From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Pool
“The pool is not very large, but it serves the purpose,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says. The neighbor’s existing evergreens provide privacy for swimmers and sunbathers.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Patio
A rustic table on a covered patio is a good place to take a midday break after working all morning on the farm.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Outdoor sitting room
“We’re on the river,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says. “If the weather is really bad, water can seep in under the hurricane screen [in the outdoor sitting room] so […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Covered porch with seating
The covered porch features a cozy conversation area with commercial-grade seating that can withstand coastal weather.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Garage
The new garage features two bays and a full bathroom. It’s currently used for storage, but the second floor is heated, making it suitable for habitation should the need or […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Exterior
Designer Barbara Batesko’s home, located just a few yards from the Shark River in Avon-by-the-Sea, features plantings suitable for a waterside environment. “The landscaper and I worked together previously,” she […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Covered porch
The covered porch overlooks the gazebo and is bordered by a bed of hydrangeas and New Guinea impatiens. It features a cozy conversation area with commercial-grade seating that can withstand […]
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Fresh Start-Screen Porch
The family enjoys spending time on the screened porch, which opens to the swimming pool.
From the June/July 2023 Issue
Riverside Reverie-Pier and gazebo
The pier and the gazebo were existing on the property. “We could decorate the gazebo any way we wanted to, but we couldn’t move it or make it bigger or […]