Spring Must Haves: Home & Design
Every time the seasons change, I get the urge to go shopping. When spring rolls around, it’s time to spruce up your beach house and get ready for entertaining friends and family all summer long. We are fortunate to live on an island that has so many unique stores to shop in. Whether you need a new piece of furniture, a room repainted, shudders to block that summer sun or some roof repairs after that brutal winter, you can find it all right here.
1. WASHABLE RUGS
A rug is an easy and practical way to add some color to your living space. These grip-back soft woven rugs are made in Turkey with plump high-loft sustainable cotton yarns! They are machine washable, making them super convenient to care for.
Hoy’s 5 & 10
2800 Dune Drive, Avalon | 219 96th Street, Stone Harbor | hoys510.com
2. BOTTLE TOTE
If you are heading to dinner or looking for a hostess gift, these totes are ideal for carrying bottles in style. The Sacco-Vino bottle tote by Oenophilia comes in indigo and kraft colors. Pick up a few so you have a selection to choose from all summer long.
Fred’s Tavern and Liquor Store
314 96th Street, Stone Harbor | 2258 Dune Drive, Avalon | fredstavern.net
3. TOP-TO-BOTTOM SPRING CLEANING
Clean no more when you live at the shore! High Tide Cleaning will clean your house from top to bottom and get it summer ready for your beach crew. Visit its website for an estimate or call and check availability.
High Tide Cleaning
609-231-6538 | hightidecleaning.net
4. HOME PROJECTS
Turn to a contractor you can trust. With decades of experience, CP Rankin has you covered. Whether it’s your roof, siding, windows, railings, or deck that needs to be repaired or replaced, it’s only a phone call away and ready for immediate dispatch.
CP Rankin
4110 Landis Avenue, Suite C, Sea Isle City | cprankin.com
5. OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES
With the help of a professional landscape designer, even the most humble property can be transformed into a scenic masterpiece. Paint the paradise you have always imagined, adding tremendous beauty and value to your property. Now offering luxury pools and spas, landscape design, large privacy screen evergreens, outdoor fireplaces, lighting and more!
B&G Outdoor Rooms
732-882-5456 | bglandscapes.com
6. CUSTOM FURNITURE
Blufish makes their own custom furniture and all of it complements any beach house. This St. Tropez sideboard is shown in white and navy and can fit behind a couch or against any wall. You can customize it to fit any room with your choice of colors, wallpaper inserts and hardware. A very stylish way to add an accent piece and some extra storage space at the same time!
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon | Outlet store: 4 Clermont Drive, Clermont
blufishdesigns.com
7. SECTIONAL SOFA
Sectional sofas are a great addition to your beach house living room. They provide the largest amount of seating and are super comfortable. The whole family can watch a movie together in comfort and style. The fabric on this Capris sectional sofa is Appeal Azure. The throw pillows come in Skipper Navy.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View | coastaldesigner.com
8. RECLINERS
Nothing beats a comfortable recliner to sit back in and watch your favorite shows after a long day of fun in the sun. Complete Interiors has a selection of leather recliners available in many fabrics and colors. You will want more than one!
Complete Interiors
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon | completeinteriors.net
9. CUSTOMIZED DECORATING
Custom, custom, custom! Megan Gorelick Interiors specializes in designing shore homes for Avalon and Stone Harbor families. Custom upholstery to fit tricky spaces, treated fabrics for wet bathing suits and spilled red wine, and “pimped out” pillows are a few of her favorite ways to customize for her clients.
Megan Gorelick Interiors
302-482-1325 | megangorelickinteriors.com
10. SOUND ON THE GO
Take incredible sound everywhere with Roam. Enjoy music, voice control, and multiroom listening at home on Wi-Fi, plus Bluetooth streaming, all-day battery life, and waterproof durability on the go.
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor | visitsoundadvice.com
11. UNIQUE WALL ART
If you are looking for something different to decorate your beach house, these wall art, flower pieces are gorgeous! They can be ordered in a variety of sizes and color finishes to match any room in your home.
Creative Window Design Center
2123 Dune Drive, Suite 5, Avalon | creativewindowdc.com
12. FINISHED GARAGE
A finished garage is a viable option if you are looking to get the most of out your space and improve the value and functionality of your home. ABC Closets recommends garage cabinets and storage systems for instant organization that will help get your garage in order. Keeping your tools, beach chairs, bikes and sports gear neatly stored in garage cabinet systems will make life much easier for you and your family.
ABC Closets
15th Street & Mays Landing Road, Hammonton | abcclosets.net
13. DECORATIVE LAZY SUSAN
Lazy Susans are back and beautiful! Borealis by Michael Wainwright is a ceramic collection with crystal glaze and finished with 24k gold or platinum. They come in three finishes and sizes. Handmade in the USA, no two are alike! Doesn’t your island or dining room table need a touch of luxury and function?
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
14. OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Shine a light on your backyard, boost outdoor ambience and keep the party going long after dusk by illuminating your backyard oasis. Cast a warm light on your prized landscaping, safely navigate around the patio, walkways and bulkheads. Coastal Source lighting adds security while attractively highlighting features like fountains, gathering areas, and flower beds emphasizing their contours. DiPalantino Contractors can also update your patio, pool deck, firepit, driveway, walkways, water features, fire features, outdoor kitchen, outdoor audio systems and more!
DiPalantino Contractors
114 Stagecoach Road, Cape May Court House | thepaverguy.com
15. LEAN INTO RELAXTION
Whether you’re on the deck, in the backyard or sitting poolside, Polywood has a furniture collection to suit your lifestyle. Feel at ease with beautiful, low-maintenance furniture crafted to withstand the elements. Embrace the outdoors with furniture made in the USA using landfill-bound and ocean-bound plastics. Who says interior design should be confined to the indoors? Bring it outside with help of our design experts.
7 Mile Design
9331 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor | 7miledesignfurniture.com
16. ROCK ’N’ ROLL ART
The Bisaillon Brothers, Jeffrey and Michael, are artists based in their hometown in upstate New York. They have been producing art for more than 20 years in many genres. This piece is called “It’s Just a Shot Away” and makes a great gift for any Rolling Stones fan.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor | 297 22nd Street, Avalon | oceangalleries.com
17. PALM BEACH SHUTTERS
Enjoy the look of a finely painted shutter with these Palm Beach Polysatin Shutters from Hunter Douglas that are guaranteed to never warp, crack, fade, chip, peel or discolor, regardless of extreme heat or moisture. It is the only motorized shutter on the market and will add new dimension to your home’s décor. Meet with one of our design consultants to begin your home transformation this spring.
Avalon Flooring
2209 Dune Drive, Avalon | avalonflooring.com
18. RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
Upgrade your outdoor living experience to a new level of comfort with a Sunesta retractable awning. As a leader in the retractable awning industry for more than 40 years, Sunesta products are proudly made in America, approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation, and it is the only awning manufacturer to be Miami-Dade County rated to withstand hurricane force winds.
Giglio Awning
609-494-3004 | giglioawning.com
19. SOMEONE TO SHOP FOR YOU
No one wants to spend vacation time shopping for the essentials. Fortunately, @Shore Service has a home-essentials package that includes things such as paper towels, toilet paper, toothpaste, etc. Let it do the shopping for you so you can get more time on the beach!
@Shore Service
2713 Dune Drive, Avalon | atshoreservice.com
20. COZY BATH TOWELS
It’s always a good time to refresh your bath towels. These super cozy ones come in a rainbow of 23 colors, including your favorite neutrals.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
21. OIL PAINTINGS
Every wall needs something extra! Add a little drama to yours with an original oil painting by Terri Amig. This one is called “Take time to smell the flowers even if you cannot see them.”
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor | trendzstoneharbor.com
22. WALL-MOUNTED BOTTLE OPENER
Not sure how it is in your house, but we seem to always be searching for the bottle opener! With this wall-mounted one, you will never misplace it!
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
23. DECK REFURBISHMENT
Decks are a great place to hang out at home any time of year. Unfortunately, even decks take a beating in the winter months. Avalon Property Services is available for the repair, replacement and upgrade of pressure-treated, composite and fiberglass decks and railings.
Avalon Property Services LLC
(formerly Dennis Huston Handyman Specialist)
609-368-3550 | 967APS.com
24. INTERIOR DESIGN
Barbara Straub Interiors offers full-luxury design from concept to completion. It focuses on creating a home design that is uniquely yours and a reflection of your own personal style. Allow them to take care of the details while you enjoy relaxation, sunshine and the sandy beach.
Barbara Straub Interiors, LLC
570-406-7518 | barbarastraubinteriors.com
25. OUTDOOR KITCHEN
When the weather is perfect, you want to spend as much time as you can outside. Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living can help you equip an outdoor kitchen fit for a chef! Design a custom modular nest system for a Big Green Egg ceramic smoker, order a Weber built-in gas grill, or add the finishing touch with an Ooni portable pizza oven! Finish the space with a table and chairs from any of Seashore Ace’s 15 outdoor furniture brands and your family is ready to dine al fresco all summer long.
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor | seashoreace.com
26. OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Outdoor furniture that is pretty enough to be used indoors. Summer Classics offers unique furniture that is high style and can withstand the weather to create a truly beautiful living space. The Havana Collection as pictured is updated with all-weather, natural resin wicker framed by black aluminum for lasting good looks.
Beach Dwellings Design, LLC
352 96th Street, Stone Harbor | beach-dwellings.com
