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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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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Down by the Lake-Hallway

A picture light and new board-and-batten walls up the charm factor in the hallway leading to the bathroom and bedroom.

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