DESIGN by KAREN WOLFPHOTOGRAPHY by JACOB SNAVELY TEXT by LESLIE GARISTO PFAFF When your house is just a few feet from the dunes and a shell’s toss from the Atlantic, the views are everything. No surprise, then, that, on their new five-bedroom build in Brant Beach, homeowners tasked designer Karen Wolf with bringing the outdoors […]
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Made-To-Order Modern
DESIGN by MARISSA SAUER PHOTOGRAPHY by JUSTIN COLE TEXT by NAYDA RONDON Newlyweds starting married life were grateful to the husband’s parents for inviting them to live with them. But after three years—with a toddler and a baby on the way—the couple were eager to establish their own home. Finding only older houses in areas they […]
Kitchen With A Lakeside Spirit
DESIGN by TAYLOR SASSAMAN FOR ULRICH INC.PHOTOGRAPHY by PAUL S. BARTHOLOMEW TEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR Good things come to those who wait, and for Marlo Purcell and Steve Wagoner, their new kitchen was worth every minute. When the couple was ready to downsize from their Mountain Lakes home to a house in a lake […]
Beach House Reborn
DESIGN by KRISTIN REGEN, KR INTERIOR DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Kristin and Jon Regen’s Perusal of local real estate was playful at first. The couple and their two boys had enjoyed summertime fun on the Jersey Shore for years, but they had no definite plans to buy a beach house there—until they […]
7 Simple Ways To Upgrade Your Yard
Your pool is now open and your patio is updated with new pavers and the latest furnishings. Summer’s here, and the season of outdoor entertaining is underway. But don’t fret if you got off to a slow start—there’s plenty of time to refresh your backyard without giving it a complete overhaul. For instance, a firepit […]
6 New Art Exhibits To See Now
Seasons change, and so do art exhibits. Galleries and museums all over the state are rolling out fresh art by new, exciting talent and old favorites alike. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, enrichment, an indoor daytrip or a new piece for your collection, here are a few options to see: Art House Productions. Billing itself […]
9 Backsplashes To Inspire Your Next Reno
There are endless ways to give a space extra personality and elegance. Pendant lights, gallery walls, a little pop of color or the perfect piece of art—these are ways you make your space say you. Looking for another place to do that? Don’t count out the backsplash. Usually created from tile or stone, a backsplash […]
5 Tips For An Exceptional Entryway
Everyone who’s ever been on a job interview or a blind date knows the importance of a first impression. Before you even open your mouth, you convey a novel’s worth of information—the way you’re dressed, the smile, the eye contact, that all-important first handshake. Your home’s closest equivalent is its entryway. It’s the first thing […]
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How To…Elevate Your Memorial Day Get-Together
Who’s craving the unofficial start of the summer? Every excuse for an outdoor gathering or barbecue is a great one in our books, but Memorial Day might be our favorite. You can welcome all your favorite people into your beautiful backyard, fire up your grill or smoker and enjoy the finally-glorious weather. How to make […]
A Showhouse For The Ages
Showhouses give designers a chance to display their creativity and skills without limitations, and they give you a chance to walk through some of the most innovative spaces. Few showhouses reach higher than Mansion in May, the signature fundraiser for the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center. This year’s showhouse transforms the Wildfair estate in […]