DESIGN by KAREN WOLF INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by RAQUEL LANGWORTHYTEXT by LESLIE GARISTO PFAFF The decks were not an afterthought. When Valerie and Rich Falcone were working with designer Karen Wolf of K+Co Living to create a waterfront house on Long Beach Island, they didn’t just want to bring the outdoors in; they wanted to draw the […]
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Sponsored contentBioclimatic Pergolas: The Hottest Trend in Outdoor Living
Renson® Algarve | Outdoor dining areaAccessories include down lighting, fixed Loggia® panels, and retractable screens Wyckoff, NJ Until a few years ago, the word pergola might have evoked an image of a rustic patio structure, wisteria vines charmingly entwined in its decaying wooden cross beams. But no longer. Today’s pergolas are slick and modern, typically […]
8 Ways To Make Your Space Brighter
Photo courtesy of Corbett Lighting Nothing in the universe moves faster than light. It’s no surprise, then, that light has such a powerful effect on a room’s design and mood. Coziness and warmth, cheeriness and brightness—light can dictate it all. And there is one sure-fire way to make light even more beautiful than it is […]
6 Home Furnishing Themes To Watch
By now, you’ve probably filled your rooms, inside and out, with the latest furnishings and accessories for summer. The top interior designers, however, are already thinking about the next best things for your home. Sharon Sherman of Wyckoff-based Thyme and Place Design joined other designers and home furnishing professionals at last month’s High Point Market […]
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‘Play Outside’ With The Season’s Top Tech
The latest TVs, computers and high-tech kitchen gear tend to grab headlines, but garden gadgets and outdoor devices always excite us too. If you haven’t seen some of 2024’s top equipment for gardens, yards, pools and more, here are four items that can help you (or your landscaper) around the house this summer: For the […]
Get Inspired At These 6 New Jersey Galleries
Though New York is a showcase for the who’s-who and what’s-what in the art world, New Jersey’s art scene is just as diverse, varied and impressive. Our state can more than hold its own, and we have the museums and galleries to prove it. Whether you’re looking for incredible garden architecture, outstanding performances or world-class […]
For Love Of Old Things
DESIGN by KATE MAZZAPHOTOGRAPHY by JACOB SNAVELYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON With three young children and another on the way, the owners of a newly purchased colonial in Montclair needed “a great project manager to help handle all the moving parts.” Based on a friend’s recommendation, they contacted Kate Mazza of the Montclair-based Mazza Collective, and […]
Hot In The Kitchen (And Bath): What’s New For 2024
The GE café at KBIS 2024 Let’s face it: A kitchen or a bathroom remodel is exciting, but making decisions about it—from design to appliances—isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ll find incredible inspiration in physical showrooms and even more while scrolling online sources, but how do you narrow down your choices? Don’t fret, however, […]
Reap The Benefits Of An Edible Garden
Spending time outside in your garden is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors, it’s also an engaging way to keep your yard beautiful and improve your mental health. Why not let it improve your diet too? Eating backyard-to-table, rather than just farm-to-table, gives you complete control over the food you eat. Worried […]
Modern But Historic
Design by Olma Fuentes, Deni + Dove InteriorsPhotography by Raquel LangworthyText by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Can a pair of modern minimalists and a traditional 1940s colonial happily coexist? Yes, apparently, if one of those minimalists is an ingenious professional designer with a knack for seamlessly blending old and new. Olma Fuentes, founder and principal designer […]