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Designers’ Favorite – What is Your Favorite Carpet?

Bindi from Stark “We are using the Bindi rug from Stark for a wonderful effect. It hides everything with its pattern, which is great for families. We love how it […]

Paint Challenge: How to turn up the thermostat in a dark, north-facing space

Designing a room that is starved from natural light? Cheer up! Paint experts from Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball and Sherwin-Williams tell us how to make north-facing rooms cozy and […]

Meet the Artist – Kathleen Palmeri

Artwork. It can make or break a space. Launch a design scheme or be just the right finishing touch. “Art is what makes a house feel like a home,” says […]

5 Ways To Add Romance To Your Space

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and, here at Design NJ, we’re all for heart-shaped candy boxes and bountiful bouquets. But we’re wondering: why set aside just 24 […]

Great Walls of Fire

Snow, rain, ice and sleet – the Garden State is a bit of a mess today. Yes, winter continues to make its presence known and, unless you’re set to wing […]

6 Signs of Spring at NY NOW

On Monday, Design NJ’s editors made the bi-annual trek to New York City’s Javits Center to attend the NY NOW show. The balmy weather (for this time of year) was […]

These Fences Provide Long-Lasting Privacy

Consider plastics for a set-it-and-forget-it option In every issue of Design NJ, The Carefree House asks an expert about durable products of interest to homeowners. This issue focuses on fencing. […]

4 Home Improvement Trends For 2019

It’s a new year; are you planning a home renovation? We had the opportunity to speak to Esther de Wolde, CEO of Phantom Screens in Abbotsford, British Columbia, about the […]

Winners All Around

Students, celebrities and industry professionals came together on a cold January day to help bring warmth to those in need. HGTV personalities Chip Wade and Jennifer Bertrand and a team […]