Recent Press
May 2023: The most compelling books are irresistible, with storylines that dance back of mind all day until the hour you can curl up in your favorite chair and dive into the pages again. For designer Joan Enger, a great home is like an engrossing novel and the rooms within are chapters… Read More…
November 2022: This beautiful beach house in New Jersey was given a sophisticated upgrade after the original home was irreparably damaged in a fire. Interior designer Joan Enger, of J Patryce Design, took on the project for the client who had owned the home since 1986. Read More…
September 2022: Esta casa casa de más de 100 años en Hoboken (Nueva Yersey) en un bloque residencial rodeado de árboles, de fachada rojiza y patio trasero, cautivó a los propietarios a finales de los 90. En ella vieron el lugar perfecto para hacer crecer su familia,… Read More…
September 2021: A venture capitalist bets on interior designer, Joan Enger of J. Patryce Design, to revitalize his family’s fabulous Hoboken, NJ loft with 360-degree skyline views. Determined to restore its inherent charm, the couple also recruited architect, Jorge Porta; and builder, Luis H. Luna. Read More…
December 2020: Investing in vintage pieces or making a major purchase at auction may seem like a daunting process, but auction houses can be an excellent way to source gorgeous, timeless finds that will make your space sing. So, what must one keep in mind when seeking out a piece that will stand the test of time? We spoke with several interior designers, Read More…
May 2020: With its ample light and panoramic river views, this luxury high rise was much different from their quiet suburban home in Cincinnati where they had raised their girls. Initially looking for a ‘refresh’, the project expanded to a kitchen remodel in addition to other upgrades throughout. Read more…
May 2020: A penthouse apartment in Manhattan House, a listed landmark building, built in 1950, which occupies an entire city block in New York City. The building (it was made a New York City Landmark in 2008 for its influential mid-century modernist architecture) used to be the main residence of Grace Kelly, as her father helped build it. Read more…
April 2020: In a child’s room in Hoboken, N.J., Joan Enger, of J. Patryce Design & Company, created a study space with a compact wall-mounted desk. A lamp provides a spotlight right where it’s needed. Read more…
March 2020: “I have a weak spot for classically informed architecture paired with more modern touches,” says Joan Enger, the stylish designer behind J. PATRYCE DESIGN in New Jersey. Enger’s recent townhouse design in Hoboken proves her point: neoclassical plaster mouldings are rejuvenated with chic textures and standout neutrals, and ornate cased openings contrast with contemporary, metal light fixtures and natural woods. Read more…
December 2018: How designer Joan Enger transformed a custom home with a subdued palette and a perfectly restrained aesthetic. In order to create a custom house that appealed to a variety of styles, designer Joan Enger of J. PATRYCE DESIGN put together a stylish abode rooted in a subtle palette and restrained aesthetic. Read more…