Sea Girt Sway-Outdoor Shower

Because it’s a full-time residence and beach house, an outdoor shower was a must. The covered area also has direct access to a practical and functional mudroom entry, Grabowski says.

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Sea Girt Sway-Family Room

The family room — located off of the kitchen — layers pretty whites and taupes, warm woods and textured surfaces to create a soft, airy space in a laid-back but […]

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Sea Girt Sway-Kitchen

Shaker-style cabinets topped with mullioned glass doors and matching fascia and crown molding rise to meet the 10-foot ceiling, says Bill Earnshaw, kitchen and bath designer. Danby marble countertops complement […]

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Sea Girt Sway-Dining

Multifaceted glass pendants in the foyer — seen just beyond the dining room — “give off great light and project beautiful patterns of light in the evenings,” interior designer Christina […]

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Sea Girt Sway-Attic Alcove

Height restrictions in an attic alcove did not allow for upper and lower bunks, “so we designed built-in beds with a beachy sleepaway camp vibe” for kids and adult guests, […]

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Sea Girt Sway-Bedroom Bathroom

Light-stained cerused oak cabinetry evokes a sandy, seaside feel in the primary bathroom. A roomy walk-in shower (reflected in the mirror) supplements the tranquil freestanding bathtub.

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Sea Girt Sway-Bedroom

“The clients really wanted a comfortable, coastal and relaxed bedroom without formality,” Kim says. Wide, bright-white shiplap reinforces a casual coastal feel amid a range of blue accents, woods and […]

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A Study in Contrast

Sometimes the design solution is, indeed, black — and white Months after moving to their Manasquan home, a young couple with a toddler-age daughter tapped interior designer Christina Kim and […]

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Timeless With A Twist-Kitchen

The home has 10-foot ceilings and a new open concept. “Getting the scale right is very important when designing a home like this,” designer Laurie DiGiacomo says. “Oversized lighting, wide-plank floors […]

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