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Design house: Characterful, art-filled house in Nantucket, designed by Tim Button

This Nantucket home is a visual feast for the eyes.

This beautiful summer home in Nantucket, Massachusetts has been redesigned by Tim Button, a New York City based interior designer and co-owner of Stedila Design.

The renowned design firm is known for its high-profile work in the industry. They count Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis and Vince Camuto as just a selection of their previous clients. Stedila Design also worked on Clarke-Pelli’s The Visionaire, one of New York City’s most sustainable skyscrapers.

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THE PROPERTY

This summer home in Nantucket was designed for a longtime client. The property – a 7,000 sq ft, 7-bedroom spec house was built by local architects but Tim opened the house up and completely reconfigured the layout. He furnished the house with an eclectic mix of custom pieces, Paris flea market finds, and the family’s own furniture, art and objects brought back from various travels.

Tim’s projects often include unexpected materials and repurposed objects. Here, some of those include antique Paris street lamps and custom shades made from London bus destination signs.

EXTERIOR

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TERRACE

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Perfect for entertaining, the outdoor terrace features a selection of snug chairs and eye-catching, plump cushions in a bold colourway.

LIVING ROOM

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DINING ROOM

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A custom-designed dining table, covered in zinc and nails is contrasted beautifully with restored period French chairs.

The dining room also features a rug depicting cardinal directions, made specially for this design project.

HALLWAY

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Art was a major factor in the design of this property. The owners’ extensive collection of contemporary art is prominent throughout the home.

KITCHEN

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BREAKFAST ROOM

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BAR

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BEDROOM

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TWIN BEDROOM

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BATHROOM

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LOFT

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GARDEN

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Photography/ Richard Mandelkorn

Interior design/ Tim Button/ Stedila Design

Jennifer Ebert
Deputy Editor (Digital)

Jennifer is the Digital Editor at Homes & Gardens. Having worked in the interiors industry for a number of years, spanning many publications, she now hones her digital prowess on the 'best interiors website' in the world. Multi-skilled, Jennifer has worked in PR and marketing, and the occasional dabble in the social media, commercial and e-commerce space. Over the years, she has written about every area of the home, from compiling design houses from some of the best interior designers in the world to sourcing celebrity homes, reviewing appliances and even the odd news story or two.