Design Digest
News, Inspiration, & Interior Stories
Made Goods Feature
Made Good’s website features Elements Interior Design Studio’s Transformation on Maye project with their Lafeu Coffee Table.
Iron Abode, In Real Life
Iron Abode’s gallery of their custom luxury shelving units in real life, featuring Element’s Interior Design Studio’s Modern Victorian project.
A Toast to Timeless Design: Crafting a Whiskey Room at Wildfair for a Worthy Cause
Connect Magazine in Westfield, NJ features Elements Interior Design Studio where they discuss their participation in the Mansion in May Designer Show House & Gardens.
Julie Neill: Featured Designers
Julie Neill Designs features Elements Interior Design Studio. Elements Interior Design Studio is a full-service interior design and renovation studio founded by Marty McDevitt and Joanne Turner. With a refined eye for beauty and a deep understanding of livable luxury, Elements creates interiors that are both elevated and effortlessly functional.
Walls That Wow
Whether making a bold statement or providing a subtle accent, wallpaper treatments are one of our favorite ways to elevate a design. Wallpaper offerings have evolved with sophisticated and dynamic options that, when used thoughtfully, will create a polished look that sets a design apart from the ordinary.
Morristown Green: Mansion in May, in Winter: Wildfair Begins its Makeover
The Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center is hosting this year’s Mansion in May at Wildfair, a Wildfair, a 250-year-old estate on 33 acres in Chester, NJ. The designer showhouse is the association’s springtime tradition and and the signature fundraiser for the nonprofit Elements Interior Design Studio is one of the designers chosen to design a space for the event.
Mansion Moments: Leading Interior Designers Selected for Mansion in May 2025 at Wildfair
he Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center has selected 36 leading interior design firms for its 2025 Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens to be held at Wildfair in Chester Township, New Jersey. The designers will contribute their time and talent in the months ahead to transform and showcase their unique spaces on opening day, May 1, 2025. Funds raised by Mansion in May 2025 will support the new Proton Therapy Center at Morristown Medical Center.
Paint Color 101
Choosing the right paint color can be surprisingly challenging. With thousands of colors available, narrowing down the options can be overwhelming, and subtle differences between shades can make the decision daunting.
Designing with Pets
We love getting to know our clients…and if they happen to have pets, it’s always an added bonus! As animal lovers, we know that our furry friends shouldn’t be overlooked when designing a home, so we need to be practical without sacrificing style.
White Undertones
Choosing a white paint color isn’t as easy as it may seem. Every color has undertones (subtle hints of another color) that can influence how it looks in your space.
Understanding these undertones helps ensure that the color will work well with the room's other elements.
Client Stories: Modern Victorian Project in Westfield, NJ
Client success story about a young Westfield family who tasked us with modernizing their historic Victorian home while still maintaining the home’s timeless character.
Nautical Navys
While shades of blue can evoke the charm and tranquility of the seaside, they can also add depth, sophistication, and a touch of elegance to any space. We love incorporating navy blues into our designs because they are both timeless and modern.
Summer Entertaining at Home
Summer is the perfect season to entertain outdoors. Warmer weather, longer days, and the laid-back vibe of summer invite BBQs, pool parties, and other gatherings. So what does it take to host a memorable outdoor event?
Designing Your Dream Vacation Home: Tips for a Seamless Renovation
Whether you’re refreshing a lakeside cabin in the Poconos, revamping a beach house on the Jersey Shore, or modernizing a mountain retreat in Vermont, these tips will help you navigate the renovation process and create a space that’s both beautiful and functional.
May Flowers are in Bloom
Moving past the shabby chic era, today’s florals are fresh and modern, yet timeless.
Depending on the aesthetic, florals can be used to make a bold statement or create an aura of sophisticated elegance.
Unifying Spaces with Color
Today’s first floor open concept floor plans are great, but they can present a design challenge - how to differentiate the functional zones while at the same time unifying the spaces. The key to blending living, dining and kitchen areas is to use color as the guiding light to create harmony and visual flow.
Designing a Home in Charming Cranford, NJ
Cranford has become a sought-after location for homeowners looking to blend classic architecture with modern living. Whether you're restoring a historic home or building a new one, designing in Cranford offers both exciting opportunities and unique challenges.
Going Green
From calming earth tones to vibrant botanical hues, green has become the go-to choice for homeowners seeking to infuse their spaces with a sense of tranquility and vitality. In 2024, several shades of green are dominating the design scene, each offering a unique aesthetic and mood.
Designing a Home in Westfield, NJ: Style, Challenges, and Local Charm
For homeowners and designers alike, Westfield presents an exciting opportunity to create stunning residences that complement the town’s unique character while addressing the challenges of design and renovation.
Jewel Box Powder Rooms Pack a Punch!
Powder rooms – also called half baths – are frequently treated as an afterthought when decorating a home. If you’ve gone down that rabbit hole, now’s the time to change your thinking. Because it is the smallest room in a house, a powder room is the perfect place to go a little wild, maybe a bit out of your comfort zone.