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The all-over green tiles of this bathroom feel the most like camp.

The new mudroom has enough space for all-season gear, including seats to put everything on comfortably. "Sam is passionate about spending time in the mountains, including hiking, rock climbing, and especially skiing,

"Striking a balance between keeping the character of the house and leaning into a more modern style was critical,

The couple coveted this Percival Lafer sofa for years, and a friend eventually bought it for them as a gift. "I love those colors of the '70s. Nothing against modernism, to each their own but I wanted color, and so we leaned into that palette with this old, harvest gold leather," says Sean.

In the living room, the built-in daybed was fabricated by Michael Mellon and Benjamin Winslow out of old-growth redwood. The vintage Japanese and Turkish rugs were sourced from Slow Roads. “We chose the green fabric for the daybeds because we wanted it to be retro looking,” explains Nick, who worked with San Francisco company Hardesty Dwyer & Co. on the upholstery. The Noguchi pendant light is vintage, and the orb sconces were sourced from In Common With.

After: Spencer sourced the 1800s tapestry behind the bed on the ground floor from a vintage market in Paris.

Before: The second floor landing had been arranged as a sort of dorm room, with several beds in the space under the pitched roof.

A vintage apron front sink now anchors the kitchen, with new cabinetry, drawer pulls by Linnea, and honed granite countertops.

After: A bed for two occupies a new skylit nook on the second floor, further highlighted by its blue paint.

Firewood storage beneath a built-in concrete bench is both functional and aesthetic, complementing the rough-and-tumble energy and environment of Terence Bay.

The primary bedroom features more white oak slats and sconces made by Braithwaite’s team.

The lighting in the entry, and throughout the home, was designed and crafted by Braithwaite’s firm.

Steel handrails and dark kitchen fixtures contrast white oak walls, all selected for how they’ll wear in. “It’s similar to the weathering steel on the entry deck or the hemlock,” Braithwaite explains. “These are materials that age gracefully and develop character.”

Robust enough to withstand the rugged site—and two big dogs—the concrete floors store radiant heat and age beautifully over time.