Collection by Rachel Le Roy-Audy
Square Daltile tiles line almost every surface of the bathroom, which is flooded in natural light.
Square Daltile tiles line almost every surface of the bathroom, which is flooded in natural light.
“Color-blocking all four walls make this zone feel like it has its own identity,” says Sundius. “It’s a bit of luxury in 420 square feet.”
“Color-blocking all four walls make this zone feel like it has its own identity,” says Sundius. “It’s a bit of luxury in 420 square feet.”
Wood panelling brings a warmth to the concrete-and-white space.
Wood panelling brings a warmth to the concrete-and-white space.
A walking path connects the guesthouse with the rest of property.
A walking path connects the guesthouse with the rest of property.
The two interlocking volumes with shed roofs create an unexpected form.
The two interlocking volumes with shed roofs create an unexpected form.
The loft space necessitated a railing, so Diana and Scott worked with Jay Morissette of Western Maine Steel to fabricate a custom design.
The loft space necessitated a railing, so Diana and Scott worked with Jay Morissette of Western Maine Steel to fabricate a custom design.
A timber-framed screened porch gives guests a place to sit outside without being swarmed by mosquitos.
A timber-framed screened porch gives guests a place to sit outside without being swarmed by mosquitos.
A locally sourced vintage barn door is mounted with hardware from Rustica.
A locally sourced vintage barn door is mounted with hardware from Rustica.
“I take great pride in showcasing original artworks in the guesthouse,” says Diana. “Most of the artists I represent either live in or have strong ties to Maine.” The primary bedroom features shibori linen pillows Diana hand-dyed and an oil painting by Peter Bodnar III hanging above the bed.
“I take great pride in showcasing original artworks in the guesthouse,” says Diana. “Most of the artists I represent either live in or have strong ties to Maine.” The primary bedroom features shibori linen pillows Diana hand-dyed and an oil painting by Peter Bodnar III hanging above the bed.
A project splurge, twin commercial-grade windows paired with crisp white walls make the small space feel exceptionally roomy. The pendant above the dining nook is from Hay.
A project splurge, twin commercial-grade windows paired with crisp white walls make the small space feel exceptionally roomy. The pendant above the dining nook is from Hay.
In the main living space, green - gray cabinets from Lowes,
In the main living space, green - gray cabinets from Lowes,
Site restrictions limited the structure’s footprint, so Benson found additional space by creating a loft.
Site restrictions limited the structure’s footprint, so Benson found additional space by creating a loft.
The main living space has a couch from Room & Board and rugs from Dash and Albert, all in colors that reflect the rural parcel. The wood sculpture hanging on the wall is by Don Best.
The main living space has a couch from Room & Board and rugs from Dash and Albert, all in colors that reflect the rural parcel. The wood sculpture hanging on the wall is by Don Best.
Even with multiple structures across their 10-acre property in Maine, Diana Arcadipone and Scott Berk only had one bathroom. This 560-square-foot guesthouse by architect Leslie Benson gives them a second, as well as space for visiting family and friends.
Even with multiple structures across their 10-acre property in Maine, Diana Arcadipone and Scott Berk only had one bathroom. This 560-square-foot guesthouse by architect Leslie Benson gives them a second, as well as space for visiting family and friends.
The custom kitchen cabinets are made of pale guatambú wood, also known as pau marfim.  The architects chose light hues for all interior and exterior surfaces to counter the dark green and brown colors of the forest.
The custom kitchen cabinets are made of pale guatambú wood, also known as pau marfim. The architects chose light hues for all interior and exterior surfaces to counter the dark green and brown colors of the forest.

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