A calm view of Lake Hopatcong, a woodshop escape, and classic kitchen cabinets are only a few upsides of Paul and Barbara Barnish’s 1920s hillside Colonial-style home. Using Paul’s engineering, woodworking and architecture abilities, the couple added a new wing having an open living room, renovated the master suite, kitchen, entryway, and an excess bedroom for when grandparents come to see.

in a Glance
Who resides: Paul and Barbara Barnish
Location: Hopatcong, New Jersey
Size: 3,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths

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An open design connects the dining area and kitchen. The green cabinetry and countertop, added during the renovation, serves as a buffet place. A large window looks out onto Lake Hopatcong.

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To fit countertop and the green cabinets the room was painted a light green. Beyond the dining room table, a set of glass doors open up to a sunroom.

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The sunroom doubles as an excess playroom for the grandkids as well as an office space for Paul. A door leads outside to the front porch.

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The Barnishes kept the first kitchen cabinetry. When the couple remodeled this distance, they removed two walls, which removed some current storage. To compensate for it, Paul made a large walk-in cupboard.

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Here is where one of the walls used to be that divided the kitchen and dining room area. Tearing down the wall opened up the distance and allows for views of the lake in the kitchen. This choice also created more counter space for Barbara, who loves to bake and spend time in the kitchen. A tiny wall-mounted TV was also added during the renovation.

One of Barbara’s largest design dilemmas was incorporating Paul’s manly, wood-inspired design with her feminine style. They consented Paul could have the manly leather couches in the living area if Barbara could have the seafoam orange and green accented countertop.

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Barbara and Paul enlarged the room, including a stone fireplace along with cabinets and shelves. The distance is motivated by the lake and imitates the feel of a cozy library. Paul made a number of the timber pieces.

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This downstairs powder room was added during the renovation.

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The stairwell extends up three floors.

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The newly expanded master bedroom includes a breathtaking view of the lake. Right behind their mattress is the chimney, which extends upward from the living area below.

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The remodeled master bath includes whirlpool bathtub and a shower.

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There were practically no closets when they purchased the home, therefore Barbara was particularly pleased to put in a custom made walk-in.

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Next to the master bedroom is a guest bedroom often employed by visiting granddaughters.

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Also in this area is Barbara’s favourite desk, where appreciates reading close to the lake perspective.

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This bedroom is where their daughter Juliette stays when she visits.

Cabinets: Country Carpets

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This bedroom is a favourite room for your own Barnish grandsons, and its exposed wood planted walls and oar accents produce a lakehouse feel.

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Above the garage is Paul’s escape area: the woodshop where he makes furniture for his home and grandkids, and where can delight in seeing a game of football whilst functioning.

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A big wraparound porch serves as a perfect spot to sit down and eat while enjoying the view together with buddies.

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An original rock walk leads down the mountain to the lake and boathouse. They redid the best deck and inserted an arched stairway, which also serves as yet another fantastic spot for entertaining.

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