Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound, is small. The two had been searching for a vacation home on the rural 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.
Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound, is small. The two had been searching for a vacation home on the rural 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.
Photography by Thomas J.
A blue front door references the waterfront views just behind the house.
A blue front door references the waterfront views just behind the house.
Pfeiffer’s favorite room, the living room with its library wall.
The cedar-paneled walls in every room were painted a soft white for cohesiveness.
The cedar-paneled walls in every room were painted a soft white for cohesiveness.
Expert layering is evidenced in every corner.
Expert layering is evidenced in every corner.
The only element that survived the renovation? The 1950s kitchen cabinets, now painted a gray-blue and appointed with brass hardware for a nautical feel.
The only element that survived the renovation? The 1950s kitchen cabinets, now painted a gray-blue and appointed with brass hardware for a nautical feel.
Salvaged Douglas fir planks from Second Use make up the floors.
Salvaged Douglas fir planks from Second Use make up the floors.
The couple and their dogs lounge in the sun room.
The couple and their dogs lounge in the sun room.
The primary bedroom with an ensuite bath.
The primary bedroom with an ensuite bath.
Also from Second Use: the circa-1920s tub in the primary bath.
Also from Second Use: the circa-1920s tub in the primary bath.
The hardworking mudroom, complete with sturdy hooks; a round porthole-like mirror; a nautical cleat door handle (and improvised leash holder); and industrial nautical sconces.
The hardworking mudroom, complete with sturdy hooks; a round porthole-like mirror; a nautical cleat door handle (and improvised leash holder); and industrial nautical sconces.
The couple added a window to the original front porch to make it an all-season sitting area.
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.
Unbeatable views from their multi-tiered deck.
