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Before: The previous owners had spruced up the cabin, so it was in fine condition and the bones were there when the couple bought it.

Higgins and Gibson, a Footwear Designer at Nike, applied several coats of “the brightest generic factory white (basically primer),” says Higgins, to lighten up the interior considerably, and left the wood window trim in their natural state to draw the eye towards the river view.

Now, there are two different seating areas off the back of the house, rather than facing the driveway and neighbor as they did before.

With the intervening wall removed, there’s now a sightline through the main floor to the backyard.

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and utilizing a lighter color palette, this historic home has been treated to a modern new look.