Tharon Anderson is responsible for the interior design and styling of this beautiful and inviting Nantucket summer house. This beach house is nestled on Nantucket, a tiny island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The charming yet expansive property is home to a couple who sought a summer house on the island where the wife spent her childhood.
Constructed in 1927, the main house had relatively low ceilings and dark wood floors. The designers principle goal was to brighten the interiors and flood the living spaces with natural light. Offering 4,500 square feet of living space, this fabulous retreat has six-bedrooms, a pool house and a cabana.
In contrast to the classic shingle exterior, the interior is fresh, light and understated, providing a tranquil and uplifting space to spend quality time with family and entertain friends. Above: In the entry, the wallpaper is a grass cloth by Sally King Benedict.
One of the most impactful changes came by way of painting all the floors white. The designers kept the general palette neutral throughout, except for thoughtful interjections of seafoams and blues, complemented by natural materials such as linen and jute.
These selections enhanced the casual, coastal cottage feel — appropriate given the property’s proximity to the ocean and the relaxed nature of its owners.
Above: In the dining room, the light fixture is a handmade plaster chandelier from Julie Neill.
What We Love: This Nantucket summer house offers warm and inviting living spaces to entertain family and friends. A neutral color palette provides a relaxed vibe throughout the interiors of this lovely beach house. Furnishings have been selected for their comfort, durability and style. Overall, we think this would make a fabulous home for summer getaways to escape urban living!
Tell Us: What do you think of the design of this home, do you find the neutral palette to be soothing? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments below, we love reading your feedback!
Note: Have a look at a couple of other popular home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in the Nantucket area: Shingle style house with beach chic interiors on Nantucket island and Surfside Chic Nantucket beach house retreat.
Above: Most of the walls are painted in All White — Farrow & Ball, while the ceilings are Decorator’s White CC-20 | Benjamin Moore.
Special artwork was selected throughout, adding life to this home’s neutral backdrop. This includes pieces by Sally King Benedict, Ansley Ginvhan, Catherine Booker Jones, and Margaux Ogden.
Above: The pool house features a full kitchen, ideal for overnight guests. This space is furnished with durable fabrics, using outdoor textiles for the daybed.
Above: Upstairs, a guest bedroom features soaring ceilings and a four-poster bed.
Photos: Courtesy of Tharon Anderson
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