Photo by Jimi Smith Photography Oh, 2024, you passed by so quickly. December is the perfect time to reflect on the year that was, and we love reviewing trend roundups and end-of-year stats. (Maybe that’s why so many of us eagerly anticipate the annual Spotify Wrapped.) This was a big year at NJ HOME. For […]
Madison Marvel
DESIGN by DANA HUNKELE, PLUME INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by KYLE CALDWELLTEXT by NAYDA RONDON Sorority Sisters always come through for one another. So when a fellow Sigma Kappa from their Rutgers years together reconnected, asking Dana Hunkele of Caldwell-based Plume Interiors for decorating advice, the designer pledged to give her best. When they moved into their 1970s […]
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 […]