DESIGN by MEGAN PISANOPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOM PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON In 2021, when Amy and Michael Pollack and their two young kids moved from New York City to their 3,800-square-foot Spanish colonial in Summit, they delighted in all the space—five bedrooms, 4 1⁄2 bathrooms, a two-car garage, a patio and a deck—and the qualities […]
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A Gallery Wall For All
It’s hard to overstate what a good gallery wall can do for a space. It brings an instant personal touch to a room; it allows family pictures and art collections to be displayed with ease; it creates an attention-grabbing accent wall with no need for a different paint color; and, unlike a painted accent wall, […]
Dress Your Windows With The Right Treatments
Replacing windows might not be the sexiest renovation, but the added security and increased home value are typically worth the investment. In fact, new windows—provided they’re modern, energy-efficient models—have an average 70 percent return on investment, according to realtor.com. An easy way to glam up the project—or if you want to improve the existing windows […]
6 Breakfast Nooks For Easy Living
A feast with family in the dining room is always special, but we love informal gatherings—coffee and croissants in the morning, yogurt and fruit in the afternoon—just as much. Setting a full table for those quick bites and easy meals isn’t all that necessary, but it’s ideal to have a great space to fit the […]
Empty Nesters, Rejoice
The kids moving out—for college, and then for good—is a big change for everyone. Parents might find themselves with more quiet, more free time and, notably, more space. But how can homeowners to utilize it? We at NJ HOME have polled several interior designers for their ideas. Meditate For Stress Release: LM Masiello, LM Interior […]
Styles Converge In Short Hills
DESIGN by RACHEL SAVAGE, RS DESIGN MANAGEMENTPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBY PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR Few would dispute that marriage is hard—different design styles, that is. When Caseley and Abhishek Pinto hired Rachel Savage of RS Design Management to design their newly built Short Hills home, Savage knew right away what the challenge would be: […]
After The Deluge
DESIGN by SHESI AZEEZ OF ALL THINGS WERE MADEPHOTOGRAPHY by ANTHONY SORRENTINOTEXT by LESLIE GARISTO PFAFF It was an opportunity hidden inside a disaster. Mike and Lauren Sorrentino had long been thinking about renovating the kitchen in their house in Holmdel. Then, in 2021, they awoke in the middle of the night to the sound […]
The Face of Pools & Landscaping
WELINGTON GOMES, OWNERSJ POOLS AND LANDSCAPING, LLC 700 Kinderkamack Rd., Ste. 310, Oradell, NJ 07649 | 201.265.9555 | www.sjpoolsandlandscaping.com It’s more than a pool, it’s a lifestyle. For over 20 years, SJ Pools and Landscaping has been recognized throughout the country as a leader in the pool and landscape construction industry. The team of dedicated […]
The Faces of Elegant Outdoor Living
BRIAN HATFIELD, OWNER, SHAUN THOMPSON, LANDSCAPE DESIGNERVINNY BOVE, LANDSCAPE DESIGNER, MICHAEL AROMANDO, BUILDING DIVISION MANAGERBY DESIGN LANDSCAPES, INC. 2640 Rte. 70, Bldg 4, Manasquan, NJ 08736 | 732.901.5566 | www.bydesignland.com By Design Landscapes, Inc. takes pride in its work and stand behind their product long after the concrete has cured. New Jersey’s premier, full service […]
The Face of NJ Luxury Real Estate
TAYLOR LUCYK C:201.360.1292 | O:201.975.4141 | taylorlucykgroup@gmail.com | Taylorlucykgroup.com Taylor Lucyk is the preeminent name in New Jersey’s luxury real estate market, renowned for an unparalleled blend of expertise, sophistication, and proven results. With years of experience, Taylor has cultivated a reputation as the go-to broker for elite clientele seeking the most prestigious properties in […]
The Faces of Kitchens & Baths
WOODHAVEN DESIGN CENTERS 17 Sweetmans Ln., Manalapan Township, NJ 07726 | 845 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702200 James St., Lakewood, NJ 08701 | 725 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin, NJ 080501303 Richmond Ave., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 | 732.795.6200 (Design Centers) | www.woodhavenlumber.com Whether creating your dream kitchen or installing tile flooring in your bathroom, Woodhaven […]