The aesthetic: classic, clean and timeless.
“The home is riddled with special details that they had always wanted to include in their forever home,” Hansen relates, noting that the owner’s building industry career informed some of the materials and design decisions. In particular, Hansen points to a nautically inspired bunk room over the garage with characteristic drawer-steps that double as storage and rise between the two build-ins that provide four sleeping spaces.
A trellised terrace with boardwalk leads to a potting room with a deep, cast-concrete countertop and farmhouse sink, along with open storage shelves and reclaimed barn-wood paneling. The adjacent greenhouse is where the couple can process plant starts, and there is a bevy of raised beds on the grounds that add visual interest while naturally deterring deer.
Shades of white and classic finishes, like smooth subway tiles, locally sourced stone and shaker-style cabinets, align with the farmhouse design. “The kitchen is basically the control center of the home, and it overlooks the water while opening up into the living and dining rooms,” Hansen says. “It really is the heart of the home.”