Bergen County Basement Renovation - Wyckoff interior designer

My client already had a finished basement but wanted to renovate the space to be a beautiful hang out area for their family. We changed the flooring, paint and most of the furniture but I think adding this built-in made the biggest impact. What was previously an awkward nook in the main living area now is a focal point.

The grasscloth wallpaper is such a beautiful backdrop to add some texture and warmth to the space. We used a durable dark black Quartz for the countertop and custom wood shelves that coordinate with the flooring.

Here is what the space looked like when we started:

We used the blue again in this bar area behind the sofa. This is a great spot for overflow seating and we used durable materials between the Quartz countertop and leather stools.

Here is a before photo of the space:

There is also a powder room that got an update as well. I loved bringing in a bit of blue to this space.

We kept the existing floor but updated the rest of this powder room

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County interior designer based in Wyckoff NJ. Christie is available for room transformations, consultations, kitchen, bathroom, basement renovations and can work virtually as well. For in person projects, Christie works in towns such as Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, Oradell, Saddle River, Woodcliff Lake, North Haledon and Midland Park to name a few.

NYC apartment bedroom transformation Upper West Side

I am excited to share my first NYC project - an Upper West Side bedroom transformation! My client wanted to refresh her space and they needed to add storage to the room. We also added a beautiful grasscloth wallpaper behind the bed which really made a lovely accent wall.

I love the combination textures between the wood in the dresser to the rug and bed. The color palette is very serene.

Here is the before photo from when I first met my client several months ago.

Instead of a dresser on the wall opposite the bed like you see in the before photo, we did a wall of built-ins.

On the other side of the bed, we have this cabinet piece for even more storage.

Here is a before photo of the same wall.

We fit so many pretty details into this space and I am so happy with how it all came together!

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County interior designer based on Wyckoff NJ. Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and renovations (kitchens and bathrooms), Christie works all over Northern NJ (Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, North Haledon, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few).

Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional

What kind of Window Treatments should I use? The Ultimate Window Treatment Guide

What should I put on my windows? Do I need anything on these windows? I need privacy but also don’t want it to be too dark in this room, what should I do? The topic of window treatments comes up a lot for me with clients during consultations as well as when I am working with clients on a renovation project. I’m going to go over some of the more common types of window treatments along with photo examples from some client projects.

Let’s start with Roman Shades - whether you do a pattern or a solid fabric, the shades are functional and beautiful. In the below example, my client wanted the ability to raise and lower the shades and have a liner for blackout purposes. We did raise them all the way on photo shoot day to allow as much natural light as possible to come in on a cloudy day.

Drapes are ideal when you don’t need to open and close them regularly. It’s also a great option when you have space on either side of the window trim to let the drapes extend past the windows. How fun is the ruffle detail on the drapes in my example below?! This was for a tween bedroom transformation.

Woven Woods are one of my favorite window treatments - as you can see in my three example photos from client projects, they come in a variety of different colors/textures and they are easy to raise and lower.

What is your favorite window treatment?

Christie Adams Design is a Northern NJ interior designer based in Bergen County. Specializing in design consultations, room transformations and kitchen and bathroom renovations, Christie works all over the Wyckoff area including Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Westwood, Oradell, Westwood, Ramsey, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus to name a few.

Bergen County Interior Designer, Christie Adams has a background in graphic design and photography and an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional.

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Wyckoff NJ Interior Designer

I loved transforming this living room / dining room space for my clients in Wyckoff. When they purchased their new home, they did not have any furniture purchased for either of these rooms. So it was a total blank slate project for me which is always my favorite!

In the living room, I am so happy with how everything came together - notice how the legs of the coffee table coordinate with the floor lamp base? How fun is that?!

It’s all in the details - I love selecting all of the accessories needed to finish a space.

The mantle is a focal point in the space and I love how the mirror how rounded corners contrast with the trim work.

I am in my happy place whenever I am decorating :)

Did you catch a glimpse of the dining room in the shots of the living room above? It is quite the stunner!

Here is a close up shot of the incredible artwork - it is SO unique!

Here are a couple of before/after photos of both rooms. I took the “Before” photos when I first met my clients last year.

Christie Adams Design is a Ridgewood NJ interior designer located in Bergen County. Specializing in room transformations, design consultations and renovations, Christie works in towns all over Northern New Jersey such as Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Oradell, Montclair, Glen Ridge, Ho-Ho-Kus, Allendale, River Edge, Franklin Lakes, North Haledon, Ramsey, Wayne, just to name a few.

With a background in graphic design and photography, Christie has an eye for creating homes that are both beautiful and functional. Reach out to schedule a consultation to get started on creating your dream home.