West Coast-Inspired NJ Custom New Construction Home
The Mroz family home on Shadowlawn Drive is a custom new construction home in Westfield, New Jersey, designed and built from the ground up by husband-and-wife team Michael Mroz of Michael Robert Construction and Ellie Mroz of Ellie Mroz Design. Created as a personal expression of the MRCxEMD design-build approach, this home brings architecture, construction, interior design, custom millwork, lighting, and material selections together under one cohesive vision. The result is a highly detailed Westfield home that feels refined, relaxed, functional, and distinctly personal.
West Coast Inspiration Meets Classic East Coast Craftsmanship
Avid travelers and beach-seekers, Mike and Ellie drew inspiration from the ease and warmth of West Coast living while designing a home that feels appropriate for Westfield, NJ. The architecture pairs clean, fresh lines with classic materials, layered trim work, warm textures, and timeless details that give the home depth and staying power. The design intentionally blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living. Large windows and doors, covered outdoor spaces, a welcoming porch, and thoughtfully connected entertaining areas make the home feel open to the landscape while remaining comfortable and practical for everyday family life.
Organic, Minimalist, Dramatic, and Luxe
Throughout the home, the interior balances an organic and minimalist foundation with moments of drama and luxury. Natural materials, soft layers, custom finishes, and restrained architectural detailing create a serene overall feeling, while statement lighting, tailored metalwork, and elevated entertaining spaces add personality and visual impact. This balance is central to the MRCxEMD approach: spaces should feel beautiful and collected, but never overly precious. Every room was designed to support real family living while still delivering a memorable, high-end custom home experience.
Custom Millwork and Architectural Details Throughout
Layered trim and molding are among the defining features of the Shadowlawn Drive home. A hallmark of Michael Robert Construction’s craftsmanship, the millwork adds dimension, proportion, and architectural character to rooms throughout the house. Vaulted ceilings, arched doorways, shiplap detailing, custom built-ins, concealed lighting, and custom metal elements work together to create a cohesive interior. These details are not decorative afterthoughts; they shape how the home feels, functions, and moves from one space to the next.
A Custom Home Designed for Everyday Living and Entertaining
The home was planned to accommodate both daily routines and relaxed entertaining. Custom built-ins provide storage and organization, while gathering spaces throughout the home allow family members and guests to spread out comfortably. Highlights include a custom kitchen, bar and lounge areas, wine storage, a coffee bar, tailored bathrooms, a finished basement entertaining area, and a home theater. Every space was considered for function, comfort, and long-term enjoyment.
Indoor-Outdoor Living in Westfield, NJ
A covered outdoor patio, pergola, porch, and generous openings to the exterior extend the home’s living space beyond its interior walls. These outdoor areas create flexible settings for family dinners, weekend entertaining, quiet morning coffee, and summer gatherings. The design reinforces a lifestyle that feels connected to nature and relaxed in spirit, while maintaining the quality, structure, and detailing expected in a luxury custom home in Westfield.
A Fully Integrated Design-Build Process by MRCxEMD
Shadowlawn Drive demonstrates the advantage of a unified design-build team. From the first architectural conversations through construction and interior detailing, Michael Robert Construction and Ellie Mroz Design worked together to ensure the home’s exterior, interior, materials, and functional planning all supported one another.
For homeowners planning a custom home in Westfield, NJ, this collaborative process provides a more cohesive experience: one team coordinating the big picture and the smallest details, with a clear focus on craftsmanship, livability, and lasting design.
FEATURES:
Coastal style, Modern Tutor, indoor-outdoor living, covered outdoor patio, pergola, porch, custom kitchen, bathrooms, bar/lounge, wine storage, vaulted ceilings, home theater, custom built-ins, laundry room, master bedroom, shiplap, coffee bar, basement entertaining, custom stairway, entry
LOCATION:
Westfield, New Jersey
