For years, light colors have ruled the walls of well-appointed homes—but recent insights suggest it may be time move to different hues. According to new data from Zillow, homebuyers are showing a preference for bold, nature-inspired colors over traditional light palettes, signaling a shift toward more dramatic and expressive interiors. Think deep greens and blues. […]
The Power of Art
Many of us are guilty of losing hours to wandering museums and galleries, and who can blame us? Art is transportive, powerful—and, of course, beautiful. From explosions of abstract color to explorations of nature or the human form, the right art piece has the power to change the mood and energy of a space. Want […]
A Cottage Catches Up
DESIGN by ANNA KROESSER AND AMELIA STRAT, KROESSER + STRAT DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by REGAN WOODTEXT by NAYDA RONDON The story’s ending was predictable enough. When a long-standing client asked Anna Kroesser and Amelia Strat, co-founders/lead designers of New York City-based Kroesser + Strat Design, to revamp an outdated guest cottage on the grounds of his circa1960s […]
Beachy Surprise
DESIGN by VANESSA DELEON ASSOCIATESPHOTOGRAPHY by LAURA MOSSTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO “A modern, beauty vibe”— that was the directive a Wayne couple gave New York City-based designer Vanessa DeLeon as they handed her the keys to their Toms River summer home and walked away. Followers of hers on social media for years, the couple had […]
Project Oasis
DESIGN by SCENIC LANDSCAPINGINTERIORS PHOTOGRAPHY by HEATHER KNAPPTEXT by DARIUS AMOS Relocating to another part of town may not sound like starting anew, but Eric and Nicole Freeman’s move from one Westfield neighborhood to the next came with an entirely blank slate. After several years at their old address, the couple purchased a lot a […]