Each home is enhanced with the finest in luxury comforts, while preserving the old-world charm and splendor of the original design. With great attention to detail, all amenities, kitchens, and baths are updated and transformed into delightful living spaces.

The projects begin as a partnership between the client and Remarkable Renovations. The result is a relationship and personal connection providing the synergy necessary to produce homes perfected to the clients’ specifications.

For the past 25 years, Remarkable Renovations has been transforming lovely old houses with structural integrity into exquisite homes tailored to the owners’ individual taste, lifestyle, and budget.

Remarkable Renovations operates as a team. All subcontractors are carefully selected and considered to be the best in the industry. Relying upon years of experience, the team works together to enhance each project as it develops.

A renovation, no matter how well planned, is a work in progress and—based on circumstances that present themselves during the process—new and exciting elements are discovered as the project moves toward completion.

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KNOWN AS “THE HOUSE OF SEVENGABLES” AND BUILT ALMOST 80YEARS AGO, IT WAS ORIGINALLYDESIGNED AS AN ENGLISH TUDOR.THERE ARE BREATHTAKING OCEANVIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM. IT HASBEEN RECONFIGURED TO FEATUREA GREAT ROOM WITH A VAULTEDBREAKFAST ROOM AND A LIBRARY.THE STYLISH EXTERIOR IS HIGH-LIGHTED BY THE ORIGINAL GRANITEAND BRICK. THERE ARE THREE ENSUITES WITH MARBLE BATHROOMSAND A FULL BATH OFF 1ST FLOORBEDROOM. BEAUTIFULLY DECORATEDBY JIM LOGUE FROM FINISHINGTOUCH THIS HOUSE IS TRULY AREMARKABLE RENOVATION WITHTREMENDOUS WARMTH, CHARACTERAND LIVABILITY.

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but emerging artists as well. In addition, she iscommitted to showing the works of local artistswho have ties to the South Jersey/Philadelphiaarea. By being selective in what she brings to thegallery, Cooper creates a special relationshipbetween the artists and her customers—like amatchmaker using her skills to know what artpiece will suit and please her customer. Accordingto Cooper, “This is a small, but close communitythat expects unique art whether they come in justto look and enjoy or to buy.”

In addition to individuals looking for help whendecorating their homes, realtors and builders mayseek the expert eyes of interior design specialistas well. Remarkable Renovations is a perfectexample of design and designers intersecting inthe business world.

Guided by the vision and determination ofDebra Buchalski, Remarkable Renovations takesoutdated houses (what some see as “teardowns”)and transforms them into elegant and modernbeach getaways. In many cases, RemarkableRenovations decorates homes to the last detail —window treatments, accessories, art, and even thesheets and towels. Buchalski knows that someclients are not interested in the minutia of design.They want to move right in and start enjoyingtheir new home without the hassles of decoratingit themselves.

According to Buchalski, “We let the houses talkto us and develop them into the best possible newhomeswitholdworldcharm. “Whenahouse “speaks”to Buchalski, she immediately builds a tiger teamof experts to help her perform renovating anddecorating magic. Currently, Finishing Touch andRemarkable Renovations are working together ontheir fourth house at the shore. “I was fortunateto work with Finishing Touch on my first projectand we’ve enjoyed a great relationship ever since.Their designers are excellent and respond to theunique character of each house with creativity,specific timing, and attention to detail.” By teamingup with experienced and talented people in designand renovation, Buchalski strives to “...preservethe historic splendor of the Jersey Shore... onehouse at a time.”

Wall paper or paint? Abstract painting ortraditional seascape? Interior design questions canbe never ending, but you are not alone on thisjourney. Remember, a design SWAT team (or moreaccurately SWATCH Team) is always on call atFinishing Touch and East End Gallery. Armedwith color wheels and measuring tape, designersstand ready at all times to help you answer yourevery design question. �

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Remarkable Renovations owner Debbi Buchalski coordinates the entire project and personally reviews all plans and selections with her clients.

Debbi’s forte is creating an atmosphere of informal elegance suited for a more relaxed way of life. She strives to transform each home to meet the clients’ needs and sense of style.

Designed from a women’s perspective, each home is fashioned

for today’s more casual lifestyle. Specializing in vacation homes, popular design elements include great rooms with open kitchens, outdoor entertainment areas, and strategically placed laundry facilities, designed to embrace large families and guests. Discriminating design choices enable the host and hostess to enjoy the company of their guests and remain at the center of activity.

Restoring the splendor of the Jersey Shore... one house at a time

The Remarkable Renovations Team believes that quality, originality, and integrity are the key to successful project. We work to your specifications to meet your family’s unique needs and budget.No one needs a shore house, it’s jewelry for your family and should be developed with love and trust.

To view more Remarkable Homes visit www.RemarkableRenovationsHomes.com

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