waterfront

The cantilevered design of the steel bed repeats the theme of the home’s architecture.

A spiral staircase leads from the garage to the studio.

A concrete plinth serves as a grand terrace for the walk-out lower level.

Minimalist materials soften the home’s impact on the site.

Punches of red brighten the master suite.

A variety of patterns-from herringbone to stripes to circles-mix it up against the dark walls of the music room.

A wallcovering from the Phillip Jeffries Rivets collection clothes the dining room walls, where the palette of nature-inspired colors reflects the rocky coast outside.

Designer Honey Collins opted for casual, but not outdoorsy, furnishings for the sun porch because the space is open to the living room.

The living room’s herringbone wallpaper lends a masculine touch, while a botanical rug adds a hint of femininity.

Grand inside and out, this stately 1885 former summer home in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, retains its historic charm.

The foyer’s original woodwork soars to the third floor.

Sudbury Design Group’s landscaping plan includes a generous swath of hydrangeas that enhance the appeal of the handsome shingled house. Architects Lisa Botticelli and Ray Pohl’s design incorporates the classic details beloved by Nantucket residents.