We Build Houses!

I’m excited to share something I have kept a secret for far too long! My husband and I build houses! In fact, much of what we share with small groups about Marriage Building is based upon the process of building a home: from clearing the land to moving in!

Featured today is the home we worked together to design. It’s been Beamer headquarters for over thirteen years! Lots of memories shared here with family and friends! Come in and take a tour!

The Great Room

The decor theme is coastal casual. Cotton window coverings sport bold khaki and white stripes, giving certainty to the fact that there is nothing formal happening here. Come in, put your feet up and relax!

The open shelved bookcase allows for exhibition of treasures collected along the shoreline.

Hang a mirror to strategically capture natural light and brighten your rooms on the north side of the home. A tray of collected ocean finds paired with glass accessories defines coastal charm.

The Kitchen

This custom-designed kitchen has the chef and her hungry crowd in mind! Starting with command central: the built-in desk provides ample space for recipe searching and grocery list preparation.

Jon and I boldly suggest that you fear not including artwork in your kitchen. If you are like we are, you probably spend most of your time there- why not enjoy that level of exposure to your favorite pieces?

Oyster Shell artwork by Sandra Cowley, a local artist and family friend.

Seating for six in the breakfast area; the dining room seats an additional eight guests.

The sea fan artwork behind the gas cooktop washes clean easily.

Don’t make a fuss about window treatments. Find the fabric you like and keep it simple. This valance is really a table runner!

The coffee nook features more coastal artwork by Sandra Cowley.

The custom designed indoor awning connects the home’s interior with the inviting backyard.

The Dining Room

Heirloom silver hangs on the wall but the atmosphere is still coastal casual. We suggest using a burlap table runner accented with beach finds and mercury glass candle holders.