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Custom MDF cabinetry was built by local cabinetmakers InGrain Custom Millwork and painted a soft gray shade.
Custom MDF cabinetry was built by local cabinetmakers InGrain Custom Millwork and painted a soft gray shade.
The countertop and backsplash are Mother of Pearl polish slab, and the hood is custom made out of copper.
The countertop and backsplash are Mother of Pearl polish slab, and the hood is custom made out of copper.
The kitchen countertops are made of oiled soapstone, and the backsplash features Heath Ceramics tiles. The island is a Carrara marble slab fitted onto an industrial base from Big Daddy's Antiques.
The kitchen countertops are made of oiled soapstone, and the backsplash features Heath Ceramics tiles. The island is a Carrara marble slab fitted onto an industrial base from Big Daddy's Antiques.
Horne’s mother chose to decorate the interior with lighter woods and dark walls. The dramatic contrast pairs well with the breathtaking views.
Horne’s mother chose to decorate the interior with lighter woods and dark walls. The dramatic contrast pairs well with the breathtaking views.
The kitchen area has room for eating, and plenty of storage.
The kitchen area has room for eating, and plenty of storage.
The light and airy kitchen now overlooks the open-plan living space. To the left, where the entry once was, is a small home office.
The light and airy kitchen now overlooks the open-plan living space. To the left, where the entry once was, is a small home office.
Old doors and mismatched hardware from an old nunnery in Massachusetts carry stories from the past forward. “There is something nice about living with reused materials and taking advantage of the hours of labor put into the old stuff we salvaged,” Caleb says.
Old doors and mismatched hardware from an old nunnery in Massachusetts carry stories from the past forward. “There is something nice about living with reused materials and taking advantage of the hours of labor put into the old stuff we salvaged,” Caleb says.
Most of the cabin’s interior is dedicated to the generous open floorplan living space.
Most of the cabin’s interior is dedicated to the generous open floorplan living space.
The split provides a physical and visual connection down to the kitchen.
The split provides a physical and visual connection down to the kitchen.
An L-shaped island wrapped in Pietra Cardosa stone has a prep sink, more storage, and a seating counter, from which you can gaze into the backyard.
An L-shaped island wrapped in Pietra Cardosa stone has a prep sink, more storage, and a seating counter, from which you can gaze into the backyard.
Kaplan designated a walk-in pantry for storage, which is what makes it possible to remove the upper cabinets. Not only does the pantry save money spent on cabinetry, it’s nice to have everything on display and easy to find: “I don't want to open all these cabinets,” says Kaplan.
Kaplan designated a walk-in pantry for storage, which is what makes it possible to remove the upper cabinets. Not only does the pantry save money spent on cabinetry, it’s nice to have everything on display and easy to find: “I don't want to open all these cabinets,” says Kaplan.
A close-up shows how the salvaged wood is integrated with the new rift-cut white oak cabinetry.
A close-up shows how the salvaged wood is integrated with the new rift-cut white oak cabinetry.
The main floor includes 20-foot vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, and quartz countertops.
The main floor includes 20-foot vaulted ceilings and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, and quartz countertops.
Floor Plan of Custom Beach House by Nordic Office of Architecture
Floor Plan of Custom Beach House by Nordic Office of Architecture
The cabinets double as art when closed, revealing spacious storage areas when opened.
The cabinets double as art when closed, revealing spacious storage areas when opened.
The pink and blue color scheme was influenced by the couple’s Kandinsky print. “I have carried around dozens of books to the many places I've lived for a long time,” says Rachel, who now has a home for the collection here.
The pink and blue color scheme was influenced by the couple’s Kandinsky print. “I have carried around dozens of books to the many places I've lived for a long time,” says Rachel, who now has a home for the collection here.

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