From the June/July 2018 Issue
A Colorful Welcome
Home, if nothing else, should be a sanctuary where we can escape the frenetic pace of modern life and recharge for the challenges we face with each new day. Some […]
From the June/July 2018 Issue
The Carefree House: Rock Star
Quartzite, a natural stone, promises luminous, lasting countertops without pampering. The Carefree House examines aesthetically pleasing, low-maintenance and durable home products. This issue’s topic is quartzite countertops. DESIGN NJ: What […]
From the June/July 2018 Issue
Designing with Color
Color exerts a powerful influence. The ability to set a mood, jumpstart a decorating scheme, reduce or enlarge a sense of space. With infinite options, choosing the right color can […]
From the June/July 2018 Issue
Inner Strength
A Seaside Park, NJ home, just steps from the ocean, requires reinforcements. The appeal of a beach house is, of course, proximity. Warm sand, cool water, ocean breezes, endless views—all […]
From the February/March 2018 Issue
A Custom Blend
In Bergen County, NJ, a standard colonial-style home gets a transitional transformation. When a young family relocated from the city to the suburbs, they were looking forward to a less […]
From the February/March 2018 Issue
Crafted by Hand
Think they don’t make furniture like that anymore? Think again. Nowadays, we’re used to shopping for finished products—prepared food, ready-to-wear clothing. And we’re so accustomed to choosing furniture from a […]
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
Living Off the Land
A neighborhood in Basking Ridge marries style and sustainability. Our ancestors were adept at working with nature to create a high quality of life for themselves. Somewhere along the way—between […]
From the October/November 2017 Issue
An Entirely Different Story
A 1950s ranch rises up to become a modern farmhouse. Sometimes it takes a professional to see past what came before and imagine something different. After a string of unfortunate […]
From the August/September 2017 Issue
Tips from a Pro: How to Freshen a Room Without a Total Re-Do
Sometimes our home, just like our wardrobe, could use a little freshening up. Still, to get an updated look, “You don’t have to go crazy,” interior designer Maria Bevill says. […]