A Contemporary & Historical Nantucket Retreat by Rebecca Ascher

I have been reading a few books over the summer that take place in Nantucket, 

so I have this newly found desire to visit there soon!  When I saw this article in Elle Decor 

about this beautiful Nantucket beach house, I was instantly attracted to the decor, however, 

when I found that this beach house was a historical home, built in the 1860's,

 I was instantly intrigued... 

 We're talking the civil war times people! 

What an incredible opportunity to be able to restore, redecorate, and work with a

 historical home on Nantucket... and I must add Rebecca Ascher did an outstanding job!

I'll tell you what first drew me to the photo of the living room, 

for sure it was the black & white stripped ottomans. Love.  

What draws me to this home is the simplicity 

and the light mix of natural elements and modern touches.

 I love the light, natural color pallet with a dollop of bight color here and there.

The decor and color palette seem to create a timeless beauty 

that is perfect for a significant historical beach home.

I adore this room for children. The deep blue with hints of nautical and beach decor is perfection...

and that pure white bathroom with the incredible bathtub screams relaxation. 

I wonder if they rent out this Sandhill home?  

Wouldn't that be a dream to spend  a summer there? Yes, a dream.

 Photos via Elle Decor