From the June/July 2025 Issue
A Designer Transforms Her Shore Getaway into an Artistic Haven-Dining Area
Custom black steel-framed French doors replaced sliders, creating a stylish transition from the family room and dining area to the newly refurbished back porch.
From the June/July 2025 Issue
A Designer Transforms Her Shore Getaway into an Artistic Haven-Patio
The entire back patio, access door and railings were redone, designer and homeowner Laura Krey notes. “We now have a backyard with a variety of entertaining areas, plenty of seating […]
From the June/July 2025 Issue
Passage to Paradise-Pool
The interior of the entry wall features a fireplace and a pizza oven. The “grass” is artificial turf selected for its permeability. “There are strict limitations on the amount of […]
From the June/July 2025 Issue
Passage to Paradise-Pool and Hot Tub
The pool and hot tub are bordered by ‘Limelight’ hydrangeas, crape myrtle, Hollywood Juniper and privet. The plantings help provide privacy from neighboring properties. The existing, large Japanese black pines […]
From the June/July 2025 Issue
Passage to Paradise-Pergola
One garage bay was converted to an outdoor living space, topped by a pergola. Homeowner Lainie Cox says, “Those carved wood beams are so beautiful. Reynolds had to bring in […]
From the June/July 2025 Issue
Passage to Paradise-Arched Door
An enchanting arched door leads to the pool area. At left Summer Crush® hydrangeas, ‘Steeds’ holly, Scaevola (purple), portulaca (yellow) and impatiens add color to the entry. Plants at right […]
From the April/May 2025 Issue
Textured Elements Add Warmth to This Year-Round Residence in Spring Lake-Dining Room
The dining room light fixture is overscaled. “Homeowners often underscale lighting,” designer Karen B. Wolf notes. “We usually go up one dimension. Here we pushed the fixture up a scale […]
From the April/May 2025 Issue
Textured Elements Add Warmth to This Year-Round Residence in Spring Lake-Lounge
Earth tones and textural accents — in the wall covering, carpet and throw pillows — bring warmth to the lounge in this year-round Spring Lake home.
From the April/May 2025 Issue
Textured Elements Add Warmth to This Year-Round Residence in Spring Lake-Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom features a four-poster bed. “The ceiling is not high in that room,” designer Karen B. Wolf notes. “But the room is wide and we needed to fill […]