Spring Must Haves: Home and Design
There’s just something about spring that makes everything seem new again. The sky is bluer, the grass is greener and hopefully your closet has had a nice spruce-up, too. When you are out shopping for the latest must-haves, don’t forget about your home. Whether you decide to go big and redecorate an entire room or start making changes on a smaller scale such as hanging a new picture, the Seven Mile Beach has everything you need and more!
1. Someone Else to Make the Beds
Now specializing in bed-making services. Whether working for a homeowner who wants their property to stand out from the others or who has a new tenant coming in, @Shore Service can make beds before arrival and have the bedrooms looking like a 5-star hotel. It’s a lovely way for people to start their vacation as soon as they arrive.
@Shore Service
2713 Dune Drive, Avalon
2. GE Café Refrigerator with Keurig K-Cup
A revolution in kitchen appliances! The GE Café line is designed to make any kitchen look professional while matching every decor. This refrigerator has a Keurig K-Cup Brewing System in the dispenser, offering single-serve brewing at your fridge. The separate climates in the fresh-food and freezer sections help maintain temperature and humidity levels to keep foods fresh. Now available in a black-slate finish!
Johnson’s Appliances & Bedding
2510 New York Avenue, Wildwood
3. Nautical-Inspired Dishware
Your next dinner party needs this dishware that is part of the Portsmouth collection by Q Squared, a mother-daughter team whose mission is to bring a fresh approach to casual dining. The dishware is made from melamine, a versatile material that looks and feels like ceramic but is durable enough for everyday use. The hand-drawn anchors and compasses are the perfect fit for any beach house.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
4. Jacuzzi with a Built-In Bar
We can’t think of a better place to relax and let the stress of the day slip away than in your own Jacuzzi with a built-in bar. Make your favorite cocktail, put on your favorite tunes and head to the backyard. It’s also a great spot to hang out with your guests. Don’t forget to invite us, too!
Avalon Pools
2123 Dune Drive, Avalon
5. Designer Fire Extinquishers
Fire extinguishers are something that every home should have. Actually, it’s even better to have a few. But no one wants the bright red ugly ones hanging out in the open. Now you don’t have to! These super cool extinguishers by Safe-T have their own designs and will fit right in with the décor of your home.
Blufish Designs
2418 Dune Drive, Avalon
Outlet Store: Route 9 & 83, Clermont
6. Custom Range Hoods
Every kitchen needs a focal point, and what better way to add pop to your kitchen than with a custom metal range hood? Colmar’s partner’s manufacturing process is the most precise and detail-intensive in the industry — and the focus is on you, the client, and helping create a unique home furnishing of lasting beauty and effectiveness.
Colmar Kitchens
3025 Dune Drive, Avalon
7. Interior Design
When decorating the inside of your home, it can feel incredibly overwhelming at times. Let the professionals do it for you! Our interiors define us. They are our day’s beginning and its end. They are our place of peace and tranquility. Our interiors hold all that we have collected and our treasured memories. Wendi Jay Design Inc. melds family tradition, modern conveniences and everyday comfort into their client's home. Its mission is clear: to provide exceptional service and thoughtful design.
Wendi Jay Design Inc.
wendijaydesign.com
8. Hanging Shadow Boxes
These hanging seashell/flower shadow boxes will add an interesting artistic element to any blank space in your home. The neutral colors help them to match up with any décor and they are sure to be a conversation piece!
Complete Interiors
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon
9. Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is something you never realized you needed, but once you have it, you can’t live without it. Once you see your deck, patio or backyard lit up, you will want to sit outside every night. The hard-wired systems allow you to control the lighting so that you can turn it off or on as you need it.
Dennisville Fence
200 Bayshore Road, Villas
10. Outdoor Kitchen
When you live at the shore, an outdoor kitchen is an absolute must! If the weather is right, there is no reason to come inside, and why would you want to? Throw some hot dogs and burgers on the grill and keep all of your sandy-toed guests outside.
DiPalantino Contractors
114 Stagecoach Road, Cape May Court House
11. Original Masterpieces
Every home needs to have at least one original piece of art hanging on the wall. This piece, designed by Kerry Hallam, is called “Cape May to Fenwick Island.” With the design of a map set behind the catamarans out for a day on the ocean, it is the perfect piece for any shore home.
Ocean Galleries
297 22nd Street, Avalon
9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor
12. Custom Storage Solutions
From custom closets in every bedroom, to custom garage organizers, laundry-room cabinets, custom pantries, wine cellars and more, consider organizing your closets and other spaces that allow your shore home to shine.
ABC Closets
15th Street, Hammonton
13. Garden Accents
These Massarelli garden accents come in a variety of styles. From turtles and crabs to flower baskets, choose whatever appeals most to you and let your garden be an extension of your home.
Seashore Ace
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
14. Custom Flags
Display your alma mater’s flag with pride! Hang one of these custom-made Old Glory college flags outside of your shore house so that everyone knows which football team you are rooting for this fall. They are also available for businesses.
Philadelphia Flag Company
phillyflag.com
15. Firepits and Paved Patios
It’s time to take your backyard to the next level. When the weather gets a little chilly or even if you just want to make some s’mores, these natural gas firepits are the perfect spot to gather around and pass the night away.
Shoreway Landscaping
45 Indian Trail Road, Cape May Court House
16. A Connected Home
Crestron home automation systems are tailored to seamlessly blend into the fabric of your life. Each Crestron home is as unique as those who dwell there. Crestron’s technology allows you to effortlessly enjoy your passions and live the ultimate luxury lifestyle. Stay connected inside and outside of your home, no matter where you are. Crestron is the one and only company that designs, manufactures and supports the full spectrum of home automation products and solutions to ensure unparalleled performance and reliability for you and your family.
Sound Advice
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor
17. Kitchen Island
This year’s must-have in your kitchen design should include island seating. The kitchen has become a focal point in today’s home. It is not just where you cook, but where you entertain and make memories with family and friends. Give everyone a centralized place to sit together.
The Cabinet Shop
204 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House
18. Cast-Iron Bookends
If you are a collector, these cast-iron bookends will add dimension and conversation to any bookshelf or library. These cast-iron bull bookends are all individually cast.
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor
19. Helicopter Art
New for 2018 are the works done by Gray Malin, a recognized photographer who is often seen shooting out of a helicopter in fabulous locations to share that moment in time. Whether it be a Lucite tray or his fantastic framed photography, these pieces are perfect additions to any home.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor
20. Child Safety Shutters
These Jasno shutters are ideal when you have young children. They are custom made to fit any window, are very easy to clean and come in a variety of colors. With no strings to create a hassle, they are child proof and perfect for every room in the house.
Budget Blinds
budgetblinds.com
21. Handyman Services
When you open up your house for the summer season, there is a laundry list of things that need to be done. Especially after the winter we have had, the to-do list probably grows while you sleep. Rest assured we have help! Dennis Huston is available for all of your handyman service needs. No project is too small!
Dennis Huston Handyman
609-368-3550
22. Luxury Fireplace
Enjoy the view from inside and outside your home with this unique Mezzanine gas fireplace. It boasts beautiful linear style and accent lights that shine through the crushed-glass fire bed. Customize the look with options like reflective black-glass interior, stones and trim-finishing options making the Mezzanine linear fireplace the ultimate in luxury design.
Rettinger Fireplace
476 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees Township
23. Inground Pool
A pool is a great “transition place” after a day at the beach. It’s a place for the whole family to gather together, out in the sun, having their own family happy hour, and truly feeling like they are at a resort. USA Pools has a portfolio of gorgeous pools of every shape and size from which to choose, or customize one that is the perfect fit for you.
USA Pools
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon
24. Beachy Signs
These signs are the perfect accent for your home, inside and out. Hang one by the pool reminding your guests to sit and relax or put one in the kitchen when you need a reminder yourself. With so many styles, sayings and designs to choose from, you can put one in every room. Our favorite: Life is better when you have sand between your toes!
Hoy’s 5 & 10
219 96th Street, Stone Harbor
28th Street & Dune Drive, Avalon
25. Colorful Furniture
Sometimes the art of decorating involves just one big colorful centerpiece. These couches are custom-made and come in thousands of variations. Made from microfiber, they are easy to clean and durable to withstand the days of beach living.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
26. Artistic Pieces
Once you have picked out the cabinets and the furniture, you need to add some pieces to bring out the personality of your home. This glass boat by Patty’s Pâte de Verre was created through an old-world technique utilized to combine metal and glass. Each sculpture reflects a one-of-a kind work of art!
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor
27. Customized Concierge Services
Whether you are a homeowner who wants to provide a truly unique experience for your renters or guests, or you are a vacationer who wants to take the stress out of your vacation, Stock the House has a lot to offer. Running errands and managing chores for the entire family can take away from precious vacation time. Let the local concierges from Stock the House do all of that instead. With Stock the House, you can spend more of your vacation, vacationing.
Stock the House
www.stockthehouse.com
