In Transition

Built with future generations in mind, this kitchen keeps things timeless, clean and uncluttered Ship-style porthole windows—at the suggestion of Lavallette, New Jersey-based builder Walt Kosenski—add a subtle maritime presence […]

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Let It Snow

Everything is warm, white and toasty inside When it snows, Pat Burke—one of the most prolific photographers featured in Design NJ—is almost always on the scene. While she has an […]

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Take II on Tradition

A master bathroom project in a Short Hills center-hall colonial bridges the home’s classic roots with the owners’ more transitional taste. Serene, streamlined and bathed in natural light, this master […]

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Fashionable Facelift

Designer Kara Vacca proves it’s possible to work with existing elements and still achieve a stunning transformation. When juggling multiple priorities, sometimes we all need a little incentive to tackle […]

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Designing with Color

Color exerts a powerful influence. The ability to set a mood, jumpstart a decorating scheme, reduce or enlarge a sense of space. With infinite options, choosing the right color can […]

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New Kitchen, Old Soul

A sensitive renovation gives this kitchen a rebirth—And pays homage to its past. Listed on the historic registry in Ridgewood, New Jersey, this 1907 Dutch Colonial had a lot to […]

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Counting on Contrast

Warm wood tones and a dose of steely grays energize banks of white cabinetry. A well-designed kitchen was important to the feel and flow of this home on the banks […]

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