Payne, Lauren
By Lauren Payne -
May 8, 2012
Their original idea thwarted, a Brick Township couple went back to the drawing board—literally. It took 16 years, but the wait for their dream house was worth it.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 10, 2012
Our design panel spotlights 12 innovative ways to enhance your home.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 10, 2012
Smack in the middle of Somerset County, one of the state’s largest privately owned parcels of undeveloped land beckons guests to explore and learn.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 10, 2012
A neighborly architect designs an addition for the family next door—twice—and makes great friends along the way.
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By Lauren Payne -
March 13, 2012
Practicing what she preaches, a Frenchtown landscape designer proves that organic gardening brings spectacular results in her own backyard.
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By Lauren Payne -
February 13, 2012
Wine consumption is on the rise—and so are creative custom wine cellars like these handsome, utilitarian vaults.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 16, 2012
Form meets function in these two clever spaces created with maximum organization and smart storage in mind.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 12, 2011
Proving that a period house doesn’t need period decorating, interior designer Martina Servos incorporates her love of contemporary style into an old home.
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By Lauren Payne -
November 15, 2011
Nostalgia and gingerbread reign during Cape May’s Annual Christmas candlelight tour of Victorian homes.
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By Lauren Payne -
November 15, 2011
With nary a child in the house, this Hunterdon County couple embraces the magic of the holiday season with hundreds of Santas standing guard.
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By Lauren Payne -
October 10, 2011
A 6,600-square-foot home with a monthly electric bill of $89? Meet the Sheeleighs, who, along with a dedicated design/build team, created a traditionally styled LEED-certified home in Harding Township.
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By Lauren Payne -
September 13, 2011
High-tech features meet low-tech functionality in two sleek, streamlined and petite kitchens.
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By Lauren Payne -
September 13, 2011
Cape May’s Wine Fest celebrates NJ’s vinous bounty.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 15, 2011
Home automation systems make life easier, but where do you get these systems, and how much do they cost? We've got answers.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 15, 2011
With 24 cameras, 14 televisions, 11 touch screens—and 10,000 feet of wiring connecting it all—TV’s Cake Boss has the ultimate in home automation in his North Jersey house.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 9, 2011
Retractable awnings can expand your outdoor living space and allow you to stay outside longer.
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By Lauren Payne -
July 11, 2011
Combining a love of gardening and a talent for art, a New Jersey homeowner creates an oasis in her backyard. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
June 13, 2011
Country meets chic on this Hunterdon County spread with animals galore, a bountiful organic garden and plenty
of wool to spin. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
May 9, 2011
An interior designer creates a Shore retreat where family and friends gather, natural elements abound and sandy feet are encouraged. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
April 11, 2011
Our team of award-winning designers shares the latest wisdom on wine cellars, wallcoverings, master suites, kitchens—and that elusive niche to stash the doggie’s leash.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 11, 2011
Outdoor lighting can do more than just illuminate the way. Properly designed, it can add beauty, safety, drama—and value—to your home.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 11, 2011
Jennifer Connell and Jane Connell showcase their style—individually, in their homes, and together, in their new joint venture, Fun House Furnishings and Design in Mendham. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
March 14, 2011
Two small-scale New Jersey gardens will be ready to wow visitors in just a few weeks. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
February 15, 2011
There’s nothing shy about interior designer Nancee Brown’s colorful house. From orange to periwinkle, the tones flow seamlessly from room to room. (Photos by Melabee M. Miller)
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By Lauren Payne -
February 15, 2011
Mining the latest deals at Sussex County’s gem of a resort.
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By Lauren Payne -
February 15, 2011
Create a classy look at a hefty discount.
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By Lauren Payne -
February 13, 2011
By Lauren Payne -
January 28, 2011
The vibe at Daddy O in Brant Beach is more South Beach than Long Beach Island, but this hip hotel located just across from the beach offers a sophisticated place to crash.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 28, 2011
More cosmopolitan chic than classic Jersey Shore, the Blue Bay Inn in Atlantic Highlands offers guests an elegant getaway.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 17, 2011
This Marlboro couple, party hosts extraordinaire, earns extra points with an annual Super Bowl and wine-tasting party. (Photos by Joe Polillio)
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January 3, 2011
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January 2, 2011
By Lauren Payne -
December 13, 2010
If you think the house of tomorrow is some antiseptic,
Jetsons-style space ship, think again. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
November 17, 2010
Each holiday season, garden clubs around the state decorate our grand and historic governor’s mansion. Join us on a tour.
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By Lauren Payne -
November 14, 2010
By Lauren Payne -
October 13, 2010
Step aside, Snooki. Jersey homes are the Garden State’s REAL TV Stars, thanks to the hundreds of commercials shot here every year. (Photos by Glenn Schuster)
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By Lauren Payne -
September 15, 2010
We asked two cooking professionals what worked best in their newly designed, much-used home kitchens. Here are their ideas. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
September 13, 2010
With summertime crowds departing, Island Beach State Park in Seaside Park is a great place for a little recreational saltwater fishing.
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By Lauren Payne -
September 13, 2010
There is plenty for everyone at Allaire State Park in Farmingdale.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 17, 2010
Gustav Stickley's log home is located at Craftsman Farms in Parsippany.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 17, 2010
With a passion for arts and crafts design and the serene lifestyle it represents, an Oradell family restores an original Gustav Stickley home, step by painstaking step. (Photos by Ray Stubblebine)
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By Lauren Payne -
August 1, 2010
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July 13, 2010
Mansion in May, one of the state’s premier designer showhouse series, creates new style standards for Jersey homes. (Photos by Emily Gilbert Photography)
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By Lauren Payne -
June 15, 2010
Decked out like five-star resorts, two New Jersey homes raise hanging out to a whole new level. (Photos by Joe Polillio)
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By Jen A. Miller, Claire Pamplin, Lauren Payne, and Robert Strauss -
May 10, 2010
Boutique hotels find the sassy (and often luxe) sweet spot between the charm of B&Bs and the prestige of resort hotels.
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By Lauren Payne -
May 7, 2010
A tasteful new family home rises from the dunes in Brigantine. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro)
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By Lauren Payne -
May 7, 2010
It’s a classic beach house, with ocean views, resort-like grounds, and room for multiple generations. (Photos by Joe Polillio)
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By Lauren Payne -
April 20, 2010
Dancer Farm is a New Jersey B&B that offers several cozy common rooms, a shady patio, and a screened-in gazebo...all of which are ideal places to unwind.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 14, 2010
Getting organized is the first step to effective spring cleaning.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 13, 2010
What are the hot new looks for homes? New Jersey Monthly’s Design Advisory Council updates us on ten startling years.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 12, 2010
They emerge by the thousands late each spring, creating a magnificent display at this grand estate.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 12, 2010
By the shores of the Shrewsbury and the Navesink, the outdoors is welcomed in and works of art come into their own.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 12, 2010
After inheriting a major collection of museum-quality antiques, this Essex County couple put the trove front and center.
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By Jill P. Capuzzo, Nick DiUlio, Lauren Payne, Robert Strauss, Molly Tully, Drew Anne Scarantino, and Ashley J. Cerasaro -
April 12, 2010
New Jersey bed & breakfasts come up big in charm, amenities, and hospitality.
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By Lauren Payne -
March 24, 2010
We asked three of New Jersey’s top design professionals to help us compile a list of the state’s most significant architectural projects in the past decade. Among many worthy contenders, here are the panel’s top ten picks. (Photos by Thomas H. Kieren)
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By Lauren Payne -
February 10, 2010
With real estate sales still lagging, what can you do to prepare your home to sell fast—and for top dollar? Try home
staging. (Photos by Barbara Cluck-Miksits)
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By Lauren Payne -
February 10, 2010
Just how important are exterior first impressions when selling a home? Our experts reveal the truth.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 18, 2010
In these crazy, stressful times, who hasn’t wanted a place that’s all theirs? We found two New Jersey residents who created their own private spaces.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 15, 2009
Luxurious river-view urban living in New Jersey? Check out these ultra-stylish homes.
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By Lauren Payne -
November 11, 2009
A home in Summit gets a sumptuous holiday makeover. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
October 13, 2009
A Glen Rock couple meticulously restores the charming yet quirky home of noted New Jersey architect Carl Kemm Loven, gargoyles included. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
September 16, 2009
Like its residents, New Jersey’s kitchens come in all shapes and sizes. We scoured the state and found these noteworthy examples of current styles.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 13, 2009
A talented group of interior designers, artisans, and craftsmen work together to transform a historic Cape May home into an entrancing show house. (Photos by John Armich)
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By Lauren Payne -
July 13, 2009
Giving do-it-yourself a whole new meaning, this seemingly tireless Long Valley couple completely restored their expansive property with their own four hands.
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By Lauren Payne -
June 10, 2009
Create your own summer getaway—with no crowds and no hunt for a parking space. (Photos courtesy of Cipriano Landscape Design)
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By Lauren Payne -
May 8, 2009
Few things end an ideal beach day more refreshingly than an outdoor shower. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro)
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By Lauren Payne -
May 7, 2009
The ultimate collaboration between homeowner, interior designer, and landscaper transforms a ho-hum summerhouse into a glamorous resort-like retreat that no one ever wants to leave. (Photos by Lauren Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
April 16, 2009
Everybody loves visiting a show house. It’s an amazing opportunity to enter a grand home and see the latest in decorating ideas from top designers.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 13, 2009
A Jersey town honors its wounded Iraq veteran with a place that’s truly his own.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 13, 2009
The top floor of a former Catholic school becomes home for a Hoboken family of four. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro)
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By Lauren Payne -
April 13, 2009
New Jersey’s renowned architect/designer reflects on form,
function, and those fanciful whistling tea kettles.
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By Lauren Payne -
March 18, 2009
Who says you can’t go home again? These sisters live side by side under one roof, right where they grew up. (Photos by Melabee M. Miller)
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By Lauren Payne -
February 11, 2009
Living on Lake Hoptacong means a lot of things to a lot of people. Here, a slice of lake life. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
January 15, 2009
A New Jersey architectural team painstakingly restores—over a twenty-year period—a classic Frank Lloyd Wright gem of a house.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 8, 2008
Despite the real estate slump—or perhaps because of it—factory-to-residential conversions are on the rise statewide.
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By Lauren Payne -
November 12, 2008
Nothing brings warmth to the holidays like a B&B decked out for the season. Here are two of our favorites. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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By Lauren Payne -
September 18, 2008
Kitchens, like most things, come in all shapes and sizes. We identified three distinct styles, then scoured the state to find fabulous examples of each. Here, our picks.
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By Lauren Payne -
August 29, 2008
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June 9, 2008
The season is just right for enjoying the outdoors with a stylish al fresco kitchen. Award-winning kitchen designer Deborah Krasner provides the recipe for planning the perfect backyard space.
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By Lauren Payne -
April 30, 2008
In New Jersey’s only floating community, you can catch dinner out your window.
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By Lauren Payne -
February 20, 2008
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects, the organization’s New Jersey chapter has selected the 150 best buildings and places in the state. Here are a few of the most notable, from a Gothic basilica to a funky old burger joint.
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By Lauren Payne -
January 21, 2008
By Lauren Payne -
December 20, 2007
We asked three design professionals from around the state to share with us their favorite kitchen project. Here are their picks, along with trends, ideas, and products you can adapt to your needs.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 19, 2007
Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Heights, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, features curving streets, unique homes, and people who lovingly restore them.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 19, 2007
Who’s there? Company! Don’t worry, three retailers offer the latest looks to spruce up your home.
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By Lauren Payne -
December 19, 2007
It’s the ideal escape: a well-appointed master suite with all the comfort and elegance of a living room. In this case, more really is more.
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