stay in demand.

Rooms to grow A traditional whimsical bedroom suitable for young children has been replaced by more timeless spaces where older children would feel comfortable.

Blues and more blues The aquas featured in this room are very popular.
Grays A great accent color – or main color, depending on the space.
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