DESIGN by SAMANTHA SPURRPHOTOGRAPHY by FRONT DOOR PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by RICHARD LALIBERTE Starting fresh was more than an aesthetic goal, when Urvi Desai renovated her Flanders home. “In 2023, my husband passed away suddenly,” she says. “He fell on a walk and had a brain trauma that he never recovered from.” Their 21-year-old twin son and […]
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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. Start […]
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 […]
The Too-Long Room
DESIGN byTINA GUEVARA, JULIETTE SEBASTIAN INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR Even homeowners who love to decorate can struggle when it comes to designing awkward spaces, and that’s exactly what was tripping up Jennifer and Kent Bullis. Their circa-1930s Rutherford house featured an extremely long and rectangular living room, with the home’s entryway […]
Who Cares About A Kitchen?
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 […]
Enter Gloriously
DESIGN by CHRISTINE J. BOOZER, SERENITY HOME STYLINGPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by NAYDA RONDON If an entryway is a home’s chance to make a first impression, the entrance to an early 20th century Foursquare home in Westfield proclaims personality plus. Christine J. Boozer, founder of Serenity Home Styling in Scotch Plains, crafted a welcoming space […]
How To Give Your Backyard Barbecue Menu A Twist
As August settles in and Labor Day gatherings draw near, backyard entertaining takes center stage. While burgers and hot dogs will always have their place on the grill, the season also offers the perfect opportunity to elevate the menu with fresh flavors that feel just as effortless as they are impressive. Whether you’re hosting friends […]
Refresh Your Yard For Summer’s End
Summer’s biggest celebrations may be behind us, but there’s still time to make the most of outdoor living before the season winds down. After months of pool parties, family barbecues and evenings spent on the patio, your yard may be ready for a little attention before Labor Day arrives. The good news is that you […]