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The courtyard extends the sense of space in the main bathroom, and although the latter is in a central location in the narrow building, the courtyard brings in that much more light than is typical in a floorplan like this. The floor tile is the Krista Watterworth Kiss Marble ’ tile, and the owners can also open the exterior door there should they want to shower al-fresco.

The main kitchen is warmed by wood finishes that are in visual dialogue with the red cedar siding on the home’s exterior.

“My favorite thing about this home is how there are a number of complexions to the design, with each side of the home responding to a different set of conditions,” says architect Brett Farrow.

Western Red Cedar siding envelopes the home. This highly durable material is an ideal choice for weathering the coastal conditions.

Architect Brett Farrow creates a wood-wrapped family home that celebrates coastal living.

A neutral interior palette offsets the lush foliage visible from the home’s many windows.