{"id":265689,"date":"2025-10-15T13:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=265689"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T20:30:24","slug":"stockton-inn-christiane-duncan-interiors-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/stockton-inn-christiane-duncan-interiors-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Christiane Duncan Interiors Eases A Historic Inn Into A New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In Stockton, New Jersey\u2019s Stockton Inn by Christiane Duncan Interiors, the guest lounge walls are wrapped in Pierre Prey\u2019s Au Bord Du Lac wallpaper that reproduces a tapestry type called verdure typical of Aubusson productions of the 17th and 18th centuries, while the brick floor is original to the 1710 building.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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October 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Georgina McWhirter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Courtesy of Christiane Duncan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Christiane Duncan Interiors Eases A Historic Inn Into A New Era<\/h1>\n\n\n

On the scenic border of New Jersey and Philadelphia, along the Delaware River, lies a quaint 300-year-old property rehabbed into the newly refreshed Stockton Inn by interior designer Christiane Duncan<\/a>, formerly of Roman and Williams. Drawing inspiration from\u00a0Stockton owner Steven Grabowski\u2019s travels around Europe, Duncan imparted a sense of effortless refinement married with grounded finishes, aided by an assist from project architect Joe Datema. Across the nine guest rooms\u2014housed in the original inn and two stately carriage houses\u2014materials like natural stone and wood and grass cloth wallpaper dovetail with custom details: built-in daybeds; alabaster globe lights and scalloped glass sconces; handmade pillows in fabrics by Jennifer Shorto and Rose Tarlow. Restored fireplaces serve as anchors in many rooms, reinforcing the sense of heritage and hearth, and artful tchotchkes lend character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think vintage Scandinavian animal figurines, Swedish pottery, and various industrial relics\u2014the latter a nod to local attraction the Mercer Museum, a treasure trove of historic tools. \u201cThe idea was for the rooms to evoke a personal sanctuary\u2014relaxed, grounded, and restorative,\u201d Duncan says. \u201cThe building\u2019s historic 1710 origins were our primary influence: we wanted every design decision to feel like a natural extension of that heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christiane Duncan Revives The 300-Year-Old Stockton Inn With Modern Ease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Stockton, New Jersey\u2019s Stockton Inn by Christiane Duncan Interiors, the guest lounge walls are wrapped in Pierre Prey\u2019s Au Bord Du Lac wallpaper that reproduces a tapestry type called verdure typical of Aubusson productions of the 17th and 18th centuries, while the brick floor is original to the 1710 building.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As for F&B, there\u2019s The Dining Room, the property\u2019s airy fine-dining restaurant. It acts as an extension of the garden, with fig-hued drapes, a green honed marble floor, limewashed fireplace, mohair-upholstered seating, and a standout marble-and-wood wine centerpiece by Cider Press Woodworks. Challenges here became opportunities: Two small columns that were supports could not be moved, so Duncan expanded their circumference and clad them with glistening custom brass chandeliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tavern, located in the oldest part of the property, is altogether moodier, evoking an English pub crossed with a member\u2019s club, its walls bathed in Farrow & Ball\u2019s deep Studio Green paint. \u201cThis space bears the same name as the inn\u2019s original tavern, then the owners donated their Jamie Wyeth painting Final Approach in Philadelphia<\/em> for the centerpiece of the bar, which further propelled the theme,\u201d Duncan recalls. \u201cDuring the design process I came across 1970’s hand-beaded basket chandeliers with brass deer detailing. I wasn’t sure if the clients would go for them, but they appreciated the humor!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other hits with guests are a cozy lounge with 18th-century brick floors and walls wrapped in a pastoral Pierre Frey wallpaper. \u201cIt\u2019s a little hidden jewel with a fireplace and honor bar that you can eat in if you are a guest,\u201d the designer explains. Then there\u2019s the private dining room, which features playful hand-stamped wallpaper from Zuber in France\u2014both neat examples of how to layer historic craftsmanship with contemporary hospitality needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Stockton Inn By Christiane Duncan Interiors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Jamie Wyeth painting Final Approach in Philadelphia<\/em> from 1946 anchors the bar in the Dog & Deer Tavern. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A tactile, transportive guest bathroom showcases a sybaritic freestanding soaking tub juxtaposed against historic exposed stone walls. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The property has nine rooms across three structures: the original inn dating to 1710 and two converted carriage houses. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A guest room where nature-inspired colors, materials, and finishes\u2014earth tones, creamy whites, grass cloth, and natural timber\u2014reign supreme.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n