There’s nothing like grooving to Beyoncé or Billie Eilish during summer, but sometimes the senses call for something more quietly powerful: Bach, Beethoven or another classical composer, perhaps. Across New Jersey, classical music concerts offer a more refined alternative to the summer jam, whether it’s an evening under the stars with a symphony orchestra or […]
Take It Outside—7 Spaces Perfect For Relaxing
We invest so much effort into perfecting our outdoor spaces for one reason: to commune with nature. After all, what’s better than reading alone or sharing time with family and friends around a firepit, pool or dining table? With that spirit in mind, we’ve combed through the archives of NJ HOME and our sister publications […]
Light Up The Night
Though we’ve reached the middle of August, there’s still plenty of summer to enjoy, day and night. And your gatherings can go far into the evening with the right outdoor lighting choices. More than just a way to keep your yard safe and easy to navigate when it’s dark, lighting—as it does indoors—sets a mood. […]
Why Ever Leave Home?
Design by Welington Gomes, SJ Pools and LandscapingPhotography by Jimi Smith, Jimi PhotographyText by Nayda Rondon An impressive, 7,000-square-foot, Georgian-style colonial in Tenafly called for an equally spectacular outdoor space with all of the resort-like bells and whistles. And that’s just what president/designer Welington Gomes and his team at the Oradell-based SJ Pools and Landscaping […]
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 […]