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Not to be mistaken for a window treatment, the reclaimed fluted pilasters slide open to conceal a TV niche in the great room.

The “long barn,” as the owners refer to it, is clad in vertical red cedar siding with a steeply pitched roof, copper gutters, and an oversized dormer. Sea View Builders won a 2025 Gold Prism Award from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston for the project.

Calling to mind the spirit of a working barn, the compact powder room features a deep wall-mounted porcelain sink from Rejuvenation and a simple industrial light fixture from Amber Interior Design.

The loft bedroom’s tongue-and-groove ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue. The bed is from Thuma, and the bedside tables are vintage stools from the family’s collection.

The entire kitchen was designed around the massive, structurally reinforced cast-iron sink from Randolph Morris.

A painted Dutch door leads into the mudroom, where straw hats hang from a bamboo rack from Palm Beach Regency.

In a corner of the great room, the homeowner insisted on wall-to-wall banquettes, deep enough for sleeping (with storage drawers below). The hand-finished wood chandelier was purchased long before plans were drawn up for this house. Says the homeowner, “I can always find a place for beautiful things!”

A small, motorized cupola on the roof ridge brings fresh air and daylight into the great room.

The homeowner and JWH Design + Cabinetry collaborated on the compact wet bar.

Inspired by a leafy ceiling motif he saw at the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club just outside of Miami, Howard adorned the pitch of the primary bedroom’s ceiling with custom hand-painted vines that he designed in collaboration with Gracie.

The daughter who uses this bedroom loves pink, so Howard accommodated her with swaths of pink fabric from Schumacher.

A numbered David Hockney lithograph entitled Bora Bora hangs in the living room. Osborne & Little’s Papyrus Bamboo covers the walls, and the easy chairs sport nubby fabric from Rogers & Goffigon.

Howard didn’t make many changes to the kitchen, with its tray ceiling, metal range hood, and white-oak cabinetry. His project manager, Leeanna Miller, did add the custom-designed stools to match the ones in the dining area—and to soften the overall look of the space.

In a guest bedroom, a spindled green headboard from Royaloak complements the Floral Trail wallpaper by Salvesen Graham.

“I hate curtains behind a sofa,” says interior designer Andrew Howard, which is why, for this Nantucket family room, he swapped out the white curtains that came with the house for chik blinds.

he entryway’s stools, which the family can pull out for extra seating, come from Lee Industries.

For the home’s sole dining area, Howard wanted something more elevated than a breakfast nook but not as formal as a dining room. He also wanted seating that felt more like a sofa, which is why he added a cushioned banquette: “A banquette’s a great place to pile up with people but also a great place to sit for a longer dinner.” The Audubon double pedestal table is from Doorman Designs.

For a guest bedroom in the basement, he covered the walls with Asheham from George Spencer Designs.

Howard brightened up the windowless hangout room in the basement with a mural by decorative painter Hayden Gregg; the palm tree felicitously echoes the palm tree in the Hockney lithograph on the floor above.

A view from the garage and gym shows the pool, porch, and meadow.

A screened porch resides between the house and the pool house, creating a shady spot to sit amid the property’s meadows and native plantings.

The built-in daybed in the guest bedroom has views of the pond and woods outside.

A woven straw bench with natural oak legs sits outside the guest bathroom.

The pool is strategically positioned close to the house, functioning as an outdoor room.

The home office echoes the outdoor palette; an oak desk complements a custom-made chair and ottoman upholstered in a gray-blue boucle wool fabric.

In the living room, interior designer Christine Lane paired a soft gray sectional sofa with leather lounge chairs and a custom oak coffee table; the artwork is by Andrew Zimmerman.

The kitchen island is topped with Super White quartzite, and the base cabinetry is fabricated from rift white oak; concrete floors run throughout the space.

A linear bluestone pathway leads to a dwelling that houses the garage, guesthouse, and gym that’s carefully sited to capture water views.

The residence is clad in Alaskan yellow cedar that will weather over time. Its singular dormer earned the home its cheeky nickname: Wink House.

The home’s foyer includes a custom-made oak console table that’s wire-brushed and painted to add texture; the landscape artwork is by Peter Roux.

A pendant light hovers above a vintage glass vase and a custom-made end table in the primary bedroom

A gallery of nautically inspired art sets the tone in the sitting area off the kitchen.

The custom mural by Moth is the focal point on the second-floor landing. “I wanted it to feel like a Nantucket scene with local flora,” says interior designer Kaitlin McQuaide.

Shutters provide privacy in the primary bathroom.

Three centuries of design meet in the powder room with the placement of a French seventeenth-century shell-shaped sink, midcentury-style mirror, and contemporary Voutsa wallpaper on the ceiling and fabric on the shade.

The living room is an oasis of comfort with an upholstered sofa, chairs, and oversized ottoman; the moody blues of the nubby raffia wallcovering and wood trim ground the space.

Peacock Blue Raffia Palm wallpaper by Thibaut is a dramatic backdrop for the De Ster Gelderland circa-1950 wood-and-rattan chair in the living room.

Opposite the dining area, the kitchen backsplash grabs all the attention with its mix of navy and white Zellige and hand-painted Delft tiles in a quilt-like pattern. McQuaide painted all the cabinets and added new hardware. To the left is one of two swinging doors that “add a bit of fun,” says the homeowner.

Pierre Frey wallpaper inspired the yellow theme that makes this room with matching double beds “sunny and fun,” says McQuaide.

Next to a second swinging door, a window nook offers a built-in banquette as casual seating around a French antique vendange table with a tilt top.

The circa-1880 fireplace surround was stripped, refurbished, and fitted with stone embedded with shell fossils; the Martha Freud wall art references games like Tetris when illuminated by flashing internal lights.

Soothing gray trim and Flat Vernacular’s Meadow botanical wallpaper and shade fabric enhance a light, bright bedroom.

The designer repurposed the original home’s soapstone sink in the utility/laundry room and paired it with modern fixtures from Visual Comfort & Co.

Najnigier designed the study around her husband’s heirloom German shrunk, made in 1755. The walls and ceiling wear Benjamin Moore Bonsai.

Positioning the home further from the water unlocked generous space for outdoor entertaining.

The outdoor portion of the primary bath’s indoor/outdoor shower is used May through early November.

Najnigier designed the study around her husband’s heirloom German shrunk, made in 1755. The walls and ceiling wear Benjamin Moore Bonsai.

Saved from the original house and resurrected in the new one, artist Vernon Smith’s murals from 1935 were restored by artist (and Smith’s grandson) Dan Joy.

A Verellen sofa from Artifact Home in a mossy green bouclé anchors the living room with a welcoming curve. The fireplace is clad in leathered quartzite with a white-oak surround. Reeded millwork by ArcArt Furniture cleverly conceals TV components.

Tadelakt (waterproof plaster) walls done by artisan Luis Fernando and European oak cabinets sourced through Divine Design Center bring timelessness to the kitchen. Najnigier used Calacatta Macchia Vecchia marble for the countertops and backsplash.

Homeowner and interior designer Jill Najnigier vaulted the mudroom ceiling and covered it in oak to add interest and warmth. Terrazzo floors ground the space. “Every time I went to visit the site, I was like, ‘I love this passageway,’ ” architect Alison Alessi says.

The roof-deck is only visible from the east side of the house. Najnigier, Alessi, and builder Donald Connelly worked closely together to make sure it couldn’t be seen from the front or sides of the home—“That was a priority,” says Najnigier. A floating, open-riser staircase leads from the lower deck to the roof-deck.

In one of the guest rooms, a window seat featuring a Sister Parish fabric is joined by a valance of an Osborne & Little fabric and sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting.

The residence is built into a slope, resulting in a street-facing exposure that feels modest and cottage-like and a harbor-facing facade that’s taller with more glazing for capturing views.

The existing dining pavilion—which is situated between the main house and the boathouse and features a fireplace and grilling area—received a refresh with new custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and fixtures from Fourteenth Colony Lighting; the table and chairs are from Serena & Lily.

The client requested a traditional wood-clad library and office. The pair of chairs, their upholstery, and the curtain fabric are all from Kravet.

Stone Lighting fixtures illuminate the mudroom.

In the kitchen, pendants from Hudson Valley Lighting hang over the island. The countertops are quartz, and the window valance fabric is from Kravet.

In a corner of the living room, a swivel chair is upholstered in an Osborne & Little fabric, the drinks table is from Dunes and Duchess, and the rug is from Lee Jofa.

An informal dining area off the living room contains a built-in banquette topped with a cushion upholstered in a Pindler fabric, a Dunes and Duchess dining table, and chairs from M-Geough.

Located on the third floor and affording some of the best views in the house, the crow’s nest is a multifunctional space that serves as a secondary office, a room for overflow guests, and an entertaining space thanks to a teak wet bar.

The cabinetry in the butler’s pantry is painted Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue, while the countertops are granite. Stone Lighting fixtures illuminate the mudroom.

An archway connects the cobblestone parking court to the entry courtyard.

Architect Patrick Ahearn designed a shingled structure inspired by eighteenth-century captains’ homes, while the garage recalls a carriage house; the home is sited to one side of the property in an effort to maintain sight lines from the street to the harbor.

Even transitional spaces are considered moments of design. A tailored runner and simple bench create a quiet pause, tying together movement and material.

Soft textures, natural light, and thoughtful symmetry create a living space that invites you to stay awhile. Built for everyday comfort and weekend gatherings, this room reflects the balance of beauty and ease.

A deeper palette introduces a sense of intimacy, offering a quiet counterpoint to the open main living areas. Framed by architectural detail, this space is designed for slowing down.

A mix of textures and warm materials brings depth to this dining space. Positioned between everyday living and special moments, it’s designed to host both.

Clean lines and soft finishes create a spa-like environment grounded in simplicity. Designed for daily rituals, this space feels calm, restorative, and quietly luxurious.

Thoughtful details elevate this compact space—from the deep-toned vanity to the warm brass fixtures. Proof that even the smallest rooms can carry a strong point of view.

A rich tile selection paired with warm metals creates contrast without overpowering the space. It’s a balance of personality and polish, designed to feel both fresh and timeless.

Organic forms introduce a sculptural element that feels both collected and intentional. It’s a subtle nod to the surrounding landscape, brought indoors.

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The design team custom matched the exterior trim to the doors, which are Marvin’s Gunmetal Gray. “I like the dark color because it is handsome, and I think it’s a nice contrast to what is a sweet little building,” says architect Stephanie Morrison. “It feels very buttoned-up and modern.”

Most of the pool is as it was when the homeowners bought the house, but reworking the coping in granite rather than bluestone gave it a modern look.

When Morrison designed the addition for the dining room, she set it back a bit from the existing footprint. “The garden starts to come closer to that side, and the homeowners like to hang out around the grill located nearby,” she explains.

Interior designer Kate Coughlin opted for a tonal palette in the sitting room: “You want your eye to be moving outside to the pool, not stuck in the interior,” she says.

Water Ribbon Table (2019), cherry, aluminum, digitally printed maple, 36″H x 48″W x 30″D.

Sideboard (2023), Macassar ebony, pearwood, printed leather, 34″H x 63.25″W x 17″D. Side Table 1 (2023).

Side Table 1 (2023), Baltic birch plywood, leather, glass, pearwood, beech veneer, printed pearwood veneer, 16.75″H x 26.75″W x 26.5″D

Mail House (2023), Baltic birch plywood, beech, beech veneer, printed veneer, imbuia, brass, 51.75″H x 16.25″W x 12″D.

Copper Leaves Table (2023), Baltic birch plywood, copper, aluminum, printed and plain veneer, imbuia, 19″H x 48″W x 30″D.

Clockwise from top left: Bench 3 (2023), black walnut, Baltic birch plywood, upholstery foam, custom-printed woven cotton fabric; Bench 1 (2023), imbuia, Baltic birch plywood, upholstery foam, custom-printed woven cotton fabric; Bench 2 (2023), whitened sycamore, Baltic birch plywood, upholstery foam, custom-printed woven cotton fabric. All three 20.5″H x 47″W x 21″D.

Artist Rosanne Somerson. Portrait by Jo Sittenfeld.

MAK & CO. founders, husband-and-wife team Lynn and John Makiej.

The store’s floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Andover’s Main Street.

classic MAK & CO. grouping featuring white upholstered pieces, clean-lined furnishings, and a touch of glamorous lighting.

A store display includes mirrors made from tin ceilings, art, and Linnea candles covered with cloches.

A trip to the Cumar showroom resulted in the powder room’s heavily veined marble countertop.

A guest room doubles as a living space. A woven silk flatweave area rug serves as the base for a Poltrona Frau ottoman and lounge chair and a black Gregorius Pineo side table.

Cabinetry on the left opens to reveal a desk topped with a bronze task lamp from Juniper. The Henge desk pouf swivels.

For their new apartment, a couple wanted built-in shelves to display items gathered from their world travels. A living room corner is furnished with a Robert James Collection wood-and-metal coffee table, a rounded Verellen club chair, and a three-legged walnut side table from Caste.

To save space and to keep the open living area flexible in function, the designer fashioned a custom banquette on one side of a Skram pedestal table.

Elements in the foyer include a teardrop-shaped Apparatus sconce and an Erden runner with inlaid-brass detailing.

The custom bed in the primary suite occupies its own niche. An Audo swivel chair paired with an O&G drink drop makes for a comfy place to perch.

A freestanding tub is positioned to maximize city views; the teak stools are from Serena & Lily.

A spacious shower features French doors and a recessed light that fosters a serene mood.

Interior designer Leslie Fine chose Rain Forest Brown polished marble from Cumar as a feature wall; that’s parchment paper under glass surrounding the TV. Swivel chairs by the windows can pivot to take in the view or to watch Netflix.

Fine prefers to use vinyl cushions in a kitchen because they’re stain resistant and wipe clean but still look like leather. She positioned three stools from Artistic Frame at the counter, whose marble surface is underlit to create a glowing, ethereal effect.

A Harris Rubin side table sits beside one of the Anees Furniture & Design swivel chairs.

To make room for a king-size bed, a walk-in closet was eliminated in favor of a see-through unit from Molteni&C. Fine designed the upholstered floor-to-ceiling headboard.

This gem of a tiny room (called the vestibule) sits off the entryway. The space is saturated in Lewis & Wood’s Oxus pattern in Turkish Brown.

The combination of the Oushak rug and Alice Sergeant drapery fabric was the foundation for the primary bedroom design.

Symmetry, warmth, and perfect pattern-mixing define the living room. Cole had the furniture upholstered in Wesley Hall fabrics—that’s wool mohair on the sofa and plaid on the accent chairs.

New England Design + Construction refreshed the exterior of the home in period colors: the shingles are Charcoal Slate, and the trim is Whale Gray, both from Benjamin Moore.

This bathroom’s original tub was refinished on-site; the faucet is from Vintage Bath & Home.

The addition of two “glass boxes” containing the primary bedroom and dining area helps reduce the distinction between inside and out.

The bedroom, which originally faced a solid wall, was rotated to look out a double glass slider and contains a built-in bed made to mimic and match the aesthetics of the kitchen.

he upper deck, made with sustainable TimberTech decking, has access points to three bedrooms, creates a quiet space for guests to gather, and provides seasonal shading for the “glass boxes” underneath.

The kitchen features flush millwork by Silver Maple. The owner’s photographs are incorporated throughout the house, including this one nestled into its own bespoke space.

A ground-floor renovation and addition of a Lake Champlain house capitalize on lakefront views and include a series of outdoor vignettes. It all called for “quite a bit of steel,” says architect Jeff McBride. “What we did was really break the bones of the house and reset them.”

Silver Maple gave the home a thermally separated building envelope, with high-performance foundation, walls, and roofing; steel thermal breaks to insulate between exterior and interior steel; and solar shading, making the original farmhouse design far more efficient.

The dining area, featuring a table and chairs by RH, was reoriented ninety degrees to face the view outside. The pendant is by Visual Comfort & Co.

On chilly summer nights, the family gathers around the massive fieldstone fireplace on the screened porch. The lintel, hearth, and trim around the log-storage bins are all cut from New England granite.

The porch’s casual dining area has a tree-house feel; the mid rail of the floor-to-ceiling screens meets support and safety requirements so that no balustrade is needed.

The owners wanted a walk-out basement, which Bailey says was challenging to deliver on the level site. He used fieldstone veneer to blend the foundation into the surroundings.