steiner family

tenafly renovation

Elegant entryway with a black-and-white staircase, zebra-print rug, oval mirror, console table, and globe chandelier

What began as a two to three room project for the Steiner family in Tenafly quickly evolved into a holistic transformation, ultimately touching much of the home. The evolution felt completely natural — design is an iterative process, one that grows and shifts as ideas take shape.

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Modern black sideboard in a stylish living room with framed artwork, decorative pottery, and a zebra-print rug
Modern brass five-light ceiling chandelier with round frosted glass globes
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Traditional dining room with a wood table, red-and-white checkered upholstered chairs, white paneled walls, and a midcentury starburst chandelier.

Francie Steiner was an incredible
partner throughout. With a love of art and 
fashion and a strong point of view of her own, she wanted a home that felt creative, collected and personal as opposed to overly designed or cookie cutter. We shared ideas freely, challenged one another 
and let things flow organically.

Eclectic dining room with red checkered chairs, dark blue walls, floral ceiling wallpaper, globe chandelier, artwork, and glassware cabinet
Dark botanical pattern with red flowers, colorful birds, butterflies, foliage, mushrooms, and tree fruit

home office

Top-down grayscale living room floor plan with sofa, two armchairs, coffee table, TV console, sideboard, plant, and dimensions
Traditional Persian-style oriental rug with intricate red, blue, cream, and green geometric floral patterns
Minimalist black wooden console table with two angled legs
Before-and-after photos of a living room makeover with leather seating, a striped ottoman, shelving, artwork, and updated decor.
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Fluffy orange cat lounging on a colorful patterned ottoman in a living room

The result is a home that feels layered, expressive and distinctly theirs — a true collaboration between
client and designer