Rebuilt after Superstorm Sandy, a family’s cherished cabana blurs the boundaries between indoors and out—and between quirky and classic. Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Architecture and design by Andrew Wilkinson Photography by Barry Halkin Call it serendipity, or kismet or—as Steven Kassin does—a fluke, but if Kassin and his father hadn’t been out for a […]
Real Estate
It’s Show Time!
Entertainment centers are so yesterday. Bring Hollywood home with your own built-in home theater. 12 MAACKA DR., HOLMDEL $1,399,000 | 5 beds, 7 baths, 5,000 sq. ft. This custom-brick colonial boasts ample space and traditional charm. Its downstairs media room has a projector screen and resembles an old-school movie theater what with its gold wainscoting […]
Wine and Dine
Swirl and sip like a sommelier in one of these New Jersey mansions’ wine cellars. 120 S. WOODLAND STREET, ENGLEWOOD $10,900,000 | 8 beds, 9 baths, 12,036 sq. ft. It’s difficult to choose just one standout feature of this palatial estate, but its collector’s wine cellar on the ample lower level is easily among them. There’s […]
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Refinin’ the Dream
When three generations share it, even a once-perfect Shore house eventually needs a bright, smart update. Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Design by Sheila Rich Photography by Lauren Hagerstrom The big house on the dunes was born of a dream. Long before its construction in 2004, back when the owners were young marrieds, they’d vacationed […]
The Guide
WHAT’S UP, WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT TO DO. FLOWER POWER She’s an actress, a mom, a business mogul—and now she’s a home décor designer, too. Drew Barrymore launched Drew Barrymore Flower Home, a new line of furniture, home décor and accessories sold exclusively at Walmart. As the name suggests, the collection is stocked with floral, […]
Convenience and Charm
Renovating a big family’s Spring Lake vacation home, a designer makes it more practical—and much more fun. Text by Marisa Sandora Design by Anthony Passanante, Anthony Albert Studios Photography by Memories TTL, LLC After renting in Spring Lake for several summers, a North Jersey couple knew they’d like to own a second home there one […]