Spring Must Haves: Home & Design
Spring has finally arrived on Seven Mile Beach! The sun is shining later, flowers are popping up all over and we are starting to see more traffic and houses filled with people for the weekends. It will be summer before you know it and guests will be arriving to stay at your beach house. Now is the best time to renew and refresh your home. Fortunately, we have everything you need conveniently located close by.
1. CUSTOMIZED CLOSET
Give your walk-in closet the attention it deserves with a custom design that simplifies your mornings. With an expertly designed closet space, you will be amazed at the time you save by every item having its own place.
ABC Closets
15th Street & Mays Landing Road, Hammonton | abcclosets.net
2. GLASS VASES
Give the gift of the sea without all the sand with these elegant Seashell and Teardrop glass vases by William Ortman. Coming in various sizes, they are perfect in any home.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor | 297 22nd St., Avalon | oceangalleries.com
3. OUTDOOR RUGS
New this year for Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living, Treasure Garden outdoor rugs offer both style and durability to your outdoor space. Made from multi-ply poly yarns, these rugs off a luxurious feel, are easy to clean, and have a 1-year fade warranty. Pick one up today to complete your outdoor space!
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th St., Stone Harbor | seashoreace.com
4. OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE
Designing a beautiful outdoor living space is a spring essential. The sleek and tailored Parkway Modular by Brown Jordan is a 10-piece collection that can be configured in a variety of ways to enhance your space and meet your entertaining needs. Complete the look with a Brown Jordan fire table which is sure to warm up your inviting space on those chilly spring evenings.
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon | 33 42nd St., Sea Isle City | 1944 US 9, Clermont
blufishdesigns.com
5. PORCELAIN TILE
Upgrade your floors! Statuario by Happy Floors gives you the marble look with high-definition porcelain! The rectified edges give uniformity and precision to each edge by the mechanical finishing process. Use this tile for flooring or walls for a classic, clean look.
SRL Floors LLC
1105 St. Mark Drive, Glendora
6. 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
hightidecleaning.net | 609-231-6538
7. MIRRORS
A great way to add some style to any space is to hang a unique mirror. This porthole mirror from the Kenroy Home Collection adds just the right nautical touch to your island living space.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View | coastaldesigner.com
8. 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
9. CORDLESS WINDOW TREATMENTS
The trend this season is going cordless with your window treatments. Why not try a motorized option? With the Hunter Douglas Powerview Silhouette, you can now operate your shades from a remote or a smartphone. Silhouettes are a gorgeous option for a soft look that lets light in as well as gives you privacy.
Creative Window Design Center
2123 Dune Drive, Suite 5, Avalon | creativewindowdc.com
10. WINDOW CLEANING
Marsini Cleaning will make your windows shine from the inside out this spring and summer. Its expert window cleaning includes window cleaning inside and out, including the interior sashes, frames, sills, and screens.
Marsini Cleaning
marsinicleaning.com
11. HAND-WOVEN BASKETS
Hand-woven baskets are the perfect solution to the wall that needs something more or something less! Pick the sizes and colors that suit your decor. These also make unique gifts for someone moving into their new beach house!
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
12. RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
Upgrade your outdoor-living experience to a new level of comfort with a Sunesta retractable awning. Sunesta has been a leader in the retractable awning industry for more than 40 years. Its products are proudly made in America and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Sunesta is the only awning manufacturer to be Miami-Dade County rated to withstand hurricane force winds.
Giglio Awning
609-494-3004 | giglioawning.com
13. OUTDOOR LIGHTING
An ideal way to boost outdoor ambience and keep the party going long after dusk is by illuminating your backyard oasis. Cast a warm, white light on your landscaping, around the patio or pool, and navigate walkways and stepping stones. It’s time to highlight the areas you spent so much time making perfect!
DiPalantino Contractors
114 Stagecoach Road, Cape May Court House | 609-465-9102 | thepaverguy.com
14. DECORATIVE CABINET
Sometimes just one piece of furniture is all you need to complete a room or other space. This navy blue, lacquered, raffia cabinet is sure to be a talking piece. The gold hardware adds to the sophistication and with a piece of art or mirror hanging above it, your room is set. The cabinet also comes in natural raffia.
Complete Interiors
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon | completeinteriors.net
15. ORIGINAL ART
One of the best ways to make a statement in your home is with the art you choose to display. This gorgeous conch shell was created by artist Terri Amig. Her work primarily involves the natural laws that bind us all through the animal world. She lives and works in southern New Jersey.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor | trendzstoneharbor.com
16. WINDOW TINTING
If shades aren’t your thing, consider having your windows tinted. This is a great way to block out those summer rays while not compromising your view. Synergy offers residential and commercial window tinting.
Synergy Glass and Door Service
1116 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale, Pa. | synergyglassanddoor.com
17. PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
With custom renovations and new build projects, partnering with a seasoned interior designer can help you create beautiful kitchens and baths that are timeless and classic. Selecting certain kitchen and bath finishes can evoke a certain feel in a space, as well as set the stage for a cohesive look with your interior furnishings and decorative lighting. When you work with a professional interior designer, you'll get the most out of every dollar invested in your home.
Stephanie Kraus Designs
1175 Seaton Ross Road, Wayne, Pa. | stephaniekrausdesigns.com
18. STEREO SOUND
When you are entertaining or just want to set the mood, the Sonos Era 100 transforms any room with the finely tuned stereo sound and rich bass your music deserves. This model features next-gen acoustics and new levels of connectivity. The Victrola Carbon Stream Turntable works with Sonos!
Sound Advice & Video
336 96th St., Stone Harbor | visitsoundadvice.com
19. COASTAL KITCHENS
White Shaker Cabinets with a blue or wood tone island bring the feeling of the beach right into your home. Here at the shore, the white makes the kitchen cheery and bright while the blues and wood tones pull in that shore vibe.
The Cabinet Shop
204 N. Main St., Cape May Court House | cabinetshopnj.com
20. CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS
In addition to providing privacy and blocking out light, window treatments are known to really pull a room together and make it feel “done.” With Hunter Douglas custom window treatment options, there is a full suite of solutions available from shades to shutters to blinds, and every treatment is custom-made to your preferences and specifications. From color and finishes to how the shades or blinds operate, Avalon Flooring will help match you with the best window treatment solutions for your space and budget.
Avalon Flooring
2209 Dune Drive, Avalon | avalonflooring.com
21. LUXURY BATH TOWELS
Nothing feels more like vacation then stepping out of the shower and wrapping yourself in a warm and soft luxury bath towel. These absorbent bath towels come from Portugal and are available in 60 colors. Stock your bathrooms and your pool house!
Trendz HOME
215 96th St., Stone Harbor
22. DECORATIVE SCREEN PANELS
Decorative screen panels offer a unique and attractive way to customize an indoor or outdoor setting. Allowing for creativity with privacy screening, decorative screen panels are the perfect home accent to enhance a room, patio, garden, or a stylish solution for under a deck.
Dennisville Fence
16 Hall Ave., Dennisville | dennisvillefence.com
23. COASTAL-INSPIRED HOMES
Turn your dream beach home into a reality with Rockwell Coastal. Distinctive finishes in bold blues and pristine neutrals create an effortless seaside-chic vibe. Whether you are looking to renovate or for something complete new, Rockwell can help you!
Rockwell Coastal Homes
2907 Dune Drive, Avalon | rockwellcoastal.com
24. CORAL
You read that right, nothing says you are at the beach more than some decorative coral in your home. This coral is ethically harvested and sure to be a talking piece at your next get together.
Olive Tree
211 96th St., Stone Harbor
