Located steps away from the living area, the open kitchen features all new appliances, as well as a custom central island that also doubles as a dining table.
Stacey and Doug prepare food before the kitchen's massive wall of soothing tile from Heath Ceramics.
This pastel-hued kitchen was part of a meticulous renovation of this midcentury property.
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A covered boardwalk, which Shaw regards as an outdoor hallway, connects the mudroom to the public gathering spaces.
Steps from the primary suite is a wellness room, complete with a Scandinavian–like sauna.
"The primary suite is magical, complete with a dressing room, a bath with an antique copper bathtub, and a stone fireplace, all perched above a year-round stream meandering through the rocks underneath it,
Tall windows wrapping around the living spaces ensure plenty of sunshine is invited inside.
Door hardware is a small design detail, but as with all decor choices, a wise one can effortlessly elevate the overall aesthetic. From hardware style to finish and form, that doorknob you put your hands on every day can really make a statement.
The landscaping was careful to not take away from the scenery.
At the other end of the family room is an office area.
There's a loft above the family room where kids can play.
The family room showcases the home's architectural details, with baltic birch plywood and white oak flooring.
In the living room fireplace, a bird turns on the antique French spit.
The kitchen is a balance of woods and stone, with marble on the large island and Naica quartzite in a leathered finish on the perimeter counters and backsplash. The stove hood is a custom plaster finish: “I was constantly looking for ways to add softness,” says interior designer Holly Waterfield.
For the interior, “We worked hard to basically keep the tones the same, even if the wood may have changed, from a hardwood to a soft wood,” says Sabbeth. Interestingly, the couple first wanted to whitewash the wood, but that treatment was eventually deemed too cold for the year-round coziness everyone was after.
A dining table from Shoppe Amber Interiors sits with Organic Modernism chairs beneath an Apparatus chandelier.
Sabbeth designed the built-in sideboard, which Waterfield topped with a wall mirror by Ben and Aja Blanc, bought from the Future Perfect, to fit beneath the clerestory windows.
In the powder bathroom, bespoke Calico wallpaper can be seen in the mirror, which is set against a backdrop of green Cle tile. “That’s our Miami experience,” says Kristi.
Hutchison replaced the old chimney with a wall of sliding glass doors that lead out to a series of decks. The designers also raised the ceiling, exposed the trusses, and brought in clerestory windows to create a sense of brightness and loftiness. A main goal of the renovation was to better connect the home with its forested lot. "One of the things that convinced me to buy the house was the fact that when you open the front door, you see all of this green coming in through the backyard," says Georgina.
The leather pull door handle is from Spinneybeck.
As evening sets in, the home glows like a lantern.
The Entrée
The forest feeling continues in the evergreens surrounding the house. Adding to the outdoor area are Artemide Dioscuri sconces and Loll Designs outdoor dining furniture from Design Within Reach.
In the kitchen, wooden cabinetry and countertops contrast against the central stainless-steel island and appliances. Also included is a breakfast bar overlooking the garden area.
The sauna was also updated.
The living room gives the feeling that you are sitting directly above the water.
A neutral color palette in the bedroom creates a soothing and relaxing atmosphere.
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