Design by K+CO Living | Interiors by Karen B. Wolf Photography by Raquel Langworthy Text by Nayda Rondon Built in Teddy Roosevelt’s time, a Short Hills colonial was ready for an interior that would be more modern, more sophisticated—and more practical. On the outside, the Short Hills home, a 3,800-square-foot Dutch Colonial built in 1904, was all charm […]
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How To…Make The Perfect Mocktail
Memorial Day is right around the corner, so you’ll probably spend some of the weekend celebrating summer at home with friends and family. This, of course, means you’ll need plenty of food and drink. The food is easy: No backyard party is complete without barbecue of some sort—but what will you serve to drink? Beer, […]
9 Pool Items You Need This Summer
Photo courtesy of Kai If you have a pool in your backyard, you know several certainties: The enjoyment of swimming outweighs the headaches of maintenance; the feature is the perfect addition to a backyard BBQ; and the water is the perfect way to cool off in Jersey’s sweltering summer heat. And then there’s the fun […]
Treasure Hunting: Get Into The World Of Antiques
We all appreciate something shiny and new, but many are drawn as well to items that have long been loved. Not only do antique pieces have charm, but some have added value, whether it’s monetary or sentimental—as the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Even if your home is filled with modern […]
What’s On Deck? 6 Materials To Consider
With the internet at your fingertips, it’s easy to scroll through thousands of reviews to see if a product is worth your while, rather than just bring it home and try it out for yourself. But we here at NJ HOME love to make your home shopping easier—especially when considering materials for a new or […]
Perpetual Vacation
Photography by Paul Bartholomew of Bartholomew Studio A Summit family dreamed of a Jersey Shore beach house that was all about the fun, both inside and out, a place where family members of all ages and their friends could find laughter, warmth and sometimes solace—as sure as an ocean breeze. “We’ve come to use it all […]
Lakeside Log Cabin
Design by Cozette Brown Interior Designs Photography by David Gardiner Text by Marisa Sandora Carr Judi McDermott and Jon Fahey both grew up spending time on a lake—swimming, boating and enjoying all that lake living had to offer. So when an old, 1,000-square-foot log cabin directly on Cupsaw Lake in Ringwood went up for sale, they bought […]
Immense Intimacy
Design by Stivale Graffam Home Photography by Gieves Anderson Text by Nayda Rondon In 2016, when the current owners moved in, the 4,900-square-foot Summit colonial was already impressive enough. But after undergoing an extensive renovation/addition in 2021–2022, it became truly wow-worthy, increasing to 5,300 square feet. The home now boasts five bedrooms, five-and- a-half baths, a game room, […]
Modern Exuberance
Design by Kathryn Cook Photography by Vic Wahby Text by Nayda Rondon “WOW” and “NOW.” That’s how Essex Fells-based designer Kathryn Cook describes the aesthetics she sought to create for the Livingston townhouse-style residence of Michelle and Adam Cox and their two boys. “They wanted to shed the old and explore the new,” Cook explains. […]
Is Now The Right Time To Buy A House?
No matter how many times one asks, there may never be a definitive answer to the question: “When is it a good time to buy a house?” Industry professionals, however, say now may be as good a time than ever to pull the trigger on a purchase—April is, after all, New Homes Month. Of […]
A Stylish Ceiling Fan Will Boost Your Home’s Cool Factor
Photo courtesy of Arranmore Lighting With heat and humidity, Northeast summers can be brutal. You know those dog days, when the hot, dense air feels like pea soup and is oh-so-hard to breathe. Before you switch on the AC unit, however, consider using a more cost-efficient ceiling fan to cool off your space. By pushing […]