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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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First Impressions
Just how important are exterior first impressions when selling a home? Our experts reveal the truth.
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Great Escapes
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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The High Life
Luxurious river-view urban living in New Jersey? Check out these ultra-stylish homes.
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Holiday House
A home in Summit gets a sumptuous holiday makeover. (Photos by Laura Moss)
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That Loven Feeling
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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Current Kitchens
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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Seaside Showcase
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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Can Do Spirit
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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The Backyard Oasis
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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Summer Showers
Few things end an ideal beach day more refreshingly than an outdoor shower. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro)
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Life's A Beach
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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Showing Off
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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Home Of The Brave
A Jersey town honors its wounded Iraq veteran with a place that’s truly his own.
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Chic Convert
The top floor of a former Catholic school becomes home for a Hoboken family of four. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro)
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A Conversation With Michael Graves
New Jersey’s renowned architect/designer reflects on form,
function, and those fanciful whistling tea kettles.
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Sister Sister
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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On The Waterfront
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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Labor Of Love
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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Industrial Strength
Despite the real estate slump—or perhaps because of it—factory-to-residential conversions are on the rise statewide.
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Homelike for the Holidays
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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Style Makers
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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Beyond the Barbecue
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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Pride of Place
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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Counter Intelligence
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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Urban Oasis
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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Knock, Knock!
Who’s there? Company! Don’t worry, three retailers offer the latest looks to spruce up your home.
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Suite Surrender
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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