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The new addition is spanned by a sliding glass door to the kitchen, bringing in much more natural light and creating easy flow between inside and out. The owners especially appreciate how the new deck is at grade with the exterior door for a seamless transition, making the kitchen feel “a part of the garden,” says the homeowner.

Jocie designed the custom built-in bench. A vintage Moroccan wedding blanket is paired with a vintage rug from Graham’s grandparents and two pillows from Block Shop Textiles.

The new cedar will age naturally, gaining a silver patina over time. The garage was refaced with stucco.

The kitchen layout was reconfigured so that the focus is on the view—the wall of windows, which look out on the ocean, is now underscored by one long, uncluttered counter. There, the faucet is Delta and the dishwasher is Bosch. The range stayed in nearly the same spot, and the opposite wall has been thickened with storage and the refrigerator column. Both the refrigerator and range are by Bertazzoni.

All of the windows are operable, creating wonderful cross ventilation in the summer. Custom millwork lines the desks. The oversized dome pendant was designed by Mickus.

Floor plan of Five Yard House by Miró Rivera Architects

Washing dishes is a joy in a space like this.

The green backsplash tiles are vintage, reclaimed from another project.

SHED embraced the angled corners with custom cabinetry. According to Hale, the inspiration images that the couple chose were “less American Midwest farmhouse, and more contemporary Scandinavian farmhouse,” which inspired the design team to consult Scandinavian farm layouts for the master plan.

Thanks to new dormers, both bedroom suites have views that can be glimpsed from the hallway.