Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44mattersmagazine.com 15 the lovely leaded-glass windows and pocket doors. Most of the rooms had carpeting that when pulled off revealed, to their delight, floors that were as pristine as the day they had been installed. Walls and ceilings were removed, and everything was takendowntothestuds.Newelectric, plumbing and heating are now intact; new windows are in, as well as an addition upstairs that created space for a master bath and walk-in closet. The portico over the front door, which Virginia Kurshan, head of the Maplewood Historic Preservation Commission, likened to a theater marquee, has been redesigned to be a bit bolder and better fitted with the scale of the house. “I would sit in this kitchen during the construction and just dream about what it was going to be like,” says Amy, adding that although it was a stressful undertaking, every phase of the project was exciting. She credits her decorators, MaryLaVecchiaandDebraHatzinas of Creative Wall Coverings and Interiors in New Providence, for the invaluable help they provided in choosing paint colors, furniture and window treatments, and for managing all the little details that come with overhauling a home. The basement is currently being revamped. This will be Dan’s domain. An avid cyclist, he’ll have room for his bikes here along with a pool table and steam shower (number one on his wish list). The backyard pool is accessed here. In surprisingly great condition, it was the pride and joy of the home’s former owner, Dr. David Tiersten and his late wife Irene. Phase two of the renovation will include major landscaping around the pool and the rest of the property. For now, everything has been cleaned up, including all that unsightly ivy. In its place is a gorgeous historical gem and its very happy occupants. Cindy Potters enjoys writing, eating chocolates, and cowboy boots. From esthetics to implants, we offer the latest and finest in restorative dentistry. Don’t wait until retirement, start improving your life today! Our practice provides Preventive Dentistry services for your entire family, with a specialty in Implant, Sleep and TMD Therapies. Start Enjoying Life with the Smile You Deserve. AS SEEN IN 2 0 1 1 5 TOP DENTISTS 2 0 1 5 Kevin F. Muench, DMD, MAGD 140 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood 973.763.2221 | MuenchDental.com