LEFT: The cathedral ceiling is painted
in high-gloss white to enhance the sense of height and emphasize the simplicity of the beams and trim work. BELOW: The built-in bench and cabinetry hold summer gear, while teardrop marine cleats are used as coat hooks. FACING PAGE: The nautical motif was extended to the back deck, where a white, powder-coated aluminum dining set overlooks the Centerville River. The rebuilt deck’s surface was chosen as a close match to the interior floors for a seamless transition between spaces.
“Nautical chic” makes an apt description of Nancy Hill’s interior design. “We wanted to make it really crisp,” she says.
performance fabrics that can easily be cleaned.” Deep blue grasscloth covers the walls in the foyer, which opens to common living areas unified by white walls and fabrics highlighted with bold, graphic navy accents. Swivel lounge chairs outfitted in white slipcovers in the living and family rooms reinforce the nautical vibe. Custom signs and pillows referencing the coastal locale add a touch of levity and leave no doubt this is a house made for enjoying its beachy environment. Indoor/outdoor fabrics and easy-care carpets ensure that sandy feet and wet towels are welcome. “Our clients wanted the home to be easy and fun, yet sophisticated,” Hill says. “To achieve a well curated balance, we mixed high priced, lower priced, and custom items.” Each of the six bedrooms continues the ocean
ing room, and common living areas, establishing a visual connection between these spaces and the waterfront views. Windows and doors in the family room and dining room were replaced with French doors, creating an expanded sense of space and easy access to the outdoors. Custom cabinetry solves the dual purpose of offering storage and creating subtle transitions between rooms. Outside, Schranghamer redesigned the decks and rebuilt them with Trex decking in a color that closely matches the interior’s white oak floors for a seamless flow between indoors and out. “Nautical chic” makes an apt description of Hill’s interior design. “We wanted to make it really crisp,” she says. “My client loves navy and white, and we could incorporate so much white because we used
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