Forget Nautical Decor—This Martha's Vineyard Home Channels the Island's Rustic Charm

Designer Nina Farmer put an emphasis on locally sourced pieces to create a comfortable, laid-back vacation home

“It’s unusual to find a house where the landscape is already mature and developed,” says Nina Farmer of the Martha's Vineyard vacation home she designed. “The previous owners spent a lot of time and effort on the grounds.” Her directive? Translate the charm of the property’s exterior in the home’s interior. David Mitchell

There’s a “certain kind of ethos” to Martha’s Vineyard in the summer, says Boston -based AD PRO Directory designer Nina Farmer . It’s one defined by the makers at the annual Agricultural Fair in August, a slow morning stroll through the farmer’s market, and the simple, delicious pleasure of a buttery lobster roll at the beach .

A wraparound porch and purposefully worn-in siding adds to the charm.…