Inside a Bainbridge Island farmhouse with an incredible indoor-outdoor lifestyle

Front exterior of white board-and-batten farmhouse with metal gable roof and black entry door

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This modern coastal farmhouse was beautifully designed by BC&J Architects and built by 2atara Construction, situated on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Nestled on the edge of an estuary, the Pleasant Beach House combines two vernacular farmhouse forms. The new 2,900-square-foot home boasts innovative clearstory spaces with beautiful vaulted ceilings. Impressive cantilevered steel canopies and picture-framed windows help give the home its contemporary Scandinavian schoolhouse look.

The placement of the daytime and nighttime wings at 90 degrees to one another creates two sides of a large outdoor room offering views of Rich Passage over a pocket park. The daytime wing – an open, light-filled space designed to maximize views and accommodate the needs of a busy young family and guests – includes kitchen, dining and living spaces.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE BC&J Architects
CONTRACTOR 2atara Construction

Driveway view of the farmhouse showing garage, connector, and main house with white siding and metal roofs

The southern face of this wing is shielded by a 10′ deep cantilevered canopy which protects from direct sunlight or rain, and facilitates use and enjoyment of the outdoor space during warmer weather. A diner-style pass-through bar located on the kitchen side of the covered terrace further enhances the use of this terrace area.

Side and rear view of the two-story gabled wing connected to the main farmhouse by a covered walkway

Four bedrooms, plus bathrooms, laundry, and mudroom with entry via the garage make up the home’s nighttime wing. Breathtaking views are available from the owner’s bedroom and bath, while the kids’ bedrooms feature modest views, generous play and study spaces, and shared bathrooms.

Rear view of the house with open bi-fold glass doors leading to a covered patio and gravel yard

Built to LEED standards with high-end materials throughout and extremely energy-efficient plumbing fixtures and HVAC system, this home is a testament to sustainability.

Symmetrical rear facade with metal roof, open folding doors, and covered patio seating area

What We Love About This Home

We love how the daytime and nighttime wings meet at a right angle to frame a sheltered outdoor room with sweeping views of Rich Passage. The deep cantilevered steel canopy and open pass-through bar turn the covered terrace into an extension of the kitchen, blurring the line between cooking, dining, and outdoor living. Vaulted clerestory ceilings, reclaimed wood beams, and a soaring shiplap fireplace bring warmth and craftsmanship to a Bainbridge Island Farmhouse that still feels effortlessly modern.

Tell Us: Would you want to embrace a pass-through kitchen bar and covered outdoor terrace like this one, or would you rather keep your indoor and outdoor living spaces separate? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other amazing home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of Washington: A Seattle craftsman home gets a bold renovation with serene Lake Union views and A timeless Bainbridge Island home with outstanding views of the Puget Sound.

Covered patio with wicker furniture beside open folding glass doors and a pass-through bar window

Covered patio seating area looking through open folding glass doors into the dining room

Open-Concept Kitchen with Pass-Through Bar

Patio bar with wooden countertop and stools beneath an open pass-through kitchen window

Close-up of the open sliding pass-through kitchen window with reclaimed wood bar and stools

Interior view through an open sliding kitchen window to a white farmhouse-style kitchen

View from under the covered patio overhang looking out to a landscaped garden and lawn

Kitchen sink area with black-framed windows overlooking greenery and an open sliding glass door

Dining Room with Vaulted Ceilings

Open-concept dining area with long wooden table, black chairs, and wheel chandelier, opening to the patio

Living Room with Shiplap Fireplace & Built-In Seating

Vaulted living room with exposed wood roof trusses, tall shiplap fireplace, and built-in window seating

Living room fireplace flanked by built-in bench seating, blue sofas, and a wood coffee table

Close-up of built-in window seat with striped and patterned pillows above a firewood storage nook

Reclaimed wood mantel with antler decor beside a gray sofa and wall of black-framed windows

Living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, blue sofa, fireplace, and window seating nook

Open-concept dining and living area with wood table, wheel chandelier, and view to the front entry

Farmhouse Kitchen & Butler’s Pantry

Kitchen with white shaker cabinets, black tile backsplash, stainless range, and butcher-block island

Kitchen wet bar with open wood shelving, wine fridge, and stainless refrigerator

Vaulted great room with dark island, wood beams, and open sightline to kitchen and living area

Interior hallway with shiplap accent wall connecting kitchen, dining, and living spaces

Mudroom & Entryway Storage

View through an open black-framed Dutch door to a courtyard and outbuilding

Pegboard mudroom organizer holding hats, jackets, and rain gear

Small Powder Room with a Window

Powder room with round mirror, black wall-mount faucet, vessel sink, and frosted window

Staircase with Patterned Runner & Quilted Art

Staircase detail with black metal railing, patterned runner rug, and framed quilted map art

Owner’s Bathroom with Freestanding Soaking Tub

Primary bathroom with freestanding tub, marble floor, dark vanity, and glass-enclosed shower

Two-story white farmhouse exterior with rows of black-framed windows, viewed from the side yard

Close-up of black-framed windows against white vertical board-and-batten siding, framed by ornamental grasses

Corner view of the tall gable end with a large black-framed window, main house roof visible behind

Rear exterior of the farmhouse showing the covered patio, folding glass doors, and steep two-story gable

PHOTOGRAPHER Kelvin Hughes Productions