Bright living room with white sofas, a wooden coffee table with books and decor, wicker armchair, and framed black-and-white art; open dining area in background with large windows, light curtains, and wooden beams on ceiling.

Permanent yet playful, a beach retreat for every generation. 

Timeless details wash over this forever beach home, perched on the Shark River Inlet in Belmar, New Jersey. A classic marble fireplace, elegant arches, and rustic ceiling beams lend a sense of permanence that reads soft-modern instead of overly coastal. Throughout, whitewashed pine ceilings, Italian Murano glass petal chandeliers and vintage photography—including pieces by Slim Aarons—keep the aesthetic fresh yet nostalgic. And, in a moment of sophisticated play, a ping pong-inspired dining table invites gathering for the large family that lives here and loves to entertain. 

Living room with white walls, wooden beams on the ceiling, a black door with glass panes, woven chairs with striped cushions, a white sofa with pillows, a wooden coffee table with decorative items, a lamp, and a staircase with a railing and a window seat in the background.
A bright dining room with a wooden ceiling, white walls, numerous windows with bamboo blinds and curtains, and various chairs around a white dining table.
A dining room with a large white table, wicker chairs, candles, decorative vases, and natural light coming through windows with shades.
Wooden display cabinet with glass doors, containing white ceramic dishware and decorative items, in a bright, modern living room with exposed wooden ceiling beams and light wood flooring.
Bright, modern kitchen with white cabinetry, large windows, wooden beams on ceiling, marble countertops, and a central island with blue dishes and beige bar stools.
A kitchen with a stainless steel oven, white cabinets, marble countertops, a window with greenery outside, a white vase with yellow and green flowers, and a wooden cutting board.
Interior view of a home hallway with an arched doorway, wooden door slightly ajar, and bookshelf on the left, with natural light coming through a side window.
Home office with green walls, a wooden desk with a brass lamp and open book, a window with blinds, a beige chair, and a framed photo of people on a boat hanging on the wall.
Interior of a modern living room or hallway with a white sideboard, decorative mirror with a woven frame, framed black-and-white photo, pink flowers in a glass vase, and a tall lamp. Natural light coming through glass doors with white curtains.
Room with a black grand piano, an acoustic guitar, a white armchair, a floor lamp, and a round geometric pendant light, with multiple windows and white wall paneling.
View of a small, bright kitchen nook with woven baskets, pineapples, a bread box, and a striped chair.
A bedroom with a large bed, two white nightstands with pink lamps, a window with pastel purple blinds, a hanging white chair, and a large artwork on the wall. The decor is light and neutral with soft colors.
A bathroom with a marble sink, a mirror, wall-mounted sconces, a small vase with pink flowers, and a patterned geometric wallpaper.
Coastal-themed interior seating area with a bench, folded blue and white towels, a woven handbag, sunglasses, and white sneakers in front. Artwork of a beach scene with colorful jellyfish in the background.

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Photography

Raquel Langworthy 

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A round dining table with a decorative base in a bright room. On the table, there are vases, a piece of coral, and a small wooden block. There are multiple chairs with striped cushions surrounding the table. A large, beige lampshade hangs above it. Behind the table, there is a white built-in shelf with various decorative items, and an artwork of a man in a hat and cape is on the wall.
Minimalist living room with white sofa and armchair, beige pillows, wooden side table with decor, artwork on white walls, ceiling with exposed beams, beige area rug, and a light wood floor.
A modern bedroom with a bed, decorative pillows, a nightstand with vases, a wall-mounted light fixture with multiple bulbs, a framed picture, beige curtains, and a textured wooden ceiling.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gray marble countertop, and wooden barstools. Green and black pendant lights hang from the ceiling, and a large vase with white flowers is on the counter.