The sink was relocated to the peninsula, and an open shelf above is higher for head clearance and display opportunity. Rift-sawn red oak covers the refrigerator and adjacent pantry doors.
The Cesca cane chairs are from Knoll, the Nelson Bubble pendant is from Herman Miller, and the Bud vase is from Heath Ceramics.
The home possesses an authentic midcentury vibe with period-appropriate, contemporary updates.
Deep, earthy greens like olive and wasabi were popular during the 1960s. Relentless Olive (SW 6425) from Sherwin Williams and Green Root (8334) from Jotun capture these shades well.
Exterior view of the drive through to the interior courtyard, wild flowers beyond
Angelika and Scot Whitham tapped their son Todd McMillan and his wife Kristen, both principals of the firm Ben Homes, to build a retirement home on their property near the Muskoka River in Ontario, Canada.
The window shutters were removed, old windows were replaced with new windows without muntins, and new siding with a vertical emphasis was installed.
Architect: Augustus Mino + Robert Fitzpatrick, Location: Chappaqua, New York
“This Gordon home has been well preserved, curated, and cared for by its owners—and it shows,” notes the agent. “It is a private and peaceful enclave.”