A Newark hotel renovation honors the building’s early 20th-century roots by adding a modern spin to Art Deco style. Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Design by Blanche Garcia Photography by Paul S. Bartholomew When the building on East Park Street was new, Newark was a city of immigrants and industry, businessmen and bootleggers, nightlife and […]
Westfield, meet west coast
Returning to New Jersey from Los Angeles, the family wanted a house with a fun and free-spirited SoCal vibe—and that’s what they got. Text by Leslie Garisto Pfaff Architectural design by Hildie Lazar Interior design by Hilary Hefner and Michelle Rosen Photography by Vic Wahby For the homeowners, a pair of New Jersey natives who’d […]
Express Yourself
A gallery wall shows off your personality and can transform your space. You don’t need a master’s degree in fine art to curate and display paintings, photos and other finds like a pro. Arranging art and personal items on a wall in your home injects personality into the room, expresses your aesthetic point of view […]
Hold Your Fire
A dramatic sphere can provide the spark your patio needs to conquer backyard boredom. Roasting marshallows over a stone firepit can be fun, but let’s face it—that’s all child’s play. Add visual interest and a little warmth during a cool autumn night with an aged-steel fire globe. Created by artists and blacksmiths, the rustic steel […]
THE FACE OF MONMOUTH ST. TILE
WHETHER IT’S PORCELAIN, STONE, HANDMADE TILE OR GLASS, this designer can dress your home’s interior just right. Meet Avra Karak, owner of Monmouth St. Tile for over 20 years (with locations in Red Bank and Sea Girt). Upon entering Avra’s doors, you feel an extension of her creative energy and dynamic style. She is passionate […]