Modern CLASSIC

Interior designer LeeAnn Baker has infused this elegant new-build waterfront home with a sense of history and a welcoming atmosphere

- VIVIENNE AYERS

HOW DID YOU COME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT?

We were referred by the contractor, Schultz Miller, who has worked with the client to maintain the home since she purchased it in 1998.

WHAT WAS THE BRIEF?

Though the client lives alone, she loves to entertain. She wanted to have a kitchen she was proud to show off and that would function properly. Also, for the main bathroom she wanted something that seemed more complete.

The house was renovated by previous owners and there was a mix of styles and materials that were challenging to navigate. The kitchen had a giant hood over the range that blocked the sweeping views of the waterfront. The bathroom had a large undermounted tub that was located between the fireplace and the windows and took up too much space. The freestanding tub feels much more inviting and makes more sense in the space.

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