Open House Magazine

26/09/2025

For decades, Greg Pouliot has been a defining force in luxury home construction along the Jersey Shore.

Known for his master craftsmanship and deep understanding of coastal architecture, his work has TRANSFORMED homes on LBI.

Flip to page 66 of the Bay Magazine summer issue to see one of his biggest accomplishments to-date: a sprawling custom estate in Long Beach Township.

✍️: Denise Petti

24/09/2025

Tucked behind a charming stone wall on Marine Street in Beach Haven, just steps from the shoreline, is a family home that feels as if it has always belonged.

The entry, with its antique-style wooden door, evokes the enchantment of a secret garden.

Open it, and you step into a hidden world where lush hydrangeas bloom beside flowering trees and native plantings that echo the timeless beauty of vintage Beach Haven.

Want to see the rest of this beautiful, outdoor retreat by Reynolds Landscaping?

Head to page 23 of the Bay Magazine fall issue. 📖

📷: Michael Spark Photography
✍️: Lisa Simek

17/09/2025

“From the beautifully designed pub room to the breezy bridge and expansive decks, every element was crafted with purpose…”

This custom build by Stonehenge Built LBI is a testament to the company’s attention-to-detail and taste.

Read the rest of, “The Art of the Build,” in the Open House section of the Fall 2025 Bay Magazine! 🏡✨

📷: Michael Spark Photography
✍️: Katherine Lioudis

27/08/2025

One of our favorite design elements of A. Richard Aitken, Jr. Builder - Contractor's genius recreation of The Shack (in the form of a guest house for an oceanfront property):

A custom rain barrel. A nod to the original Shack’s rooftop catchment system, now cleverly transformed into a charming outdoor shower.

See the rest of this magnificent build in the Open House section of the summer Bay Magazine.

📷: Michael Spark Photography
✍️: Lisa Simek
🏡: A. Richard Aitken, Jr. Builder - Contractor

20/08/2025

Sweeping ocean views. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Sea glass-inspired color palette. Organic textures.

All quintessential design elements for a coastal living room.

See the rest of this stunner in the Open House section of the Bay Magazine summer issue.

📷: Jacob Snavely
✍️: Anne Green
🏡: designed by K+co Living, built by Callan & Moeller Construction and planned by Studio Tagland

15/08/2025

Stunning work from Design Manifest in the Surf City home they renovated. 🏡✨

See the rest of this refurbished bayside retreat on page 58 of the Bay Magazine summer issue.

📷: Raquel Langworthy Photography
✍️: Jenna Cowperthwaite

13/08/2025

Inspired by one of the island’s most beloved (and lost) landmarks, A. Richard Aitken, Jr. Builder - Contractor recreated “The Shack” as a guest house behind an oceanfront property.

“We weren’t just building a house,” said Aitken. “We were rebuilding a feeling, a piece of local heritage.”

Designed as a rustic a-frame, the resulting guest house is actually composed of two mini shacks, cleverly joined to include two master suites.

Ready to see the rest of this iconic project?

Flip to page 78 of the Bay Magazine summer issue.

📷: Michael Spark Photography
✍️: Lisa Simek

07/08/2025

Maintaining a functional and beautiful outdoor space in a harsh salt environment can be tough…

Luckily Ash Outdoor Landscapes & Pools offers the superior attention-to-detail and high level of customer service required to keep your back yard thriving year round!

Go to page 32 of the Bay Magazine summer issue to read about the family-run company and their services!

✍️: Jenna Cowperthwaite

30/07/2025

When Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork Inc. was founded by James T. Robinson in 1977, his vision was to provide building supplies for Jersey Shore homeowners and builders.

Since then, the business has steadily evolved into a full-service company, offering kitchen design, windows and doors, flooring, closets… the list goes on.

So it should come as no surprise that Woodhaven Lumber & Millwork has added yet another offering to its evolving list of services: Bathroom Design.

Head to the Open House section of the Bay Magazine summer issue to read about the longstanding, family-owned business and their latest endeavor! 📖

📷: John Martinelli
✍️: Jenna Cowperthwaite

23/07/2025

*sees photo, jaw drops*

Ready to learn about this shockingly-stunning oceanfront property and the inspiration behind its new guest house?

Grab the summer issue of Bay Magazine and find page 78:

“A Shack Reborn: How A. Richard Aitken Builder Recreated an Iconic LBI Landmark.”

📷: Michael Spark Photography
✍️: Lisa Simek

11/07/2025

Perched on the southernmost point of Long Beach Island, Joe and Linda Ritzel’s new oceanfront home stands as a seamless blend of thoughtful architecture, family tradition and laid-back coastal living. 🏡🌊

Designed and built by Michael Pagnotta Architecture + Construction, this 5,500 square-foot property is more than a vacation spot… it’s a multigenerational retreat made for gatherings, celebrations and savoring time by the sea.

Check out the rest of this remarkable home on page 16 of the Open House section of Bay Magazine. 📖

📷: Real Estate Cinema
✍️: Denise Petti

30/06/2025

Check out the Open House section of the latest Bay Magazine issue!

It’s easy to forget that not long ago, Long Beach Island’s landscape was defined by little more than sand, stone and concrete…

…but for nearly five decades, a quiet transformation has taken root. Thanks to the vision, creativity and tireless work of the Reynolds Garden Shop & Floral Market family, LBI has blossomed into a haven of hydrangeas, native grasses, flowering pathways and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. 💐🌳🌿

Find the rest of the article, “In Full Bloom,” on page 22 of the newly-dropped Bay Magazine issue! 📖

📷: Little Island Media & Ann Coen Photography
✍️: Lisa Simek