By definition, a vacation home should be an escape – a place to retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life, to relax and exist entirely carefree – if only for a while! MSD’s goal was to create a fun (and functional) space for a busy family with the design of their beachfront second home in Cape May, NJ. For starters, the incorporation of waterproof fabrics on all of the furniture ensures that bottoms clad in wet bathing suits can sit anywhere they’d like. Midcentury family heirlooms were not only given new life as practical yet stylish additions to each room, they also served as inspiration for the lighting and accessory selections in the home. Bright, cheery colors and prints were used throughout the space to add a playful touch and remind guests that they’re on vacation at every turn.