DESIGN by BRITTANY WURZAK HAKIMFAR, FAR STUDIOPHOTOGRAPHY by BRIAN WETZELTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO It was just what the doctor ordered—two doctors, to be exact. The medical husband-and-wife team found an oasis in their Burlington County new build only after kicking it up to reflect elevated tastes. They knew the cure for builder’s blahs in Moorestown […]
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Bring On the Cats
DESIGN by KRISTIN REGEN, KR INTERIOR DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR When Solange and Steve Burgermeister first saw their classic center-hall colonial in Summit, they immediately fell in love. The problem was, everybody else who was house hunting in Summit did too—the property got 21 offers. The Burgermeisters, who were looking to […]
Lighten Up!
DESIGN by PAM COOPER, COOPER INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Credit the pandemic—and the growing emphasis on “work from home” that it ushered in. When two Basking Ridge empty nesters decided it was time to transform their home’s old library into a practical, Zoom-worthy home office, they called on Watchung-based designer Pam Cooper. […]
Going Bold
DESIGN by EMILY GERNE AND GENEVIEVE BOTTONI, EGB INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Introducing bold after years of neutral can be a test of courage, but with encouragement from their designers, a Chatham family welcomed striking colors in their newly purchased colonial. With rich hues like blue, her favorite, and a neutral balance, […]
How To Add Soup To Your Thanksgiving Menu
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner at home, the side dishes and main courses are likely already decided. But what about appetizers? There are favorites like stuffed mushrooms, spinach dip and cheese plates, but don’t forget about a classic soup. A hot bowl of hearty soup is perfect, particularly if it’s a cool day or if […]
Easy Ways To Ward Off Porch Pirates, Burglars
’Tis the season for holiday shopping and winter travel. It’s a festive time, indeed, but the merriment can quickly go south thanks to the misdeeds of strangers. We’re talking about burglars and porch pirates, many of whom take advantage when homeowners leave their houses, belongings and packages unattended for any amount of time. According to […]
5 Bedrooms Overnight Guests Will Love
There’s so much joy when you open your home to others. There’s the satisfaction of the perfect dinner party spread and of the decorated space to serve it. It’s also the chance for your curated treasures to shine. There is also something deeply satisfying about welcoming an overnight guest with a bedroom that goes beyond […]
Wow Guests With Your Thanksgiving Table
With end-of-the-year holidays approaching, there will be plenty of opportunities for get-togethers and parties along the way. As you’re pulling out your good china and tablecloths, you may also be brainstorming ways to take your tablescapes and holiday spreads to the next level. To help inspire you, NJ HOME asked four New Jersey event planners […]
Cool Condo
DESIGN by KATHY SAMAAN, SAMAAN DESIGN GROUPPHOTOGRAPHY by JUSTIN COLETEXT by NAYDA RONDON Matt Stempa was excited to make the move from the small Hoboken studio he’d lived in for 13 years to a 1,400-square-foot condo in Edgewater. Built in 2019, the space was brand new when he took ownership in October 2021. It had […]
Fun And Funky
DESIGN by ABBY GRUMAN, ABBY LEIGH DESIGNSPHOTOGRAPHY by KIRSTEN FRANCISTEXT by NAYDA RONDON When Elissa and Andrew Glaser hired Abby Gruman of Tenafly-based Abby Leigh Designs, the designer was thrilled—and a little nervous. The project was a big one—a from-scratch design of all the interiors of a newly built, 5,000+-square-foot colonial in Demarest featuring six […]
Beige Wakes Up
INTERIOR DESIGN by JAMES YAROSHPHOTOGRAPHY by PATRICIA BURKETEXT by DONNA ROLANDO When a South Orange homeowner—and art collector—met her interior designer in Paris in the spring of 2022, it was not just for an indulgent tour of the museums they both love. This world traveler had home on her mind as she seized the opportunity […]