As June ushers in the outdoor entertaining season, New Jerseyans are once again turning their attention to the spaces that make summer gatherings memorable. Among the most coveted backyard amenities, fire features have emerged as both a design statement and a practical extension of outdoor living, creating inviting spaces where guests naturally gather long after […]
Adding Texture Like A Pro
In home design, the first sense we typically engage is sight. Thoughtfully chosen colors set the mood, artwork creates moments of interest and natural and artificial light work together to shape the atmosphere of a space. The next sense to consider? Touch. After all, a home isn’t just meant to be admired—it’s meant to be […]
New In Surf City
DESIGN by JAMES YAROSHPHOTOGRAPHY by PATRICIA BURKETEXT by NAYDA RONDON A beach house can chase the view, or it can frame a life. A five-level, 5,000-square-foot home in Surf City on Long Beach Island does both. Designed by James Yarosh—founder of Holmdel-based James Yarosh Associates Fine Art & Interior Design Gallery—this multigenerational haven puts family, […]
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A Conversation With Interior Designer Diane Durocher
Why Hiring an Interior Designer Matters: Diane Durocher on Creating Homes That Work Beautifully Designing or renovating a home involves far more than selecting paint colors, furniture, and finishes. Every decision, from layout and functionality to budgeting and contractor coordination, plays a role in how successfully a project comes together. For more than 30 years, […]
Making Home Their Own
DESIGN by SOUTH MAIN DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by NAYDA RONDON The 1987 colonial in Bealle Mead had pleasing architecture and generous square footage. Yet after nearly a decade, its main floor still read “waiting room,” recalls Jenna Reading. When she and Amanda Downs, co-founders of Allentown-based South Main Design (SMD), arrived in early 2024 […]