Design by Hillary K. Cohen Photography by Rebecca Mcalpin Text by Nayda Rondon Jessica and Mark were out walking their cockapoo, Benny, when they chanced upon a house being built in Florham Park, just a short distance from their then home. It was love at first sight. The small family—the couple and their teenage daughter—was […]
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That City Feeling
Design by Judy King Architectural Design by Glen Fries Photography by Tom Grimes Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff For Princeton residents Joyce and Marc Johnson, moving from a large house on an expansive property to a townhouse in bustling Palmer Square was like returning to city life. And though the townhouse was newly constructed, it needed changing. It struck […]
All In The Family
Design by Linda Granert Photography by Linda Pordon Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Lori Nuzzi had lived in the Ramsey house for 17 years, raising two kids and hosting countless holiday dinners. But by 2020, one child was in college, the other was poised to enter in fall and the kitchen that had fueled all those dinners was […]
Rhapsody In Blue
Design by Lisa Walzer, Walzer Architecture Photography by Mike Van Tassell Text by Don London When homeowner Linda Cabasin visited BKC of Westfield expecting to review a “rainbow of whites” for the kitchen her architect Lisa Walzer had newly redesigned, she noticed a wall of deep blue cabinetry—and fell in love. The striking indigo color felt somehow traditional, […]
It Started With A Leak
Design by Ellie and Mike Mroz Photography by Laura Moss Photography Text by Donna Rolando Some families are prompted to begin a grand transformation by their dream of the lush oasis their backyard could become. For a busy Westfield pair, however, the spur was something a bit more prosaic: a leak in the pool. “We’ve lived here 20 years, […]
Luxury + Comfort In Warren
Design by Pam Cooper, Cooper Interiors Photography by Vic Wahby Photography Text by Richard Laliberte The house was a blank slate. When homeowner Rashmi and her husband, Hemant, bought a fivebedroom, 4,500-square-foot colonial home on 1.5 acres in Warren, its walls were expressionless white. Few architectural flourishes or fixtures distinguished its spaces. And, moving from a […]
Sponsored ContentWhat’s New What’s Next 2023: Celebrating the Best in Interior Design
Every year, the world of interior design eagerly anticipates the arrival of “What’s New What’s Next” at the New York Design Center. This prestigious event has earned a reputation for being the ultimate showcase of the most brilliant and innovative minds in the industry. As we approach September 20, 2023, design enthusiasts, professionals, and […]
3 Materials To Consider For New Jersey Driveways
Stylish planters and a new mailbox will certainly boost your home’s curb appeal to anyone visiting, whether it’s a prospective buyer or friends stopping by for a get-together. But someone’s overall impression of the property can be driven by the condition of the driveway. With cooler temperatures and shadier days, early fall is an […]
Make Your Space Smile With Dopamine Décor
If it makes you happy, it can’t be that bad. Many of us embraced this anthem in the ’90s (thanks, Sheryl Crow), and now many homeowners have adopted the credo as their decorating philosophy. It’s known as dopamine décor—vibrant colors, bold accents, playful patterns, lively textures, nostalgia-infused pieces—and it creates a vibe that’s all […]
8 Most Popular Home Styles In New Jersey
There are more than 9 million residents living in New Jersey, so it’s no wonder the home styles here are just as diverse as our population. But as with pizza, bagels and all the other good stuff in life, we have a preference when it comes to architectural home styles in New Jersey. According […]
4 Tips For A Thorough Home Inspection
These days, the hardest part of buying a house isn’t packing and moving or changing your address on your driver’s license—it’s actually getting your offer accepted. The real estate market in New Jersey is like it was back in the boom of the pandemic, with most desirable homes receiving multiple offers, resulting in a […]