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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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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Riverside Reverie-Pier and gazebo

The pier and the gazebo were existing on the property. “We could decorate the gazebo any way we wanted to, but we couldn’t move it or make it bigger or […]

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On the Waterfront-Lounge deck

The lounge deck at this Brant Beach home can be accessed from the kitchen and the great room, making indoor/outdoor living convenient.

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