Bethany Beach

A bright living room with beige armchairs, a white sofa, a glass coffee table with books and a blue bowl, white dining chairs, and a large abstract art piece. Tall windows, neutral tones, and natural light create a calm, inviting space.

After serving as a cherished summer retreat for more than 25 years, this family beach house was comprehensively reimagined for a growing family. Former screened porches were enclosed to expand the living spaces, while the interiors were elevated from a casual beach house aesthetic to one of quiet sophistication. The result is a home that feels both renewed and deeply familiar, preserving the memories and sense of place that have defined it for decades.

Modern living room with a white sofa, blue and brown pillows, a glass coffee table, and a tan bar cabinet with glassware and liquor bottles. Kitchen with white cabinets and green branches in a vase is visible in the background.
A bright, modern kitchen with white walls and light wood floors. A pantry with shelves and appliances is visible through an open door. Natural light enters from a large window with beige curtains. A bar stool and a small drink station sit nearby.
Neutral-toned living room with a white sofa, tan armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a wooden side table with a lamp. A bookshelf with glass doors and decorative vases is in the background. Sunlight filters through a sheer window curtain.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, wooden stools at the island, two cone-shaped pendant lights, a vase with greenery, a loaf of bread on a cutting board, large windows, and light wood floors.
A modern dining room with a white table and four white chairs sits on light wood floors. Beige curtains frame two windows. A large abstract artwork with blue and gold wavy lines hangs on the wall. A green bowl decorates the table.
A bright, modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, and island. Four wooden stools sit at the island; three white pendant lights hang above. A vase with green branches is on the island. Natural light streams through windows on the right.
A serene bedroom features a beige bed with white linens and navy accents, a light wood nightstand with a white lamp, a textured cream armchair, gray curtains, a window with greenery outside, and abstract art on the pale wall. Neutral tones create a calm atmosphere.
Modern bedroom with a gray upholstered bed, beige bedding, and a brown throw. A black bench with stacked books sits at the foot. Sunlight streams through a window with a roman shade. Minimalist art adorns the cream walls. A desk is visible in the next room.
A minimalist bedroom features cream walls, a bed in the foreground, a large purple-blue abstract painting on the right, and a doorway showing a bathroom with white cabinets, a sink, a small plant, and a window with sunlight streaming in.
A wooden credenza with a woven texture holds two frosted green glass vases of different sizes. Above hangs a large abstract painting in shades of blue, yellow, white, and beige. The scene is bright and minimal, with a calm, modern feel.
A cozy, light armchair with a navy pillow sits by two large windows with gray curtains. A round side table is beside the chair. A modern desk with a large vase, flowers, and a white lamp stands nearby, all bathed in soft daylight.
Minimalist bedroom corner with a white desk, black chair, table lamp, books, and a green vase. Abstract black-and-white artwork leans against a cream wall. Gray curtains frame a window; sunlight brightens the neutral, calm space.
Modern home office with a white built-in desk and shelves, a white leather chair, a table lamp, books, decorative objects, a window with sheer curtains, and a woven basket under the desk. The scene is tidy, bright, and softly lit by natural light.
A tidy bedroom scene with a wooden nightstand holding a clear lamp, small vase with branches, and a book. Framed art and a photo hang above. The bed has cream bedding with striped pillows and a tan throw. Sunlight streams in through tall, white curtains.
Elegant bathroom with marble floors and walls, a glass-enclosed shower, freestanding tub, double-sink vanity with marble tops, gold fixtures, two mirrors, wall sconces, a window with blinds, and a toilet beside framed wall art. Sunlight streams in.
Modern bathroom with two white sinks, rectangular mirrors, wall sconces, and gray subway tile backsplash. Wicker baskets with towels sit on open shelves below each sink. Hexagonal floor tiles cover the floor. Minimalist decor, clean lines, and neutral tones.
A modern, minimalist desk with a white chair sits by a window with sheer blinds. A white lamp, a small plant, and a drawer are on the desk. Part of a bunk bed and an orange ball are visible in this light-filled, neutral-toned room.
A cozy bedroom with two white bunk beds, each with blue bedding, orange throw blankets, and round orange pillows. A modern white chair sits by a wooden desk near a window with a woven shade. Natural light fills the room, highlighting the neutral decor.
Sunlight streams through a window, casting geometric shadows onto a white paneled wall above a staircase with white railings and a dark striped runner. The scene feels warm and inviting, with sharp lines highlighting the stairways architectural details.
A bright hallway with white shiplap walls, light wood floors, and modern wall art. Three floating shelves hold minimalist pictures. A black lantern-style ceiling light hangs above, and sunlight streams in from large glass doors.
A white raised house with a screened upper porch, white railings, and lattice skirting sits among trees and gravel. Sunlight brightens the wooden exterior, and a fenced yard is partially visible on the right.

Bethany Beach

Architect

Anne Decker Architects

Builder

Dewson Construction Company

Photography

Jennifer Hughes Photography