From the June/July 2019 Issue
A 5-Month Demo in Short Hills
A couple moving to the Garden State from Manhattan bought their 1936 Short Hills, New Jersey, home with dreams of a transformative renovation. They wanted modern comforts, conveniences and technology […]
From the October/November 2018 Issue
Formal Follows Function
A landscaping team proves itself up to many challenges in Tenafly, NJ This landscaping project started with even less than a blank slate. Mitch Knapp, who led the work by […]
From the October/November 2018 Issue
The Carefree House: Opening Statement
Garage doors can offer decades of headache-free operation The Carefree House column examines home components that need little upkeep and are long-lasting. This issue puts garage doors in the spotlight. […]
From the August/September 2018 Issue
The Carefree House: Fine Fittings for Bathrooms
Wise product choices deliver worry-free function and long-term satisfaction. In this issue, The Carefree House gives tips and insights about durable luxury bathroom fittings. DNJ: How can consumers purchase bathroom […]
From the June/July 2018 Issue
The Carefree House: Rock Star
Quartzite, a natural stone, promises luminous, lasting countertops without pampering. The Carefree House examines aesthetically pleasing, low-maintenance and durable home products. This issue’s topic is quartzite countertops. DESIGN NJ: What […]
From the August/September 2017 Issue
The Carefree House: Counter Intelligence
How does quartz stack up against natural stone? The Carefree House explores attractive, durable home materials requiring low or no upkeep. This issue focuses on countertops. DNJ: Quartz countertops are […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde
A landscape designer attacks a cluster of problems in Essex Fells. When it comes to challenges, landscape designer Susan Cohan is no shrinking violet. In planning a two-acre garden in […]
From the February/March 2017 Issue
Declarations of Independence
Today’s technology and design assure homeowners can age in place without throwing aesthetics under the bus. Good news: Homeowners wanting to age in place can tap better-than-ever tactics for decades […]
From the August/September 2016 Issue
Imagine That! Staging a Home
A pro tells how she stages homes to sell faster and for more money. Interior designer Sandy Levin of Beautiful Interiors Design Group in Freehold, New Jersey, likes the quick […]