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Who: Sheila Rich of Sheila Rich Interiors
Where: Monmouth County, New Jersey
In her own words: “Size doesn’t matter. Good design depends entirely on how you use a space. Every inch counts.”
Sheila Rich believes that any home, whether it’s a condo or a seaside family compound, can feel like a palace. The owner and principal designer of Sheila Rich Interiors in New Jersey’s Monmouth County, she doesn’t let limitations stop her from creating interiors uniquely tailored to her clients. “Whatever your situation, there are many things to make a space work for you,” Rich says.
Where: Monmouth County, New Jersey
In her own words: “Size doesn’t matter. Good design depends entirely on how you use a space. Every inch counts.”
Sheila Rich believes that any home, whether it’s a condo or a seaside family compound, can feel like a palace. The owner and principal designer of Sheila Rich Interiors in New Jersey’s Monmouth County, she doesn’t let limitations stop her from creating interiors uniquely tailored to her clients. “Whatever your situation, there are many things to make a space work for you,” Rich says.
Homes that are you. Rich’s penchant for gorgeous, well-designed interior spaces and proper proportions have created timeless award-winning designs. “I truly believe my projects will last for the long term,” Rich says. “I want my clients to get value from my service.”
Quality control. Her full service interior design firm creates residential interior designs that make a difference and timeless interiors that speak uniquely of each individual client needs, whether it’s a new construction, a renovation, or active senior living. The firm is certified by the State of New Jersey. “Beautiful rooms are a given, healthy rooms are a must,” says Rich. “I truly believe my projects will last for the long term. I want my clients to get value from my service.”
Ready to maximize your space? Here are three suggestions from Rich.
Ready to maximize your space? Here are three suggestions from Rich.
1. Make Your Floor Plan Work for You
This 1,200-square-foot Red Bank condominium may be small, but it packs a wallop of a design punch. “The owners wanted to capitalize on the water views throughout the interior,” Rich says. “And they wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the house.” To achieve both goals, Rich first removed a wall dividing the galley kitchen from the hallway, then extended the island into the newly accessible open area to create a counter. “People can hang out, but there’s still plenty of room for walking around,” she says.
To incorporate the stove into the island’s design, Rich elbowed the gas pipes under the counters, up the walls and along the ceiling. The new soffit above the island hides the pipes and adds visual interest as well as lighting. “It’s a nice architectural feature that transforms the space from a plain vanilla box,” Rich says.
Removing the kitchen wall took away storage space, so Rich made the floor plan work a little harder. She added a bank of cabinets along an underutilized hallway to provide a pantry and storage space, then painted them deep gray to define the area. “They add much needed cabinetry to the kitchen while being visually separate,” Rich says. “Now the light and views reach throughout the home.”
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This 1,200-square-foot Red Bank condominium may be small, but it packs a wallop of a design punch. “The owners wanted to capitalize on the water views throughout the interior,” Rich says. “And they wanted the kitchen to be the heart of the house.” To achieve both goals, Rich first removed a wall dividing the galley kitchen from the hallway, then extended the island into the newly accessible open area to create a counter. “People can hang out, but there’s still plenty of room for walking around,” she says.
To incorporate the stove into the island’s design, Rich elbowed the gas pipes under the counters, up the walls and along the ceiling. The new soffit above the island hides the pipes and adds visual interest as well as lighting. “It’s a nice architectural feature that transforms the space from a plain vanilla box,” Rich says.
Removing the kitchen wall took away storage space, so Rich made the floor plan work a little harder. She added a bank of cabinets along an underutilized hallway to provide a pantry and storage space, then painted them deep gray to define the area. “They add much needed cabinetry to the kitchen while being visually separate,” Rich says. “Now the light and views reach throughout the home.”
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2. Create a Sanctuary of Wellness
Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to creating a spa-like bathroom. “Instead, consider your family’s needs and then design from there,” Rich says. A sleek, high-tech bathtub is the focal point of this Monmouth County bathroom. With spa jets, light chromotherapy and a temperature-controlled neck rest, the modern tub is an oasis of calm and slim sleek profile.
Rich complemented the smooth plumbing fixtures with textured off-white wallpaper. In the opposite corner, the freestanding shower is finished in a flat river rock tiled floor and features a rain shower head. “There’s a very nice foot massage feel whenever you take a shower,” Rich says. Soft LED lights and a smart no-touch, self-cleaning toilet add to the room’s sense of no-fuss luxury.
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Bigger isn’t necessarily better when it comes to creating a spa-like bathroom. “Instead, consider your family’s needs and then design from there,” Rich says. A sleek, high-tech bathtub is the focal point of this Monmouth County bathroom. With spa jets, light chromotherapy and a temperature-controlled neck rest, the modern tub is an oasis of calm and slim sleek profile.
Rich complemented the smooth plumbing fixtures with textured off-white wallpaper. In the opposite corner, the freestanding shower is finished in a flat river rock tiled floor and features a rain shower head. “There’s a very nice foot massage feel whenever you take a shower,” Rich says. Soft LED lights and a smart no-touch, self-cleaning toilet add to the room’s sense of no-fuss luxury.
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3. Notch Out a Space
Sometimes you have to think outside the box to get the most from an existing space, Rich says. To create a much-needed home office in this Sea Bright home, she honed in on an under-utilized closet in the family room. “Nobody thought ‘office’ when they looked at that closet,” she says. “But I saw the possibilities by borrowing footage from the adjacent garage.” She did it without compromising functionality in the other rooms.
The office’s custom built-in desk, file cabinets and office storage were designed to coordinate with the adjacent family room. “We added glass doors to give the space privacy and light, without a closed-in feeling,” Rich says. “It’s a great example of how you can borrow a space from adjacent areas to create what you need.”
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More: For more information on Sheila Rich and examples of her work, visit Sheila Rich Interiors’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Sometimes you have to think outside the box to get the most from an existing space, Rich says. To create a much-needed home office in this Sea Bright home, she honed in on an under-utilized closet in the family room. “Nobody thought ‘office’ when they looked at that closet,” she says. “But I saw the possibilities by borrowing footage from the adjacent garage.” She did it without compromising functionality in the other rooms.
The office’s custom built-in desk, file cabinets and office storage were designed to coordinate with the adjacent family room. “We added glass doors to give the space privacy and light, without a closed-in feeling,” Rich says. “It’s a great example of how you can borrow a space from adjacent areas to create what you need.”
See more of this project
More: For more information on Sheila Rich and examples of her work, visit Sheila Rich Interiors’ Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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Review by mcaragh:
Sheila was great to work with and quickly got a sense of our taste and needs. Her expertise was invaluable in creating a stylish and cohesive open floor plan, which greatly expanded the kitchen and di...More