In contrast to urban dwellings, which need to be protective and introverted, waterfront houses are all about light and looking out to nature. Yet glare reflected off the water is a huge problem on seaside properties, Cole says. One way to modulate light is to make the house as thin as possible so that it’s […]

Designers Todd Davis and Rob Brown have spent the last de- cade on a renovation spree. The partners first remodeled a 1911 mansion in Washington’s historic Georgetown neighborhood and then, after moving to Florida in 2001, a 1980 Regency-style house in Palm Beach and a 1960s contemporary on an inlet of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Their […]

Designer Cindi LaPietra’s vacation home in Bethany Beach, Delaware, is both family retreat and creative outlet. Just outside the doors to the backyard is an exterior wall encrusted with a virtual oceanfront—sand, seashells, starfish, sharks’ teeth, sea life. “My collection of shells inspired this mosaic design,” says LaPietra, who heads Bella Interiors in Potomac, Maryland. […]

When envisioning décor for beachfront homes, few would consider black as the prominent shade in the color palette. But that’s exactly the kind of unexpected touch favored by Bethesda, Maryland-based designer Kelley Proxmire. She believes in tailored designs splashed with a bit of the wow factor. “I love the traditional blue and white for waterfront […]

Listening to the soothing sounds of waves crashing on the shore and wiggling their toes in the warm, wet sand are year-round pleasures for a Rumson, New Jersey-based couple. The businessman husband and his wife, a stay-at-home mom, spend summers in the Hamptons and recently purchased a winter getaway on the Atlantic oceanfront in Boca […]

The demolition of small summer cottages and their replacement with much larger homes is a familiar sight in many beach communities. So when Vicki and Peter Morgan decided to rebuild the oceanfront house in Sandbridge, Virginia, that Vicki’s parents, Sally and Ted Turner, had built in 1961, the neighbors took appreciative notice. “Someone must have […]

Fortunately, the homeowner, who enjoys the unexpected juxtaposition of contemporary art with antiques, partnered with interior designer Ann Kenkel of Washington, DC-based Ann Kenkel Interiors, who admits she finds the combination refreshing. “Through long discussions with the homeowner, I understood that she had a great love of contemporary art, some classic contemporary furnishings, which were […]

This seating set features quality rattan wicker construction paired with your choice of fabric for the cushion upholstery. The simple design of these wicker pieces adds charm and beauty to any home. These pieces bring the outdoors in with the wicker design and floral fabrics. Enjoy a spacious sofa, loveseat, armchair, ottoman, end table, and […]

A cinnamon finish brings out the best in wicker and cane framing. The Kingston Reef sofa is a classic treat for the eyes along with the comforts of deep cushions for seat and back. It’s spaciously designed for comfortable entertaining.

If you are looking for a sleek and modern appeal to spice up your living room, look no further. This Kit Carson Living Room Set offers the newest edge of modern design and comfort to meet all your needs. Available in a combination of tan and brown leather/vinyl leather match, this sofa is sure to […]

Classy, yet contemporary, the Nouveau Extension Dining Table from Klaussner Furniture is sure to add style to your modern home. This table is crafted of sturdy hardwood solids and feature cherry veneers and nickel plated hardware, making it dependable and beautiful. With a design that’s both practical and attractive, the Nouveau Dining Table promises to […]

South Shore’s stylish and family-friendly furniture is made of laminated engineered wood, which gives it great strength and durability. They use wood panels entirely made from recovered and recycled material. While they do their share to preserve the environment by conserving our forests, South Shore Industries makes no compromise when it comes to quality and […]