Next Up

Contemporary Home on the Long Island Sound

From: James Merrell Architects

This chic, contemporary retreat tucked away in the trees features summertime perks like a private dock and all-weather amenities like a handsome indoor pool. Walls roll back to let the Atlantic breezes inside, and pale, cozy furniture invites guests to curl up with a beach read.

Family home with pillared covered wraparound patio and sloped lawn.

From: James Merrell Architects

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 16

Modern Waterfront Home With White Shingles, Blue Metal Roof, and Covered Patio

Mature trees and a rolling lawn frame this handsome family home, where a covered porch and glassed-in sitting room offer spectacular views.

Narrow wooden dock spans over water and leads up to home.

From: James Merrell Architects

2 / 16

Pale Dock and Staircase Leading to Waterfront Home

Pale, sunbleached wood offers exclusive access to the bay from this contemporary vacation retreat.

Tall tree with branches leaning over shade-dappled lawn and dock.

From: James Merrell Architects

3 / 16

Waterfront Backyard With Mature Trees and Lawn Leading to Private Dock

Shade from a large mature tree dapples the lawn in this backyard, where a narrow wooden dock leads from the outdoor area behind the home to a serene bay.

Single story home with pillared patios and tall trees.

From: James Merrell Architects

4 / 16

Contemporary Waterside Home With Mature Trees and Wide Lawn

This handsome property features crisp dark metal roofing, covered patios with pillars, architectural shade trees and a wide lawn with ornamental grasses.

White shingled home with dark roof and wraparound porch.

From: James Merrell Architects

5 / 16

Contemporary Wraparound Covered Porch With Sitting Areas

This waterside beauty features clean right angles, pale flagstones, Adirondack chairs and wooden pillars. A sitting area to the right of the front door features upholstered outdoor sofas and another entrance to the home's interior.

Large kitchen has pale cabinets, dark ceiling and orange chairs.

From: James Merrell Architects

6 / 16

Eclectic, Contemporary White Kitchen With Wide Island and Wooden Plank Ceiling

Crisp white cabinetry contrasts with dark wooden countertops and an unvarnished plank ceiling in this spacious kitchen. An upholstered bench in the eating nook shares space with bright orange armchairs and a dark pendant.

White living room with vaulted ceiling and neutral furnishings.

From: James Merrell Architects

7 / 16

Contemporary Living Room and Dining Peninsula With Exposed Vaulted Beam Ceiling

Mint-colored barstools offer seating at the eat-in kitchen beside the living room in this neutral open-plan home, where bright orange armchairs add splashes of color to the pale beige floor and white walls.

Beige and deep brown room with long dining table and pale chairs.

From: James Merrell Architects

8 / 16

Neutral Contemporary Dining Room With Midcentury Chairs, Exposed Beams and Waterfront Views

This Long Island home's handsome ceiling offers an organic palette that carries down to a geometric pendant, an ample dining table and upholstered wooden chairs. A neutral textural area rug covers pale stone flooring and bare windows offer scenic views of the coastline.

White bedroom with brown ceiling and chairs on deck.

From: James Merrell Architects

9 / 16

Contemporary Primary Bedroom With Exposed Beams and Retractable Glass Doors

Plush textiles like an upholstered bed, white linens and a sheepskin ottoman add luxury to this bedroom, where a circular black iron pendant hangs over the room and a pair of Adirondack chairs on a private porch lead out to a gorgeous waterside view.

Neutral room with plank ceiling and view of bay with trees.

From: James Merrell Architects

10 / 16

Contemporary Waterfront Sitting Room With Wooden Ceiling and Plate Glass Windows

A tufted grey sectional and bright orange barrel chairs have a gorgeous view of bayside trees and grasses beyond the floor to ceiling windows in this contemporary living room. A textured neutral rug covers the hardwood floor and a pair of small coffee tables offer storage.

Brown armchair with orange toss pillow before windows.

From: James Merrell Architects

11 / 16

Contemporary Waterfront Sitting Room With Leather Armchair

A shapely evergreen is visible in the windows behind this cozy armchair. A pale rug covers the dark hardwood floor, and a pale blue table lamp stands on a long whitewashed console.

Long rectangular indoor pool with floor to ceiling windows and roof.

From: James Merrell Architects

12 / 16

Contemporary Indoor Pool With Wide Windows, Exposed Beams and Modern Seat

The retractable windows on this generous indoor pool make it feel like part of the landscape, but visitors can lounge on its flagstone patio all year long. A soaring exposed-beam ceiling adds to the feeling of airiness.

Long wooden dock that ends in stairs through brush up to lit home.

From: James Merrell Architects

13 / 16

Private Dock, Kayak and Mature Trees Leading to Contemporary Beach House on Long Island Sound

This handsome contemporary retreat has exclusive access to the water, thanks to a wooden staircase and narrow dock that wind through trees and out into Long Island Sound.

Angular white home with glowing golden light among tall trees.

From: James Merrell Architects

14 / 16

Contemporary Waterfront Home With Mature Trees and White Shingles

This handsome home nestles like a jewel among the trees on Long Island. Pale shingles and ample outdoor lighting adds evening curb appeal.

Single story waterfront home at sunset with concrete walkway.

From: James Merrell Architects

15 / 16

Modern Landscaping and Angular Covered Porch on Contemporary Long Island Home

Textural grasses and architectural hedges lead visitors along an angular concrete path to the covered porch offering entrance to this contemporary waterfront gem. Clean lines and wide windows add to its sophisticated look.

White home with covered carport and room for several vehicles.

From: James Merrell Architects

16 / 16

Modern Coastal Home With White Shingles and Covered Carport

A pea gravel driveway leads to a covered walkway connected to the patio beside this contemporary home, where shade trees and a wide lawn lead to the front door and smaller shrubs add texture to the side of the house.

James Merrell Architects

Contemporary Home on the Long Island Sound

Modern Waterfront Home With White Shingles, Blue Metal Roof, and Covered Patio

Pale Dock and Staircase Leading to Waterfront Home

Waterfront Backyard With Mature Trees and Lawn Leading to Private Dock

Contemporary Waterside Home With Mature Trees and Wide Lawn

Contemporary Wraparound Covered Porch With Sitting Areas

Eclectic, Contemporary White Kitchen With Wide Island and Wooden Plank Ceiling

Contemporary Living Room and Dining Peninsula With Exposed Vaulted Beam Ceiling

Neutral Contemporary Dining Room With Midcentury Chairs, Exposed Beams and Waterfront Views

Contemporary Primary Bedroom With Exposed Beams and Retractable Glass Doors

Contemporary Waterfront Sitting Room With Wooden Ceiling and Plate Glass Windows

Contemporary Waterfront Sitting Room With Leather Armchair

Contemporary Indoor Pool With Wide Windows, Exposed Beams and Modern Seat

Private Dock, Kayak and Mature Trees Leading to Contemporary Beach House on Long Island Sound

Contemporary Waterfront Home With Mature Trees and White Shingles

Modern Landscaping and Angular Covered Porch on Contemporary Long Island Home

Modern Coastal Home With White Shingles and Covered Carport

Related Pages