DESIGN by JENNIFER PACCA, ANDREA ACKERMANN, JENNIFER PACCA INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by MARCO RICCATEXT by DONNA ROLANDO A big decision hung over an Upper Saddle River couple like a cartoon anvil. Their children were grown and their “nest” of more than two decades stood empty, potentially freeing the homeowners to downsize. But should they give up the […]
Riding In High Style
DESIGN by PAMELA COOPER, COOPER INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by NAYDA RONDON Stylish equestrian with an urban flair—that’s the design vision Pamela Cooper of Watchung-based Cooper Interiors brought to life for the Allamuchy Township home of Alice and Pat Giannetta. In February 2025, when the couple traded their NYC apartment for a 4,000-square-foot property on […]
‘Tween Dream Retreat
DESIGN by HILLARY K. COHEN, HCO INTERIORPHOTOGRAPHY by REBECCA MCALPINTEXT by NAYDA RONDON As any parent will attest, pre-teen girls are notoriously hard to please, especially when it comes to their personal space. But Hillary K. Cohen, of HCO Interiors in Basking Ridge, nailed the challenge. Her bedroom and en-suite bath for the 2025 Mansion […]
5 AI Room Design Programs To Try
Have you heard about this AI thing? Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been a major talking point throughout the year and has proved to us that it’s here to stay. This technology can generate human-sounding text with a command, create lifelike images with a click, code a website with a request—and design rooms with a […]
Center Peace
You put endless hours into making your Thanksgiving menu just right and ensuring your home is ready to welcome guests—but don’t overlook the power of a tablescape during the biggest meal of the year. Creating the perfect centerpiece is a more delicate balance than you might expect. You want it to be warm, chic, elegant—but […]




