Recent Press
J. Patryce & Co. has been featured in leading design and lifestyle publications worldwide. This coverage celebrates the firm’s commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and interiors that inspire readers and design enthusiasts around the globe.
January 2026: I was surprised to learn this home was built in 1995,” says Joan Enger, principal designer at Hoboken, New Jersey–based J. Patryce Design & Company. “It definitely felt older and wiser.” The center-hall colonial on a hilltop in Tewksbury, New Jersey, had classic lines, expansive rooms, and breathtaking views of the countryside, giving it what Enger calls an “old soul” vibe. Read More…
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August 2024: As they raised three children in Hoboken, N.J., Joan and Kyle Enger faced all the usual stresses of busy family life, stretched between work and parenting. But one reassuring constant was the knowledge that each summer there would be time to kick back in Amagansett, N.Y. Read More…
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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…
August 2025: ‘This house has an old soul,” says Joan Enger. “I was surprised to learn that it was built in 2004.” Enger, principal of Hoboken-based J. Patryce Design, was intrigued by the Harding Township home’s classic Colonial-style layout as well as its many distinctive architectural elements, including arched doorways, beautiful millwork and built-in cabinetry. Read More…
July 2025: The principal of J.Patryce Design spends most weekends at the 1920s, Dutch colonial-style home in the Hamptons, enjoying nothing more taxing than veg-picking, flower-arranging, and cooking. Read More…
October 2024: Enger’s studio, J. Patryce Design & Company, added some playful personality and plenty of subtle color to a new apartment in a hundred-year-old building whose adaptive reuse was masterminded by the architecture firm Workshop/APD. Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
