Homes designed to be lived in

The Seabrook cottage exterior pairs black board-and-batten siding with a cedar porch and a blush front door that nods to the Washington coast.

A side entry welcomes guests with blush-painted doors, simple metal porch roofing and coastal cottage charm.

A light-filled shiplap living room furnished with a linen sofa, rattan coffee table and layered vintage rugs.

The cottage dining area centers on a white oval table surrounded by rattan chairs and a sculptural lantern pendant.

A built-in banquette breakfast nook with ticking-stripe pillows, woven chairs and views toward the kitchen.

The coastal cottage kitchen pairs cream cabinetry and shiplap walls with a sunny built-in banquette for casual meals.

A small kitchen alcove lined in shiplap, with cream cabinetry, open shelving and unlacquered brass hardware.

A cozy guest bedroom with twin white spindle beds, soft linens and coastal photography above the headboard.

The cottage bath features a classic pedestal sink, black-and-white hex tile floor and a crisp white shower curtain.

The mudroom combines shiplap walls, hex tile flooring and a black cushioned bench with a wood peg rack.