Spacious living room with wooden beams and large windows, offering an ocean view. Includes patterned sofas, a black coffee table with books and glassware, a bar area, and a rug. Glass doors open to a patio with outdoor furniture and greenery, overlooking the sea.

Barn Renovation Block Island

When our clients purchased this peninsula property, it had an existing barn that required demolition. Within its somewhat constrained footprint, our clients built a new 4-bedroom home that required a mix of clever design solutions to accommodate guest rooms and plenty of entertainment space. The open plan main floor features furniture that allows for full outdoor views, such as a backless daybed in the conversation area and a kitchen table and chairs at bar-stool height. Sliding garage doors open to a restful stone patio, visually eliminating one wall. The raised loft is an office and sleeping space to accommodate the couple’s different schedules. The small Master Bath feels expansive, opening to a gracious outdoor shower. The interior design is a combination of urban chic and classic seaside with custom light fixtures, industrial sinks, and tiled Bath and Kitchen walls set against wood beams, barn doors, and rustic flooring.

Exterior of a rustic house with wooden siding and a large sliding barn door partially open, revealing a cozy interior with a sofa and colorful cushions. A black sconce light is mounted above the door. Potted plant on the stone-paved patio, and a water view with buildings in the background.
Rustic living room with exposed wooden beams and high ceilings. A large chandelier hangs centrally. Blue sofas with orange and striped cushions face a wooden coffee table on a patterned rug. Stairs in the background lead to an upper level with a railing. Large windows allow natural light.
Spacious living room with exposed wooden beams and high ceiling. Large windows show a scenic outdoor view. Features a blue sofa, striped armchair, dark wooden coffee table with books, and a lamp. A metal staircase leads to a loft area with bookshelves. Neutral and earthy tones throughout.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling and large windows. It features beige and blue sofas with multicolored cushions, a central coffee table with books and decorative items, a patterned rug, and a leather chair. Natural light illuminates the room from the windows.
A cozy, rustic home office with wooden beams and a dark wood desk built into the wall. Books and decorative items are on shelves above a computer. A patterned chair sits at the desk. A small plant and lamp are on the desk, and a vase with flowers is to the right. White paneled ceiling.
A cozy living room with a rustic wooden interior features a blue sofa with orange cushions, a stylish orange leather chair with a cream headrest, and a patterned rug. A modern wooden table with a lamp and decorative shelves adorn the space, while large windows provide natural light.
Stylish room featuring a dark wooden wine cabinet with gold circular holders, filled with wine bottles, standing against a light wall. A wooden dining table with red high-back chairs is in the foreground. A window to the right shows an outdoor view. A modern chandelier hangs overhead.
A vintage black cabinet with geometric patterns is stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses. The top holds cocktail shakers and an arrangement of wine glasses. Above, two wall-mounted lights illuminate the setup. A metal basket sits beside the cabinet on a wooden floor.
A spacious kitchen and dining area with exposed wooden beams and a colorful patchwork rug. The dining table is surrounded by high red chairs. A staircase with wooden steps and black metal railings leads to a loft. Large windows provide ample natural light and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen featuring wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in oven. A sink with a tall faucet is on the left, beside a window. The blue island with a cooktop is in the foreground. Shelves hold dishes, and a colorful rug lies on the wooden floor. A plant and fruit bowl add decor.
A kitchen counter with a set table: a floral-patterned plate on a wooden plate atop a checkered placemat, accompanied by a fork and knife. Nearby are a glass of white wine and a water glass. Fresh herbs are in the background, and a cooking pot on a stove is partially visible.
A modern kitchen with open shelving displaying glassware, bowls, and jars. The shelves have a gold finish and sit against a gray tiled wall. A counter with a marble top features two place settings with wine glasses and a vase of white flowers. Black stools are placed by the counter.
A serene bedroom features a bed with light blue and white bedding. Beside it is a wooden nightstand holding a white lamp, a small plant, and a white jug. The walls are pale with a light blue accent. A frosted glass door with a black frame is visible on the left. Rug with subtle patterns on the wood floor.
A cozy bedroom with light blue walls features a bed with white linens. A built-in window seat with cushions and a throw blanket sits beneath three windows. A woven basket and framed art are on the walls, and a potted plant adds greenery. Exposed ceiling beams enhance the space.
A rustic wooden table with two small coral sculptures on a woven mat sits against a wall. Above it, a black wall-mounted lamp with a cream shade provides lighting. On the left, a blue rocking chair and an exposed wooden beam add to the cozy, rustic ambiance.
Bedroom with wooden beams and a rustic style. It features a wooden bed with blue and white striped bedding and matching pillows. There are two wooden nightstands with wall-mounted lamps. A blue rocking chair sits by the window with striped blinds. A woven rug covers the floor.
Interior of a rustic home with exposed wooden beams and a sliding barn door leading to a bedroom. A staircase with wooden treads and metal railings ascends to the upper floor. Colorful patterned rugs adorn the polished concrete floor. A folding chair leans against the wall.
Rustic bedroom view through an open sliding barn door. The room features a bed with a colorful geometric headboard, white bedding, and pillows. A striped rug covers the wooden floor. A bedside table holds a lamp and books. Ceiling beams and warm wood accents enhance the cozy ambiance.
A modern bathroom features a metallic pedestal sink with a curved basin and antique-style faucet. Above it, a tall, oval mirror reflects the room. Gray, glossy tiles cover the walls, and two glass sconces flank the mirror. An open door reveals a room with wooden beams and stairs.
A cozy bedroom with a nautical theme features a striped carpet and wallpaper. There are wooden bunk beds with ship-style portholes. A wooden dresser with a mirror and a small lamp is on the left. A wooden chair and a life preserver are near the window at the back.
Bathroom with soft blue walls and pebbled stone flooring. Features a large gray concrete sink atop a wooden vanity. Above the sink is a rectangular mirror. A wooden stool is tucked under the left-side vanity extension. Two white towels hang on a bar, and a window provides natural light.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure and a wooden stool inside. The floor has pebble-like tiles. The shower has a rain showerhead. Large glass doors lead to an outdoor patio with greenery and expansive views of grass and sky. Light pours in through the open doors.
Outdoor shower area with wooden walls and frosted glass panels leading to a bathroom. The bathroom door is open, revealing a robe on a hook, a glass shower stall, and a wooden stool. The floor is made of small, colorful stone tiles, and the exterior is clad in weathered wood.
A cozy living room features a beige sofa with colorful striped pillows, a wooden coffee table with magazines, and two striped ottomans. A table with two black chairs is near open double doors, revealing a green garden. A chessboard is on the table, and a TV is mounted on the right wall.
Cozy living room with wooden bookshelves and blue patterned armchairs. A vibrant rug covers the floor, leading to a glass door opening to a balcony with a seaside view. Shelves hold books and decorative items. Curtains flank the door, and natural light illuminates the space.
Cozy wooden alcove with a daybed beneath a window. The bed is adorned with colorful striped and patterned pillows, and a multicolored throw blanket. A geometric patterned valance hangs above the window, which reveals a view of trees. A wall-mounted lamp provides lighting.
Warm, rustic living room with a wooden cathedral ceiling and large windows. Two blue and white patterned armchairs face a colorful patterned rug and wooden coffee table. Shelves filled with books and decor flank a sliding door, leading to a balcony with a view of the water.
A rooftop patio with gray cushioned sofas, yellow and white chevron pillows, and potted plants around a rectangular coffee table. The table holds candles of various colors. In the background, a scenic view of greenery, a lighthouse, and a body of water under a blue sky.
Four wooden Adirondack chairs face the ocean on a grassy lawn. A stone wall separates the lawn from shrubs and trees. Sailboats glide on the blue water under a clear sky with thin clouds. A wooden fence is on the left, and the landscape is peaceful and summery.
Rustic wooden sign with arrow shape, marked TO THE BEACH, stands amid tall grass and sandy terrain. Lush green foliage surrounds the sign, suggesting a coastal pathway. Bright daylight illuminates the scene.