DESIGN by SHEILA RICH INTERIORSPHOTOGRAPHY by LAUREN HAGERSTROMTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO They say necessity is the mother of invention, and a Matawan family had necessity times three. That’s three school-aged boys for a colonial that suited a young couple plus one baby. “We thought that this was going to be our first house and then […]
6 Great Home Shows To Get You Ready For Spring
We promise winter doesn’t last forever. As we get closer to spring, you’re probably thinking about an upcoming project around the house. A new garden design? A bathroom renovation? Maybe you’re just itching to see the latest and greatest in innovations and trends. If so, you’re in luck—this season’s crop of home and garden shows […]
5 Kitchen Ideas For Your Next Project
While our jet-set lifestyles take us on ski trips or tropical vacations during winter, many of New Jersey’s best interior designers head to the annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. This year’s program, slated for Feb. 27–29, will feature more than 600 exhibitors and 450,000 square feet of displays and demonstrations—that […]
Get Enlightened
An NJ HOME reader recently asked us the best ways to illuminate her home. Her question: “I don’t know a lumen from an LED. Can you please suggest the best light bulbs for key areas of the house?” We sought the expertise of Cynthia Peralta-Brito, ASID, CID, owner and principal designer of Old Tappan-based CPB […]
Color Me Happy
Photos by Vic Wahby How long has it been since someone asked your favorite color? It’s a regular playground icebreaker, but it’s also something you should think about now—especially if designing a space is in your future. Maybe you’re thinking about a very bright blue, like the sky of a perfect beach day. Maybe it’s […]