Moving the master bedroom to the back of the house made sense because it was quieter and not as bright which were both desirable for sleeping. What was less appealing was the 5 foot closet that was also shallow. Instead of cramping the bedroom floor plan with compensating dressers, shallow custom millwork created closed storage and display space. And yes, the millwork was designed around the dimensions of peony painting. A full height barn-style door (not shown) conserved as much depth as possible on the existing closet.

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Staircase - scandinavian painted l-shaped staircase idea in Sussex with painted risers

This house is ideally located in the woods, backing up to the Cambridge reservoir in Waltham. But the beautiful views and secluded outdoor spaces could not compensate for the 1970’s interiors, particularly the master bathroom and kitchen, which lacked distinction and needed to be updated. Black River Architects reorganized and totally renovated the master bathroom, creating a dramatic bathing alcove which contributes light and custom craftsmanship to the rest of the master suite.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

This house is ideally located in the woods, backing up to the Cambridge reservoir in Waltham. But the beautiful views and secluded outdoor spaces could not compensate for the 1970’s interiors, particularly the master bathroom and kitchen, which lacked distinction and needed to be updated. The new cabinets and locally quarried stone counters modernized and greatly enhanced the kitchen without the expense of relocating the appliances or the sink.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

The double obscured glass door lead to the pantry. This are had an un-used fireplace chase built into the original house. We decided to put the space the use when the kitchen was relocated to this area. A great addition to this home. Note that the island has cabinets on both sides which compensates well here for the shortage of wall hung cabinets in a kitchen with only one available wall.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

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Open dining area with big window to the ocean side.
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Elevated high above Cuttyhunk Harbor, with views of the Elizabeth Islands chain and Martha’s Vineyard, this mini compound was designed for energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance. The two bedroom main house has an 8’ square, glass block, center skylight which floods the core of the structure with natural light to compensate for the deep covered porches surrounding the living space. A studio guest cottage and workshop building protect and frame the south facing patio. Solar panels line the roof of the south facing porch.

This house is ideally located in the woods, backing up to the Cambridge reservoir in Waltham. But the beautiful views and secluded outdoor spaces could not compensate for the 1970’s interiors, particularly the master bathroom and kitchen, which lacked distinction and needed to be updated. The new cabinets and locally quarried stone counters modernized and greatly enhanced the kitchen without the expense of relocating the appliances or the sink.

One of the first decisions that we made was to swap the fireplace surround with Violetta marble, wanting a stone with lots of movement and in a color that compliments the warm tone of the home’s wood details. Because the client loves patterns, we paired a small scale pattern in the living room with a larger scale in the entry. We chose a dark color for the remaining walls to ground these layered patterns and allow our modern and mid-century furniture pieces to pop. Because the ceilings aren’t super high, we chose a feature ceiling light to compensate.

Mid-sized farmhouse light wood floor and brown floor entry hall photo in Orange County with a white front door and white walls