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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Homes For The Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, one of the most charming ways to get into the spirit is by stepping inside a beautifully decorated home. Historic holiday house tours are popping up across New Jersey, offering a glimpse of stunning interiors, festive traditions and seasonal inspiration. From the beloved candlelight tours of Cape May to charming […]
An Evening Of Inspiration
Interior design is as much about inspiration and collaboration as it is about beautiful spaces. NJ HOME brought together interior designers and home professionals from across New Jersey for an evening of networking, conversation and discovery at Town Appliance in Lakewood. Guests had the opportunity to mingle with fellow industry professionals, enjoy delicious bites and […]
11 Kitchens You’ll Never Want To Leave
Few rooms in your home get the wear, tear and love that a kitchen does. From quick morning coffees to comforting lunches to impressive dinner spreads, this room is a workhorse. No wonder it is often dubbed the “heart of a home.” As we begin our preparations for the most food-focused holiday of the year, […]
Talk Of The Table
The true star of any gathering table is the meal you serve there, but savvy party givers know that a bare table—or one set with an ill-considered centerpiece—is a missed opportunity for greatness. Assembling a Thanksgiving tablescape that feels right is like crafting the meal itself: the occasion demands tradition, but there’s room for a […]
Sweet Home Colorado
DESIGN by KATE MAZZA, MAZZA COLLECTIVEPHOTOGRAPHY by JACOB SNAVELYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON For designer Kate Mazza, founder of the Mazza Collective in Passaic County, the redesign of a Montclair center-hall colonial began with a collection of cherished photographs. Her first-time client, Lara Dahl, shared images of the beloved Telluride, Colorado, home where she’d spent childhood […]
Creating a ‘Happy Space’
DESIGN by ALISON MELNICK, CATHERINE ROSE DESIGN & CO.PHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by RICHARD LALIBERTE Helena Smith and her husband wanted to revamp many features of their kitchen, but losing the hand-painted, monogrammed wine bottle and grapes adorning tile over the stove topped the list. “For 15 years we had to look at the old […]
European Grandeur
DESIGN by ARIEL FISCHER AND MALORIE GOLDBERG, NOA BLAKE DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by RIKKI SNYDERTEXT by NAYDA RONDON Old-world charm doesn’t always play nicely with modern family life. But in one new-build Westfield residence, they feel inseparable. Completed in 2024 for Kshipra and Sachin Thareja and their two children, the custom, 5,500-square-foot home combines European architecture with […]
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 […]