No law says you can’t serve just one great wine at your next soiree. But maybe it’s been a while since you’ve hosted a crowd, and you’d like to raise your game. To make the evening truly memorable, pair each course with its own bottle—one chosen to complement its individual flavors. What might such a […]

Photo courtesy of Signature Kitchen   Decisions, decisions. When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, it seems like the choices never end. Sure, you want to select the best hardware, countertops, backsplash. It goes without saying that you’ve thought long and hard about flooring and cabinets. But what about the appliances? Of course, you can’t […]

Photo courtesy of Mannarino Designs   Sure, designers have access to to-the-trade only showrooms, but guess what? They shop at plenty of mainstream stores too. NJ HOME asked nine interior designers to spill the beans about where to find gorgeous furniture, both custom and ready-made, and the reasons why they shop at these stores for […]

  Most of us use our homes as ground zero for gatherings, entertainment and, in recent years, work and business. With so much action happening in the kitchen, living room and media center, sometimes you need a soothing space in your home designated for quiet time and meditation. Both provide a sense of calm, peace […]

  They don’t call us the Garden State for nothing. New Jersey is a great place to live if you like fresh fruits and veggies—who doesn’t though?—and we even cultivate some of our varietals of produce. Enter the Jersey tomato, also known as the “Rutgers tomato” since it was cultivated at Rutgers University’s New Jersey […]