Subtle Eclectic | Palmyra, NJ

Mid-century light gray sofa with antique mirror above.

A Sanctuary for Empty Nesters

Contractor: JMS Everyhome Contracting

Photography: Plate 3

After living in the area for over 30 years, these empty nesters felt that it was time for an update. Much of the design was built around treasured items, collected over world travels, that they wanted to display.


Gray sofa with navy blue accent chairs.
Globe light on accent table.
Light gray sofa with red and blue accent pillows.
Marble coffee table on oriental rug.
We knew we wanted to update our living room and do a kitchen renovation, but for the living room, in particular, were very frustrated by the process of trying to pull together a new look ourselves without design skill or knowledge of products that were available.

Shila’s deeply developed knowledge and esthetic sense made the difference between a nice kitchen and living room, and spectacular ones! In addition, she helped us work within our budget for the entire project.

It was wonderful being able to share with Shila our dreams, current, and imagined, future lifestyle, then have her translate that into a concrete plan with furniture and accessory options and kitchen treatments, and finally to buy them and see the final results when the project was completed. Everyone who comes into our house raves about it!
— Karen + Nick Hendershot
Living room seating.
Wood shelving with cabinet below to display pottery.
White kitchen with white backsplash. Exposed brick chimney.
Glass kitchen table.
White kitchen with exposed brick chimney to the left.

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