Written by Kristen Hampshire
Photography by Keyanna Bowen
Exterior Residence Photography by Dana Hoff
Layered neutrals, thoughtful millwork and sophisticated details shape this coastal family home, designed to last through the ages.
Throughout the home, subtle details unfold: fluid marble trim that frames the primary bath’s windows, powder blue and white candy-stripe wall covering in a secondary bath with juxtaposing braided detail along the mirror’s rim.
Overall, Jess says, “It’s less about one big statement and more about quiet craftsmanship. The beauty comes through in the millwork, the marble trim, and the way light moves through each room.”
The house’s palette opts for warm, creamy tones instead of stark whites. This creates a softer, more inviting space overall.
Classic Character
Across the board, each bedroom and bathroom combo has its own character, shaped by tone and texture. Blues create a consistent and gentle coastal ripple effect that intentionally steers off course in treatments such as the bunkroom’s wallcovering by Phillip Jeffries, which incorporates a rust rope-like pattern, inviting a grown-up vibe into a versatile space that suits guests of all ages.
“We wanted it to feel fun but not juvenile,” Jess says. “It’s a room for everyone, with blues and rust tones that reflect the dunes—handsome and a little unexpected.”
Powder rooms offer opportunities to step outside the theme, including one with vertical V-groove walls coated in a foggy sage hue—“a subtler choice,” Jess says. A plaster chandelier adds a brand of retro formality, and the bistro curtain ushers in light while offering privacy. In another bathroom, the blue-and-white striped wallpaper and marble vanity create a fresh yet timeless look.
“Every space had to feel cohesive but have its own mood,” Jess relates.
The result is a home that feels both grounded and graceful—coastal without cliché, elegant without formality. “They wanted a space that felt like them,” Jess says. “It’s not a complete departure from their style in Baltimore, just a coastal version: calm, comfortable and meant to be lived in.” CS
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