New Guest Home, Orleans, MA

This new guest home in Orleans was built by Cape Associates working with S.A. Architecture. It is a compact, two-story cottage set among tall trees, with cedar shingles that have a warm, natural tone.

A small covered entry with a metal roof shelters a bright yellow door. A cupola sits on the gabled roof, and tall windows at the gable end bring in light.

Inside, the photos show:
• A white kitchen with a marble-look island, a gas range and blue base cabinets
• A living and dining area with a blue sectional and round wooden table
• Bathrooms with herringbone wallpaper, a gray-green vanity and a freestanding tub below a window
• A stair with a white balustrade and wood handrail

An aerial view shows the cottage tucked into dense woodland. The interior is light and open, with large windows on both floors and soft blues and whites that match the garden outside.