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Coastal Living in Ocean City, New Jersey

June 23, 2021
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The hidden gem of the Jersey shore. While scrolling through Instagram, as usual, I was looking for beachfront properties for inspiration. I came across this stunning home located in Ocean City, New Jersey. It’s a small island about twenty minutes away from Atlantic City. And it took my breath away. After doing some more research, OCNJ is a dry town, which sets it apart from other beaches in New Jersey. They have a large boardwalk and a cute town full of beach themed restaurants and boutiques.

This house was designed by Stephanie Kraus. She specializes in luxury vacation homes on the east coast. The design of this home was inspired by the Dunmore Hotel in the Bahamas. Stephanie used classic and traditional beach house designs with the luxury elements of the Dunmore Hotel. Take a look at the finished product below!

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Custom blue ottoman from Kravet.

Gorgeous white foyer with a pop of color. Blue has become a popular color featured in kitchens and home furnishings.

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The indoor-outdoor family room that opens up right onto the beach. Not a bad place to relax for the summer. Stephanie’s clients requested multi-slide doors to take advantage of the panoramic views of the beach. They added a cool feature that allows screens to come down with a touch of a button to keep out bugs and any unwanted visitors.

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Luxurious and functional kitchen. The white cabinets with the warm wood hood is a nice combination for a summer home. Stephanie added brass hardware and lighting to compliment the warmth of the wood.

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Integrated @subzeroandwolf fridge and freezer drawers to the right.
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Easton Rope Counter Stool from One Kings Lane.
Light Fixtures from One Kings Lane.
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Antonia Cane Armless Dining Chair from Burke Decor.

Coastal inspired breakfast nook.

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Ventana Chandelier from Serena & Lily.

Bright and airy dining room that looks out to the ocean.

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The perfect family room for a vacation home. The light blue sectional softens the space and creates a cozy atmosphere. This room features a wet bar with two mini fridges and an ice maker. Enjoy refreshing drinks with friends and family in a stylish and comfortable space.

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Game room and lounge with a custom pool table that converts to a ping pong table.
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Home decor consists of art, finds, and vintage pieces that adds a unique charm to the coastal home.
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Woodside Coastal Beach Natural Seagrass Rope Wrapped Canopy Bed from Kathy Kuo Home.
True Navy Jarin Double Nightstand from Burke Decor.

The primary bedroom is stunning. I love the combination of soft tones and neutral textures that is perfect for this coastal inspired home.

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Spa-like master bathroom with brass fixtures and reeded cabinetry.

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Ivanna Modern Classic Brown Woven Wicker Outdoor Dining Side Chairs from Kathy Kuo Home.
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Outdoor dining space that overlooks the ocean. Not a bad place to enjoy family meals and entertaining guests.

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Light Fixture | Bench | Bar Cart | Lamp | Tray | Mirror | Palm Canister Set

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Photography by Nathan Schroder

Builder: DL Miner

Architect: Asher Architects

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