In Essex County, a newly transformed residence is turning heads—and turning traditional design on its head—with its bold embrace of color, texture, and personality. At the heart of the home’s transformation is an unapologetic love for green in all its striking, soothing, and unexpected shades.
With a design that seamlessly fuses vibrancy and elegance, this home showcases the creative eye of Victoria Bell, founder of Victoria Bell Design, based in Springfield. Tasked with creating interiors that would be both distinct and cohesive, Bell leaned into her signature aesthetic: expressive color, layered materials, and a deep sense of mood. Her design journey through this house—room by room—tells a story of intention, imagination, and, yes, a whole lot of chartreuse.
Dining Room Drama: Where Elegance Meets Exuberance
Walk into the dining room, and you’re immediately met with a sense of theatrical flair. Chartreuse millwork climbs the walls, grounding the space in vivid personality. The color is both joyful and jarring—in the best way—drawing the eye and setting the tone for memorable gatherings.
To balance the intensity of the green, Bell selected a subtle light-gray wall covering, creating a cool, neutral backdrop that tempers the vibrancy. Above, a glimmering chandelier scatters light across the space, casting reflections that dance along the chartreuse panels. “I wanted the dining room to feel like an elegant escape,” Bell explains. “But I also wanted it to make a statement. The green keeps it from being too buttoned-up.”
A Son’s Room That Pushes Boundaries
The green narrative continues in a son’s bedroom, where Bell took a richer, deeper version of chartreuse and wrapped the walls in a textured grass-cloth wallpaper. “This was an opportunity to do something unexpected,” she says. “It’s a room that feels grounded but still creative.”
Neutral furnishings in gray, white, and black allow the walls to shine without overwhelming the senses. The room becomes a refined yet playful space—equal parts serene and stylish.
Kitchen Cool: A Diner-Inspired Banquette with a Twist
In the kitchen, Bell steered the green story in a slightly different direction. Here, she introduced a teal-blue banquette beneath a sunny window, giving the eating nook a cozy, café-like charm. “We wanted it to feel a little retro, like a nod to a classic diner, but with a polished, modern twist,” she says.
The built-in seating is accented by a bold jungle-print Roman shade, which picks up on the green tones in the banquette and introduces a playful, almost tropical rhythm to the room. “It’s a focal point that adds both warmth and a bit of whimsy,” Bell notes. “This little corner really comes alive—it’s casual but very intentional.”
A House That Tells a Story
Bell’s design approach, rooted in thoughtful use of color and layering, results in a home that feels both unified and adventurous. Each room offers a fresh experience, while still contributing to an overarching aesthetic—one defined by green in its many moods, from punchy and playful to rich and restful.
“The homeowners wanted every room to feel special, like its own destination,” Bell says. “But they also wanted the house to flow, to feel like a single narrative. Using green as a throughline helped us achieve that.”
A New Jersey Home That Inspires
Set within the vibrant fabric of Essex County, this residence is more than a place to live—it’s a canvas of personal expression. It also reflects a growing trend among New Jersey homeowners to push beyond safe, neutral interiors and embrace color, texture, and individuality.
From dramatic dining rooms to chic kitchen corners, Victoria Bell has proven that going green—in design—can be anything but ordinary.
📸 Photography by Rikki Snyder
🛋️ Design by Victoria Bell Design, Springfield, NJ
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