Photo by Matt Meaney A pool house serves many purposes—it’s a place to shower or dry off after a dip, where to store items for alfresco entertaining or maybe it’s even a guest house if space permits. Basically, a pool house is a nice-to-have feature for any homeowner who has a pool, but it’s surely […]

  Palm trees in Hawaii. Olive trees in Greece. Cherry blossoms in Japan. It’s easy to fall in love with the plants and foliage we see during global travels, especially when they’re in full bloom. Though some of the lush greenery might not flourish in our New Jersey backyards, we can certainly bring a feel-good […]

  Taylor Swift set all sorts of attendance records during her three-night stint at MetLife Stadium—kudos to her and all the Swifties! But sometimes the best place to see a show isn’t a billion dollar stadium with attendance capacities that are larger than many municipalities. We’re talking about intimate outdoor venues, like the iconic Delacorte Theater in […]

  To help homeowners who are searching for durable patio furniture, NJ HOME asked Florham Park-based designer Karla Trincanello of Interior Designs Inc. to recommend furnishings that can take wear and tear, as well as tips on making an outdoor space look like another room versus and afterthought. Read her advice below: “Anodized metal furniture and […]

  We still have a long way to go before summer’s dog days arrive, but many of us are already thinking of ways to stay cool. From stylish swimming pools to smart ceiling fans, there are several ways to relax when Jersey’s relentless heat and humidity hit. But one other way to ensure the inside […]