Designed for gathering and lingering, this waterfront home embraces the art of effortless living.

A wooden table with a paperback book titled "Living for the Modern" by Wanda M. Corn, a small candle, and a decorative white circular object.
Living room with beige upholstered chairs, round wooden coffee table with decorative bowl, fireplace with gold candlesticks and framed photo on mantel, large window, green houseplant, and modern gold and black ceiling light fixture.
Living room with beige sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and decorative objects, white walls, and large windows, with mounted animal skulls and modern ceiling light fixtures.
A living room with modern furniture, including a beige curved armchair, a beige loveseat, and a wooden coffee table with books and a decorative bowl. A large abstract painting with pink, black, and earth tones hangs on the white wall. The ceiling features exposed white wooden beams and a gold pendant light fixture.
A living room corner with a large leafy houseplant in a gray pot on a wooden floor, a window with white trim and blinds, and a wooden display cabinet with glass doors showing decorative items inside.

There's something special about returning to a home you've helped shape over the years. Having worked with these clients on previous renovations, we were thrilled to be invited back to refresh two of the home's most-loved spaces: the sitting room and three-season sunroom.

The goal was to create spaces that felt elevated yet effortless—rooms that invite you to slow down, settle in, and enjoy the beautiful waterfront setting just beyond the windows. Rather than focusing on a single room, we considered how each space would connect to the next, creating a natural flow between the sitting room, dining room, and sunroom. The result is a home that feels cohesive, welcoming, and perfectly suited for both everyday living and entertaining.

In the sitting room, layered textures and a rich palette of warm browns, rust tones, soft neutrals, and mixed brass finishes create depth and visual interest without feeling overly formal. Comfortable, conversation-friendly furnishings encourage gathering, while carefully placed accents draw your eye throughout the space and toward the water views beyond.

Just beyond, the three-season sunroom offers a more relaxed expression of the home's style. Filled with natural light, greenery, and comfortable furnishings, it serves as an extension of the living space—a place to enjoy morning coffee, afternoon reading sessions, or an evening glass of wine with friends.

Together, these spaces reflect what we love most about great design: homes that feel connected, lived in, and designed around the way people truly gather and spend time together.

Sage Services: Interior Design, Lighting Selection, Styling

Location: Newburyport, MA

Completed: 2026

Photography: Freebird Photography

A beige surface with a string of black and gray beads, a bowl with a metallic finish, and a magazine or catalog featuring white coral and coastal decor.
A bright, modern indoor living space with white walls and ceiling, large windows, and a glass door leading outside. There are green potted plants, including a large leafy plant in a gray pot and another in a terracotta pot. A white sofa is partially visible with decorative pillows. Light-colored outdoor furniture can be seen through the windows, and a woven pendant light hangs from the ceiling.
Living room with beige sofa, brown and beige pillows, and a dark brown throw blanket. A large green houseplant is near the corner next to a white fireplace. A sliding glass door leads outside, revealing greenery and a porch. A rug with a simple geometric pattern is on a wooden floor.
Bright sunroom with white walls, large windows, and a glass door allowing natural light. There are green plants, a white sofa with decorative pillows, and a coffee table with books, coral decor, and a black bead necklace.
Tall house plant with long striped leaves in a large terracotta pot in front of a white wood-paneled wall with hanging Spanish moss sculptures.
Bright sunroom with white walls and large windows overlooking a green backyard, decorated with indoor plants, white sofas, throw pillows, and a rustic coffee table.
Living room with beige armchair, wooden crates, potted plant, large windows, and decorative items on white mantle

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