Spring Must Haves: Home & Design
There’s just something about spring. Everything feels new again. The sun feels stronger, the flowers are blooming, and the town is crowded while people get their houses ready and storeowners get ready to open for the season. Things are a quite a bit different this year as we came to a halt when the coronavirus hit the United States. Rest assured that eventually things will return to normal and you will be able to head out and shop again. Now is a great time to think about making some updates on your shore home. Whether you are thinking big changes such as adding on a new room, or smaller changes such as getting new bedding for the master bathroom, we have you covered. Now more than ever we need to shop local and support our businesses. We searched the island and found some great home decorating and designing ideas. If you aren’t very patient – it’s OK, neither am I – many of these stores offer the option to order online, or at least the opportunity to view their inventory. For those stores, we have provided their website addresses. Happy shopping!
1. OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Today's outdoor kitchens are much more elaborate than the built-in barbecues of patios past. It is not unusual to see gourmet appliances, oversized grills, and pizza ovens adorning our outdoor areas. With all of the amenities of our indoor kitchens, the outdoor space has quickly become the favorite gathering spot for guests over the summer season.
Colmar Kitchen Studio
3025 Dune Drive, Avalon • colmarkitchenstudio.com
2. NAUTICAL DECORATIONS
These mini pond yachts come with wood hulls, cotton sails, wood stands and a lacquer finish. They make great decorations for any shore home.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View • coastaldesigner.com
3. CORAL SCULPTURES
Complete your space with the Uttermost Coraline Coral Sculptures. These sculptures will fit any coastal decor and feature lightly antiqued silver-plated coral figures on a white marble cube base.
Complete Interiors
2320 Dune Drive, Avalon • completeinteriors.net
4. SHUTTERS
Anyone who has renovated or built a home recently will tell you that shutters are the way to go. They’re easy to clean, block light completely and look very high-end. These come with a 10-year manufacturer and installer warranty.
South Jersey Blinds and Beyond
609-412-0418
5. A COMPLETE WINDOW SOLUTION
The Hunter Douglas Design Studio family includes four styles: Side Panels, Drapery, Roller and Roman Shades. Boasting a highly curated, exclusive fabric collection, these products are designed to coordinate and layer perfectly with all Hunter Douglas window treatments. Signature fabrics range from sophisticated silk blends and sheers to elegant velvets and jacquards. We recommend layering and mixing fabric patterns and textures to create a captivating experience in any room.
Avalon Flooring
2209 Dune Drive, Avalon • avalonflooring.com
6. CUSTOM HOME ORGANIZATION
Whether you are working on your bedroom closet or a nice, big pantry in the kitchen, being able to customize your living space to exactly the way you want and need it is so important. The ABC Closets team will work with you to organize any home living space from closets and pantries to the office and garage.
ABC Closets
15th Street & Mays Landing Road, Hammonton • abcclosets.net
7. CUSTOM CLOSET SOLUTIONS
With more than 40 years of experience in residential and commercial woodworking, Closet Factory provides the finest designs, uses superior materials, and offers the best workmanship in the business. It designs all projects to the client’s individual needs and specifications. Closet Factory’s exclusive lifetime warranty means if a project ever fails, it will repair or replace it at no charge.
Closet Factory
7 Eves Drive, Suite 150, Marlton • 609-796-4010 • closetfactory.com
8. DECKS
Decks are a great place to hang out at home any time of year. Unfortunately, even decks take a beating in the winter months. Dennis Huston is available for fabrication and repair of fiberglass and composite vinyl decks and railings.
Dennis Huston
General Contractor & Handyman • 609-368-3550
9. 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
10. HARDWOOD FLOORS
Want a gorgeous, high-end hardwood floor that truly stands the test of time? Look no further! South Jersey Hardwood carries Mirage hardwood floors, made right here in North America. These beautiful ¾-inch solid maple and oak floors can be re-sanded
3-5 times! With a 35-year residential warranty and a limited lifetime structural warranty, you are sure to love these floors for years to come!
South Jersey Hardwood
250 Ranger Road, Suite 10, Rio Grande • southjerseyhardwood.com
11. UNIQUE SERVING BOWLS
A master artisan uses a unique sponging technique on this family-sized serving bowl named Tartaruga (turtle), blending soft hues of the sea and sand to illustrate the story of baby sea turtles leaving their nest. These bowls are hand-painted in Veneto and are dishwasher- and microwave-safe. Best part? A portion of the proceeds is donated to the National Save the Sea Turtles Foundation.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
12. CLEANING SERVICE
Having a house at the shore means lots of in-and-out and lots of guests! When the sky is blue and the sun is shining, the last thing you want to do is stay inside and clean. Rest assured, you don’t have to! High Tide Cleaning Service will take care of all of your cleaning needs while you sit with your feet in the sand!
High Tide Cleaning Service
609-231-6538 • hightidecleaning.net
13. CUSTOM IN-GROUND POOL
Summer means sun and sun means heat! What better way to cool off than in your own backyard with a custom in-ground pool! Choose your own perfect design and avoid the crowds all summer long!
U.S.A. Pools
3101 Dune Drive, Avalon • usapoolsnj.com
14. MULTIFUNCTIONAL STOOLS
Sophisticated enough for the breakfast nook and durable enough for the patio, these counter height table & swivel stools from Barlow Tyrie feature laminated robust teak and powder-coated black aluminum frames. Available in stock in our 7,000-square-foot showroom.
Seashore Ace
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor • seashoreace.com
15. CUSTOM-MADE FURNITURE
Blufish has an incredible line of furniture. This Avalon bed is perfect for the master or any guest room in your shore home. White is everything this season, and throw in some navy accents to add a pop of color to the room. These Dena Ottomans at the foot of the bed are practical and perfect to complete that beach-chic look.
Blufish Designs
2021 Dune Drive, Avalon • 237 96th Street, Stone Harbor • 33 42nd Street, Sea Isle City
Outlet Store: Route 9 & 83, Clermont • blufishdesigns.com
16. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
The best way to add life and beauty to your home on the outside is to have the landscaping done right. You don’t want to spend your summer sweating over the grass. Let the professionals do it for you! From flowers and landscape lighting to fencing and power washing, this is one-stop shopping for all of your exterior needs.
Brian D. Revoir Professional Landscape Maintenance
609-602-1706
17. SMART TV
Whether you are watching the big game or stuck inside due to the weather, if you are going to be watching TV, then it should be on this Sony 65-inch MASTER Series Bravia 4K smart LED TV. Add in a Sonos soundbar for enhanced audio surround sound or streaming.
Sound Advice
336 96th Street, Stone Harbor • visitsoundadvice.com
18. ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS
Just one painting can change the entire feeling of a room. We love these animal paintings by artist Terri Amig. “Levity” was an old scientific term that was thought to be a force, such as gravity. It now means a lightness of manner, which embodies the themes in each body of work.
Trendz
209 96th Street, Stone Harbor • trendzstoneharbor.com
19. HOME IMPROVEMENT
The winter months can take a toll on your home. Whether it’s your roof, siding, windows, railings or deck that need to be fixed or replaced, CPR has you covered!
CP Rankin, Inc.
1-866-ROOF-322 • cprankin.com
20. OUTDOOR LIVING
DiPalantino Contractors specializes in outdoor living by design. Their team works closely with you and your family to incorporate all the details you want included in your custom project. Let them create an outdoor living area for you this summer!
DiPalantino Contractors
114 Stagecoach Road, Cape May Court House • thepaverguy.com
21. MACHINE-WASHABLE RUGS
Rugs are a great way to add color and personality to any room in your house. When you live at the beach and you are dealing with kids, pets and sand, it’s nice to be able to throw rugs in the wash when you need to. Made by Jellybean, these indoor/outdoor accent rugs are machine-washable. I’ll take three, please!
Hoy’s 5 & 10
219 96th Street, Stone Harbor • 28th Street & Dune Drive, Avalon
hoys510.com
22. BLUE CORAL
This Natural Blue Coral is ethically sourced and a perfect way to add to a splash of color any room. Put one on your nightstand, on the bathroom shelf, even in the kitchen. Where nature meets chic.
Olive Tree
211 96th Street, Stone Harbor • trendzstoneharbor.com
23. 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 • dennisvillefence.com
24. WINDOW CLEANING
The winter months can be pretty harsh on your home, including the windows. We can guess there is probably an inch of saltwater and just yuck built up on them by the time spring rolls in. Get your windows taken care of inside and out by the professionals! Side note – they also do pressure washing so you can take care of the rest of your house, too.
Kelly's Window Cleaning
609-241-0117 • kellyswindowcleaning.com
25. GAS FIREPLACE
Even though you are at the beach, it is still nice to sit by the fire on a chilly night. Rettinger Fireplace Systems has so many options to choose from. Most of their gas fireplaces are compatible with natural or liquid propane gas. With temperature-control, you won’t be running up the gas bills. Enjoy the warmth and comfort of a fireplace without the fuss of burning wood!
Rettinger Fireplace Systems
476 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees Township • rettingerfireplace.com
26. NEW BEDDING
The easiest way to spruce up your bedroom is to change out the bedding. We love this line by Matou. Shown here in Prussian blue, the print is drawn from an archival Schumacher design, and mimics the distinctive look of dyed textiles. The palette of subtle colors matches beautifully with the bold pomegranate print, bringing a modern touch to that traditional pattern. Everything is made in the USA out of fabric from Italy.
Trendz Home
215 96th Street, Stone Harbor • trendzstoneharbor.com
27. SWIMMING POOLS
Sometimes it’s nice to just stay in your backyard and enjoy you own swimming pool to beat the heat. Pools are perfect for summer parties, late night dips or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. The folks at Avalon Pools are ready to take care of your customized needs and find the pool that works best in your yard.
Avalon Pools
2123 Dune Drive, Suite 10, Avalon • avalonpools.org
