From the June/July 2016 Issue
Traditional Tune-Up
A bold paint scheme and other cosmetic touches make a 20-plus-year-old kitchen feel new again. Inspiration comes in many forms. For a Brielle, NJ couple’s kitchen update, it came by […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Strokes of Brilliance
A Monmouth Beach condo perks up the wow factor as it picks up a third bedroom. In its “before” condition, calling this 1,700-square-foot two-bedroom condo dated would have been a […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Step Right Up
Get off on the right foot with your stair carpet. Stair carpet satisfies functional needs — enhancing safety and reducing noise — while making a huge interior design statement. Donna […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
River Reverie
Little Silver couple transform their property into welcoming spaces for their family and friends. “Grandma” and “Gramps” Napoli had worked with Suzette Donleavy of Well-Designed Interiors for indoor transformations in their […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Minimal Yet Colorful
Fuchsia, lime and teal punctuate the sedate design of a Montclair home. Zoom in anywhere on an English garden and you’ll spot all the detail that has inspired chintz and […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Make Perfect Scents
Planting for fragrance multiplies the sensory pleasure of your garden. The top priorities on everyone’s landscaping list are great visuals—see-worthy color and texture throughout the year. Many homeowners also want […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Color it Coastal
Sea-glass hues, subtle maritime touches and easygoing finishes inspire a beach-friendly home at the Jersey shore. The adage “if you build it they will come” rings true for Sherry and […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Closet Class
Lessons in delivering the best possible function ― just for you. A well-designed closet — with attractive, carefully planned rods, cubbies, shelves, drawers and more — maxes out personalized, easy-access […]
From the June/July 2016 Issue
Always Wash Your Hands
Aquamanilia were created for the purpose. From ancient Rome and Islamic cultures to the Byzantine empire and medieval Europe, ritual hand-washing was done for both symbolic and sanitary reasons (probably […]