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Patricia A. Montalbano, ASID

Company: Montalbano Design Group
Little Falls, NJ 07424-2312
Phone: (973) 785-0708
Email: montdsgngrp@aol.com
Website: montdsgngrp@aol.com

Designer Profile

Designer Profile
Patricia Montalbano, ASID specializes in interiors that exhibit warmth and charm while remaining fully attentive to the demands of the client's lifestyles. Under her expert guidance, historic homes are lovingly restored, "builder's specials" are transformed into dream spaces, additions and renovations remain true to the original character of the home, new construction acquires a handsome patina, and 21st century technology is seamlessly integrated into beautiful interiors.

She is the owner of the Montalbano Design Group, Inc. in Little Falls, a full-service interior design firm with 30 years experience. Its staff includes qualified interior designers and administrative personnel, as well as a registered architect. Montalbano Design Group specializes in a complete range of interiors, including residential, kitchens and bathrooms as well as commercial.

Long fascinated by history and cultural studies, and possessing an exquisite color sense, Ms. Montalbano brings an educated eye to projects that cover a range of styles and eras, from Victorian to Art Deco, from Georgian to pre-war and beyond. As an innovative designer who is versatile in all interior styles, Ms. Montalbano has created exciting rooms for more than 15 New Jersey show houses.

Ms. Montalbano holds a degree in interior design from Pratt Institute and has taken additional architectural courses at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). She is a professional member of ASID and is National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified. She is also licensed in the state of Florida, certified in the State of New Jersey and has overseen many long distance projects, including residences in North Carolina, Florida and the Outerbanks. She is past president of the New Jersey Chapter of ASID and has served as chairman of the chapter's Historic Preservation Committee.

Awards & Publications

Awards & Publications
Ms. Montalbano received a Gold Award for Design Excellence/Historic Preservation from the New Jersey Chapter of ASID. She also received an NJ/ASID Gold Award/Commercial Hospitality for a lobby design, as well as a New Jersey Builders' Award for an interior and exterior renovation project. She was honored with the NJ/ASID Medalist award, which is bestowed for distinguished service to the chapter and to the design profession. In 2006 she was one of the first recipients to awarded certification for interior design from the State of New Jersey.

Her work has been widely published, with projects appearing in The Record, The Herald News, The Star Ledger, The Daily Record, Woman's Day magazine, Women's World magazine, The New York Times, New Jersey Savvy Living and New Jersey Monthly.

A bland entry with bare walls, a staircase and not even a hint of molding was transformed into a gracious foyer that complements the home's elegant Georgian exterior. ©Photograph by Dennis Krukowski. All rights reserved.

Starting with a plain box room, Ms. Montalbano added a host of details, including crown and baseboard moldings, a gas fireplace and recessed bookcase, to create a cozy bedroom retreat. Antique furnishings and accessories intensify the Old World charm. ©Photograph by Dennis Krukowski. All rights reserved.

The Dorothy Franchino Library in Hobart Manor, which is owned by William Paterson University, was lovingly restored to the Colonial Revival style. The project was recognized by the NJ Chapter of ASID with a Gold Award for Design Excellence/Historic Preservation. ©Photograph by Daniel Eifert. All rights reserved.

Built in the '60s, the main lobby and hallways on all 24 floors of this high-rise condominium were redesigned to appeal to today's buyers. Innovative solutions, including soffits that camouflage the sprinkler system, earned the designer a Gold Award for Design Excellence from the New Jersey Chapter of ASID. ©Photograph by Peter Rymwid. All rights reserved.

While incorporating the necessities of a 21st century banking establishment, this award-winning bank design features prairie-style windows and doors, Craftsman chandelier in the teller's lobby, and a natural slate floor that provides a quilt of color. A permanent exhibit based on vintage photos and postcards celebrates the community this business serves. ©Photograph by Rob Kerns. All rights reserved.

For a bank with multiple offices, the designer created a corporate look that can be adapted to the architecture of each location and the community it serves. In this home branch, a combination of cove and chandelier lighting showcases the vaulted ceiling while enhancing the welcoming feeling that is key to the philosophy of the bank. A comfortable waiting area where coffee is served adds to the home-town ambiance.