Mighty Melamine

Melamine — virtually unbreakable tableware — has become a major force in the tabletop category. Why? The growth of casual dining, al fresco living and a “shift toward a more […]

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What Kate Knows

The Duchess of Cambridge rarely lets us down when it comes to sartorial splendor. Whether she’s mingling with presidents, sharing a carriage with Camilla, or presenting her hours-old offspring to […]

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Playing Favorites

It’s a rainy day here in New Jersey. And we are many, many weeks into school summer vacation. Need we go on? Parents know that a well-appointed kids’ room can […]

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Forecast: Sunny

Some say yellow is having a moment. Others ask when the color of sunshine ever went out of style? One of the best qualities of this happy hue is its […]

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Night Lights

What’s better than a long, sultry evening outdoors, bathed in the glow of the moonlight? A long, sultry evening outdoors bathed in the glow of just-right lighting, that’s what. We’re […]

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Embrace Your Curves

If the Kardashians have taught us anything, it’s this: curves can be compelling. There’s something about smooth bends, curls, and twists that draws us in and commands our attention. That’s […]

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‘Tis Of Thee

We live in a great country (in spite of what you may have heard). So many cultures have left their imprint on the United States in its relatively short history. […]

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An Outside Chance

It’s the first day of summer and we’ve got our minds on the great outdoors. Now’s the time to get outside while we have the opportunity—as warm days and sultry […]

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Flights of Fancy

Scarlett O’Hara understood the dramatic impact of a sweeping staircase; so did Rocky Balboa. Here at Design NJ, we do too. There’s nothing quite like a grand set of steps […]

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