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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hebe Hatton

Like the Perfect White Dress That Inspired It, This Coastal Retreat Is Effortless and Timeless

An open-concept living space where a tailored linen sofa and rattan lounge chairs meet a custom light-oak pool table, all set against a backdrop of dunes and sea.

A house that looks like it was plucked from Cape Cod – that was the overarching brief. But this project wasn’t in Cape Cod, nor was it a historic shingle cottage synonymous with the area. This home was a brand-new build, located 400 miles down the coast in Longport, New Jersey.

The homeowners wanted the character of a much older home along with the easy, breezy elegance of a classic beach house. Dana Bergman and Erica Vassalotti were the perfect fit. Their design studio, Bergman Vass, is known for creating luxurious beachside homes that blend a casual coastal decor with timeless design.

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