Fresh Start-Exterior

The classic Georgian home by architect James Paragano has a symmetrical motif with a primary center block and secondary wings. It’s covered in clapboard and stone with copper accents.

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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