Nutley Township, NJ. has a distinctive character and style, largely thanks to William Lambert, an architect, author of the book Suburban Architecture, and president of Nutley Realty. In the late 1800's, Nutley Township received three train stations that granted access to nearby New York City, and Lambert built over 500 homes to accommodate the influx of commuters.
His aesthetic, reasonable cost, and uniqueness, were perfect for the town's needs and can be seen in one of his homes, featured below.
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Beautiful French Doors welcome you atop the stairs at one of the entrances of the house, as well as at the sunroom's entrance to the right.
The windows that encompass the all-white sunroom mirror the French Doors in style and create a serene nook in which to relax.
The walnut flooring and mahogany detailing richly warm the foyer, living room, and first-floor staircase. A small section of wall is painted vibrant red above the fireplace and hints at the use of this eye-grabbing shade throughout other areas of the house.
Turn around toward the front door and you'll notice stained glass adorns another entrance.
An alcove beside the fireplace juts out from the side of the house - a typical result of Victorian assymetrical floorplans.
Mahogany load-bearing beams divide up the ceiling, creating a feeling of distinction between rooms without fully closing them off.
A small dining room features another brick fireplace that complements the rich tone of the walnut flooring.
The kitchen has been mostly updated with new appliances and wooden detailing, however it stil retains the same charm and style of the rest of the house.
Four bedrooms are located on the second floor, and two are located on the top floor. Unconstrained by the slanted roof, the second-floor bedrooms are a bit more spacious.
The three full bathrooms and one half bathroom are tucked into odd-shaped corners of the house, making great use of the complicated layout.
The top-floor bathroom below follows the same bright-red aesthetic as other parts of the house, adding drama to the already fanciful space. The slanted roof can make rooms feel particularly small, but this strategically placed paint-job creates the illusion of more space by separating the walls into distinct sections.
The bedroom on the third floor is, again, limited because of the slanted design of the roof, but the two windows bringing in natural light help to open up the room.
Some spaces on the third floor, like the room pictured below, are far less hindered by the slanting roof design despite the fact that they have unusual, geometric layouts.
A delicate touch that takes on its most stunning form when one is returning to the first floor from above is the stained glass that sits beside the staircase's first landing. The sunlight that pours through the window beautifully drenches the hardwood, bringing an excellent sheen to the walkway.
Lambert's exquisite style has been preserved wonderfully in this home despite it having been renovated, and the modern updates fit seamlessly with the aesthetics of a Victorian past.
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