Features

Tips from a Pro: The Power of Paint

Insider

As the weather warms this spring, many of us are looking for ways to freshen our homes. Why not start with the front door to ramp up curb appeal? “Color […]

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Kitchen Renovation Tips with Dolores Sonia, Vice President, Kitchens & Baths at Bellari Design

Ask the Pros

Ask the Pros shares advice on designing the perfect home straight from the source–New Jersey’s design experts.  The easy to read question & answer format is a great place for […]

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Whistle While You Work

Lifestyle

Design NJ launches a new iconic design feature with the Whistling Bird Kettle designed by Michael Graves. From its sleek sloping sides to the novel bird perched on the tip […]

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Declarations of Independence

Featured Homes

Today’s technology and design assure homeowners can age in place without throwing aesthetics under the bus. Good news: Homeowners wanting to age in place can tap better-than-ever tactics for decades […]

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Horsey Set

Art & Antiques

South American equestrian silver was made to be noticed. The homes of wealthy landowners in 18th- and 19th-century colonial South America were not fancy. Instead, people showed off their wealth […]

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The Paradox of Wildlife Art

Art & Antiques

Idyllic depictions at odds with an ongoing tragedy. There are really two art worlds nowadays. There is the world of … well, what do you call today’s avant garde? Call […]

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Rites of Winter

Lifestyle

Lift your spirits with a simple yet elegant dinner party. If you can’t stand even one more evening of early sunsets and chilling temperatures, gather your friends for a meal […]

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Tips from a Pro: How to Mix Patterns Like A Pro

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How to mix patterns like a pro. Choosing patterns and colors that complement each other can be tricky. Experts warn that too many patterned prints can lead to design overload. […]

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Surmounting the Stereotype

Featured Homes

A split-level takes on a new identity. The split-level home—it’s an architectural style perhaps best known from the Brady Bunch television series and often dismissed as a midcentury folly. But […]

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