You couldn't fail to notice the beautiful and plentiful original artworks in this Highlands, New Jersey home. From the outside, the house design is an unremarkable early 1980s three-story townhouse but, situated on the ocean and within commuting distance of New York City, the coastal and distant skyline views are something special. What's even more special, however, is this home's interior design .
The home of artist, gallerist, and interior designer, James Yarosh and his partner Barnet Cohn, it's not so much about how to bring artworks into interiors, but how to live with art. 'A study in “curated maximalism,” the interior style is a testament to my lifelong passion for the arts and my specific design philosophy,' explains James. 'My approach to interiors is shaped by my artist’s intuition and influenced by my travels around the world studying the design of major art museums.
' Take the tour to discover how art became the very heart of this home, leading James' design decisions and becoming, as he puts it, 'a celebration of a life well lived and the beauty that I see in the world'. Wouldn't we all wish for that in our homes? 'My approach to design is that of an artist,' says James. 'I learn and take inspiration from the past, yet create spaces that reflect and speak to the times in which we live.
' His dining room ideas bring the space to life against a background of natural gold and yellow and are a masterclass in decorating with art . 'Miriam Beerman’s large-scale pa.