A contemporary new build in downtown Annapolis serves as the perfect secondary residence for a pair of empty nesters, who were drawn to its enviable views of Spa Creek. Because they frequently host family and friends, they desired their primary suite to be a quiet spot to read, unwind and take in the waterfront scenery. “The view became the natural focal point for the bedroom,” notes Wesley Pehlke of Simply Wesley Interior Design. “We kept the interiors serene, using a soft color palette, and designed the room to complement rather than compete with the landscape.”

Starting with a base of wide-plank, cerused, white oak flooring, she blended shades of blush pink, mauve and blue in the primary bedroom’s sitting area overlooking the water. “Inspired by the clients’ love of nature, we layered rich, organic textures, including mohair and bone inlay,” the designer shares. A patterned wool rug by Crescent grounds a Lillian August chair and Lee Industries ottoman covered in Fabricut leather. Together, they form an inviting corner to take in the vista. Says Pehlke, “These elements make the room feel warm, tactile and thoughtfully collected.”