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New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Home Decor

Clutter Control

Form meets function in these two clever spaces created with maximum organization and smart storage in mind. more

Modern Mix

Proving that a period house doesn’t need period decorating, interior designer Martina Servos incorporates her love of contemporary style into an old home. more

Let There Be Lights

Nostalgia and gingerbread reign during Cape May’s Annual Christmas candlelight tour of Victorian homes. more

A Santa Story

With nary a child in the house, this Hunterdon County couple embraces the magic of the holiday season with hundreds of Santas standing guard. more

Green Classic

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. more

Control Yourself

Home automation systems make life easier, but where do you get these systems, and how much do they cost? We've got answers. more

Let There Be Shade

Retractable awnings can expand your outdoor living space and allow you to stay outside longer. more

Gentlemen Farmers

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) more

Bringing the Beach Indoors

An interior designer creates a Shore retreat where family and friends gather, natural elements abound and sandy feet are encouraged. (Photos by Laura Moss) more

Christmas At Drumthwacket

Each holiday season, garden clubs around the state decorate our grand and historic governor’s mansion. Join us on a tour. more

Mission Possible

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) more

Trend Setters

Mansion in May, one of the state’s premier designer showhouse series, creates new style standards for Jersey homes. (Photos by Emily Gilbert Photography) more

Backyard Retreats

Decked out like five-star resorts, two New Jersey homes raise hanging out to a whole new level. (Photos by Joe Polillio) more

Simply Put

A tasteful new family home rises from the dunes in Brigantine. (Photos by Jeffrey Totaro) more

All In the Family

It’s a classic beach house, with ocean views, resort-like grounds, and room for multiple generations. (Photos by Joe Polillio) more

Clear Out and Clean Up

Getting organized is the first step to effective spring cleaning. more

Everything Smart

What are the hot new looks for homes? New Jersey Monthly’s Design Advisory Council updates us on ten startling years. more

Go With The Flow

Two New Jersey homeowners create water gardens complete with koi ponds that become backyard focal points. more

River Dance

By the shores of the Shrewsbury and the Navesink, the outdoors is welcomed in and works of art come into their own. more

Another World

Landscape designer Rene Torres transformed his Collingswood yard into a lush retreat, without chemicals or pesticides, and not a lick of grass. more

A House for the Treasures Among Us

After inheriting a major collection of museum-quality antiques, this Essex County couple put the trove front and center. more

Stage Right

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) more

First Impressions

Just how important are exterior first impressions when selling a home? Our experts reveal the truth. more

The High Life

Luxurious river-view urban living in New Jersey? Check out these ultra-stylish homes. more

Holiday House

A home in Summit gets a sumptuous holiday makeover. (Photos by Laura Moss) more

Giving Tarzan His Own Turf

On TV's Man Caves, ex-NFL star Tony Siragusa builds palatial playpens for hubbies pushed to the home decor sidelines. more