20 New Jersey Interior Designers, Architects, and Landscape Pros to Know From the AD PRO Directory

Elizabeth Stamp, Lila Allen
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Kirsten Francis Photography courtesy of Kerri Pilchik Design

The New Jersey interior designers on the AD PRO Directory add beauty to the Garden State one home at a time. From Cape May beach houses to Hoboken brownstones, these talents bring their signature styles to discerning clients in New Jersey and beyond. These AD-approved designers specialize in everything from historic homes to home gyms, and whether your aesthetic leans traditional, coastal, contemporary, or modern farmhouse, there’s a talent on this list who can create a space that perfectly suits your style. Read on to meet 20 New Jersey interior designers you need to consider for your next redesign or renovation.

Interior Design

Hummingbirds take up residence on the walls of this bedroom designed by Directory talent Beth Diana Smith.
Hummingbirds take up residence on the walls of this bedroom designed by Directory talent Beth Diana Smith.
Patrick Cline courtesy of Beth Diana Smith

Beth Diana Smith Interior Design

Beth Diana Smith is accomplished interior designer with a number of accolades under her belt—like participating in the esteemed Kips Bay Palm Beach Decorator Showhouse in New York and Palm Beach, appearances on NBC and HGTV, and membership to the Design Leadership Council. She’s also a founding member of the Black Artists + Designers Guild, a coalition of makers of African descent dedicated to supporting the work of Black artists and designers. Embracing eclecticism, texture, and pattern aplenty, her interiors are consistently collected, harmonious, and full of delightful surprise.

Designer Eric Lysdahl brought in references to the English Regency era and the Royal Pavilion at Brighton for the design of a New York City dining room. Lysdahl incorporated Gracie wallpaper, Lalique sconces, and a vintage 1930s silver-leafed palm chandelier to add to the glamour.

Eric Lysdahl Interiors Ltd.

European elegance meets metropolitan modernity in the work of New Jersey interior designer Eric Lysdahl. The Tewksbury-based talent trained under design icons, including Bunny Williams and Lady Henrietta Spencer Churchill, before starting his luxury residential firm. Lysdahl’s well-appointed spaces draw on his deep knowledge of design history and antiques, and he expertly balances past and present by incorporating contemporary elements. The firm has completed projects along the East Coast, as well as in the Caribbean and Europe.

A sunny yellow ceiling energizes a dining room in a waterfront condo in Weehawken designed by Halden Interiors.

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A sunny yellow ceiling energizes a dining room in a waterfront condo in Weehawken designed by Halden Interiors.

Halden Interiors

Individuality is at the heart of Halden Interiors’ vivid designs. From monogrammed pool tables to striking art collections, personal details are infused throughout the work of creative director Kesha Franklin and her team. Based in Montclair, Halden Interiors brings its energetic style to residential and hospitality projects across the country. The firm’s clientele includes celebrities and sports stars, who rely on Franklin’s expert eye and ability to create memorable spaces.

Toledo Geller balanced bold accents with neutral hues in a Livingston living room, which features pale suede walls and a saffron sofa.

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Toledo Geller balanced bold accents with neutral hues in a Livingston living room, which features pale suede walls and a saffron sofa.

Toledo Geller

Franklin Lakes–based firm Toledo Geller knows how to set a mood. Whether designing a cozy cottage, a breezy beach house, or a sophisticated apartment in the city, the firm devises spaces that suit their environments and showcase their client’s personalities. Designers Jessica Geller and Virginia Toledo are skilled collaborators, working closely with architects and builders at each stage of the process to oversee development and manage the project so that the finished home is turnkey.

Nestled on the shores of Sea Bright, this warm and welcoming home by Salt Design Company offers panoramic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Navesink River and serves as an idyllic retreat for the whole family.
Nestled on the shores of Sea Bright, this warm and welcoming home by Salt Design Company offers panoramic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Navesink River and serves as an idyllic retreat for the whole family.
Photo by Linda Pordon Photography

Salt Design Company

Founded by principal designer Sarah Brady in 2014, Salt Design Company is a full-service firm based in Red Bank. Brady’s coastal New England upbringing inspires the firm’s classic, comfortable interiors, which feature natural materials, refined color palettes, and timeless furnishings. Salt Design Company specializes in high-end residential projects, including room transformations, new construction, and renovations, handling every detail from custom millwork to curating finishes and furnishings.

In a Hoboken kitchen and dining area, Samantha Ware Designs complimented the custom blue Shaker cabinets with a vibrant painting by Krista Harris and pendant lights by WO & WÉ.

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In a Hoboken kitchen and dining area, Samantha Ware Designs complimented the custom blue Shaker cabinets with a vibrant painting by Krista Harris and pendant lights by WO & WÉ.
Trevor Parker

Samantha Ware Designs

After stints at New York galleries, de Gournay, and One Kings Lane, Samantha Stathis-Lynch hung her own shingle, establishing Samantha Ware Designs in 2019. Stathis-Lynch has quickly become known for her layered, bespoke spaces. The designer brings a wealth of decorative and fine arts knowledge to her projects, allowing her to expertly curate her clients’ homes, sourcing from top artisans and dealers. Based in Hoboken, Samantha Ware Designs works with clients in the tristate area and beyond, offering full and à la carte design services.

In this sitting room by Kerri Pilchik Design, a desk chair from Julian Chichester adds a modern note, and draperies made from a large-scale print from Sanderson contribute to the classic but fresh aesthetic.
In this sitting room by Kerri Pilchik Design, a desk chair from Julian Chichester adds a modern note, and draperies made from a large-scale print from Sanderson contribute to the classic but fresh aesthetic.
Photo by Kirsten Francis Photography

Kerri Pilchik Design

After practicing environmental law for 14 years, designer Kerri Pilchik followed her passion for design in 2015 and established her eponymous Ridgewood firm in 2021. The rising star has already established a roster of fans along the East Coast who appreciate her timeless and welcoming style and playful use of color and pattern. Whether she’s designing Hamptons beach houses or Brooklyn brownstones, Pilchik brings a beautifully layered approach, mixing classic and contemporary pieces to create sophisticated yet comfortable rooms.

A mint tile surround forms a soothing backdrop in this primary bath of a home in Little Silver by Silverwing Interiors.

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A mint tile surround forms a soothing backdrop in this primary bath of a home in Little Silver by Silverwing Interiors.
Will Ellis Photography

Silverwing Interiors

Principal Crystal Maki of Silverwing Interiors has been designing homes—ranging from contemporary new builds to historic prewar residences—for more than a decade. Her experience there, as well as her background in broadcasting, makes her an expert storyteller in clients’ homes, whether the tale is a polished midcentury-inflected dining room or a whimsical Brooklyn bathroom. She’s also not afraid to have some fun: Just look at the Barbie-inspired apartment she designed for a client in Manhattan.

Colette Interiors used a classic Morris & Co. patterned paper to give the dining room of a Chatham home a timeless foundation. The firm paired the motif with modern silhouettes and moodier tones to give the space a more contemporary feel.

Colette Interiors

Chatham-based Colette Interiors specializes in warm, approachable spaces that immediately feel like home. Principal designer Trish Lynn and her team gravitate towards neutral hues, organic shapes, and natural materials in their designs, describing their signature style as “modern organic meets European” inspired. The firm’s light-filled projects feel collected but uncluttered and feature subtle patterns, timeless furnishings, and dreamy kitchens. Colette Interiors guides clients through the entire process and customizes each detail to fit the homeowners’ tastes and lifestyles.

For a home gym in Franklin Lakes, Iron House Design devised a workout space that could also serve as a retreat for its client, installing luxe Pent equipment and ample seating for relaxation.

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For a home gym in Franklin Lakes, Iron House Design devised a workout space that could also serve as a retreat for its client, installing luxe Pent equipment and ample seating for relaxation.

Iron House Design

Can a beautiful room make you fit? It can if it’s a custom home gym by Iron House Design. The Alpine-based firm specializes in designing elevated home gyms and wellness spaces that compliment the rest of the residence and feature expertly curated equipment. Frequently collaborating with architects, designers, and builders, Iron House Design works with celebrity and high-net worth clients across the country—including designing the private gym at Camp David.

Town & Country Design Studio captured a classic rustic-luxe look for a kitchen in Colts Neck.

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Town & Country Design Studio captured a classic rustic-luxe look for a kitchen in Colts Neck.
Christopher James Photography

Town & Country Design Studio

Founded by Ginny Padula, Red Bank–based Town & Country Design Studio brings creativity and technical know-how to its renovation and new construction projects. Working with clients in New Jersey and beyond, the firm blends old-world style and craftsmanship with modern livability for spaces that feel timeless. Bespoke cabinetry is one of the firms’ specialties, resulting in polished, incredibly functional kitchens, pantries, and bars.

The custom-designed sculptural white oak, glass, and metal staircase leading to a private roof walk is the focal point of a Nantucket living room designed by Valerie Grant Interiors. The firm maximized seating to take advantage of the spectacular harbor views and brought in furnishings, fabrics, and finishes in natural materials and sophisticated pale coastal colors.

Valerie Grant Interiors

Valerie Grant began her career working with brands such as Prada and Ralph Lauren, and she brings a fashion-inspired approach to her eponymous firm. Summit-based Valerie Grant Interiors blends traditional and modern elements in its interiors, which range from modern farmhouses in the Hudson Valley to coastal chic beach houses in the Hamptons. The firm aims to create spaces that are relaxing, durable, and highly personal.

A Westfield family gave Mimi & Hill Design total creative freedom to turn a dark kitchen into a bright, light, layered space. The firm moved a sliding door into the family room to create a custom banquette and extended the island for more counter space.

Mimi & Hill Design

Hillary Kaplan and Miriam Silver Verga founded their Westfield firm, Mimi & Hill Design, in 2011 with the mission of creating interiors that express their clients’ individuality. The firm’s style balances modern and classic elements, incorporating vintage pieces, custom designs, and affordable accents to make each space unique yet accessible. Mimi & Hill Design works on a wide range of projects, from renovations and new construction to the design of rental investment properties.

In the kitchen of a modern town house in Hoboken, J. Patryce Design installed a striking waterfall island and a mix of cream matte lacquer and rift white oak cabinetry.
In the kitchen of a modern town house in Hoboken, J. Patryce Design installed a striking waterfall island and a mix of cream matte lacquer and rift white oak cabinetry.
Tim Lenz courtesy of J. Patryce Design

J. Patryce Design

Whether she’s designing a historic brownstone or a modern penthouse, Joan Enger creates beautifully composed interiors that feel effortless and collected. Her Hoboken firm J. Patryce Design sets the stage with custom millwork and architectural elements, then layers in a curated selection of antique and vintage pieces and original art. Beautifully balancing livability and aesthetics, the residential and commercial firm has become particularly known for its ability to revive historic properties.

For a formal dining room in a 1930s home in Rumson, Ursino Interiors installed a Lindsey Adelman chandelier above a custom white oak table by Lawrence Woodworks and chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. A painting commissioned by Chelsea Sommerfeld is displayed above the fireplace.
For a formal dining room in a 1930s home in Rumson, Ursino Interiors installed a Lindsey Adelman chandelier above a custom white oak table by Lawrence Woodworks and chairs by Guillerme et Chambron. A painting commissioned by Chelsea Sommerfeld is displayed above the fireplace.

Ursino Interiors

Historic homes feel fresh in the hands of Ursino Interiors. Located in Colts Neck, the firm aims to design residences that feel authentic and soulful, incorporating natural materials and a brilliant balance of old and new. Clients benefit from principal designer Maureen Ursino’s creative vision as well as her 10 years of experience as a management consultant. Ursino Interiors works closely with clients to make sure the finished space is reflective of their lifestyle and personality.

Michael Aiduss Interiors + Architecture drew inspiration from English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for a grand estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, which features a spectacular double-height library.
Michael Aiduss Interiors + Architecture drew inspiration from English architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for a grand estate in Greenwich, Connecticut, which features a spectacular double-height library.

Michael Aiduss Interiors + Architecture

Elevated and elegant, homes by Michael Aiduss Interiors + Architecture showcase the firm’s deep knowledge of design history and craftsmanship. Led by principal designer Michael Aiduss, the firm, located in Montclair, offers interior and architectural design services, collaborating with old-world craftspeople to ensure its designs stand the test of time. From urbane apartments to refined country estates, Michael Aiduss Interiors + Architecture has completed projects across the country and the world.

Nestled in Chatham, this kitchen by Cory Connor Designs features an open concept that encourages seamless flow and interaction. The firm installed quartzite countertops and integrated appliances that seamlessly blend form and function.

Cory Connor Designs

Chatham-based Cory Connor Designs puts a relaxed spin on traditional style in its bright and airy interiors. Led by designer Cory Connor, the firm brings comfort, organization, and a sense of calm to its sophisticated and livable designs. Cory Connor Designs offers full design services for room transformations and works on renovations and new construction, guiding the design and serving as a liaison with architects and builders.

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Architecture

Plan Architecture created this multifunctional room to accommodate lounging, movie watching, study, and storage. Built-in plaster-inspired shelving carves out chic nooks for smaller items, while a banquette offers a perch for sitting with a laptop or book, and overhead, wood beams bring in an inviting layer of organicism.

Plan Architecture

Dan D’Agostino, the mastermind behind Plan Architecture, has taken on his share of celebrity clients—but if you don’t have your name on a Broadway marquee, there’s no reason to be intimidated. D’Agostino is a grounded, down-to-earth collaborator with years of luxury residential experience—expertise that has earned him awards from the AIA, NKBA, Houzz, and Luxe, among others. Offering a suite of services from feasibility analysis and master planning to interior design, D’Agostino’s white-glove approach is meant to put homeowners at ease.

Teaming up with fellow AD PRO Directory–listed interior designer Valerie Grant Interiors, John James Architecture devised a serene soaking-tub moment in this bathroom, where bathers can take in generous views of the surrounding greenery.
Teaming up with fellow AD PRO Directory–listed interior designer Valerie Grant Interiors, John James Architecture devised a serene soaking-tub moment in this bathroom, where bathers can take in generous views of the surrounding greenery.

John James Architecture

In business more than 30 years, Maplewood-based John James Architecture walks their client through every step of the homebuilding or renovation process—from design and budgeting to permitting, construction, and furniture install—and have over 700 finished projects to their names. Stylistically, the team is particular adept with classic, transitional, and modern homes—timelessness being a throughline across all.

Landscape

Indoor-outdoor living reaches new heights in this open-air pavilion by Sean Collinsgru’s outdoor-design build team.
Indoor-outdoor living reaches new heights in this open-air pavilion by Sean Collinsgru’s outdoor-design build team.
Courtesy of Premier Outdoor Living

Premier Outdoor Living

If you don’t already know Sean Collinsgru from his robust and überpopular YouTube channel, one look at his portfolio is all you’ll need to see that Premier Outdoor Living is a go-to for all things outdoors in the Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia area. Their design-build team primarily takes on major projects rather than à la carte updates, so if you’re in the market for a total reimagining of your backyard, put this Palmyra-based team on speed-dial. And if you’re the type that has trouble picturing what’s possible, good news: Each collaboration with Premier Outdoor Living begins with a 3D design, so you can visualize what awaits you in months to come.

Are you looking for an interior designer to hire for your next project? Wherever you are in the US, visit the AD PRO Directory to browse our list of AD-approved designers and find your match.

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