Long Beach Island is an idyllic beach town where people from all over New Jersey come to escape. When building a custom home in LBI, you’ll want to settle on a style that works both your family as well as the coastal landscape. The good news is there are plenty of Jersey Shore beach home styles to choose from.

Whether your waterfront property is home base or a weekend retreat, you want the space to feel comfortable and uniquely you. Since design trends come and go--some sustainable, others fleeting crazes--it helps to reflect on your needs and preferences before diving into a decorating frenzy. That said, recent design trends have given us everything  from funky patterns to minimalist lines. Whatever direction you lean, try to enjoy the process of creation...remember, it's supposed to be fun.

Do you own a beach house that you rent out to vacationers while you're not using it? If so, you could become the victim of a scam, if you're not careful. Beach house scammers have been known to do everything from steal beach house furniture to rent out homes they don't own to unsuspecting victims. As a property owner, maintaining awareness of potential scams and watching for suspicious activity can protect you, protect your property and may even protect victims that you've never met.

Selecting flooring for your Long Beach Island home is a completely different process than choosing flooring for a non-coastal residence. Flooring in a shore house is expected to be more than simply attractive. The flooring must also offer high water resistance and have a protective layer to prevent wear and tear. Although there’s no perfect “right” choice for beach house flooring, there are certain options that make the most sense for your LBI home.