“It’s a simple four walls and a roof. Why do I need an architect? What could possibly go wrong?” That sounds like the concept for a hilarious two-hour comedy, but you don’t have to write that script with the house you’re building or renovating. Fact is, even smart, well-intentioned people sometimes doubt the need […]

Photo courtesy of Apricity Outdoor Installing an in-ground pool or redoing the patio in time for the start of summer may be out of the question, but there are still ways to turn your backyard into entertainment central right now. One of the easiest is to upgrade your outdoor furniture and give your guests seating […]

If you’ve been contemplating for years whether or not you want to install an in-ground pool in your backyard, let this article be the thing that makes that decision easier. New Jersey is home to many talented pool and landscape designers, and they created these seven custom pools and relaxing oases below for homeowners around […]

As we prepped our homes for the warm weather season, interior designer Sharon Sherman of Wyckoff’s Thyme and Place Design spent a week in April searching for new ideas at High Point Market in North Carolina. Every year, the trade show brings together designers and home furnishing professionals to see, touch, feel and buy the […]

Because color alone can’t bring every space in a home to life, interior designers look beyond paint swatches and incorporate elements like texture, pattern and depth when decorating. One of the easiest ways to wrap those design qualities together while creating a focal point and adding character is to use wallpaper. That’s why many designers […]