A Farmhouse with Modern Flair-Exterior

The exterior of the home is clad in clay-fired brick. “Not one brick is the same,” builder Richard Wonsala says. “We used a technique called lime washing. That’s why the […]

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Old House, New Story-Screened-in porch

The screened-in porch was used well into the fall season. “We had many wonderful dinner parties out there, and we loved sitting there in a summer rainstorm,” designer and homeowner […]

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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.

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Fresh Start-Terrace and swimming pool

A screened porch with mahogany-framed doors at the back of the home leads to a stone terrace and swimming pool where the family gathers in good weather.

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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 […]

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Family Style-Exterior

Designer Barbara Batesko spent summers at the Jersey Shore when she was a child and wanted to re-create that experience for her own children. Her Avon-by-the-Sea home serves as both […]

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