Photo by Peter Rymwid They say the kitchen is the hub of the home, but what’s the point of cooking and preparing if you don’t have a comfortable place to sit and enjoy it? For some homeowners, the dining room is used only on special occasions and holidays; for others, it plays a prominent role year-round […]
Where 10 Designers Find The Best Lighting
Photo courtesy of Circa Lighting Let us enlighten you for a minute—lighting can make or break a space. The perfect type of light will illuminate a room, of course, but also create the right ambience and warm up your home (literally and figuratively). So, how can you get started? First, read our designer tips on […]
Farmhouse Hip
The owners of a new construction home in Springfield dreamed of a farm style specific to their aesthetics and personalities. Designer Michal Rubin, of Livingston-based MR Interiors, realized their vision with a fresh modern twist. The custom build—featuring six bedrooms, a home office, a music room and five bathrooms—had amazing bare bones and plenty of […]
Trees Will Help Our Future…But Which Ones?
For homeowners, planting trees is not only a way to beautify our properties, it’s also an effective way to combat or even reverse the effects of climate change. But which trees should we plant? In the Garden State, trees that many of us are accustomed to planting likely will not survive as plant hardiness zones […]
Soup’s On!
It’s soup season, and there are more reasons to love the dish than its heart-warming and delicious qualities. For instance, soups are relatively inexpensive to make, as the recipes usually incorporate ingredients you already own. (Bonus: You’re clearing out your fridge and pantry.) They’re also great to prepare ahead of time, and leftovers are easy […]