Kitchen and Bathroom Design
A kitchen is never simply a room to prepare food in with few cabinets and appliances. It is the heart of your home where the family shares more than food. DesignAnts will assist in creating the perfect kitchen, a comfortable and organized space that fits not only your budget but your family as well.
Bathrooms must be functional and easy to clean, but must also be rejuvenating and luxurious. Whatever your vision, together we will create the ideal design for you. Space planning, tile and fixture selection are all part of the process.
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Design Consulting and Space Planning
Great ideas start over a cup of coffee and tea or what is traditionally called the design consultation. By meeting with you in person we get to know who you are and what aspirations you have for your project. By listening and discussing your project we can quickly move forward with a written proposal based on your individual needs and requests.
Why is it that some homes feel so perfectly livable? The most important part of any project is a space perfectly layout and planned. Information gathered from the client on how the space would be utilized, is as essential as the homes’ structure and design.
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Furniture, Windows and Architectural Details
DesignAnts tailors our selections to each client’s individual style and budget, getting your home to look just like the ones you see winning awards in magazines. Lets us coordinate furniture style, fabrics, finishes and window treatments to pull your entire house together through our design process. To help you visualize the entire project we will provide plans, renderings and color presentations.
A famous architect once said, "god is in the details". Because getting the details right is the difference between delight and disaster. Think of DesignAnts when you are imagining a new addition to your home or a vine-covered pergola over your patio or a portico. We will create the designs as well as the drawings needed, to encompass your dreams, and to make sure it’s built to the level of detail you want.
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Garden Design and Outdoor Living Space
A garden can be many different things from simply a way to create beauty as an accent to your home to a spiritual escape. At DesignAnts we have the tools to help you create a scented garden that glows in the evening, a naturalized landscape that flourishes in the shade, even curb appeal for your front yard.
There is something magical and memorable about entertaining out-of-doors. Whether you dream of an outdoor kitchen or a place to relax with family and friends, DesignAnts will help you realize your dreams. You will be presented with detailed planning, combined with appropriate materials selections.
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Graphic Design and Branding
Graphic design is communicating visually.
Brand identity is your product's "personality".
An Identity should visually represent your brand.
A logo should do all of those things.
We at the DesignAnts studio touch on all these points to bring a unified whole through graphic design, branding, identity and logo design.
We listen to your needs and aspirations, then customize a creative process and a practical timeline to meet your goals.
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Exterior Portico/ Hardscaping
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Kitchen in Historic New Jersey Home
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Custom Laundry Room
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Bathroom Design
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Testimonials
"I refer to it as the Swiss watch of laundry rooms - no space added just space found in smart design."
Erin of Bernardsville
"While working on our addition and dreaming of a bluestone patio we came to realize that we had grading problems with our landscape. Abby solved our design issues with a fabulous deck and a wraparound boardwalk. She was also able to pull together and help us through a multitude of interior/exterior design and decorating decisions. We like to call her our Design Therapist."
Denise of Bernardsville
"The archway and pillars were a perfect solution for us. It finished off the addition by incorporating our modern living style with the home's historic design."
Sharon of Bernardsville
I think what stands out most for me was Abby's ability to work with me. She was VERY patient and flexible and had the ability to read my mind when she needed to. She did an excellent job in managing the details and making this seemingly painful project easy and enjoyable. Looking forward to working with her on the next job!
Jo of Morristown
I couldn’t be happier with the work that Abby Jochnowitz of DesignAnts did for us. Our new basement and family room came out better than we had dreamed. Abby was able to coordinate the contractors and subcontractors as well as select the perfect paint colors and window treatments all while staying within our budget. I highly recommend DesignAnts for any project large or small!
Laura of Bernardsville
Abby has a great sense for historical design and color. She appreciates the importance of restoration versus reconstruction. In an old home she values maintaining the integrity of the original bones of the home, while meeting the needs of modern life through thoughtful updates.
Sue of Bernardsville
I hired Abby to design an office space for me. I had approx. 4000 sq. feet to work with, and had to keep as many existing walls intact as possible to keep costs down. Abbey was able to incorporate all of our requirements in the design while giving the office an open, spacious feel. It turned out better than I could have imagined and we get many compliments on the look and feel of the space.
Sarah of Bernardsville
Design Ants helped design my kitchen. Cabinets were well planned and they were very helpful in the design process. I receive numerous complements to this day.
Brenda of Bernardsville
When deciding to renovate two bathrooms, we hired Abby Jochnowitz of DesignAnts based on her reputation & on the recommendation of friends who had worked with her. She suggested changing the layout of both bathrooms to maximize space & create a more functional design. Finding space behind an existing wall provided a closet in one bathroom & shelves in the other. She came up with a plan that kept us within budget and fit our needs perfectly. She sourced all the products for us and secured very favorable pricing. Easy to work with, working with us & the contractor as the project proceeded. She is very creative & came up with innovative ideas we would not have considered. We have an old Victorian, she was very sensitive that the design, materials & products fit the era of the house. Our friends overwhelming comment is that they look like they were original to the house, yet have all the modern conveniences. I highly recommend DesignAnts & would not consider working with anyone else.
"I refer to it as the Swiss watch of laundry rooms - no space added just space found in smart design."
Erin of Bernardsville
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