Dan and John Life

Architects

About Us

Dan and John Life is a Design Consultation Firm that specializes in residential, retail and event design needs. Our design consultations are an easy and affordable way to get expert advice for your home design project -- large or small. Dan and John believe good design enhances well-being and enjoyment of daily life. Through their work, they help others experience the benefits of living in a thoughtfully designed environment. Dan and John have expertise in these areas and more: • Discover solutions for a challenging room • Optimize use of space, layout and flow • Envision your renovation or addition • Gain the advice you need to move forward with your design project To learn more about Dan and John, visit their website at www.danandjohnlife.com and to see what clients say about Dan and John, check out the reviews here on Houzz. Contact Dan and John Life to unlock the design potential of your home – and start feeling great in your space! Skype Design Consultations ($150 per hour) In-Home Design Consultations ($250 for first hour, additional time charged in 30-min / $75 increments) for distances greater than 20 miles from Leonia, NJ, travel charges will apply

Services Provided

Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Floor Plans, Kitchen Design, Space Planning, Outdoor Space and Garden Design, Concept Design, Optimal Furniture Layout

Areas Served

Belleville, Bergenfield, Borough of Bronx, Cliffside Park, Clifton, Dumont, Eastchester, Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Ft Lee, Garfield, Hackensack, Harrison, Hawthorne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Mount Vernon, New Milford, New York, Newark, North Arlington, North Bergen, Nutley, Palisades Park, Paramus, Passaic, Paterson, Ridgewood, Rutherford, Scarsdale, Secaucus, Teaneck, Tenafly, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, Wyckoff, Yonkers, Englewood, Glen Rock, Hasbrouck Heights, Manhattan, Ridgefield Park, Saddle Brook, Wallington

Awards

VMSD 'First Place' and 'Store of the Year' awards. Featured in Dwell Magazine "Essential Kitchens and Baths" issue.

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5 Projects

Example of a large farmhouse l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, colored appliances, an island and shaker cabinets

Business Details

Business Name

Dan and John Life

Phone Number

(201) 562-5637

Website

www.danandjohnlife.com

Address

Leonia, NJ 07605

Typical Job Cost

$5,000 - 500,000+

Skype Design Consultations ($150 per hour) In-Home Design Consultations ($250 for first hour, additional time charged in 30-min / $75 increments) for distances greater than 20 miles from Leonia, NJ, travel charges will apply

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28 Reviews for Dan and John Life

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bonny109

Dan and John really helped us figure out how we were going to utilize the different spaces in our home and came up with creative ideas that never would have occurred to us. They were a delight to work with, and I can honestly say we have our dream home because of them. We were so happy with the work they did that we re-hired them to design our patio!

March 11, 2018

William Lamb

Dan and John helped us take stock of our space, an apartment we'd occupied for nearly a decade and had become kind of "stale," and helped us look at it in a completely different way. Taking stock of our preferences, tastes and quirks, they gave us with a detailed plan of attack, including a wall-by-wall paint "key" as well as suggestions for furniture acquisitions (with detailed measurements) in addition to suggestions of what we could stand to let go. On top of this, they are both great guys and tons of fun to spend time with. Strongly and enthusiastically recommended!

March 3, 2018

Sherri R

Excellent ideas for some home renovations. Great plans, use of space, color scheme, details and recommendations. Dan and John are easy to work with and professional. I highly recommend them for your project.

February 2, 2018

Sarah Wilson

Dan and John have a real gift for active listening. They do not come in with their own agenda, but carefully tease out their clients needs to identify practical solutions to every day design problems that are beyond the reach of most of us to solve on our own, They have helped me organize two apartments in a row...making them much more comfortable and liveable than they had been before.

January 31, 2018

rob g

Dan and John did a great job helping us plan our kitchen redesign. They brought vision, creativity and lots of experience to the process - opening our eyes to options that we hadn't thought of before, but were right in line with what we want in a new kitchen. They created excellent drawings and plans that helped us visualize the redesign, and we were able to bring these to cabinet makers to get accurate quotes for the work. We highly recommend Dan and John and look forward to working with them again on our next project.

February 25, 2017

Aimee Walker

We bought a sprawling but very run down apartment in Brooklyn that needed everything. We knew the apartment could be great, we just weren't sure how to make it happen. Dan and John helped us to think through the best use of space not only for the kitchen and new bathroom, but also how to create a good flow in the entire space. We love the plan they came up with and

February 12, 2017

Moriah Weissman

Dan and John were awesome! My husband and I bought our first house and were super excited to make it our own...well working with Dan and John was a pleasure, they spend a lot of time understanding what was important to us and ensured to work it into our plans. Not only did they come up with amazing ideas, we were super excited to spend time with them :)

January 30, 2017

Comment from Dan and John Life:

Thank you Moriah, it was a pleasure for us too! We love helping people make a place their own, and appreciate you both clearly articulating what was important to you. It was a great team effort!

Mike and Ruth Scott

We found Dan and John through an article on Dwell featuring the renovation of their Arts and Crafts house in Leonia at a time when we were embarking on construction of a new contemporary house in Princeton, NJ and liked what we saw. Since then, we have relied on Dan and John to help on the interior design of our new house -- for the layout of the kitchen, entry way, study area and built-ins, as well as the selection of finishes and colors. Our experience has been hugely positive, both in terms of their making recommendations for the design of individual elements as well as acting as a sounding board/reality check for our own ideas. They have also been extremely responsive to our requests and easy to work with. Overall, Dan and John have been very effective in coming up with creative and practical ways in which to optimize the utility of what is a relatively small space. We have no hesitation in providing the strongest recommendation for their work.

January 27, 2017

Comment from Dan and John Life:

Thank you Mike and Ruth. We have very much enjoyed getting to know you, your design sensibilities, and how you want to live in your new home. Our collaboration has resulted in functional and striking design features that we know you will enjoy and appreciate every day. We were excited about your project from the very start because of its unique and refreshing architectural design; it has been very satisfying to develop design solutions with you that complement and reinforce its modern approachable style. We wish you many years of joyful living in your new home.

Karen Purpura

Dan and John Life is an artistic design team arriving at your doorstep with creative vision, style and common sense. This totally charming professional team provided us with an architectural plan, a first and second floor paint palate, and a furniture plan utilizing our old furniture and incorporating new when needed. They were careful to understand our style and needs. This team takes the stress out of house renovation and makes it lots of fun. They are great. Hire them!!

January 11, 2017

Comment from Dan and John Life:

Thank you Karen, we’re pleased to hear that we helped keep stress away and that you found working with us to be fun. We very much enjoyed working with you both; learning how you want to live in the house, understanding your style preferences, and figuring out design solutions for modernizing your old house without forsaking it’s charm and character.

Adam mermelstein

Was a pleasure working with Dan and John. They are very creative, responsive, and focused on the client and creating unique spaces for each individual project and client. Highly recommend!

January 11, 2017

Comment from Dan and John Life:

Thank you Adam, your projects are always interesting and fun. It is a pleasure working with you and helping your family with design solutions for your home.

Teddi Hunter

Without reservation, we highly recommend Dan and John Life for design jobs big and small! Dan and John designed two bathroom renovations for us two years ago and we are thrilled with the outcomes. Dan and John were incredibly easy to work with, have a fantastic ability to design clean and uncluttered space, and are super flexible to work with. They both are incredible listeners and take detailed notes at every meeting so that nothing gets lost in translation. We recently hired them again to design a screened pavilion, deck expansion and outdoor shower and were equally impressed by everything from the initial meeting to the final plans. When we needed plans revised quickly, they were able to deliver. It is rare to meet people with such follow through and creativity- left and right brain working together fluidly! Again, without reservation, we recommend Dan and John Life!

January 11, 2017

Comment from Dan and John Life:

Thank you Teddi, we very much enjoy the collaboration on your projects. The level of thought and input you both provide contributes greatly to the final design outcome.

Steve Houle

After years of contemplating dozens of back splash ideas I knew I needed some advice to help me narrow the field of choices and get the result I wanted. A quick design consultation with Dan and John helped to establish the scope of the project and type/color of tile to use. With new found confidence I went with Ann Sacks Elements Earthenware Field Tile in Cotton Matte. I feel like I have a new kitchen and love it.

October 4, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Dan and John Life rated?

Dan and John Life is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does Dan and John Life provide?

Dan and John Life provides the following services: Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Floor Plans, Kitchen Design, Space Planning, Outdoor Space and Garden Design, Concept Design, Optimal Furniture Layout

Where does Dan and John Life provide services?

Dan and John Life provides services in the following areas: Belleville, Bergenfield, Borough of Bronx, Cliffside Park, Clifton, Dumont, Eastchester, Elmwood Park, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Ft Lee, Garfield, Hackensack, Harrison, Hawthorne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Mount Vernon, New Milford, New York, Newark, North Arlington, North Bergen, Nutley, Palisades Park, Paramus, Passaic, Paterson, Ridgewood, Rutherford, Scarsdale, Secaucus, Teaneck, Tenafly, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, Wyckoff, Yonkers, Englewood, Glen Rock, Hasbrouck Heights, Manhattan, Ridgefield Park, Saddle Brook, Wallington

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