Recent Press


March 2024: Designer Joan Enger and her husband have a knack for spotting potential—especially when it comes to their own home in Hoboken, New Jersey. “When we initially purchased the property, it was a dilapidated three-story building which included an empty commercial space on the ground level,” Joan says. “At the time, I had just started design school while… Read More…

January 2024: When the homeowners initially set their sights on the property, the couple intended to make a handful of modifications. But their vision evolved into something much more ambitious – they ultimately decided to dive head-first into a full gut renovation to brighten up the space. They enlisted the help of the renowned designers at J. Patryce Design,… Read More…

November 2023: Having lent her expertise to the likes of Estee Lauder and Ralph Lauren Home, Joan Enger—founder and principal designer at J. Patryce Design & Company—is no stranger to the classics. Her keen eye for a well-edited sense of everyday luxury emanates throughout everything she does, and her recent project, a classic-meets-modern Tudor in Tenafly, New Jersey, is no exception. Read More…

Architectural Digest, 19th Century Town House in Hoboken

October 2023: Seth and Kristina Brookman had lived in Manhattan for more than 20 years, so it came as a surprise when they decided to go see a home for sale in Hoboken, New Jersey…. The couple initially hired project manager Amanda Trochim and AD PRO Directory designer Joan Enger (the principal of J. Patryce Design) to do what Enger called a “handful of modifications,” but the job quickly turned into a full-scale production. Read More…

September 2023: It’s not often you can say you have both Rocky Mountain and Manhattan views, but in the case of one Colorado couple—acquiring a Hoboken pied-a-terre allowed for just that. It’s an upper floor in a recently completed high-rise waterfront building, and Joan Enger of J. Patryce Design was commissioned for the design. Read More…

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…

Homes & Gardens November 2023 article

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…

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August 2022: “This turn of the century brownstone is located on a lovely tree-lined residential block in Hoboken, New Jersey,” Joan Enger of J.Patryce Design says. Her clients, only the third owners in 100 years, are avid art collectors, intellectuals, and world travelers… Read More…

LUXE Interior + Design July 2022

July 2022: Sitting on the back porch of this Spring Lake, New Jersey, home, you’ll hear the quiet roar of the Atlantic and the cries of seabirds slowly pinwheeling above the waves. Everything about the crisp, white colonial-style dwelling…Read More…

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December 2021: “For each new project, we establish a consistent visual story up front,” designer Joan Enger of J. Patryce Design says. This visual story can vary, based on the client’s wish list, lifestyle, even their stage in life. For this Hoboken duplex, the J. Patryce team…Read More…

AD Italia, November 2021

November 2021: La designer Joan Enger fa rivivere questo favoloso loft a Hoboken, dove la vista panoramica toglie davvero il fiato. Un edificio industriale, demolito nei primi anni 2000 e trasformato in un condominio residenziale, ospita oggi una giovane famiglia della Grande Mela. Read More…

J. Patryce Design Aspire article, September 2021

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…

J. Patryce Design My Domaine article, April 2021

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…

J. Patryce Design: The Haven List, December 2020

December 2020: Joan Enger may have spent the first fifteen years of her career in branding for clients like Ralph Lauren Home and Estee Lauder, but her ardor for interior design found her pursuing a lifelong dream. As the Founder of Hoboken-based firm, J. PATRYCE DESIGN, she’s known for blending clean lines with classic elements to ensure elegant, inviting environments—like today’s 100-year-old brownstone.  Read more…

J. Patryce Design: Homes & Gardens, November 2020

November 2020: This modern yet neutral townhouse in New Jersey embodies the vision of its Principal interior designer, Joan Enger, blending clean lines with classic elements to ensure elegant, inviting environments. We spoke to Joan Enger about the design project. Read more…

J. Patryce Design: Homes & Gardens, May 2020

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…

J. Patryce Design: Living Etc, May 2020

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…

NY Times home schooling ideas

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…

J. Patryce Design Elle Decor, March 2020

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…

J. Patryce Design Homes & Gardens, February 2020

February 2020: After combining several apartments and overseeing the complete renovation of this spacious Upper East Side home, the couple was left without the wherewithal or expertise to complete their newly renovated home.’When we first met, there were still a few unpacked boxes and a collection of furniture that wasn’t quite right,’ says Joan Enger. Read more…

Elle Decor 0919: J. PATRYCE DESIGN CRAFTS A TEXTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR A HIGH-END NEW YORK HOME

September 2019: For an open-minded client in Pelham, New York, designer Joan Enger of J. Patryce Design created a soft-hued, textured environment that flowed with the stately atmosphere of the neighborhood. Read more…

ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME, Summer 2019

Summer 2019: None of us has a crystal ball. Only time will tell. Ask a gardener, who won’t know until late summer if that Japanese anemone she planted in spring will bloom. Or the chef, who’s made a soufflé a million times, but still never knows until the oven is opened whether it will rise or not. The character of a home unfolds gradually, as well. A wall may come down one year, a sofa reupholstered the next. Read more…

Elle Decor June 2019

May 2019: ADD A LADDER FOR EASY ACCESS. We all know what it’s like to have those dreaded too-high cabinets, where everything gets lost and is rarely ever organized. Read more…

Design New Jersey, April 2019

April 2019: Joan Enger faced several challenges when she designed a Hoboken condominium for a young family, not least of which was its relatively small size. The 1,700-square-foot space needed to accommodate the varied requirements of the couple and their two children.  Read more…

Elle Decor, December 2018

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…


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