Home Project Showcase
Home Project Showcase
Meet some of the Shore’s finest home industry professionals who are ready to turn your dreams into stunning realities
Casual Designs Furniture
302-436-8224 / 410-629-1717
CasualDesignsFurniture.com
Selbyville, DE / Berlin, MD
When designer Karen Hammond first met homeowner Julie Straub, it was clear they shared a creative vision. Julie’s dream for her custom-built home in Bethany aligned perfectly with Karen’s warm, layered aesthetic. From the initial tour with the building team, Karen strategically brought Julie’s ideas to life—blending crisp, open spaces with rich wood textures, woven elements, and subtle pops of color. The result is a comfortable, inviting home that beautifully reflects coastal warmth
and offers a timeless setting for gatherings and lasting memories.
For over 60 years, the family-owned furniture store has been a local staple at the beach, bringing casual coastal design to homes up and down the Shore. Rooted in community and tradition, Casual Designs offer timeless pieces that blend comfort, quality and style. More than just a store, they are part of the local story—helping generations create spaces that feel like home.
Garrison Homes
302-567-6699
GarrisonHomes.com
Lewes, DE
The home was designed as a weekend retreat, tailored for entertaining and maximizing waterfront living in a well-established bayfront community. Unlike many oversized luxury builds, the front exterior is intentionally understated to maintain the area’s charm, while the back of the home is the true showpiece. Built with premium craftsmanship, the home incorporates reclaimed barn wood gifted by a friend, adding personal history and warmth to the modern coastal design.
With expansive glass walls, multiple balconies, and a resort-style pool, the design fully embraces panoramic bay views and indoor-outdoor living.
Inside, the home balances modern elegance with warm, rustic details. The custom bar transitions onto the deck, offering a perfect perch for watching fireworks over the bay. In the kitchen, a double island layout caters to hosting large gatherings, while reclaimed barn wood accents add character and authenticity. The floating cable-railed staircase enhances the open-concept feel.
Every element is intentionally designed for entertaining, relaxation and summer living—an architectural masterpiece that embraces Delaware’s coastal lifestyle.
Fenwick Furnishings
302-581-0061
FenwickFurnishings.com
Fenwick Island, DE
Fenwick Furnishings is the newest destination for inspired coastal and countryside living. Fenwick Furnishings blends timeless style with relaxed elegance to offer furniture and home décor that brings warmth, charm and comfort to any space.
Founded with a passion for interior design and a love of the Delmarva lifestyle, Fenwick Furnishings embraces the beauty of both Shore and farmland. Whether you’re outfitting a waterfront cottage, a country farmhouse or a stylish vacation rental, each piece is thoughtfully selected to reflect the inviting tones and textures of coastal breezes and rural charm.
From breezy slipcovered sofas to elegant dining sets and cozy accent chairs, the showroom is filled with furnishings that speak to a sense of place and personality. With an emphasis on quality craftsmanship and friendly, attentive service, Fenwick Furnishings strives to make every home feel like a retreat.
Customers can also enjoy customized delivery services, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience from showroom to home. Whether you’re furnishing a single room or an entire home, Fenwick Furnishings is here to help make your space feel beautifully comfortable to you.
LeClaire Home Design
410-390-3282
LeClaireFlooring.com
Berlin, MD
When a local entrepreneur recently built his custom dream home, he turned to Scotty LeClaire to design and create luxurious features throughout the space.
The owner of LeClaire Home Design and his team delivered with a one-of-a-kind steam room, state-of-the-art bathrooms, expert tile work and custom flooring throughout the residence—including COREtec luxury vinyl for its durability, comfort and waterproof technology.
LeClaire Home Design is the Eastern Shore’s trusted name in premium flooring, elevated kitchen and bath upgrades and full-scale renovations. With over 50 years of experience in design, installation, repair and sales, LeClaire Home Design combines expert craftsmanship with personalized service to bring your vision to life. From coastal-inspired hardwoods to custom tilework and cabinetry, their team delivers quality, style and value.
Discover the difference local experience makes with a visit to their showroom in Berlin today.
Shore Home Construction
443-979-8108
ShoreHomeConstruction.com
Salisbury, MD
Shore Home Construction is more than a trusted, insured, local company with decades of experience—they are a dedicated team of craftsmen and problem solvers who take the headache and stress out of every project for their clients. Whether it’s new builds, renovations, repairs, additions, roofing, gutters, interior or exterior services, even storage solutions, consider them your one stop shop for all things construction under one roof.
On this project in Delmar, MD, they built a beautiful, new addition and installed a new deck section as enhancements to the home. Their clients’ vision for a cozy family/gathering room became a focal point through solid wood being utilized for the ceiling, trim and custom barn door. They also designed and built a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and installed new windows for an abundance of natural light. From grading and foundation work to insulation, roofing and siding, Shore Home Construction can do it all.
Carter Aquatics
302-236-7581
CarterAquatics.com
Lewes, DE
For homeowners seeking to transform their backyard into a private oasis, Carter Aquatics of Lewes, DE, offers the ultimate in custom pool design, construction and year-round service. Locally owned and operated, Carter Aquatics is a boutique company specializing in luxury pool construction and renovation for both residential and commercial pools.
Whether you envision a sleek modern lap pool, a resort-style retreat with waterfalls and lighting or a family-friendly space perfect for summer fun, Carter Aquatics brings your dream to life with expert design and precise execution. Their experienced team works closely with clients from the initial consultation through every phase of design and construction, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
The Chicago Street pool, shown here, is a perimeter overflow pool and spa with an illuminated floating walkway separating the bodies of water. Automation allows the homeowners to control all aspects of the pool and spa system from their smart devices.
For locals and second homeowners who want more than just a pool—for those who want a complete outdoor experience crafted with care and expertise—Carter Aquatics delivers. Backed by a passion for excellence and a reputation built on satisfied customers, they are the go-to partner for pool perfection in Sussex County.
The Closet Smith
410-726-3523
TheClosetSmith.com
Berlin, MD
Custom closets are one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects one can take on, with an average return on investment of 56%, according to HomeAdvisor.
The Closet Smith was started by Benjamin Smith, a local, second-generation master carpenter, along with his master carpenter father and Benjamin’s two sons. This new service-minded company is a branch of their contracting business, D&S WoodWorks. With a keen eye for detail and more than 70 years of combined experience, The Closet Smith and D&S WoodWorks can handle any and all woodworking needs for local homeowners.
“We’re very excited to assist Eastern Shore property owners with improving their beautiful homes. Our bespoke storage solutions and designs can work seamlessly with any application they may have,” says Benjamin.
One recent project consisted of upgrading coat and linen closets, Jack-and-Jill bedroom closets, a primary closet with awkward wall angles and a primary linen closet with trapezoid-shaped shelves. The Closet Smith team also tackled an en suite with a mechanical chase. Last, but certainly not least, the team created a custom pantry. Its small size demanded an outside-of-the-box approach to maximize the style, feel and functionality of its design.
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