Tim Pfeiffer (of Seattle-based architecture and interiors firm Hoedemaker Pfeiffer) and his partner, Matt Carvalho, had been searching for a vacation home on rural Maury Island for years when they finally spotted potential, under a layer of peeling linoleum flooring and pink plywood walls, in a former shipbuilder’s cabin from the late 19th century. Join us for a look at the gut-renovated home, peppered with nautical references.
Pfeiffer’s favorite room, the living room with its library wall. The design team sourced a mix of antiques and primitive nautical objects for the interiors.
The cedar-paneled walls in every room were painted a soft white for cohesiveness.
An early 19th-century set of croquet pegs makes for a sculptural display.
The only element that survived the renovation? The 1950s kitchen cabinets, now painted a gray-blue. Formica countertops (new) further the old beach-cottage story.
The couple and their dogs lounge in the sun room.
The primary bedroom with an ensuite bath. The home’s reclaimed doors are from Second Use.
Also from Second Use: the circa-1920s tub in the primary bath. A pair of signal flags found in Provincetown make charming curtains.
The hardworking mudroom, complete with sturdy hooks and a round porthole-like mirror.
The couple added a window to the original front porch to make it an all-season sitting area.
Unbeatable views from their multi-tiered deck.