Skip the garden-variety fountain and give your backyard water feature an aesthetic twist that’s guaranteed to make a splash. If all you know about vortices revolves around weather or other forces of nature, here’s a twister that you won’t mind seeing outside your home. A vortex fountain combines the soothing sounds of a backyard water […]
How Sweet it is!
A pastry chef’s dream kitchen lets her tackle any treat amid the comforts of home. Written by Donna Rolando Design by Peter Salerno Photography by Peter Salerno When a Wayne homeowner set out to renovate her dark and dated kitchen, the heart of the family’s traditional colonial, the recipe for success was finding a designer […]
The Guide: What’s up, what’s new and what to do.
ENJOY A MASTER PEACE Why not let great art soothe your slumber? For its new collaboration, Savoir Beds will turn any painting from the prestigious National Gallery in London into a made-to-order bed. Choose from three lustrous fabrics—linen, velvet or cotton—and from 2,300 paintings from the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet and van […]
A Farmhouse Comes to Life
This Livingston home combines rustic charm with modern flow—and delights two spouses with different tastes. Text by Nayda Rondon Design by Karen B. Wolf Photography by Christian Garibaldi A transformation was required in Livingston—and a deft blending too. A young professional couple’s new home, a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch farmhousestyle construction, had to be designed to […]
Serenity Now!
No need for a weekend getaway when your own tranquil backyard oasis is mere steps away. Surround your backyard retreat space with lush foliage and greenery. This nook is the perfect area for family and friends to gather for a light outdoor breakfast. A garden swing adds a rustic and homey vibe to a wooden […]