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Architect Marcel Breuer chose to whitewash some of the exterior stone while he left the rest natural. The juxtaposition creates contrast between light and dark, organic texture and modernity. The combination is found throughout the structure

A mahogany fence creates privacy around the newly built outdoor shower, while a mahogany hinged swing door doubles as a place to hang towels. The designers selected the water-resistant wood for its patina: it turns a silvery gray when exposed to the elements.

A handcrafted spa from Maine Cedar Hot Tubs sits under a canopy of trees. The company transforms responsibly harvested cedar into bespoke spas using a fabrication method that allows for the functionality of a fiberglass tub.

The low wall at the front entrance of this modernist home is original to the design, but Andover Landscape Design and Construction planted the pachysandra. Bluestone pavers were added, as well as landscape lights for wayfinding at sundown.

In a corner of the primary suite patio, a hand-carved stone basin for a recirculating water feature completes the meditation garden.

When the project began, the primary suite patio included an untended koi pond, raised beds, and overgrown bamboo. A meditation garden featuring boulders and haircap moss as well as a seating area took their place.

Landscape architect Tyson Triplett planted a variety of grasses along with coastal favorites like mugo pine and beach plum. “There’s always a really great sea breeze,” he says. “The grasses are constantly in motion.”

The primary bedroom, on the home’s ground level, features a palette of neutrals, greens, and soft yellows, mimicking the view of pond and golf course. Draperies of custom hand-blocked Galbraith & Paul fabric hang from Lucite rods so as not to distract from the vista.

In the living room, designer Meghan De Maria layered subtle coastal touches, including the string-wrapped arms of the chandelier and a pair of woven chairs at the game table. The vivid artwork is by California-based artist Hiejin Yoo.

The kitchen’s palette continues the sophisticated coastal theme with blue ceramic tile, white cabinetry, and the sandy tones of the oak island and cane-back chairs.

he inviting front entry opens to a view through the house and out to the water.

The foyer’s hues of pink, lavender, and blue, a seascape painting from the homeowners’ own collection, and a woven rattan console with a painted base set a tone that nods to the waterfront without cliché

Sturdy but elegant Lee Industries furniture, sourced through Eleish Van Breems Home, invites leisurely afternoons gazing across the nearby golf course and out to the sea.

Farrow & Ball’s Pale Powder offers a whisper of light aqua-green on the primary bath’s walls.

The harbor side of the residence reveals the grandeur of a Dutch Colonial that underwent a renovation that added gray stucco siding, energy efficient windows, and a slate roof.

New England Artisan Restoration designed the custom bed in a primary bedroom bathed in Vinyl Solstice Silk wallpaper from Phillip Jeffries. The bedding is Matouk’s Gordian Knot collection.

A formerly enclosed harbor-facing porch now opens to an outdoor living area; windows protect from summer winds while retractable screens protect against summer bugs.

Restored millwork in the living room complements the floor’s overlapping pinstripe artwork crafted by Patina Designs. Architects converted a former screened porch into an open-air retreat at the south end of the home.

Saltonstall Architects collaborated with interior designer Kate Coughlin to create a custom kitchen with a series of small service spaces that open to a larger family area.

A built-in cabinet in the den has interior accents created by Patina Designs; the hand-painted artwork, which runs across the top and bottom of each shelf, was influenced by the room’s fabrics.

Sauvage wallpaper from Zak + Fox adorns a dish pantry and bar that sits between the kitchen and main dining room.

The dining room’s wallpaper is Hillevi from Peter Fasano; the Martin & Brockett console sits alongside a rug from Steven King.

Interior designer Manuel De Santaren gave a first-floor powder room character with a bold wallpaper by Thibaut.

To satisfy the client’s request for softer lines, Nicholaeff designed an archway over the Louis J. Solomon bed in the primary suite.

The property slopes twenty feet from front to back, allowing the lower level to be transformed into a light-filled living space and the pool to catch plenty of light while retaining privacy. “We created the pool to have a direct relationship with the harbor,” says Sudbury Design Group’s Michael Coutu.

Coutu created a variety of terrace areas, including a firepit, to help bring the backyard down to scale. “The walk-out basement sort of serves as a cabana,” he says, eliminating the need for a pool house.

The living room features custom sofas by Decore Upholstering, a custom cocktail table by Masterpiece Woodworks, and a Steven King area rug. The painting is Late Summer by Carl Wuermer.

The library connects to the living room through a pocket door.

Architect Doreve Nicholaeff designed all interior cabinetry to coordinate with the transoms above the front door, “So we have this sort of continuous line that works through the house that ties everything together and makes it feel calm and organized and orderly,” she says.

A low, continuous roofline connects the main house with the single-story detached guest suite on one side and the main garage on the other.

The walk-in closet and dressing room feature a vintage Murano chandelier found at 1stDibs

The youngest daughter’s study features built-in storage for her hobbies, while a new dormer hugs her workspace.

The primary suite, located on the main level, is accessed through this hallway, wrapped in a watery hued banana-tree-bark wallcovering crafted in Belgium by Omexco.

To add layers and coziness to the large primary suite, the Dahers designed a walnut headboard that spans almost the entire length of the wall.

Located behind the kitchen, the screened porch has the vibe of a tree house, and a new HVAC system makes it usable year-round. A large Ralph Lauren pendant complements the dramatic roofline.

A wall of shelves in the garden-level lounge masks the door into the billiards room.

In the kitchen, also part of the great room, Hector Finch pendants illuminate dual islands and reflect off the glossy zellige-tile backsplash. New Hampshire’s JH Klein Wassink crafted the cabinetry.

The homeowners of this Lake Winnipesaukee retreat requested a clean, northern European vibe, so designers Paula and Clayton Daher covered the great room’s coffered ceiling and fireplace wall in white oak. The artwork, by Gotiez, is part of the owners’ collection.

Meridian Construction replaced the existing dock’s pressure-treated boards with ipe decking and trim. Just out of frame is a new sandy “perch beach.”

In the dining room, a breakfront painted Benjamin Moore Chestnut supports dinner parties and conceals a pantry with a wet bar and flower-arranging counter.

Breakfast on the kitchen deck comes with views of the boathouse, covered dock, and, of course, the lake. The chairs are from Kingsley Bate.

The Dahers decorated the eldest daughter’s room in shades of lavender and purple; the painting was a gift from her parents.

The Dahers also clad the foyer’s catwalk in white oak, while the floor transitions from antique French pavers to custom-stained fir.

The putting green was a priority for the homeowner, an avid golfer

The white-oak ceiling adds warmth to the solarium, which Newschool Builders’ Patrick McHugh describes as “the most beautiful room in the house.” The furnishings are simple and light, keeping the emphasis on the view.

A fireplace lined with granite veneer separates the outdoor spa from the patio.

Initially designed as a seasonal porch, during the building process the solarium evolved into a year-round room. “It’s a transparent little glass house, while the rest of the house feels sheltered,” says Kelsey Layman, senior interior designer at TruexCullins.

The kitchen has a calming clean white palette. Double islands allow for plenty of room to work and congregate.

“The design for the guesthouse is a little more abstract,” says architect Rolf Kielman. “It is simple in its geometry.” The side facing the lake has an open porch. Inside are two bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen and living room.

The protected and welcoming front porch is a signature element of the New England farmhouse.

A tongue-in-groove white-oak ceiling in the entry hall continues a design through line that begins on the porch ceiling and is found elsewhere in the house.

The main house, clad in locally milled cedar clapboard, is a long rectangle ending in an ell that houses the garage and apartment above. To the right is a separate carriage-house-style garage.

The fireplace in the primary bedroom is finished with wood paneling rather than stone. “It felt warmer,” says Layman, “and was a blend of the couple’s competing preference for modern and traditional decor.” The artwork above the fireplace is by Julia Purinton, while the art on the right is by Jim Westphalen.

Located on the upper level just outside the den—which is complete with a wet bar—is a ladder leading to two bunk spaces; the rope detailing recalls the fishing nets on passing boats.

The upper level cantilevers above the main living areas, providing the deck with a bit of protection from the elements; in addition to a balcony, the house features an outdoor shower and a plunge pool.

Ash paneling helps delineate the living room within the open floor plan, while the simple glass fireplace and concrete hearth serve as the room’s focal point. The artwork is by Claire Seidl.

In the dining area, a table from the clients’ own collection pairs with lighting and chairs from Room & Board; the adjacent wet bar features custom cabinetry from Kitchen Cove Design Studio and Ann Sacks backsplash tile.

Inspired by the Japandi aesthetic, Kevin Browne Architecture designed this 3,400-square-foot residence as a response to its waterfront site. The exterior features a mix of vertical stained-cedar siding, horizontal white nickel-gap siding, black trim, and ipe decking. A portion of the roof is planted, which aids in cooling and absorbing stormwater runoff, while another area features solar panels to offset the home’s electric loads.

Topless in the Fog (2020), 4″H x 12″W, oil on panel.

Rainbow Fleet (2024), 6″H x 6″W, oil on panel, nine panels.

Portland USA (2021), 8″H x 6″W, etching and collage.

The artist’s plein air setup.

The Flower Box (2020), 4″H x 4″W, pen and ink on wood.

Penwork Ceiling Detail (2014), 40″H x 72″W, pen and ink on canvas installed on ceiling.

Beach 30 (2021), 4″H x 12″W, oil on panel.

Austin’s Topo (2014), 8″H x 12″W, etching.

A vignette showcases Summerill & Bishop linens, trays, and placemats

Birdie by Nina Liddle on Nantucket features a mix of home and lifestyle goods, including Gemma Orkin Ceramics and Ortigia soaps from Sicily.

“Now I can see the sunset every night,” says Rosenfeld, referring to all the windows in the new living room gable. “It really is a beautiful spot.”

The headboard, chair, and ottoman in one of the home’s two primary bedrooms are covered in Brook Perdigon’s Canopy in an indigo-and-white colorway.

When the project began, homeowner Jan Rosenfeld had just gotten back from Morocco, thus the Moroccan zellige tiles in one of the two primary baths

The addition of a gable on the water side of the house allows for better views of Vineyard Sound. The eucalyptus-patterned fabric on the living room chairs and ottoman is from James Malone.

The custom kitchen in rift-sawn white oak won a PRISM award last year. Its ventilation hood is made of plaster, which builder Thomas Van Hollebeke says created a challenge that ultimately proved rewarding.

French lavender—and the docile bees that pollinate it—greets visitors, with a straight shot through to the water before anyone even enters the home.

Designer Liane Thomas commissioned the custom walnut table from Connecticut’s Knock on Wood Antiques. The Four Hands chairs, covered in charcoal linen slipcovers, are on wheels for easy maneuvering.

The sink “is the absolute first thing we bought for this project because we loved the color,” Thomas says. “This impulsive purchase was also the last thing we figured out”; it ended up in one of the home’s six en suites.

For the primary bedroom, Sylvester chose an upholstered bed from Cisco Home, an antique rug (which doesn’t off-gas) from Landry & Arcari, and organic bedding from Coyuchi.

In the primary bath, an iron chandelier and iron sconces provide casual elegance and pair beautifully with the antique rug and tumbled-limestone tiles from DiscoverTile.

The mudroom’s chiseled Italian porcelain tile resembles tumbled limestone, and the nickel-gap shiplap walls further add to the sense of place.

Double natural-oak archways crafted by Three Gs Woodworking frame the living room’s Rumford wood-burning fireplace. “We knew this could be a special moment,” says interior designer Tina Marguerite Sylvester.

The open-concept kitchen is elevated yet casual with rustic details like the island lights from The Limehouse Lamp Company and the shimmery zellige tile backsplash.

Sylvester sourced most of the home’s furniture, like the great room’s cozy sectional, from Cisco Home, a company known for its organic fabrics and fills and sustainably sourced wood frames.

Sliding screens positioned over the primary bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows provide privacy, though they can be moved when desired.Sliding screens positioned over the primary bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows provide privacy, though they can be moved when desired.

Drywall for the interior ceiling and a stucco finish for the lower roof’s underside creates a continuous indoor/outdoor white plane. The roof overhang allows for an additional spatial layer between the house and the sliding screens so people can move between rooms via the outside.

This modern summer home has a traditional entrance, though on a beautiful day, you can step straight from the driveway onto the oak floor of the living room and then outside for views of the Atlantic beyond.

A view from the rock garden and exterior sitting area highlights the modified post-and-beam’s hemlock upper ceiling, which is supported by Douglas fir beams.

A horizontal datum stretches across the house’s lower mass, defining the lower roof.

A woodsy green stands in for the expected white on the kitchen cabinets. The existing stone countertops, with their subtle green undertones, were retained.

A mix of color and pattern animates the seating area, from the basket-weave chaise to Lee Jofa-upholstered swivel chairs.

Quadrille’s Persepolis drapery and bench fabric makes the perfect companion to the wallpaper. The distinctive bed came from the husband’s home when the newlywed couple combined households.

The office space in a pretty blush tone offers a place to work or unwind.

The slender proportions of the wrought-iron mirrors balance the weight of the Christopher Peacock cabinetry.

Not to be mistaken for a window treatment, the reclaimed fluted pilasters slide open to conceal a TV niche in the great room.

The “long barn,” as the owners refer to it, is clad in vertical red cedar siding with a steeply pitched roof, copper gutters, and an oversized dormer. Sea View Builders won a 2025 Gold Prism Award from the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston for the project.

Calling to mind the spirit of a working barn, the compact powder room features a deep wall-mounted porcelain sink from Rejuvenation and a simple industrial light fixture from Amber Interior Design.

The loft bedroom’s tongue-and-groove ceiling is painted Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue. The bed is from Thuma, and the bedside tables are vintage stools from the family’s collection.

The entire kitchen was designed around the massive, structurally reinforced cast-iron sink from Randolph Morris.

A painted Dutch door leads into the mudroom, where straw hats hang from a bamboo rack from Palm Beach Regency.

In a corner of the great room, the homeowner insisted on wall-to-wall banquettes, deep enough for sleeping (with storage drawers below). The hand-finished wood chandelier was purchased long before plans were drawn up for this house. Says the homeowner, “I can always find a place for beautiful things!”

A small, motorized cupola on the roof ridge brings fresh air and daylight into the great room.

The homeowner and JWH Design + Cabinetry collaborated on the compact wet bar.