The shingle-style dwellings of Nantucket are at once fanciful and practical, grand yet welcoming. Today, in one of Cleveland's eastern suburbs, a home named for that historic island strikes the same kind of balance.

The high ceiling in the kitchen allows for a more open feeling, while the wrap-around counter provides eating space for friends and family, without sacrificing the chef's cooking area.

As elsewhere through the house, architectural accents extend above eye level with clever ceiling treatments, arched doorways and accent windows.

A two-sided fireplace brings warmth to two rooms and the use of brick as an accent wall creates a classic, rugged look without sacrificing elegance.

Natural light is as important to the design of this home as paint color and room placement. Glass doors and large, geometric windows allow light to accent the architectural features throughout the home.

Natural light is as important to the design of this home as paint color and room placement. Glass doors and large, geometric windows allow light to accent the architectural features throughout the home.

The modern aspects of this home are showcased in the master bedroom and bathroom, proving that the old and new can be blended with seamless grace. Note the hammered metal vanities and the use of natural materials that keep a contemporary room feeling organic.

The modern aspects of this home are showcased in the master bedroom and bathroom, proving that the old and new can be blended with seamless grace.

Convenient storage of pots and pans above stove.

Photos by Thom Sivo

Photos by Thom Sivo

Photos by Thom Sivo