New Home, Eastham, MA

Built by Cape Associates with architect Peter McDonald, this new home in Eastham has weathered cedar shingles, a steep roof with several dormers and a long front porch supported by white columns.

Upstairs, a bedroom opens through French doors to a private deck, and a sloped ceiling shapes the space. Another room has a wall of white-framed windows overlooking the trees, with a simple table set in front of them for meals.

• A screened porch with wooden screen frames and white furniture
• A dining room with a chandelier and French doors
• A blue-walled bathroom with pedestal sinks and beadboard
• A bay-window breakfast corner
• Honey-toned wood floors throughout

The house is surrounded by lawn and low-growing trees, and its shingled walls and cedar roof will weather to a soft gray over the years. Deep eaves, a long porch and tall windows give it a relaxed, welcoming presence.