Weathering the Storm

A builder and architect create a shore home with the latest weather-resistant features. People have been more mindful for some time—even before Hurricane Sandy—of the need to build weather-resistant homes, […]

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Unexpected Mix

A designer mixes masculine and feminine elements—with a touch of the unexpected—to craft a stylish, contemporary master bedroom suite. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER An elegant […]

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Under the Moon

An unusually shaped powder room with no windows creates a design challenge. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER Imagine stargazing on a moonlit night. The stars twinkle […]

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Social Design

White lacquered tables, bold art and plenty of accessories form a welcoming dining space. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER Judi Schwarz doesn’t like to refer to […]

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Pretty in Pink

Design brightens a dark room and salutes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER A whimsical fabric with a pink background and gray, white […]

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Exuberant & Eclectic

A formerly formal room gets a bold makeover. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER “I call it Paris Avant Garde meets Saddle River Traditional,” Barbara Ostrom says […]

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Dining Plus

A traditional space gets a fresh look and expanded purpose. 2015 DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE OF NEW JERSEY IN SADDLE RIVER Anna Maria Mannarino wanted to respect the traditional bones of the […]

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Livable Luxury

A young family’s lifestyle approach calls for clean, classic, uncomplicated design.   When a couple with two small children decided to trade their townhouse for a single-family residence in Livingston, […]

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Your Favorite Spaces

Our Facebook users choose winning projects. Our goal at Design NJ is to present interesting projects that pique your curiosity and inspire you to create living spaces that make you […]

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