This idyllic Nantucket beach house was designed by Botticelli + Pohl in collaboration with Katie Martinez Design, located on a rugged stretch of coastline next to natural wetlands. Built from the ground up, the owners requested a multigenerational feel to their home, as if it had been there for quite some time.
The designer drew on her experience of memories from childhood summers spent on Martha’s Vineyard in the house that had been built by her great-grandparents. The result is a summer house that feels old, as though it had been passed down through many generations. It is furnished with a mixture of new, antique, and vintage pieces to create unfussy, layered rooms.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Botticelli + Pohl GENERAL CONTRACTOR O’Connor Custom Builders INTERIOR DESIGN Katie Martinez Design
In the kitchen, the fumed white oak flooring by BABA Antique Wooden Floors brings inviting warmth. The custom island features a walnut countertop. Instead of upper cabinetry, the designer created a hutch with a plate rack. Over the island are vintage pendant lights consisting of glass and enamel.
Open to the kitchen, this farmhouse-style dining room features a dark walnut dining table. Above the table are clear glass pendant lights custom designed by Rose Uniacke.
The cozy living room features a built-in window seat for curling up with a good book and gazing at the sea. A pair of linen armchairs are by George Smith, set around a custom fabricated coffee table from Fern NYC.
Above: The gas fireplace is the focal point in the living room, featuring a terra cotta firebrick in a herringbone pattern. The surround is limestone, sourced from Jamb Ltd. The white sofa is from Cisco Brothers, covered in a durable outdoor fabric.
On the entry wall that can be seen through the living room, the wallcovering is Ferns by GP & J Baker – Green / Cream.
Above: Set in a corner of the living room are a card table and chairs sourced from a vintage warehouse. The chair cushions and window curtains are Hand Block, hand-printed fabric by Elizabeth Eakins.
What We Love: This idyllic Nantucket beach house features a breezy kitchen that effortlessly flows into the dining and living areas, perfect for entertaining. The selection of furnishings and materials throughout this home brings a timeless feel that is warm and inviting. We are loving the mix of vintage, antique, and designer pieces, bringing an authentic touch to this New England getaway home.
Tell Us: What details do you find most inspiring in the design of this summer retreat? Would this be your idea of the perfect family getaway home? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments!
Note: Check out a couple of other inspiring Nantucket beach house tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign: Nantucket summer house provides a dreamy coastal cottage feel and Breathtaking contemporary cottage on the island of Nantucket.
Above: On the upper level, the owner’s bedroom and children’s room feature custom millwork pieces. This includes a headboard/desk combo in the main bedroom, bringing maximum function without obstructing the magnificent views of Nantucket Sound and the surrounding beauty of the natural landscape. The Paniolo mirror is from O&G Studio, set next to beautifully curated bookshelves.
Above: In this serene owner’s bedroom, the elegant wicker light fixture was sourced from Sohn Britain.
Above: In the owner’s bath, a marble topped vanity adds a luxury touch. The medicine cabinets are from Urban Archaeology.
Above: A Moroccan tile-lined shower brings a spa-like feel to this main bathroom.
Above: The two young daughters’ four-poster beds feature tassel trimmed pom-pom bedcovers that add a delicate and Provençal touch, sourced from Chelsea Textiles. The yellow wall sconces are the Jielde Wall Sconce Signal S1300.
Above: The rear entry features durable limestone tile flooring, greeting guests from strolls along the nearby wetlands. The antique bench was found in Connecticut, complimented by a framed Suzani textile hung just above it.
The Pool House
PHOTOGRAPHER Malcom Brown Photography
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