From the April/May 2020 Issue
Refined Relaxation with a Casual Vibe in Bergen County, NJ – Sitting Room
“We tried to maximize seating as much as we could,” designer Pamela Joseph says of the backyard spaces. A seating area next to the fireplace on the covered porch is […]
From the April/May 2020 Issue
Sustainable Outdoor Living with Esther De Wolde – Clear Vinyl Walls
Clear vinyl “walls” can “transform your home and how you live,” Esther De Wolde says. “On a covered porch, they make the difference between using it a few months a […]
From the December 2019/January 2020 Issue
A Modern Home Finds Its Place in Historic Short Hills – Exterior
The board asked that the front of the home include more solid surfaces. That wasn’t an issue with the back, which features more and larger windows.
From the October/November 2019 Issue
A Fire Turns into a Blessing for this Full House – Outdoor Area
Most of the seating, like the sectional sofa at right, is under a bead-board-covered enclosure on the backyard patio. The wood bar and stools — opposite the sectional — are […]
From the August/September 2019 Issue
Architecture/Build: Making the Grade – Rear Patio
The large rear patio features spaces for cooking, dining and relaxing along with a fire feature. Recessed screens drop from the sides of the overhang and can be controlled by […]
From the June/July 2019 Issue
On the Water’s Edge – Entryway
The entryway’s trellis and arched gate heighten the sense of arrival. Gable roofs and dormers are among the traditional elements that capture the home’s seaside vernacular. “We chose exterior materials […]
From the February/March 2019 Issue
Designing Cape May – The John P. Forsythe House
The John P. Forsythe House
From the June/July 2018 Issue
Inner Strength-Backyard
A spiral staircase connects the main living areas with the pool deck. The backyard features an assortment of amenities, including a swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit and dining space.
From the December 2017/January 2018 Issue
A Tale of Two Christmases-Façade
Façade | Warm LED exterior lights on shrubs and trees complement the Colts Neck property’s traditional façade. “I wanted it to feel warm and inviting but not overdone,” homeowner and […]