The Residency Bureau has reimagined this warm and inviting getaway home as a family escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and busy careers in Washington’s San Juan Islands. The owners, a family of four, sought out this post and beam home, desiring a relaxing respite nestled along the water and surrounded by trees. While the bones of the home and adjacent log cabin were still in decent shape, they required a facelift to echo the playful aesthetic of the homeowners.
The project team took their design cues from the surrounding terrain for this seaside retreat, creating a colorful yet peaceful retreat for accommodating family and friends. In the family room, you will find a cozy atmosphere that is inspired by the views of Garrison Bay, while a fireplace provides a haven for those looking for warmth and ambiance. Continue below to see the rest of this idyllic island retreat…
ABOVE: To soften the wall of river rock in the living room, the designer commissioned an ethereal painting by Kippi Leonard, Artist.
What We Love: This San Juan Island getaway home offers ample sleeping space for hosting overnight guests while remaining uncluttered and serene. We love how the designer opted for a warm color palette in this home instead of the traditional faded white wood and turquoise in most seaside homes. Borrowing inspiration from the surrounding trees, this home is s filled with natural textures, cozy materials, and organic elements that blend beautifully with the tranquil island setting.
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Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other incredible home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign in Washington’s San Juan Islands: Secluded cabin retreat on the San Juan Islands with a writer’s cottage and Idyllic modern shelter for family getaways on wind-swept Orcas Island.
Throughout this retreat, the designer used a lot of linen and wool for texture and warmth. She also used performance fabrics or added fabric guard to the furniture upholstery for wear and tear.
ABOVE: The large dining table was selected with entertaining in mind, sourced from Design Within Reach.
ABOVE: The owner’s bedroom continues the nature theme with its leaf-patterned wallpaper from Milton & King.
ABOVE: This playful bunkroom features pegboard walls and a cozy upper loft, designed for the ultimate flexibility when hosting overnight guests. Additional sleeping space includes two twin bunks, a queen-sized bed, and a loveseat that conveniently opens up to provide sleeping space for an extra human… or even a dog!
Above: In the guest bedroom, sage green walls provide a soothing escape, while the headboard is custom upholstered in a ticking stripe fabric from Schumacher.
ABOVE: In the family room, the “Raccoon” artwork is by artist Justin Kane Elder.
ABOVE: Outside, the deck enjoys tranquil views of the bay, offering an alfresco dining area and a sitting area with a fire pit. The outdoor sofa is from Brown Jordan.
PHOTOGRAPHER Miranda Estes Photography
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