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Designing, building, and outfitting a multi-million dollar oceanfront beach home requires a team approach, a truth which Allison Morgan knows well. As Principal Interior Designer of Outside Interiors, her work at 8808 1st Ave in Stone Harbor, N.J. was "a good melding of everybody's talents, because the house works from the exterior as well as the interior." Making gorgeous estates work from the exterior and interior are Morgan's specialty, and her latest project in Stone Harbor stands as the newest testament to her talents. Working in collaboration with Asher Slaunwhite Architects and Winfield Developers, Outside Interiors impeccably outfitted and decorated the 4,311 square foot home. As owner of Outside Interiors, a full-service design studio based out of Cape May, NJ, Allison shares that she "was originally approached by the developer of the property and they brought me on board to make this a really special property." e 5-bedroom, 4.2-bathroom oceanfront estate sits on an "extraordinarily deep lot for a beach front that gives unobstructed views" from each of its three stories. Because of the home's location, Allison focused on interiors that felt "cool, calm, and peaceful" and "would not detract from the ocean." e architects accomplished this feeling with an abundant use of glass throughout the house. "e primary focus is the view," Morgan explains, and so they created "a back wall of all glass panels to really draw attention out that way." Blue and gray hues were used throughout the space to "accentuate what nature provides us" and as Allison puts it, "let the surroundings speak for itself." With an inventive nod to the popular shiplap used in recent years, Winfield Developers executed a custom applied wood entryway that immediately introduces guests to a light, airy, and modern space. e floating staircase features all glass railings and continues to draw the eye to the nearby undulating waves. An open floor plan living room with cathedral ceilings features custom built-ins, millwork by Hargest Custom Cabinetry, and leads directly to the spa-like pool and yard area through glass sliding doors. ere is a laundry room and powder room directly off of the family room, making it easily accessible and serviceable for the pool area. e powder room features a "freestanding custom pedestal with an integrated stone sink," a continuation of the bespoke and custom details throughout the home. VUE ON | DESIGN VUENJ.COM 13

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