Down by the Bay

A vacation home where family memories are sure to grow Roughly a mile long and a half-mile wide, the town of Lavallette is a Norman Rockwell kind of seaside community: […]

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In Transition – Kitchen

The walnut-covered refrigerator and freezer at left provide a visual break from all the white, while the dining area at right is one of the homeowner’s favorite spots.

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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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Rising with the Tide-Kitchen

White-painted cabinets contain classic flourishes such as beaded insets, V-groove panels and corbels that mimic the brackets on the home’s exterior, kitchen designer Anthony Passanante says. Contrasting wood-like porcelain tile […]

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Rising with the Tide

An agent of nature, this waterfront home taps into its reserves and reclaims its happy place. Whenever a major storm threatened the Ocean County, New Jersey coastline, Robert and Victoria […]

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Rising with the Tide-Kitchen with Range hood

Glossy white subway tiles make a clean and subtle backdrop for the focal-point range hood. A convenient butler’s pantry stores extra food, service ware and appliances. Glass pocket doors help […]

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Rising with the Tide-Open plan areas

Barnegat Bay is the backdrop in the open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas. Glass-front cabinets reflect light, and earth-toned marble countertops echo the bay’s current in a soothing, free-flowing pattern. […]

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