Some projects just have a way of sticking with you. And this one? Well, the name says it all.
Welcome to #CRDCOxTheHappyPlace.
Our latest Morristown, NJ interior design project is one that holds a special place in my heart. Not only did it mark Catherine Rose Design & CO.'s very first print feature (still a pinch-me moment!), but it also represents everything I love most about what I do - creating spaces that make everyday life feel a little more special.
What started as a dark, outdated kitchen, powder bathroom, and sunroom became three thoughtfully connected spaces designed around how our clients love to live.
The vision? A home that felt warm, inviting, full of character, and ready for a good time.
And that's exactly what we created.
The Kitchen: Where Everyone Gathers
I've always believed the kitchen should be more than just a place to cook. It's where conversations happen, memories are made, and everyone inevitably ends up.
For The Happy Place, we wanted to create a kitchen that could do it all.
An oversized island became the heart of the design, offering plenty of space for everything from everyday meals to elaborate charcuterie spreads and holiday buffets. We focused on creating a brighter, more open, and inviting atmosphere while maintaining a sense of timeless character.
Because a beautiful kitchen is one thing. A kitchen that makes you want to invite everyone over? That's something else entirely.
The Powder Bath: A Little Personality Goes a Long Way
If there's one room where I love to have a little fun with design, it's the powder bathroom.
And this one was no exception.
Our clients have traditional roots, and it was important that the design respected the character of their home while introducing something a little more unexpected.
The result is a powder bathroom that makes a statement without feeling out of place. A thoughtful balance of personality, timeless details, and just enough drama to make it memorable.
Sometimes the smallest spaces make the biggest impression.
The Sunroom: Meet Me for a Cocktail
Now, this might be my favorite part of the entire transformation.
We took what was once an outdated sunroom and gave it a completely new purpose - an elevated cocktail lounge.
I love when a room has an identity of its own, and this space was designed to feel like a destination within the home.
Somewhere to pour a drink, catch up with friends, unwind after a long week, or keep the conversation going long after dinner is over.
Sophisticated but never stuffy. Elevated but still approachable. A space with personality that feels every bit as inviting as the rest of the home.
And really, who wouldn't want their own little cocktail lounge?
Three Spaces. One Happy Place.
What I love most about this project isn't any one finish, furnishing, or design detail. It's how the three spaces work together.
Each room has its own personality, but there's a common thread that connects them all. A balance of traditional character and fresh perspective, thoughtful functionality, and those little details that make a home feel collected rather than overly designed.
As a New Jersey interior designer, I believe the most successful projects are the ones that reflect the people who live in them.
For these clients, that meant creating a home that welcomed family, friends, celebrations, and all the ordinary moments in between.
And knowing that these rooms have become their happy place? That's the part that means the most.
Of course, seeing this Morristown home featured in print for the very first time was a pretty incredible milestone for CRD&CO., too. One I'll always be proud of.
But at the end of the day, it's about so much more than beautiful photographs or a magazine feature.
It's about creating a home you genuinely love coming back to.
View the full project here: The Happy Place Project→