BY MERYL SCHOENBAUM ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY TIFFANY JANSEN
FEELING BLUE. While Kristin starts with a neutral foundation, color expresses her vibrant style. “We have the gray walls, a gray ottoman and a dark leather couch. I wanted a pop of blue, so we bought those chairs at Pier 1, and I found matching pillows for the couch … because it would look odd if you didn’t have a touch of blue on the opposite side.”
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN LIU STYLING BY KRISTIN BAUER
If your dream cottage would be a blend of charming pieces from the past and fresh accents from the present, then you’ll find Kristin Bauer’s home in East Brunswick, New Jersey, enchanting and inspiring.