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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Floating On Grass
Design by Scenic Landscaping with Tapestry Landscape Architecture and Tranquility PoolsPhotography by Heather KnappText by Donna Rolando Being stuck at home, as most of America was during COVID, has one connotation. Being stuck at home with a built-in pool and a family-friendly backyard has quite another. “I think, like everybody else, we just wanted a […]
How To Prepare The Perfect Signature Cocktail
It’s a beautiful, clear 80 degrees. Your yard is neatly manicured. Your friends are all gathered, and you have something special on the grill. Only one thing is missing: the perfect drink selection. Summer sips should be light, fruity and refreshing, but that doesn’t mean you need to stick to the basics. Here are three […]
5 Garden State Mansions To Tour Today—Or One Day Soon
What’s more romantic than a historic home? Perhaps in your mind’s secret life you’re the heroine of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, seeing the dignified Pemberley estate for the first time and quickly adjusting your opinion of Mr. Darcy. Or maybe the costumed drama and rolling English gardens of Netflix’s Bridgerton live in your fantasies. […]
7 Ways To Use Bold Wallpaper At Home
Have you heard? Maximalism is in, and we’re ready to embrace it. White and natural palettes will always hold a special place in our hearts (and in our design sensibilities), but sometimes bold is the way to go. One of our favorite ways to go bold is with wallpaper. Whether you opt for a subtle […]
Check Out The Hottest Home Styles
Who isn’t guilty of scrolling Instagram or Pinterest looking at what’s trending in the design world? And perhaps you can even guess the five most popular styles of the moment right off the top of your head. Cinch Home Services, a home warranty company, has compiled all that information in one place for you. By […]
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 […]