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Quarterback Joe Flacco Ran the Search for His Forever Home Like He Runs an Offense—Spot the Opening, Then Go Big
The NFL champ and his wife, Dana, gave Bergman Vass free rein to dream up an ultrafunctional home filled with hardworking materials and smart storage
November 26, 2025
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The Flacco family gathers for some (semi) quiet time in their living room.Brian Wetzel Photo
Joe Flacco—the Super Bowl–winning quarterback who currently plays for the Cincinnati Bengals—doesn’t just possess an eagle eye when it comes to throwing a football. His prescience for smart buys on the real estate market is also championship worthy.
The same way Flacco scans the field for the perfect pass, his eye for opportunity led him and wife Dana to the three-and-a-half-acre plot where their custom-built home now stands. “I realized that if I didn’t jump on it at that moment, in 10 or 15 years the whole area would have already been rebuilt,” he says of the homes on a quiet street in Haddonfield, New Jersey, where the lot sizes can be six times the average in the rest of the town. “I knew if we waited too long, we would have to do something we didn’t want to do—buy from someone who had already renovated or pay way more money than we wanted to.”
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Connected to the main house by the second floor, the basketball court not only serves as a tailor-made spot to help the kids get rid of after-school energy, but also contains Joe’s home gym.Brian Wetzel Photo
Beyond the ample acreage, the Flaccos chose this Philadelphia suburb for its proximity to where the couple grew up—and where their families still live. Despite Joe’s high-profile day job, Joe and Dana wanted to raise their kids somewhere more down-to-earth. “I love that it’s a traditional, old-school style neighborhood, where the kids can run from house to house and walk to school,” he says.
In the end, the Flacco children dictated the timing of breaking ground. Joe and Dana had bought the property 15 years earlier and, in that span, welcomed five children—now between 13 and 7. As they watched those years blur by, the plan to wait on building quickly gave way to the impulse to begin. “You start to realize how quickly your kids grow up,” Joe says. “And we wanted to be able to enjoy as much time as we could in the house.”
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The kitchen’s focal point is an extra-large island topped with a striking veined marble. Pendants by Rose Uniacke and custom cabinetry by the Philadelphia Woodworking Company.Brian Wetzel Photo
The Flaccos enlisted the help of architecture firm Asher Slaunwhite + Partners and interior designers Bergman Vass to realize their vision of a 10,000-square-foot home, as well as a pool and pool house. All told, from tearing down the old house to constructing the new one, the process took about two years. The family moved in this Memorial Day, just in time to take advantage of the generously sized yard and the hours of sunlight ideal for afternoon swims.
While the Flaccos had been adamant about both the town and the street for their forever home, they were happy to leave the design in the hands of the Philadelphia–based firm’s Dana Bergman Falcione and Erica Vassalotti. When asked about her own design style, Dana Flacco laughs. “I don’t have one. I need it to be functional, foremost.” With five school-age children generating a steady flow of sports gear and craft projects, smart, elegant storage was paramount, as were durable fabrics and wall coverings that could hold up to real family life. As a mother of boys, Bergman Falcione understood the assignment.
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The mudroom contains lockers for every child, a necessity when they play a variety of sports each with its own set of gear. The rug is from Stark and the pendant is by Matthew Cox.Brian Wetzel Photo
The home’s mudroom best exemplifies both of these necessities: The space’s elegant, honeyed wood cubbies wouldn’t be out of place at a high-end spa, but they’re also hardy enough to withstand the rigors of kids lugging in baseball bats and football cleats. Joe, especially, communicated a love of millwork to the designers, which is evident not only in these custom cubbies designed by Bergman Vass, but in the pantry and the children’s homework room.
While functionality was key it was only half the design equation. Given Dana’s directive for a blue-and-green palette, the designers set out to create spaces that felt both visually striking and entirely livable. “They were so open to our ideas,” says Bergman Falcione of the couple. “They just wanted it to be beautiful.” The result is a space that falls roughly into the transitional modern style, albeit with softer, more approachable textures. The living room, for example, is a study in warm neutrals, with sleek, low-slung couches from Montauk Sofa, plus custom, dark-wood coffee tables and a 10-foot-wide rustic stone fireplace. The artwork above the fireplace is a green abstract work by Liam Stevens, sourced from Alzueta Gallery.
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In the boys’ room, lofted beds hide trundles for sleepovers. The back wall is upholstered with Holland & Sherry fabric; all the millwork is custom.Brian Wetzel Photo
Some of the home’s richest blues show up in its most lived-in spaces. In the two boys’ bedrooms, which are connected by a large shared bathroom, a dusty blue defines the palette. The designers brought in texture by using York Wallcoverings paperweave wallpaper, pintucked quilts from John Robshaw, and a nubby, striped rug from Stark. In the dining room, a slate blue sets the tone, from the gauzy Holland & Sherry drapes, to upholstered dining chairs by The Bright Group and a custom-sized rug by Bergman Vass.
From the start, the Flaccos envisioned interiors that would stand the test of time. Built to withstand daily wear and thoughtfully designed to outlast fleeting trends, its durability is both physical and aesthetic. “This style is about patina, age, heritage, and general warmth,” says Vassalotti. “It’s timeless because it doesn’t feel so new.” One day, when the halls are quiet again, the house will still hold its sense of home.
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The dining room combines Joe’s love of millwork with one of Dana’s favorite colors, blue. The dining table is from DLCO Interiors and paired with a Bergman Vass rug and dining chairs by The Bright Group.Brian Wetzel Photo
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While the main kitchen was designed to be more of a show space, the pantry is where most of the cooking gets done—and where all the snacks are kept. Here, light wood cabinets were chosen instead of white for a more casual feel.Brian Wetzel Photo
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A powder room features another of Dana’s favorite colors, green, in an Élitis vinyl wall covering that’s embossed to look like grasscloth. The sink is custom and crafted from cement.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The primary bedroom eschews color for whites and creams. The bed is from Jenni Kayne, nightstands from Rachel Donath, and the painting above the bed is a commissioned piece by Chelsea Sommerfield.Brian Wetzel Photo
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Another view of the primary bedroom shows the high peaked ceiling and the pendant light from Stahl & Band. The sofa is by Restoration Hardware, and the coffee table is a custom piece made from travertine.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The primary bath continues the white color scheme. The sconces are from Articolo Studio.Brian Wetzel Photo
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Behind the main home is a small pool house, which also serves as a clubhouse for the kids.
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Beachy tones and textures, like rattan, define the pool house. The sectional is from Arhaus, while the chair is from Anyon Design and the pendant is sourced from 1stDibs.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The pool house bathroom gets an injection of color from a burnt orange wall and coordinating tile. The mirror is Franco Albini, sourced from 1stDibs. The lamp is a 1960s Louise Sognot, and the tile is by Clé Tile.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The four boys share two bedrooms, where the primary color is blue. In one, a York Wallcoverings paperweave adds texture, while the sheer shades and the rug by Stark bring in stripes.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The boys’ shared bathroom gets a pop of color and movement from terrazzo tile by Sonoma Tilemakers. The wooden pendants are from Allied Maker.Brian Wetzel Photo
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In their daughter Evelyn’s room, dusty pinks and creams lend a cozy air. The swing is by Serena & Lily with wall coverings by Elizabeth Eakins and bedding by Zara Home.Brian Wetzel Photo
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Evelyn’s bathroom coordinates with her bedroom, thanks to a wavy framed mirror from Anthropologie.Brian Wetzel Photo
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The homework room is a serene, yet functional space for the children to tackle all of their after-school assignments. The center table is from Restoration Hardware and is paired with vintage Gigi Sabadin chairs sourced from 1st Dibs.Brian Wetzel Photo