Family Style-Bunk room

The “bunk room,” as designer Barbara Batesko calls it, is furnished with built-in full beds rather than bunks. Beds with trundles and a sleeper sofa provide additional sleeping space.

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Family Style-Built-ins

Custom built-ins were made by Jesse Esh at East Pequea Lane Cabinet Shop. “He does amazing work,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says. “The quality is perfect.”

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Family Style-Kitchen

The kitchen accommodates lots of cooks. “We are a family of chefs,” designer and homeowner Barbara Batesko says.

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Room for Two-Bedroom

“We had the pillows in mind as we pulled the room together,” designer Amy Forshew says. “They add to the whimsy of the room,” and the custom painted dresser is […]

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Color Their World-Playroom

The black and white Stockholm rug in the playroom “is a fave of ours,” designer Kelli Suozzo says. “Not only does it look more expensive than it is, but the […]

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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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Family Style-Kitchen sink

The kitchen is equipped with two sinks. This one is in the perimeter cabinetry, the other is in the island.

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Family Style-Kitchen storage

This island features storage at both ends. Additional storage is located in the two pony walls, which separate the kitchen and family room.

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