River House

A 1980’s passive solar home on the river came to life with a fresh kitchen and baths and the replacement of heavy millwork with light cable railings that enhance the home’s playful features. The result is a comfortable and energy efficient family retreat.

Rappahannock / Chesapeake Bay
Wicomico Church, VA

PHOTOGRAPHY: Angie Seckinger

CONTRACTOR: McPherson Painting & Carpentry

Living room with a brick fireplace, modern furniture, artwork on the wall, and a view outside through a door.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with high ceilings, large windows, modern furniture, and a staircase leading to an upper loft area.
A dining room with a round glass table, four wicker chairs with metal frames, a blue vase with tall grass, large windows, and a contemporary ceiling light.
Living room corner with a gray armchair, a modern white floor lamp, a small side table with a decorative bowl, a large colorful artwork on the wall, and a black lounge chair near a door with a window, all on a dark tiled floor.
Living room with brick fireplace, wooden mantel, two colorful abstract paintings, binoculars, black armchair, tiled floor, large windows, and a wooden ceiling beam.
Living room with large windows, a brick fireplace, a black bench, a beige sofa with pillows, a wooden staircase leading to a loft, and a rug.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, wooden accents, black bar stools, and open riser staircase with wooden treads.
Living room with beige sofa, striped and patterned pillows, framed map on white wall, wooden coffee table, rug with abstract pattern, floor lamp, and staircase with wooden railing.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a small island with a black stool, and a hallway with hooks for hanging bags and hats, viewed from underneath a wooden staircase.
A cozy bedroom with a brick accent wall, hardwood floors, a window seat with pillows, a small framed picture on the wall, a wooden chair, a bed with a beige blanket, and curtains covering the window.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, green lamps, wooden chair, window with gray curtains, and a window seat with a pillow.
A bedside nightstand with two drawers, a green lampshade with a textured base, a pair of glasses, and a small decorative item on it, next to a bed with light-colored bedding and a tall headboard.
Corner of a room with a window seat, pillows, a wooden chair, and framed artwork on the wall.
Bathroom vanity with a large mirror, wooden cabinet, granite countertop, two pendant lights, and a black bowl on the left side. The bathroom has a tiled floor and a brick wall on the right.
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