The owners of a waterfront property on Virginia’s Northern Neck tapped Randall Kipp Architecture to mastermind a modern, primary residence that would celebrate its pristine environs. Principal Randall Kipp and team sited the structure on the long, narrow parcel to accentuate views of Dymer Creek.

An open living-dining space occupies center stage of the airy, 3,600-square-foot, four-bedroom residence completed by Coastal Builders, Inc. Full-height Weather Shield windows rim the room; clerestory windows extend views above. “With a 19-foot ceiling and a loft overlooking the main living area, the great room achieves a sense of openness and vertical drama without losing warmth,” says Kipp. “The open stair railing allows light and views to flow freely, maintaining sight lines out toward the water.”

Rustic tables, slipper-style dining chairs and a streamlined sofa—all sourced at RH—lend gravitas and scale. Low-maintenance, luxury vinyl tile flooring by COREtec mimics natural wood. Above, Berlin glass chandeliers from Williams Sonoma animate the living and dining areas without obstructing the scenery.

“Corner windows in the great room were strategically placed to open up wider viewing angles and bring in more natural light,” adds Kipp, “creating a seamless connection between the interior spaces and the landscape.”