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HOME SHOWS TO CHECK OUT

Whether you’re looking to embark on a large-scale renovation or a minor home update—or

just are seeking a little design inspiration—there are plenty of ways to get started right

here in New Jersey this spring. Here are a few:

AND THE COLOR IS...

Every year, the folks at Pantone Color Institute

designate an official color of the year for fashion

and home design. The big winner for 2019? Living

Coral, “a nurturing color that appears in our natural

surroundings and at the same time displays a lively

presence within social media,” as the company says.

And as with most vibrant hues, a little goes a long way

in the home. You need not paint a whole room in the

golden-tinged hue (though an accent wall could make

a nice statement, no?), but can start small with accent pieces, such as

throw pillows, lamps, bedding or rugs. Coral and orange in general

pair well with gray and white, or you can add in some turquoise for a

beachy vibe. Here are some coral products we love:

The interactive NJ Home Show, coming

to Toms River March 30–31 and Voorhees

on April 5–7, has home renovation experts

on hand—think window treatments,

kitchen remodeling and landscaping—to

help you get started on your own projects.

• Ocean County Home Show,
  RWJBarnabas Health Arena, 1245 Old
  Freehold Rd., Toms River.


• South Jersey Spring Home Show, Virtua
  Center Flyers Skate Zone, 601 Laurel Oak
  Rd., Voorhees; njhomeshow.com
  Then on April 14, add the finishing
  touches at the Somerville Arts & Crafts
  Festival, where 100 artisans will display
  their crafts and fine art, including paintings,
  pottery, jewelry, photography—the works.
  
  
  • Somerville Arts & Crafts Festival, Main
    Street, Somerville; jcpromotions.info/
    arts-crafts.
    And what’s springtime in the Garden
    State without some fresh blooms? The 17th
    annual New Jersey Flower & Garden
    Show in Edison April 25–28 features
    gardening presentations, seminars,
    demonstrations and the can’t-miss Standard
    Flower Show that’ll make you want to up
    your own gardening game. This year’s
    theme is “Artists of the Past,” and there will
    be stunning and unique garden displays
    inspired by the magical world of Disney.
  
  
  • New Jersey Flower & Garden Show, NJ
    Convention and Expo Center, 97 Sunfield
    Ave., Edison; njflowershow.com.
  
  
  
  

BAN

BATHROOM

BLAHS

The bathroom is a room we can’t

live without, so why should it

be humdrum? It shouldn’t, says

designer India Mahdavi, who has

created a punchy new collection

for Italian tile brand Bisazza

(bisazza.com). The whimsical

tub, sink and mirror come in

pistachio, blueberry and, perhaps

coincidentally, the 2019 Pantone

Color of the Year, Living Coral.

Clockwise from top left: Kvell wall clock,

Edwin coral arm chair, Serena & Lily suede

pillow cover, Avedon mini table lamp.

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