'We will continue to see an interest in very minimal cove lighting, as well as grazers or indirect lights that wash the wall,' adds Philip Consalvo. 'Cove lighting creates a visual trick to make ceilings appear higher than they actually are. They are warm and set a nice mood - but it's important to note that there is a fine line where they can start looking too commercial'.

Vaulted cathedral ceilings add vertical grandeur to any space­including this high-to-the-sky home. By elevating these ceilings PJCAchitecture achieved a dual benefit: the interior space maintain a sense of airiness and lightness, while also establishing a connection between the indoors and out through strategically placed skylights.

"The trend of bold, veiny stone accents will stay strong next year. Often, we see people wanting to keep their millwork simple, with a feature element of colorful stone that adds visual texture to the space." -Philip Consalvo, principal at PJCArchitecture

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Vaulted cathedral ceilings add grandeur to the space. "The goal behind creating these vaulted cathedral ceilings was to expand the vertical dimension of the volume," says Philip Consalvo, AJA, principal of .PJCArchitecture in New York. "By elevating the ceilings, we achieved a dual benefit: we enabled the interior space to have a sense of airiness and lightness, and also established a connection between the home and the sky through strategically placed skylights."

One home renovation trend from 2023 actually has the future in mind: Homeowners were opting for more sustainable design choices in every room in their homes.

Homeowners swapped out older appliances for more energy-efficient options, chose eco-friendly materials and found ways to restore and reuse furniture and or features in their homes, just to name a few. These renovation solutions prove that you can keep sustainability at the forefront of your remodeling while still incorporating your own personal design and style into each spa

Everyone can agree the kitchen is the heart of the home, where family members and guests inevitably gather. The island, then, is the heart of the kitchen. Think of an island as an anchor to your kitchen's design and your entire home's flow

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Outdoor bathrooms are not reserved for homes with big gardens - they can also work on a roof terrace or balcony. Installing an outdoor shower up high is a great way to mitigate the sense of feeling exposed, says architect Philip J Consalvo of PJC Architecture. Here, the main bedroom has direct access to a private roof deck. "The owners can enjoy showering outside without worrying about being overlooked, he says.

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Deeply committed to ensuring that client goals maintain an integral part of the design process, Consalvo brings in a sensitivity to the environment that ensures the client’s spaces endure and grow alongside them

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From fifth grade on, Philip J. Consalvo wanted to be an architect. "I was a kid who sat and drew things and was always building something," he recalled.

The architectural trend that squeezes seating into even the smallest of kitchens, creating perfect nooks