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BrightBuilt Homes started as a singular zet-zero, sustainable barn in Maine.
BrightBuilt Homes started as a singular zet-zero, sustainable barn in Maine.
The homeowners spent $125,000 refreshing the ’70s home with finishes and decor that make it feel like a beloved family retreat.
The homeowners spent $125,000 refreshing the ’70s home with finishes and decor that make it feel like a beloved family retreat.
A view of the open plan living space inspired by Jens RIsoms Danish childhood. Risom Library chairs from the early 1960s surround the dining table.
A view of the open plan living space inspired by Jens RIsoms Danish childhood. Risom Library chairs from the early 1960s surround the dining table.
The Risoms used the semi-custom Space Theory for their kitchen design, and Tom and carpenter Chris Mascola installed the pre-assembled pieces in place. Space Theory was founded in 2019 by kitchen design company Henrybuilt.
The Risoms used the semi-custom Space Theory for their kitchen design, and Tom and carpenter Chris Mascola installed the pre-assembled pieces in place. Space Theory was founded in 2019 by kitchen design company Henrybuilt.
The main living area of the home is filled with Risom pieces Tom inherited from his father over his lifetime. The travertine coffee table with the geometric base was never produced. The lone non-Risom piece is the Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen.
The main living area of the home is filled with Risom pieces Tom inherited from his father over his lifetime. The travertine coffee table with the geometric base was never produced. The lone non-Risom piece is the Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen.
A 305-square foot addition on the south side of the cabin accommodates a dining area complete with sliders to the lake. The cabin is 2,665 square feet, including the new roof deck atop the addition. New, large windows afford gracious views of the lake from the living room and primary suite.
A 305-square foot addition on the south side of the cabin accommodates a dining area complete with sliders to the lake. The cabin is 2,665 square feet, including the new roof deck atop the addition. New, large windows afford gracious views of the lake from the living room and primary suite.
A custom-colored concrete sink with integrated ledge completes the powder room under the stairs, which previously contained just a toilet. The den (pictured at the top of the stairs), guest room, bunk rooms, and family bath are a half flight up from the main level.
A custom-colored concrete sink with integrated ledge completes the powder room under the stairs, which previously contained just a toilet. The den (pictured at the top of the stairs), guest room, bunk rooms, and family bath are a half flight up from the main level.
Original details can be found throughout, including the exposed beams and red brick fireplace anchoring the main living room.
Original details can be found throughout, including the exposed beams and red brick fireplace anchoring the main living room.
Local artist John Bisbee created a decorative screen out of nails for the end of the base cabinet. Stuart built the drawers using traditional wood-on-wood slides and proportionally spaced dovetails, which operate differently in summer and winter. “Those idiosyncrasies effect the way you interact with it,” Stuart notes. “The kitchen is experiential in that way.”
Local artist John Bisbee created a decorative screen out of nails for the end of the base cabinet. Stuart built the drawers using traditional wood-on-wood slides and proportionally spaced dovetails, which operate differently in summer and winter. “Those idiosyncrasies effect the way you interact with it,” Stuart notes. “The kitchen is experiential in that way.”
Furnishings in comfortable neutrals minimize distractions so the ocean is the focus.
Furnishings in comfortable neutrals minimize distractions so the ocean is the focus.
The new floor plan allows for direct flow between the kitchen and dining area.
The new floor plan allows for direct flow between the kitchen and dining area.
In the kitchen, appliances are strategically housed within bespoke joinery. Glass doors and picture windows intimately connect the space to the nearby gardens and hillside.
In the kitchen, appliances are strategically housed within bespoke joinery. Glass doors and picture windows intimately connect the space to the nearby gardens and hillside.
Blue tiles in the bathroom match the cobalt blue cabinetry made from reclaimed ash.
Blue tiles in the bathroom match the cobalt blue cabinetry made from reclaimed ash.
The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.
The organic placement of the windows echoes the knots on the trunks of the surrounding trees.
The refurbished entry doubles as a bar space. Nearby, a former bedroom was converted into an office for Drake.
The refurbished entry doubles as a bar space. Nearby, a former bedroom was converted into an office for Drake.
A long gravel driveway leads to the two-level home, which sits nestled away from the road on a spacious coastal lot, surrounded by soaring trees and a meadow-like yard.
A long gravel driveway leads to the two-level home, which sits nestled away from the road on a spacious coastal lot, surrounded by soaring trees and a meadow-like yard.

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