A modern living room with a gray sofa, a round textured ottoman, white curtains, a window showing greenery outside, a colorful abstract painting on the wall, and two white lamps on side tables, with wooden ceiling beams.

Sophisticated, chic and decidedly informal. 

A custom, ground-up residence in Sea Girt, New Jersey, takes its cues from the classic cedar-shingle Colonial homes along the eastern seashore, telling a narrative through a modern vernacular. A palette of moody blues and grays, crisp white shiplap and trimwork, earthy cerused woods, and warm oak finishes lend that seaside appeal. But luxe furnishings, sartorial tweeds, custom built-ins and sculptural lighting eschew the traditional nautical wheels and anchors for a grown-up coastal look and feel that is refreshing and unexpected. 

Bright living room with large windows, white and wood accents, a white armchair, a round wooden coffee table with decorative objects, a black accent chair, and houseplants.
Modern dining room with wooden table, woven chairs, gray paneled wall, and black cabinet with glass doors. A large white vase with palm leaves and decorative glass objects on a sideboard, gold and white chandelier overhead, and hardwood floors.
A navy blue kitchen cabinet with glass doors above a white marble countertop, displaying bottles of alcohol, wine glasses, water bottles, cartons, and limes, with a modern pendant light hanging above.
A dining room featuring a wooden table with woven armchairs, a modern chandelier with white globes, and a staircase with a beige runner in the background.
Bright dining room with wooden table and chairs, large plants, and glass doors leading outside.
Bright modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large island with wooden barstools, and a window with sunlight. There are pineapples and watermelon on the island.
Bright kitchen window with white cabinets, a marble countertop, potted plant, vase of flowers, and a striped towel hanging on the sink
Bright dining room with a round wooden table, six chairs with woven seats, and a modern chandelier hanging above. Flowers in a vase are on the table, and large windows with green trees outside surround the space.
Interior living room with dark blue wall, white ceiling, modern chandelier, window with white blinds, built-in dark blue shelves with decorative objects, white marble table with plant, flowers, and books, beige rug, and window seat with pillow.
A cozy reading nook with a light blue armchair next to a window with white blinds, a built-in blue window seat with cushions, and a blue bookcase with decorative items, books, and artwork.
White bathroom vanity with marble top, mirror, and soap dispenser, with a potted plant and hand towels, in a minimalist bathroom.
A modern bathroom featuring a black tiled shower with a glass door, a window with a white towel hanging, a toilet paper holder, and a beige bath mat on the floor.
Front entrance of a house with a dark blue door, white trim, and beige shingle siding. An American flag is mounted to the left side of the entrance. Two potted plants sit on either side of the door. Flower beds with pink and purple flowers are in the foreground, and a purple pot with colorful flowers is on the porch steps.
An outdoor shower on a porch with wooden siding, with a colorful surfboard leaning against the wall, and rolled towels on the floor.

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Raquel Langworthy

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Living room with white sofa, armchair, coffee table, and wall art, featuring neutral tones and minimalist decor.
Living room with beige sofa, striped armchairs with beige pillows, coffee table with decor, white shelving with decor, marble fireplace, staircase with wood and black railing, and visible doorway to other rooms.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a marble island, a stoves with red knobs, and two hanging light fixtures with open geometric frames. There are three beige bar stools at the island, a large vase with green plants, and various bowls and decor items on the countertop.
A dining room with a round table, chairs, a large hanging lampshade, a vase with branches, and decorative objects. Shelves with pottery and a framed artwork on the wall.