Features
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Strokes of Brilliance
Featured HomesA Monmouth Beach condo perks up the wow factor as it picks up a third bedroom. In its “before” condition, calling this 1,700-square-foot two-bedroom condo dated would have been a […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Step Right Up
InsiderGet off on the right foot with your stair carpet. Stair carpet satisfies functional needs — enhancing safety and reducing noise — while making a huge interior design statement. Donna […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
River Reverie
Featured HomesLittle Silver couple transform their property into welcoming spaces for their family and friends. “Grandma” and “Gramps” Napoli had worked with Suzette Donleavy of Well-Designed Interiors for indoor transformations in […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Minimal Yet Colorful
Featured HomesFuchsia, lime and teal punctuate the sedate design of a Montclair home. Zoom in anywhere on an English garden and you’ll spot all the detail that has inspired chintz and […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Make Perfect Scents
Featured HomesPlanting for fragrance multiplies the sensory pleasure of your garden. The top priorities on everyone’s landscaping list are great visuals—see-worthy color and texture throughout the year. Many homeowners also want […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Color it Coastal
Featured HomesSea-glass hues, subtle maritime touches and easygoing finishes inspire a beach-friendly home at the Jersey shore. The adage “if you build it they will come” rings true for Sherry and […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Closet Class
InsiderLessons in delivering the best possible function ― just for you. A well-designed closet — with attractive, carefully planned rods, cubbies, shelves, drawers and more — maxes out personalized, easy-access […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Always Wash Your Hands
LifestyleAquamanilia were created for the purpose. From ancient Rome and Islamic cultures to the Byzantine empire and medieval Europe, ritual hand-washing was done for both symbolic and sanitary reasons (probably […]
From The June/July 2016 Issue
Art (With an Explanation)
LifestyleA visit to the Paul Robeson Galleries at Rutgers Newark. In an art world that can often seem hermetically sealed off from the rest of society, the Paul Robeson Galleries […]