As the old adage goes, “The kitchen is the heart of the home”—a place for gathering family, entertaining friends, savoring a quiet cup of something warm or preparing a special bite for someone you love. It’s no surprise, then, that the kitchen tops renovation wish lists, or that designers continue to find inspired ways to […]
Using The Colors Of The Year
Others might ooh and ahh over Oscar nominations or watch a championship game with bated breath, but our favorite awards season will always be the Color of the Year picks. Paint creators and trend setters all over the world set out to encapsulate a whole 365 days in a single color, and we look forward […]
No More Bumping Elbows
DESIGN by LISA WALZER, WALZER ARCHITECTUREPHOTOGRAPHY by VIC WAHBYTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Shed no tears for the restaurateurs in and around Maplewood; they’re still getting plenty of business. They’re just seeing less of Dana and Kim, owners of a four-bedroom colonial in town. Why? Because an astute 2024 renovation of their kitchen has made home […]
5 High-Tech ‘Toys’ For Your Home
Making a wish list isn’t just for the holidays—many must-haves debut at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), considered the world’s largest tech convention. There, many top manufacturers and promising start-up companies show off the next best products for the home—and beyond. To help those who couldn’t attend this year’s CES, held last week in […]
6 Tips To Create A Home Gym
If getting to a health club is slowing down your fitness goals for the new year, why not bring the gym to you? As wellness continues to shape how homes are designed in 2026, the home gym has evolved from a spare room with a treadmill into a fully considered personal retreat. For busy homeowners […]