Home & Style

Author Desha Peacock works and writes in several locations in her Vermont home but her favorite is a space she carved out in her master bedroom. Other than a single wall of wallpaper, the room is painted white. “It’s great for clarity,” Peacock says.

Clean, Bright & Expressive

January 30, 2018

Top tips for styling your home office....
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Designers and homeowners are becoming more creative with their home-office spaces. Case in point, designer Katja van der Loo, of Papyrus Home Design in Boonton, created this handsome office at the Mansions in May Showhouse in Bernardsville using an antique farmhouse table as a desk.

Creating a Working Space in the Home

January 23, 2018

A home office can promote happiness and productivity. Here’s how to make it practical and personal. ...
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The cozy family room of Jackie Holt’s Spring Lake home is an addition to the 125-year-old seashore colonial.

In Spring Lake, It’s Christmas by Design

December 19, 2017

After a thorough, top-down renovation of a 125-year-old seashore colonial, this Spring Lake homeowner goes all out for the holidays....
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Obie and Indy, the couple’s King Charles Spaniels, find a sunny corner in the master bedroom.

A Traditional Farmhouse Goes Modern in South Jersey

November 27, 2017

New owners transform a rustic barn into a sleek showcase home....
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10 Renovation Tips to Keep in Mind for Your Next Home Makeover

October 31, 2017

Do your research. “Use websites like Pinterest to search different kitchen styles,” suggests Jennifer Watty, an interior designer in Mountainside.… Read the rest

With help from Salvage Style’s Amy Hughes, Dana Siomkos and Zane Latta renovated their Maplewood kitchen on a shoestring. First up: applying a fresh coat of white paint to brighten the space.

This Maplewood Colonial Boasts a Low Budget with High Style

October 17, 2017

With clever cost-cutting ideas and just a few splurges, a Maplewood family updates their kitchen....
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Architect Susan Rochelle connected the buildings, relocating the garage to the rear of the barn. An original horse trough, circa 1850, remains.

Bringing a British Accent to Bedminster

September 19, 2017

A U.K. couple transforms a century-old barn and outdated home into a modern-day farmhouse with English overtones....
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Surrounded by reclaimed outdoor decor, Susan and Bob Bush chill out on their whimsical front porch.

Peek Inside NJM Style Editor’s Colorful Farmhouse

August 15, 2017

Her love of color matched only by her love of the hunt, New Jersey Monthly’s style editor reimagines a historic home with an unexpected vibe....
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Favorite Things: Beth Insabella Walsh

July 25, 2017

dECOLeather is a recycled, partially leather veneer by Formica, a product shared by Beth Insabella Walsh. It’s made from recycled,… Read the rest

Favorite Things: Danielle Palmadessa-Lynch

July 18, 2017

Danielle Palmadessa-Lynch also has a variation of leather on her mind: She touted faux leathers, or pleathers, as she calls… Read the rest

Linda Kitson.

Favorite Things: Linda Kitson

July 11, 2017

The mirrored porcelain tile Linda Kitson shared prompted oohs and aahs from the group. “With this, you get light and… Read the rest

Designer Diane Durocher Loves Paint Shield

July 3, 2017

Interior designer Diane Durocher of Ramsey is a fan of Paint Shield, a microbicidal paint from Sherwin Williams. The product… Read the rest

party planner Hostess extraordinaire Leeann Lavin (in stripes), together with her husband Bill, host an all-day Fourth of July party for friends and family in their gently sloping Atlantic Highlands backyard.

How to Host a Star-Spangled Bash This Fourth of July

June 27, 2017

Landscape designer and cookbook author Leeann Lavin takes her Fourth of July party to great heights....
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Robin and Peter Naylor’s 950-square-foot Bay Head home was built high to adhere to new flood elevation regulations.

After Sandy, A Bay Head Home Rebuilt Small and Smart

June 20, 2017

Rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy, this Bay Head family made every nook and cranny count....
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A hybrid tea rose.

Know Before You Plant

May 26, 2017

Overcoming spring-gardening obstacles....
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Summit’s Reeves-Reed Arboretum offers visual treats 365 days a year, but May is prime flower-viewing month. Here, an expanse of Knockout and Rugosa roses.

The Reeves-Reed Arboretum is A Flowering Gem

May 16, 2017

Daffodils are just the start of the spectacle at Reeves-Reed Arboretum....
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To see how top designers redecorated Morris County's historic Alnwick Hall, visit the Mansion in May fundraiser this month.

Reimagining a Historic Estate at Annual Mansion in May

May 2, 2017

One of New Jersey’s most anticipated charity events is expected to attract more than 30,000 home-decor fans to Alnwick Hall in Morris County....
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Fran and Richard in their renovated kitchen. The couple kept the layout but upgraded all the materials. The shelf nook above the window is original.

Thoroughly Modern Princeton

April 10, 2017

Facing an empty nest, two creative types overhaul a mid-century ranch to showcase their artistic sides....
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Tips For Healthy Trees

March 7, 2017

Spring is the ideal time to show your trees a little TLC....
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The view from Ruth Ann Mummey's Sergeantsville kitchen is a colorful expanse of annuals and herbs. The color scheme changes from year to year; Mummey says she is particularly fond of pinks, blues and yellows.

Glorious Gardens

A lifelong gardener plants a lush landscape more than 10 years in the making, eventually creating a place everyone–even a few pet cows–can enjoy....
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