What’s underfoot can make as much of a design impact as the paint on the walls and the furnishings in the room. That’s one of the reasons why many of us spend hours flipping through rug samples at big box furniture stores. But isn’t it often that shopping off-the-rack rugs feels like a shell game? […]
Wood If You Could
An NJ HOME reader recently asked us which flooring materials to consider as she renovates her kitchen. Her question: “I have my heart set on wood floors in the kitchen, but I like to mop. Any suggestions as to the most durable wood and finish?” We sought the expertise of Judi Crook, ASID, CID, owner […]
5 Ways To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly
Part of living well is living in a way that preserves the world around you. As we move into the new year, sustainability and environmental ethics are on everyone’s mind. For example, you might see your favorite brands release climate disclosure statements, or re-commit themselves to a more climate-conscience mission. Here are five changes you […]
Mediterranean Marvel
DESIGN by DESIGN MACSPHOTOGRAPHY by MIKE VAN TASSELLTEXT by DONNA ROLANDO Anyone can call their home a castle, but a five-bedroom, new construction North Caldwell home actually resembles one. The owners, of Italian descent, wanted a Mediterranean influence that would remind them of vacations in their ancestral land. And building their very own turret gave […]
Light, Bright And Airy
DESIGN by KRISTIN REGEN, KR INTERIOR DESIGNPHOTOGRAPHY by MEGHAN BALCOMTEXT by MARISA SANDORA CARR When Solange and Steve Burgermeister first saw their classic center-hall colonial in Summit, they immediately fell in love. The problem was, everybody else who was house hunting in Summit did too—the property got 21 offers. The Burgermeisters, who were looking to […]