It’s August, meaning there’ll be many more hot and sultry afternoons to come. That’s not much of a problem for us thanks to air conditioning and swimming pools, but what about the beautiful lawn and garden in your backyard? Landscaping crews keep properties manicured and tidy, and yards look immaculate when they leave. In many […]
Love It Or Leave It
Not all trends are created equal. Some become timeless while others get left in the past—for better or worse. Not sure which current design trend is destined for classic status, and which will go the way of popcorn ceilings? Here’s what four New Jersey interior designers say: Ellie Mroz, Ellie Mroz Design Services, Westfield Love […]
Just In Time For Summer
DESIGN by INSABELLA DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by WING WONG/MEMORIESTTLTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO There’s one telltale sign of diehard Jersey shore enthusiasts: They can’t miss a season. And so it was that Little Silver-based Insabella Design kicked off a massive design project in Bay Head working against the clock. The family had surrendered their summer home to the […]
Profound Reflections
DESIGN by SJ POOLS AND LANDSCAPINGPHOTOGRAPHY by JIMI SMITH PHOTOGRAPHYTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO A longtime ago Kinnelon resident was inspired by family ski trips to Colorado to model a glass house after the resort area’s ultra-modern marvels and how they fit naturally into a mountainous terrain. This may sound like a pipe dream, but our […]
NJ Designers Honored For Their Work
Designer Jennifer Pacca’s winning entry for “Residential Single Space” Has your youngest moved out and left you with extra space? Or perhaps you’ve finally decided to revamp a dated living room or kitchen. Whatever home renovation project is on the horizon, it’s likely that you’ll want a design expert to help you along the way. […]