DESIGN by LISA SANTORO, LJS INTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Sometimes a designer gets a blank canvas to follow her or his own muse. Other times it’s a collaboration, with the designer working to bring the homeowners’ visions to life. And often, of course, it’s a bit of each. But for the gut-job […]
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Mountainside Makeover
DESIGN by SMITH HOME STUDIOSPHOTOGRAPHY by DAVID ENGELHARDTTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO A family of ski mavens spent COVID stuck for unexpected months at their Catskills, N.Y., getaway and got a bad case of cabin fever. While ideal for their frequent jaunts, the A-frame they prized for its architectural style— and, of course, its “snow-tacular” Hunter […]
Recipe For Renewal
DESIGN by RACHEL NOWIKAS OF RS DESIGN MANAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR When you’ve lived in a house of 30 years, some updating is no doubt due—including an update of the update you did 25 years ago. That was the case for Natalie and Steve Bartner of Florham Park, who had once […]
Mastery In Maplewood
DESIGN by LISA WALZERPHOTOGRAPHY by HARRISON LOOMIS PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON Maria and Jeremy’s Circa-1925 Colonial in Maplewood had plenty of charm, a quality that had drawn them to purchase the five-bedroom, three-bath home in 2023. But charm couldn’t fully compensate for the frustrations of living in spaces— especially the kitchen and dining room—that felt […]
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Looking Beyond the Surface of Siding
New Jersey homeowners are trading vinyl and wood siding for Hardie® fiber cement materials that offer long-lasting performance, less maintenance and proven durability. Derean Gonzalez, vice president of New Jersey-based exterior remodeling company One Call Construction, says homeowners are moving away from wood and vinyl toward Hardie® siding, a fiber cement product that pairs style […]
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Live Outdoors Beyond the Summer Months
There’s something magical about stepping outside on a crisp fall evening in greater Morristown and West Essex, wrapping yourself in a cozy sweater and gathering around a glowing fire. When the air is cool and the leaves are rustling, a simple outdoor evening suddenly feels special. Your backyard doesn’t have to go into hibernation when […]
How To Make The Most Of Your Apple Haul
Now that nights are longer and there’s a distinct chill in the air, it’s time to head back into the kitchen and fill your home with the smell of cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar and everything sweet. The flavors of fall are warm and comforting, and there’s a reason so many people eagerly await their favorite […]
Design Forecast: What’s Up Next
There’s something about fall that makes us want to rethink our surroundings. Maybe it’s the cooler air, the earlier sunsets or simply the irresistible urge to make home feel a little cozier. Whatever the reason, autumn is an especially good time to look around, take stock and ask: What’s next for my space? Fortunately, the […]
The Right Paper Can Make Walls ‘Talk’
It’s the season of deep colors, warm textures and rooms that feel like a warm hug, inviting you to stay awhile. The year’s enduring trends of rich hues and moody interiors go perfectly with the fall, and we’re ready to fully embrace it. We’ve been flipping through our back issues, as well as those of […]
Bathroom Beauty
Your primary bathroom plays an invaluable part of daily life—a retreat and a haven where you go to restore and refresh yourself. It’s only logical that place be stylish and inspiring too. An effective bathroom renovation, however, takes more than just changing out a rug and flipping out the shower curtain; there’s a lot to […]
The Sunnyside Of Life
Design by Jennifer Pacca InteriorsPhotography by Marco Ricca, Raquel LangworthyText by Donna Rolando A Franklin Lakes colonial’s previous redesign had grown stale over 20 years, and all agreed it was time for change. But for this couple’s feminine half it wasn’t enough to shake up their traditional world with a fresh breath of “contemporary.” In […]
How To Throw The Perfect Garden Party
Late summer lingers with a quiet grace. Zinnias still burst with color, the trees remain richly green and the day’s heat softens into golden afternoons. It’s the perfect season for a garden party, gathering friends around a beautifully lit backyard table. “I love how the sun shifts through the year, lighting the same evergreens in […]
Set The Mood With The Right Lighting
Summer’s long, easy dinners may have happened mostly outdoors, but as the evenings get shorter, there’s something appealing about bringing everyone back to the dining room. The right lighting can make that transition feel less like a change of season and more like an invitation: Lower the lights, set the table and stay awhile. Below […]
11 Primary Bedrooms For Cool Nights And Cozy Mornings
Though we have a few days yet of summer (and autumn doesn’t officially start until the equinox, Sept. 22), the warm-weather season already has started winding down. Schedules are getting stricter, our outdoor pools are closed, nights are noticeably shorter and there’s a distinctive cooler note in the air. Of course, autumn is the favorite […]
High Point Fall ’26: What’s New In Interiors
Wondering what the design world will be talking about next? Next month’s High Point Market is a pretty good place to start. Held twice a year in High Point, North Carolina, the sprawling trade event is essentially fashion week for home furnishings: More than 2,000 exhibitors fill 11.5 million-plus square feet of showroom space, unveiling […]
Ready For Grandkids
Design by Faye RoeberPhotography by Michael SparkText by Richard Laliberte The husband and wife who approached designer Faye Roeber in 2024 were at a turning point: They were newly minted empty nesters. “After years of active parenting, having all the kids out of the house was sad in some ways, but it was also nice […]