Modern Home Builders Issue 156 September 2026 | Page 76

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country, the goal is for them to always feel informed, connected, and confident in the direction of their project.”
As Lou explains, PBI’ s emphasis on early collaboration and clear communication is especially valuable on projects that call for a truly integrated approach. This philosophy shaped the company’ s recent Toms River waterfront home.“ This was a true designbuild project, where the homeowners hired us first and we assembled the design team around their goals and vision,” Lou details.
“ Architecturally, it’ s a traditional coastal shingle-style home, with painted cedar shingles, a cedar roof, copper standing-seam accents, custom window grille patterns, decorative brackets, and elegant gambrel rooflines. The backyard was designed as an extension of the home, with an infinity-edge pool, fire pit, expansive patio, outdoor kitchen, and multiple seating areas. Inside, there’ s a
strong level of architectural detail throughout, from custom wall paneling and millwork to a three-season room with stacking doors that completely open the interior to the outdoors.
The kitchen features custom cabinetry and rustic exposed ceiling beams, while the finished basement includes a golf simulator
that doubles as a movie screen alongside a warm, inviting lounge area. The primary suite has a true spa-like feel, including an outdoor shower located on the private bedroom balcony. We’ re extremely proud of how it all came together.”
Project expertise
That same ability to tailor the process and design to each homeowner’ s vision carries through the broader PBI portfolio. While
the Toms River project reflects a traditional
coastal aesthetic and highly customized indoor-outdoor living, other recent and
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