DESIGN by PAMELA COOPER, COOPER INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON Stylish equestrian with an urban flair—that’s the design vision Pamela Cooper of Watchung-based Cooper Interiors brought to life for the Allamuchy Township home of Alice and Pat Giannetta. In February 2025, when the couple traded their NYC apartment for a 4,000-square-foot property on […]
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Turning To A Friend
DESIGN by KATE JACOBOWITZ, KATE SUSANNAH HOMEPHOTOGRAPHY by SHANNON DUPRE/DD-REPSTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO When the stork had come a-calling three times, a Livingston couple realized it was time for action. Their original four-bedroom ranch was now a full house, falling short on functionality for family life and the parties they love to host. Already prepared […]
Ancestral Home
DESIGN by TIFFANY ACOSTA, GRAYSCALE HOMESPHOTOGRAPHY by RAQUEL LANGWORTHYTEXT by RICHARD LALIBERTE It’s one thing to renovate a historic home. It’s quite another to renovate a home where generations of one family have lived for more than a century. “My great-great-great-grandfather built our house in 1911,” says Meagan Hollerith. “We have photos of it going […]
A Warmer Take On Modern
DESIGN by CARLI GROMMET, CG STUDIO INTERIORS, AND AGNES WANAT, AT HOME DEVELOPERSPHOTOGRAPHY by LINDA PORDONTEXT by NAYDA RONDON SOME HOMES BEGIN WITH A CLIENT’S WISH LIST. Others start as a feeling. A Paramus residence recently rose from the latter—an instinctive pull toward light, warmth and serenity that found form in wood, stone and sweeping […]
Timeless by Design: New Jersey Interior Designer Diane Durocher on Creating Elegant, Enduring Homes
Award-winning interior designer Diane Durocher shares how classic design principles, thoughtful materials, and personal storytelling create interiors that remain beautiful for generations. PARTNER CONTENT Classic interior design is all about timeless elegance, spaces that feel refined, balanced, and quietly luxurious rather than trendy. Classic interior design means a home is harmonious. Color palettes are soft, […]
How To Bring Spring Flavors To The Table
As the days grow longer and farmers’ markets begin to brim with vibrant greens, there’s no better way to welcome spring than by bringing the season to your table. After months of hearty stews and comfort classics, lighter fare feels like a breath of fresh air—bright flavors, tender vegetables and dishes that celebrate what’s just […]
13 Places To Curate Your Art Collection
Few pursuits are more rewarding that curating your art collection—selecting pieces that reflect your personal aesthetic, discovering emerging talent, and connecting with creative voices that truly move you. You can’t go wrong with name recognition, but some of the most compelling finds come from looking a little closer to home. Here are a few New […]
Keep Your Trees In Tip-Top Shape
As winter loosens its grip on the Northeast, our landscapes begin to reawaken—and so do the hidden stresses our trees have endured. Snow load, ice damage and whipping winds can all take a quiet toll, leaving behind weakened limbs, compromised structure and early signs of disease that aren’t always visible to the untrained eye. Just […]
Sit And Stay Awhile
Spring is so close we can taste it, and we are longing to throw open the windows and invite the warm air inside—and invite our loved ones along with it. With Eid, Easter and Passover all on their way, you’ll soon have many reasons to do just that. Is your home ready for it? Nothing […]
Triumph In Tenafly
DESIGN by ABBY GRUMAN/ABBY LEIGH DESIGNSPHOTOGRAPHY by DONNA DOTANTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO A new-construction colonial in Tenafly was off to a good start, modern and elevated. Still, at least one of the new owners couldn’t wait to tweak the look. That’s no surprise, because homeowner Abby Gruman doubles as CEO of Abby Leigh Designs, and […]
Let’s Be Different
DESIGN by JULIE AND DARREN CHINA, IDEA SPACE ARCHITECTURE + DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by RAQUEL LANGWORTHYTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR If there’s one thing Jessica and Jeremy Samon knew they didn’t want in their new kitchen and master bath in South Orange, it was a “cookie-cutter” design. They wanted something different. Something unique—dark and moody. Their builder […]