![A small and modern home designed to look like an art gallery.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/small-black-and-white-home-240221-1235-01.jpg)
Heliotrope Architects has designed the “Collector’s Retreat”, a small home located on Orcas Island in Washington State.
The clients own an art gallery featuring a curated collection of west-coast artists, and they desired a retreat with the feel of a contemporary art gallery.
![A small and modern home with white stucco and black metal panels on the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-black-and-white-house-240221-1238-02.jpg)
The exterior of the home has a material palette that’s limited to black metal panels and white stucco.
![A small and modern home with white stucco and black metal panels on the exterior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-black-and-white-house-240221-1238-04.jpg)
A concrete walkway leads from the carport to the entryway of the home. The carport can also double as a covered outdoor entertaining space when needed.
![A concrete walkway leads from the carport to the entryway of the home. The carport can also double as covered outdoor entertaining space when needed.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-black-and-white-house-with-carport-240221-1238-03.jpg)
![A concrete walkway leads from the carport to the entryway of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-black-and-white-house-240221-1238-05.jpg)
The interior of the home has all-white surfaces with Carrera marble countertops and gray concrete, creating a sleek contemporary appearance, similar to that of an art gallery.
![The interior of the home has all white surfaces with Carrera marble countertops and gray concrete, creating a sleek contemporary appearance, similar to that of an art gallery.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-living-room-floor-to-ceiling-windows-240221-1238-06.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a floating fireplace hearth with hidden lighting that reflects off the floor.
![In this modern living room, there's a floating fireplace hearth with hidden lighting that reflects off the floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-living-room-with-fireplace-240221-1238-07.jpg)
Along the wall is a custom-designed cabinet with artifacts, and books, while above, lighting highlights the art.
![Along the wall in this modern home is a custom-designed cabinet with artifacts, and books, while above, lighting highlights the art.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-cabinets-wall-art-240221-1238-08.jpg)
Sharing the open plan interior with the living room is the kitchen, where a long island creates additional counter space, and minimalist white cabinets complement the other cabinetry throughout the home.
![A modern kitchen with minimalist white cabinets, Carrera marble countertops, and gray concrete flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-open-plan-kitchen-living-room-240221-1237-09.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with minimalist white cabinets, Carrera marble countertops, and gray concrete flooring.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-kitchen-design-concrete-floors-240221-1237-10.jpg)
Black framed doors open the interior spaces to the rear concrete terrace.
![Black framed doors open the interior spaces of this modern home to the rear concrete terrace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-black-and-white-house-240221-1237-11.jpg)
![Black framed doors open the interior spaces of this modern home to the rear concrete terrace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-house-concrete-terrace-240221-1237-12.jpg)
Built into the concrete terrace is a fire pit that can be lit to create a cozy outdoor experience.
![Built into the concrete terrace of this modern home, is a fire pit that can be lit to create a cozy outdoor experience.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-concrete-terrace-with-outdoor-fire-pit-240221-1237-13.jpg)
Back inside, and one of the bedrooms has a section of floor-to-ceiling black framed windows, while hidden lighting is used to create indirect light.
![This modern bedroom has a section of floor-to-ceiling black framed windows, while hidden lighting is used to create indirect light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bedroom-black-framed-windows-240221-1236-14.jpg)
In another bedroom, custom cabinetry surrounds the headboard of the bed and separates the sleeping area from the en-suite bathroom.
![In this modern white bedroom, custom cabinetry surrounds the headboard of the bed, and separates the sleeping area from the en-suite bathroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-bedroom-240221-1236-15.jpg)
The en-suite bathroom has a backlit mirror, a floating vanity, and a walk-in shower with a shelving niche.
![This modern en-suite bathroom has a backlit mirror, a floating vanity, and a walk-in shower with a shelving niche.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-bathroom-with-backlit-mirror-240221-1236-16.jpg)
![This modern en-suite bathroom has a backlit mirror, a floating vanity, and a walk-in shower with a shelving niche.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-bathroom-240221-1236-17.jpg)
![This modern en-suite bathroom has a backlit mirror, a floating vanity, and a walk-in shower with a shelving niche.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-shower-with-lit-shelving-niche-240221-1236-18.jpg)
A secondary bathroom includes a shower that has an uninterrupted view of the trees.
![This modern bathroom includes a shower that has an uninterrupted view of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/shower-with-floor-to-ceiling-window-240221-1235-19.jpg)
The home also has a laundry room with a skylight that’s located off the carport.
![A modern white laundry room with concrete floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/white-laundry-room-240221-1235-20.jpg)