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Renovation, West Harwich, MA
This West Harwich renovation focuses on light and the coastal view. The photos show rooms with wide windows that look over water and a balcony.
The living room has pale oak floors, striped upholstery and a large blue painting. The kitchen has white cabinets, a white counter, a hood over a range and a gold-toned faucet. A bedroom opens through sliding glass doors to the balcony.
Details in the baths include:
• Vertical gray-blue tile in a walk-in shower
• Brushed brass fixtures and hardware
• A white vanity with a makeup seat
• A marble-look tub surround with a sliding glass door
• Vertical paneling on the walls
Brass accents repeat throughout, which unifies the spaces. Soft neutral fabrics and pale floors let the water views remain the focus of the main living area and the bedroom, with white walls keeping every room light.
The living room has pale oak floors, striped upholstery and a large blue painting. The kitchen has white cabinets, a white counter, a hood over a range and a gold-toned faucet. A bedroom opens through sliding glass doors to the balcony.
Details in the baths include:
• Vertical gray-blue tile in a walk-in shower
• Brushed brass fixtures and hardware
• A white vanity with a makeup seat
• A marble-look tub surround with a sliding glass door
• Vertical paneling on the walls
Brass accents repeat throughout, which unifies the spaces. Soft neutral fabrics and pale floors let the water views remain the focus of the main living area and the bedroom, with white walls keeping every room light.
Renovation, Harwich Port, MA
This expansive 10,000-square-foot Cape Cod home was thoughtfully renovated to create a welcoming multigenerational retreat designed for gathering, entertaining and summers by the sea. Working in collaboration with interior designer Ariel Okin, Cape Associates brought each space to life through exceptional craftsmanship, custom cabinetry and millwork, and carefully executed details that balance timeless coastal character with everyday comfort and durability. Featuring six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms, beautifully layered living spaces and a harborside pool house, the home provides a refined yet relaxed backdrop for generations of family memories. The project was featured in House Beautiful, with photography by Donna Dotan.
Several images in this gallery show the interior details of the Harwich Port home, designed by Ariel Okin and built by Cape Associates. A powder room has coral-pattern wallpaper in blue and white, with a brass faucet and a rope-framed mirror.
A freestanding tub stands in a bright bath, and a staircase has a herringbone runner edged in navy with brass rods. Ocean-themed art appears in several rooms. Brass fixtures and polished nickel taps appear in different baths, each paired with white tile.
• Hallway with wall sconces and paneling
• Upholstered dining chairs in stripes beside a rope-wrapped table
• Lamps with shell bases
• Sailboat paintings
• Drapery with embroidered trim
Outside, a white house with a cupola rises beyond hydrangeas, a fenced walkway and a pool. Layered fabrics, natural fibers and brass give each room its own personality while staying within one coastal palette.
Several images in this gallery show the interior details of the Harwich Port home, designed by Ariel Okin and built by Cape Associates. A powder room has coral-pattern wallpaper in blue and white, with a brass faucet and a rope-framed mirror.
A freestanding tub stands in a bright bath, and a staircase has a herringbone runner edged in navy with brass rods. Ocean-themed art appears in several rooms. Brass fixtures and polished nickel taps appear in different baths, each paired with white tile.
• Hallway with wall sconces and paneling
• Upholstered dining chairs in stripes beside a rope-wrapped table
• Lamps with shell bases
• Sailboat paintings
• Drapery with embroidered trim
Outside, a white house with a cupola rises beyond hydrangeas, a fenced walkway and a pool. Layered fabrics, natural fibers and brass give each room its own personality while staying within one coastal palette.
Renovation, Provincetown, MA
This three-year renovation transformed a historic circa-1800 Federal-style “floater” home on Provincetown’s Commercial Street into a comfortable year-round residence. Working in collaboration with interior designer Robert Kaner, Cape Associates carefully preserved the home’s original character while introducing refined modern details, including custom millwork, coffered ceilings, handcrafted cabinetry, restored antique lighting and thoughtfully integrated finishes throughout. The result is a timeless coastal home that honors Provincetown’s history while supporting contemporary living.
Photographs of this Provincetown renovation capture the finishing details that bring the home to life. Outside, a clapboard facade with dark shutters faces the street, and an upper deck has a white railing, a dining table and a view toward the harbor. Tall double-hung windows face the street.
Inside, rooms are layered with pattern. Blue floral wallpaper covers a bedroom, and dark grasscloth lines a study and sitting room. A painted bow-front dresser with a fish motif stands against one wall. A woven headboard and a brass lamp complete one bedroom.
• Upper deck beside a brick chimney
• Floral wallpaper and wood nightstands
• Grasscloth walls and shuttered windows
• A staircase with a carpet runner and wood handrail
• A bathroom with subway tile and a wood vanity
Wood-framed double-hung windows fill the rooms with light. Natural light through the windows plays across the patterned walls and woodwork.
Photographs of this Provincetown renovation capture the finishing details that bring the home to life. Outside, a clapboard facade with dark shutters faces the street, and an upper deck has a white railing, a dining table and a view toward the harbor. Tall double-hung windows face the street.
Inside, rooms are layered with pattern. Blue floral wallpaper covers a bedroom, and dark grasscloth lines a study and sitting room. A painted bow-front dresser with a fish motif stands against one wall. A woven headboard and a brass lamp complete one bedroom.
• Upper deck beside a brick chimney
• Floral wallpaper and wood nightstands
• Grasscloth walls and shuttered windows
• A staircase with a carpet runner and wood handrail
• A bathroom with subway tile and a wood vanity
Wood-framed double-hung windows fill the rooms with light. Natural light through the windows plays across the patterned walls and woodwork.
Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
Cape Associates renovated this Wellfleet house with Krueger Associates. The interior is airy and white, with glimpses of water from many rooms. Wood floors and white trim carry through the house.
Painted vertical boards cover the walls, and exposed beams run across the living room ceiling. A fireplace sits between built-in bookshelves, and a stair with a black rail rises along one side.
In the kitchen, a farmhouse sink, a butcher-block island and glass-front cabinets hold a collection of blue and white china. French doors open from the dining area to a deck facing the bay, and an upstairs bedroom has its own set of French doors to the water.
The bath includes a soaking tub with a window overlooking the view, a marble-topped vanity and a walk-in shower. A small sitting room under the eaves has a daybed and wall sconces.
Painted vertical boards cover the walls, and exposed beams run across the living room ceiling. A fireplace sits between built-in bookshelves, and a stair with a black rail rises along one side.
In the kitchen, a farmhouse sink, a butcher-block island and glass-front cabinets hold a collection of blue and white china. French doors open from the dining area to a deck facing the bay, and an upstairs bedroom has its own set of French doors to the water.
The bath includes a soaking tub with a window overlooking the view, a marble-topped vanity and a walk-in shower. A small sitting room under the eaves has a daybed and wall sconces.
Renovation, East Orleans, MA
This East Orleans renovation was handled by Cape Associates as design/build. The work touched the kitchen, bedrooms, living spaces and bathrooms, all brought together with light oak floors and neutral walls. Warm wood tones in the furniture and cabinetry give the interiors a lived-in comfort.
The kitchen has honey-toned cabinetry, a white island with seating and a range with a hood. A dining area sits next to it, with a bright family room beyond. Pendant lighting hangs over the island, and a built-in hutch with glass doors holds dishware.
• A primary bedroom with wood furniture and a large bed
• Living rooms with sectional seating
• Windows with woven shades
• Glass doors to a deck
Bathrooms show white tile, glass-enclosed showers, brass faucets and oval mirrors. One has a double vanity in stained wood with a patterned rug. A little wallpaper and wainscoting adds a traditional touch to another.
The kitchen has honey-toned cabinetry, a white island with seating and a range with a hood. A dining area sits next to it, with a bright family room beyond. Pendant lighting hangs over the island, and a built-in hutch with glass doors holds dishware.
• A primary bedroom with wood furniture and a large bed
• Living rooms with sectional seating
• Windows with woven shades
• Glass doors to a deck
Bathrooms show white tile, glass-enclosed showers, brass faucets and oval mirrors. One has a double vanity in stained wood with a patterned rug. A little wallpaper and wainscoting adds a traditional touch to another.
Renovation, Brewster Veterinary Hospital
Brewster Veterinary Hospital is a renovated animal hospital in Brewster. Cape Associates updated the building and its approach, so that the facility works for staff, pets and their owners.
The exterior has blue siding with white trim and a round gold-colored medallion in the gable. A stone-edged walkway runs between landscaped beds with hydrangeas and shrubs, and black railings guide visitors up to the entry.
Inside, the reception desk is faced in pale stone-look tile with a mosaic base and a glass tile edge. Open wood shelving behind the desk holds pet supplies, and light wood flooring leads into the waiting room, where a gray bench sits under a bank of windows.
Exam rooms have maple-toned cabinets, white counters and ductless heat pumps on the walls. Staff areas include a workstation with a microscope and wall-mounted monitors, and a small exam room has a colorful cat-climbing shelf on the wall.
The exterior has blue siding with white trim and a round gold-colored medallion in the gable. A stone-edged walkway runs between landscaped beds with hydrangeas and shrubs, and black railings guide visitors up to the entry.
Inside, the reception desk is faced in pale stone-look tile with a mosaic base and a glass tile edge. Open wood shelving behind the desk holds pet supplies, and light wood flooring leads into the waiting room, where a gray bench sits under a bank of windows.
Exam rooms have maple-toned cabinets, white counters and ductless heat pumps on the walls. Staff areas include a workstation with a microscope and wall-mounted monitors, and a small exam room has a colorful cat-climbing shelf on the wall.
Renovation, Orleans, MA
Cape Associates carried out this renovation in Orleans with Architectural Design, Inc. The photos show a transformed interior set within a wooded, waterfront property, with dark walls in the dining room and bright windows elsewhere.
From the drive, a timber entry gable with stone columns marks the front door, under a gray asphalt roof with skylights. Black-framed windows and white siding are repeated across the house.
• Dining room with a pendant light and dark walls
• Staircase with a patterned runner and black metal balusters
• Living room with a black stone fireplace and cream-colored seating
• Kitchen with exposed beams and an island
Wood paneling and a vaulted ceiling bring warmth to the main hall. Large windows frame treetops and water beyond, so the dark finishes in the formal rooms are balanced by daylight in the living and dining spaces.
From the drive, a timber entry gable with stone columns marks the front door, under a gray asphalt roof with skylights. Black-framed windows and white siding are repeated across the house.
• Dining room with a pendant light and dark walls
• Staircase with a patterned runner and black metal balusters
• Living room with a black stone fireplace and cream-colored seating
• Kitchen with exposed beams and an island
Wood paneling and a vaulted ceiling bring warmth to the main hall. Large windows frame treetops and water beyond, so the dark finishes in the formal rooms are balanced by daylight in the living and dining spaces.
Renovation, Provincetown, MA
This Provincetown renovation turns a small house into a bright, practical home. The photos show a kitchen and living area finished in white shiplap and warm wood.
The kitchen has a wood counter on a pass-through opening, white cabinets and a farmhouse sink. A tall stainless refrigerator is set in a niche with open shelves beside it. A dark gray shiplap column holds a see-through fireplace between the kitchen and living room.
Other details include:
• A wood-topped island with round stools
• A dining table with wood chairs beside a bright window
• A built-in bookcase in the living room
• A gray-blue clapboard exterior with a back deck, outdoor chairs and sliding doors
Light floors and soft colors keep the rooms open. Cabinet pulls, open shelves and warm wood counters add texture against the white walls, and the layout leaves clear paths between rooms.
The kitchen has a wood counter on a pass-through opening, white cabinets and a farmhouse sink. A tall stainless refrigerator is set in a niche with open shelves beside it. A dark gray shiplap column holds a see-through fireplace between the kitchen and living room.
Other details include:
• A wood-topped island with round stools
• A dining table with wood chairs beside a bright window
• A built-in bookcase in the living room
• A gray-blue clapboard exterior with a back deck, outdoor chairs and sliding doors
Light floors and soft colors keep the rooms open. Cabinet pulls, open shelves and warm wood counters add texture against the white walls, and the layout leaves clear paths between rooms.
Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
Architect: Cape Associates Design
Cape Associates Design handled this renovation in Wellfleet, with interior design by Design Complements. The gray-shingled house has navy shutters, a blue garage door and a trellis, and the interiors take their color from the water beyond. Light gray walls and white trim keep the main rooms calm.
The kitchen pairs white cabinetry with a deep blue leaf-patterned tile backsplash and a gray island. Nearby, the living and dining area opens to a deck, with windows facing the bay. Wide windows and glass doors frame the water view.
A stair with white risers and a cable railing rises beside a vivid coral wall, and a small desk sits at the landing. Each bedroom is painted in its own color, from seafoam to pale blue.
• Teal and soft blue bedrooms
• Ceiling fans and water views
• Gray-blue tiled shower
• Open living space facing the sea
Cape Associates Design handled this renovation in Wellfleet, with interior design by Design Complements. The gray-shingled house has navy shutters, a blue garage door and a trellis, and the interiors take their color from the water beyond. Light gray walls and white trim keep the main rooms calm.
The kitchen pairs white cabinetry with a deep blue leaf-patterned tile backsplash and a gray island. Nearby, the living and dining area opens to a deck, with windows facing the bay. Wide windows and glass doors frame the water view.
A stair with white risers and a cable railing rises beside a vivid coral wall, and a small desk sits at the landing. Each bedroom is painted in its own color, from seafoam to pale blue.
• Teal and soft blue bedrooms
• Ceiling fans and water views
• Gray-blue tiled shower
• Open living space facing the sea
Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates carried out this renovation in Provincetown with Foley Fiore Architecture. The house stands on a rocky slope with a boulder retaining wall, paver driveway strips and a gray-shingled front with a tall glass stair tower.
At the back, a large wood deck has a built-in spa, outdoor seating and a rooftop terrace above. The garden steps up with stone and grasses.
Inside, a floating stair with wood treads, a steel stringer and cable railings climbs through the house. The bedroom has a wood-beamed ceiling, a gas fireplace with built-in shelves and gray painted wainscot, and a bath has a glass shower and wood-framed door.
The exterior combines gray shingles, dark-framed windows and stone, so the house feels at home on a hillside above the town. Inside, warm wood, painted wall paneling and generous glazing make the most of the light and the views.
At the back, a large wood deck has a built-in spa, outdoor seating and a rooftop terrace above. The garden steps up with stone and grasses.
Inside, a floating stair with wood treads, a steel stringer and cable railings climbs through the house. The bedroom has a wood-beamed ceiling, a gas fireplace with built-in shelves and gray painted wainscot, and a bath has a glass shower and wood-framed door.
The exterior combines gray shingles, dark-framed windows and stone, so the house feels at home on a hillside above the town. Inside, warm wood, painted wall paneling and generous glazing make the most of the light and the views.
Remodel, Orleans, MA
Cape Associates Design Team
Cape Associates designed and built this remodel in Orleans. The photos show a kitchen, bathrooms, a laundry area and a mudroom reworked with careful detail.
The kitchen has a large island with a granite-look counter and black stools, a professional-style range, double wall ovens and a tall glossy brown refrigerator. White flat-panel cabinets and a pale glass backsplash keep it bright.
Other areas include:
• A dining area with blue upholstered chairs and a crystal chandelier
• A window seat with blue pillows
• A bathroom with a floating white vanity and warm wood side panels
• Stacked laundry units behind a paneled door
• A mudroom with vertical wood slats and a built-in bench
Dark floors tie the rooms together. Because Cape Associates handled both design and construction, the layout, cabinetry and finishes were planned together as one project.
Cape Associates designed and built this remodel in Orleans. The photos show a kitchen, bathrooms, a laundry area and a mudroom reworked with careful detail.
The kitchen has a large island with a granite-look counter and black stools, a professional-style range, double wall ovens and a tall glossy brown refrigerator. White flat-panel cabinets and a pale glass backsplash keep it bright.
Other areas include:
• A dining area with blue upholstered chairs and a crystal chandelier
• A window seat with blue pillows
• A bathroom with a floating white vanity and warm wood side panels
• Stacked laundry units behind a paneled door
• A mudroom with vertical wood slats and a built-in bench
Dark floors tie the rooms together. Because Cape Associates handled both design and construction, the layout, cabinetry and finishes were planned together as one project.
Major Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Pacheco-Robb Architects and Cape Associates worked together on this major renovation in Provincetown. The main living area rises two stories to a ceiling with a reclaimed wood beam, a cable-rail staircase and a large star on the wall.
A white shiplap fireplace wall, with a gas fire set in gray stone, anchors the seating area. Dark plank flooring, blue-green chairs and a long dining table give the open room a lively feel. Gray-painted doors line the hall, and a large window brings daylight to the stair.
The kitchen uses flat-panel cabinets in warm wood and white, with white counters and a bar with stools. Upstairs, bedrooms tuck under sloped ceilings, with skylights, ceiling fans and arched or octagonal windows.
A white-tiled bathroom has a matching octagonal window, a floating vanity and cage-style wall lights. Bright finishes keep the upper rooms open, with wall-mounted air handlers, ceiling fans and plenty of daylight.
A white shiplap fireplace wall, with a gas fire set in gray stone, anchors the seating area. Dark plank flooring, blue-green chairs and a long dining table give the open room a lively feel. Gray-painted doors line the hall, and a large window brings daylight to the stair.
The kitchen uses flat-panel cabinets in warm wood and white, with white counters and a bar with stools. Upstairs, bedrooms tuck under sloped ceilings, with skylights, ceiling fans and arched or octagonal windows.
A white-tiled bathroom has a matching octagonal window, a floating vanity and cage-style wall lights. Bright finishes keep the upper rooms open, with wall-mounted air handlers, ceiling fans and plenty of daylight.
Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates worked with Hammer Architects on this Provincetown renovation. From the road, a low cedar-shingled house sits behind a horizontal wood fence, with a wood-clad entry and dark windows tucked under a gently pitched roof.
Inside, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings run through the living area, where a freestanding gas fireplace sits beside a dining table by tall windows. Large windows bring in light. Warm wood ceilings and floors give the space a cabin-like feel.
• Open kitchen with wood cabinets and a green tile backsplash
• Cedar plank accent wall in the bedroom
• Bathroom with gray-green handmade tile
• Screened porch with a view of trees
An outdoor shower enclosure stands among the trees, and a playful blue sheep sculpture sits on the stair landing. The wood tones throughout, from the ceilings to the plank walls, create a warm contrast to the white walls and large panes of glass.
Inside, tongue-and-groove wood ceilings run through the living area, where a freestanding gas fireplace sits beside a dining table by tall windows. Large windows bring in light. Warm wood ceilings and floors give the space a cabin-like feel.
• Open kitchen with wood cabinets and a green tile backsplash
• Cedar plank accent wall in the bedroom
• Bathroom with gray-green handmade tile
• Screened porch with a view of trees
An outdoor shower enclosure stands among the trees, and a playful blue sheep sculpture sits on the stair landing. The wood tones throughout, from the ceilings to the plank walls, create a warm contrast to the white walls and large panes of glass.
Major Renovation, Brewster, MA
Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Brewster with A3 Architects. The house is a gray cedar-shingled, two-story home with a symmetrical front, white trim, a blue front door and solar panels on the roof.
At the back, the house opens toward a broad lawn. Large windows, a screened porch and an upper-level deck take advantage of the open grounds, and blue Adirondack chairs sit on the grass.
Inside, the kitchen has white cabinets, a blue island with a stone top, pendant lights and a range set under a window. A bright dining area with oak floors looks out through tall windows, and the bathrooms feature white subway tile and a blue vanity.
Solar panels on the roof sit above a symmetrical, traditional front, so the house looks familiar from the street while the back opens up to the yard. White trim and warm wood floors tie the exterior and interior together.
At the back, the house opens toward a broad lawn. Large windows, a screened porch and an upper-level deck take advantage of the open grounds, and blue Adirondack chairs sit on the grass.
Inside, the kitchen has white cabinets, a blue island with a stone top, pendant lights and a range set under a window. A bright dining area with oak floors looks out through tall windows, and the bathrooms feature white subway tile and a blue vanity.
Solar panels on the roof sit above a symmetrical, traditional front, so the house looks familiar from the street while the back opens up to the yard. White trim and warm wood floors tie the exterior and interior together.
Major Renovation, Truro, MA
This major renovation in Truro was built by Cape Associates working with Studios Architecture. The photos show a bold, contemporary interior with strong color against crisp white walls.
An orange pivot door opens to a speckled stone entry floor and a steel stair with cable railing. Black-framed windows look out to the woods, and a gas fireplace sits in a dark, tall surround next to a curved orange sofa.
Other rooms include:
• A bedroom with a deep red accent wall
• A bathroom with black tile, a freestanding tub and a bright orange pendant
• A sitting room with a mustard-yellow wall and gray armchairs
• A hallway with built-in shelves and dark doors
Truro is a quiet town on the Outer Cape, with plenty of woodland and dune views. Wood floors in a deep tone, black window frames and white walls give the colors a calm backdrop, and each room has its own accent.
An orange pivot door opens to a speckled stone entry floor and a steel stair with cable railing. Black-framed windows look out to the woods, and a gas fireplace sits in a dark, tall surround next to a curved orange sofa.
Other rooms include:
• A bedroom with a deep red accent wall
• A bathroom with black tile, a freestanding tub and a bright orange pendant
• A sitting room with a mustard-yellow wall and gray armchairs
• A hallway with built-in shelves and dark doors
Truro is a quiet town on the Outer Cape, with plenty of woodland and dune views. Wood floors in a deep tone, black window frames and white walls give the colors a calm backdrop, and each room has its own accent.
Renovation, Truro, MA
This renovation in Truro was completed by Cape Associates working with Hammer Architects. Dark siding, metal roofing and large panes of glass give the house a contemporary look.
The setting is dramatic. An aerial photo shows the buildings sitting among pitch pines, with open marsh beyond. A screened porch with black-framed screens looks out to the same view.
Inside, the photos show:
• A dining table with a colorful rug and pendant lights
• A bedroom with a pitched wood ceiling and glass doors to a deck
• A soaking tub next to a corner window
• Bathrooms with white subway tile, a concrete-look sink and wood-framed mirrors
• A guest room with wood-clad walls and ceiling
Truro's marsh and woodland edges shape the design. Large windows connect nearly every room to the landscape, and warm wood inside balances the darker materials on the outside.
The setting is dramatic. An aerial photo shows the buildings sitting among pitch pines, with open marsh beyond. A screened porch with black-framed screens looks out to the same view.
Inside, the photos show:
• A dining table with a colorful rug and pendant lights
• A bedroom with a pitched wood ceiling and glass doors to a deck
• A soaking tub next to a corner window
• Bathrooms with white subway tile, a concrete-look sink and wood-framed mirrors
• A guest room with wood-clad walls and ceiling
Truro's marsh and woodland edges shape the design. Large windows connect nearly every room to the landscape, and warm wood inside balances the darker materials on the outside.
Renovation, Brewster, MA
Cape Associates carried out this renovation in Brewster. The photographs show a barn-style building with its heavy timber posts and beams kept in view inside, now arranged as living space.
On the ground floor, a polished concrete floor, white walls and a wood staircase with simple balusters create a bright room. A pair of tall black-framed glass doors opens to the lawn, and horse stall gates remain as a detail.
A wet bar with walnut cabinets, a wine refrigerator and brass faucets sits nearby. A bathroom is finished with white hexagon tile and herringbone floor tile, and a kitchen has steel-fronted cabinets under a timber beam.
The project blends old and new: the original wood structure and stall hardware sit next to clean white walls, new windows and contemporary fixtures. Exposed timber framing carries through to the stairs, giving the living spaces a warm, grounded character.
On the ground floor, a polished concrete floor, white walls and a wood staircase with simple balusters create a bright room. A pair of tall black-framed glass doors opens to the lawn, and horse stall gates remain as a detail.
A wet bar with walnut cabinets, a wine refrigerator and brass faucets sits nearby. A bathroom is finished with white hexagon tile and herringbone floor tile, and a kitchen has steel-fronted cabinets under a timber beam.
The project blends old and new: the original wood structure and stall hardware sit next to clean white walls, new windows and contemporary fixtures. Exposed timber framing carries through to the stairs, giving the living spaces a warm, grounded character.
Finished Basement, Chatham, MA
Cape Associates finished the lower level of this Chatham home, working with interior designer Washashore Home. The result is a set of bright, comfortable rooms with light wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting and soft gray walls.
The centerpiece is a wet bar with navy blue cabinetry, a pale wood counter and a patterned mirrored backsplash. Brass pendants hang above upholstered gray stools, and a beverage refrigerator is built into the cabinets.
Nearby, a large lounge area holds a deep dark sectional, a wall-mounted television and wall sconces. A guest bedroom has an arched metal headboard and a small window high on the wall.
A bathroom completes the level, with a glass-enclosed shower, black fixtures and a warm wood vanity. Light finishes and a restrained palette of navy, gray and brass tie the bar, lounge, bedroom and bath together. Plenty of recessed lighting keeps the rooms bright below grade.
The centerpiece is a wet bar with navy blue cabinetry, a pale wood counter and a patterned mirrored backsplash. Brass pendants hang above upholstered gray stools, and a beverage refrigerator is built into the cabinets.
Nearby, a large lounge area holds a deep dark sectional, a wall-mounted television and wall sconces. A guest bedroom has an arched metal headboard and a small window high on the wall.
A bathroom completes the level, with a glass-enclosed shower, black fixtures and a warm wood vanity. Light finishes and a restrained palette of navy, gray and brass tie the bar, lounge, bedroom and bath together. Plenty of recessed lighting keeps the rooms bright below grade.
Major Renovation, Brewster, MA
Cape Associates worked with Walter Jacobs Architects on this major renovation in Brewster. Large windows are the first thing the photos show, with tall glass facing a wooded view and a deck beyond.
The living room has a brick fireplace, a blue sofa and a bright pink chair, with a dining table visible behind. The kitchen is white with a dark-blue island, light stools and blue pendant lights. A small pop-up outlet sits flush in the counter.
• Stair with black balusters and a wood handrail beside a light-blue front door
• Bath with hexagonal teal tile and a pale blue vanity
• Bedrooms with light wood floors and sloped ceilings
• Sliding barn-style closet doors painted blue
The bedrooms and baths repeat the same blue and white palette. Frosted glass, lit mirrors and a double vanity in one bath complete a layout where light and finishes stay consistent from room to room.
The living room has a brick fireplace, a blue sofa and a bright pink chair, with a dining table visible behind. The kitchen is white with a dark-blue island, light stools and blue pendant lights. A small pop-up outlet sits flush in the counter.
• Stair with black balusters and a wood handrail beside a light-blue front door
• Bath with hexagonal teal tile and a pale blue vanity
• Bedrooms with light wood floors and sloped ceilings
• Sliding barn-style closet doors painted blue
The bedrooms and baths repeat the same blue and white palette. Frosted glass, lit mirrors and a double vanity in one bath complete a layout where light and finishes stay consistent from room to room.
Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates Design Team
Cape Associates designed and built this Provincetown renovation through its Design/Build team. The exterior is cedar shingles with red-painted trim, a wooden pergola and French doors opening to a deck.
The kitchen stands out, with charcoal-gray cabinets, brass pulls and a white counter that wraps into a peninsula with stools. Subway tile and a black range hood continue the dark-and-white scheme. The pergola frames the deck with an open timber lattice.
• Built-in bunk beds in a shared bedroom
• Living room with a curved gray sofa on a black-and-white rug
• Blue-painted walls and a leather chair in a study nook
• Fireplace with a driftwood mantel decoration
• Red front door and black stair railing
Windows and doors throughout are bordered in gray. Textured shingles, white-framed doors and the red trim give the exterior a cheerful but practical look suited to a seaside town.
Cape Associates designed and built this Provincetown renovation through its Design/Build team. The exterior is cedar shingles with red-painted trim, a wooden pergola and French doors opening to a deck.
The kitchen stands out, with charcoal-gray cabinets, brass pulls and a white counter that wraps into a peninsula with stools. Subway tile and a black range hood continue the dark-and-white scheme. The pergola frames the deck with an open timber lattice.
• Built-in bunk beds in a shared bedroom
• Living room with a curved gray sofa on a black-and-white rug
• Blue-painted walls and a leather chair in a study nook
• Fireplace with a driftwood mantel decoration
• Red front door and black stair railing
Windows and doors throughout are bordered in gray. Textured shingles, white-framed doors and the red trim give the exterior a cheerful but practical look suited to a seaside town.
Major Renovation, Provincetown, MA
This waterfront house in Provincetown was renovated by Cape Associates working with architect Ezra Block. The interior is bold and modern, with turquoise as the signature color.
The kitchen has turquoise flat-panel cabinets edged in light wood, with two islands topped in warm wood. Large sliding glass doors open from the kitchen to a deck that faces the water. A white wood-plank ceiling runs overhead, with skylights letting light in.
The living area steps down a few treads. It holds a pale sectional and a small fireplace, and beyond it the dining table sits near a patterned wall and a black spiral stair.
Outside, a wood-slat pergola covers a small courtyard with gravel and plantings. Cedar-clad walls and a pivot-style entry door give the entrance a warm, private feel. The bath uses large gray tile, a wall-mounted faucet and a white tub beside a bright window.
The kitchen has turquoise flat-panel cabinets edged in light wood, with two islands topped in warm wood. Large sliding glass doors open from the kitchen to a deck that faces the water. A white wood-plank ceiling runs overhead, with skylights letting light in.
The living area steps down a few treads. It holds a pale sectional and a small fireplace, and beyond it the dining table sits near a patterned wall and a black spiral stair.
Outside, a wood-slat pergola covers a small courtyard with gravel and plantings. Cedar-clad walls and a pivot-style entry door give the entrance a warm, private feel. The bath uses large gray tile, a wall-mounted faucet and a white tub beside a bright window.
Major Renovation, Orleans, MA
Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Orleans with AD Architects. An aerial view shows a rural property with several white-painted, gabled buildings, a covered porch, a swimming pool with a cover and a fenced lawn.
A separate gray-weathered barn with a standing-seam metal roof and a cupola has three garage doors, set on a gravel drive. A spiral staircase with dark metal treads appears inside the main house.
• A wide entry hall with light wood floors
• A lower-level bar area and game room
• A bedroom with a wood-beamed ceiling and a fireplace
• A home office with deep green walls
• A sitting room with a fireplace and large black-framed windows
The property is shown in open grounds, with a fence and wide lawns marking the edges. Inside, black window frames, wide wood floors and white walls give the renovated rooms a crisp feel against the older forms outside.
A separate gray-weathered barn with a standing-seam metal roof and a cupola has three garage doors, set on a gravel drive. A spiral staircase with dark metal treads appears inside the main house.
• A wide entry hall with light wood floors
• A lower-level bar area and game room
• A bedroom with a wood-beamed ceiling and a fireplace
• A home office with deep green walls
• A sitting room with a fireplace and large black-framed windows
The property is shown in open grounds, with a fence and wide lawns marking the edges. Inside, black window frames, wide wood floors and white walls give the renovated rooms a crisp feel against the older forms outside.
Chatham Basement Renovation
Cape Associates worked with SV Design Architecture on this basement renovation in Chatham. The photographs show a lower level organized around entertaining, with a bar, a wine display and space for a game of pool.
The centerpiece is a glass-fronted wine room with suspended racks and a lit shelf below, set behind tall dark-framed doors. A pool table sits just beside it, next to a diamond-pattern bottle rack.
• Wet bar with white cabinets, a window over the sink and open glass shelving
• Built-in cabinetry and a striped armchair near the wine room
• Sectional seating and a painted fireplace surround elsewhere in the home
Outside, a pass-through window and counter with stools set into cedar shingles extend the entertaining space to the patio. Dark hardwood floors and white trim carry through the main rooms, and large glass doors link the dining area to a pool terrace and the covered bar outside.
The centerpiece is a glass-fronted wine room with suspended racks and a lit shelf below, set behind tall dark-framed doors. A pool table sits just beside it, next to a diamond-pattern bottle rack.
• Wet bar with white cabinets, a window over the sink and open glass shelving
• Built-in cabinetry and a striped armchair near the wine room
• Sectional seating and a painted fireplace surround elsewhere in the home
Outside, a pass-through window and counter with stools set into cedar shingles extend the entertaining space to the patio. Dark hardwood floors and white trim carry through the main rooms, and large glass doors link the dining area to a pool terrace and the covered bar outside.
Kitchen Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates Design Team
Cape Associates Design Team planned and carried out this kitchen renovation in Provincetown. White cabinetry and gray stone counters keep the room bright, while a striped backsplash of mixed dark and light wood adds warmth.
The layout is open to the dining area, with a peninsula and an island that seat guests on tall stools. Wide-plank wood floors run throughout, and glass-fronted cabinets show off dishware.
Stainless steel appliances include a range with a hood and a refrigerator. A dark undermount sink sits under a slim arched faucet. A separate bar nook has a wine refrigerator built under the counter, with the same wood backsplash behind it.
French doors open from the kitchen to a screened porch with a cedar frame, wood floor and a round dining table. Together the open plan, warm materials and wide-plank floors connect the cooking area to the dining space and porch.
Cape Associates Design Team planned and carried out this kitchen renovation in Provincetown. White cabinetry and gray stone counters keep the room bright, while a striped backsplash of mixed dark and light wood adds warmth.
The layout is open to the dining area, with a peninsula and an island that seat guests on tall stools. Wide-plank wood floors run throughout, and glass-fronted cabinets show off dishware.
Stainless steel appliances include a range with a hood and a refrigerator. A dark undermount sink sits under a slim arched faucet. A separate bar nook has a wine refrigerator built under the counter, with the same wood backsplash behind it.
French doors open from the kitchen to a screened porch with a cedar frame, wood floor and a round dining table. Together the open plan, warm materials and wide-plank floors connect the cooking area to the dining space and porch.
Renovation, Orleans, MA
Cape Associates carried out this renovation in Orleans with architect Frank Shirley. The kitchen is the center of the home, with white cabinets, a dark countertop, gray glazed tile and a long island with a warm wood top and turned white legs.
Glass-front upper cabinets and double doors lead to a screened porch with a stained wood ceiling and blue cushioned furniture overlooking the trees. A deck is visible beyond.
A staircase with white balusters and a dark rail rises beside a sitting area with large windows and a view of the deck. A shower with tile walls and a glass door, plus built-in closets on a landing with a pendant lantern, are also shown.
The interiors are finished with white painted trim, wood floors and gray tile, a palette that keeps the rooms bright and easy to live in. The kitchen windows and porch doors bring in leafy views, and the first floor flows from room to room.
Glass-front upper cabinets and double doors lead to a screened porch with a stained wood ceiling and blue cushioned furniture overlooking the trees. A deck is visible beyond.
A staircase with white balusters and a dark rail rises beside a sitting area with large windows and a view of the deck. A shower with tile walls and a glass door, plus built-in closets on a landing with a pendant lantern, are also shown.
The interiors are finished with white painted trim, wood floors and gray tile, a palette that keeps the rooms bright and easy to live in. The kitchen windows and porch doors bring in leafy views, and the first floor flows from room to room.
Major Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
This Wellfleet house sits on a pond in the woods. Cape Associates carried out the major renovation with SPG Architects, and the result keeps a modern, mid-century feel.
The main room rises under a tall vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters and paneled wood walls. A brick fireplace is built into a wall of open shelving, and a purple sectional faces the hearth on a teal rug. Tall glass opens the room to the water.
Elsewhere, ceilings show exposed wood beams and planking, and windows run along the shoreline side. The bedrooms are plain and bright. White cabinets and a plain counter make up the compact kitchen.
A paved stone path runs along the long, low house, and an outdoor shower sits behind a cedar screen. A covered breezeway gives a view straight through to the pond, and flat roof edges extend over the glass to shade it.
The main room rises under a tall vaulted ceiling with exposed rafters and paneled wood walls. A brick fireplace is built into a wall of open shelving, and a purple sectional faces the hearth on a teal rug. Tall glass opens the room to the water.
Elsewhere, ceilings show exposed wood beams and planking, and windows run along the shoreline side. The bedrooms are plain and bright. White cabinets and a plain counter make up the compact kitchen.
A paved stone path runs along the long, low house, and an outdoor shower sits behind a cedar screen. A covered breezeway gives a view straight through to the pond, and flat roof edges extend over the glass to shade it.
Major Renovation, Provincetown
Cape Associates worked with Hammer Architects on this major renovation in Provincetown. Natural cedar shingles weather to a soft gray across the compact, gabled house, and a tall brick chimney anchors one side.
Large sliding glass doors open the ground floor to a deck, while a second building nearby echoes the same shingle siding. Beach grasses and low shrubs grow along the stone paths, and a white picket fence marks the edge of one house with a red front door.
Inside, the main living space has a white painted fireplace surround with built-in niches and a brick hearth. Wood floors and white walls keep the rooms light. Light flows in from large windows on several sides.
• Gray cedar shingle exteriors
• Brick chimney and fireplace
• Sliding glass doors to a deck
• A cedar outdoor shower enclosure
• A kitchen with warm wood cabinets and counter stools
Large sliding glass doors open the ground floor to a deck, while a second building nearby echoes the same shingle siding. Beach grasses and low shrubs grow along the stone paths, and a white picket fence marks the edge of one house with a red front door.
Inside, the main living space has a white painted fireplace surround with built-in niches and a brick hearth. Wood floors and white walls keep the rooms light. Light flows in from large windows on several sides.
• Gray cedar shingle exteriors
• Brick chimney and fireplace
• Sliding glass doors to a deck
• A cedar outdoor shower enclosure
• A kitchen with warm wood cabinets and counter stools
Condo Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates renovated this Provincetown condominium working with b Architecture Studio. The photographs show a compact, light-filled home on the water, where large windows look across a small deck and a stretch of beach.
The living space is open and clean-lined. A staircase with light treads and a metal rail rises beside a seating area with navy furniture, and pale wood floors run through the dining area and kitchen.
The kitchen has white cabinets, a stone-topped counter with two stools and a dark tile floor. A sleeping nook with frosted sliding panels, a ceiling with white-painted beams and a bath finished in green tile show how every part of a small footprint was put to use.
Natural light is the thread through every room shown. White walls, pale wood floors and exposed ceiling beams keep the finishes quiet, which lets the water views and the colors of the furniture, artwork and tile stand out.
The living space is open and clean-lined. A staircase with light treads and a metal rail rises beside a seating area with navy furniture, and pale wood floors run through the dining area and kitchen.
The kitchen has white cabinets, a stone-topped counter with two stools and a dark tile floor. A sleeping nook with frosted sliding panels, a ceiling with white-painted beams and a bath finished in green tile show how every part of a small footprint was put to use.
Natural light is the thread through every room shown. White walls, pale wood floors and exposed ceiling beams keep the finishes quiet, which lets the water views and the colors of the furniture, artwork and tile stand out.
Kitchen & Bath Renovation, Orleans, MA
This Orleans kitchen and bath renovation was completed by Cape Associates working with Huth Architects. Color is the defining idea throughout the photos.
In the kitchen, white upper cabinets sit above blue-gray lower cabinets, with a stainless range hood and a pot filler over a six-burner range. A white ceramic backsplash is laid in a stacked pattern.
The bathrooms each have their own palette:
• Pale blue glass tile with a recessed shower niche
• Soft green ceramic tile with a built-in dark stone bench
• Small mosaic tile in green and in bright turquoise
• A freestanding soaking tub beside a window
• Double-sink vanities with skylights overhead
Orleans, at the elbow of Cape Cod, has a mix of older homes and newer builds, and this project reworked rooms that households use every day. Choosing one color per room gives each space its own identity, while white counters and trim keep the whole house feeling bright.
In the kitchen, white upper cabinets sit above blue-gray lower cabinets, with a stainless range hood and a pot filler over a six-burner range. A white ceramic backsplash is laid in a stacked pattern.
The bathrooms each have their own palette:
• Pale blue glass tile with a recessed shower niche
• Soft green ceramic tile with a built-in dark stone bench
• Small mosaic tile in green and in bright turquoise
• A freestanding soaking tub beside a window
• Double-sink vanities with skylights overhead
Orleans, at the elbow of Cape Cod, has a mix of older homes and newer builds, and this project reworked rooms that households use every day. Choosing one color per room gives each space its own identity, while white counters and trim keep the whole house feeling bright.
Provincetown Bathrooms
Cape Associates Design Team
Cape Associates Design Team designed and built these bathrooms in Provincetown, using stone tile with a different pattern in each room. The photographs show close detail as well as full views.
One bath uses banded gray and white stone on the walls with a pale wood vanity, a stone vessel sink, wall-mounted faucets and a mirror above. A glass panel separates the shower from the sink area.
Other rooms use hexagonal marble floor tile, large veined white marble on the walls and dark gray stone in a tall shower. A black stone vanity top with a round white basin and open wall shelving with baskets complete the look.
The rooms share a restrained palette of white, gray and black, with the stone providing the pattern. Floating vanities, wall-mounted faucets and clean mirrors keep the surfaces uncluttered, and the close-up photos show how the tile pieces were laid and joined.
Cape Associates Design Team designed and built these bathrooms in Provincetown, using stone tile with a different pattern in each room. The photographs show close detail as well as full views.
One bath uses banded gray and white stone on the walls with a pale wood vanity, a stone vessel sink, wall-mounted faucets and a mirror above. A glass panel separates the shower from the sink area.
Other rooms use hexagonal marble floor tile, large veined white marble on the walls and dark gray stone in a tall shower. A black stone vanity top with a round white basin and open wall shelving with baskets complete the look.
The rooms share a restrained palette of white, gray and black, with the stone providing the pattern. Floating vanities, wall-mounted faucets and clean mirrors keep the surfaces uncluttered, and the close-up photos show how the tile pieces were laid and joined.
Cottage Renovation, Orleans, MA
Architect: M. Bernadett-Peters
This cottage renovation in Orleans was built by Cape Associates in collaboration with architect M. Bernadett-Peters. The kitchen is the room most fully shown in the photos, and it is a bright one.
A vaulted white ceiling with exposed wood beams and glass pendants sits above a long island with a pale stone-look counter and upholstered stools. White cabinets, some with glass fronts, line the walls.
• Gray-green glass tile backsplash set into white subway tile
• Stainless range, wall oven and built-in microwave
• Under-counter beverage refrigerator beside the sink window
• Knotty plank door and hardwood floors
The bathrooms bring in a clawfoot tub against beadboard, a tiled shower with a handheld sprayer, and an oak-framed mirror over a small vanity. A decorative wall clock, teal glassware visible behind cabinet glass and warm wood accents keep the kitchen light and lived in.
This cottage renovation in Orleans was built by Cape Associates in collaboration with architect M. Bernadett-Peters. The kitchen is the room most fully shown in the photos, and it is a bright one.
A vaulted white ceiling with exposed wood beams and glass pendants sits above a long island with a pale stone-look counter and upholstered stools. White cabinets, some with glass fronts, line the walls.
• Gray-green glass tile backsplash set into white subway tile
• Stainless range, wall oven and built-in microwave
• Under-counter beverage refrigerator beside the sink window
• Knotty plank door and hardwood floors
The bathrooms bring in a clawfoot tub against beadboard, a tiled shower with a handheld sprayer, and an oak-framed mirror over a small vanity. A decorative wall clock, teal glassware visible behind cabinet glass and warm wood accents keep the kitchen light and lived in.
Major Renovation, Truro, MA
This major renovation in Truro was completed by Cape Associates with Estes Twombly and Titrington as architect. The house sits low among beach grass and scrub pine, with weathered shingles and a long, pitched profile. Tall windows on the upper floor catch light from several sides.
Two connected volumes carry shed roofs and large banks of windows that look out to the surrounding landscape. Open railings, a trellis-like roof frame and outdoor stairs link the upper decks to the yard.
Inside, light wood stairs and white railings climb through a tall, bright stairwell. The kitchen has a long counter with stools beneath a wood-ceilinged section, and a bedroom has warm wood walls and bedside lamps.
An outdoor shower has slatted wood screening for privacy. Decks, railings and exterior stairs in wood echo the shingle siding, a natural fit for the dune landscape.
Two connected volumes carry shed roofs and large banks of windows that look out to the surrounding landscape. Open railings, a trellis-like roof frame and outdoor stairs link the upper decks to the yard.
Inside, light wood stairs and white railings climb through a tall, bright stairwell. The kitchen has a long counter with stools beneath a wood-ceilinged section, and a bedroom has warm wood walls and bedside lamps.
An outdoor shower has slatted wood screening for privacy. Decks, railings and exterior stairs in wood echo the shingle siding, a natural fit for the dune landscape.
Major Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Provincetown with b Architecture Studio. The work pairs a traditional look outside with a clean, modern interior.
The front of the home keeps gray cedar shingles and white-trimmed windows, with a yellow door and a gravel path. At the back, a new wood deck with steps leads out from the house.
Inside, details include:
• A gas fireplace with a pale stone surround and wood mantel
• A built-in bench and wood table in the dining nook
• A kitchen island in bright yellow with a sink
• Appliance storage tucked beneath the stair
• Green-painted structural posts
Outside, a cedar outdoor shower enclosure sits on a bluestone patio, with a small pergola above. Pale wood floors and light walls in the main rooms keep the interior airy, while touches of color give the small spaces personality.
The front of the home keeps gray cedar shingles and white-trimmed windows, with a yellow door and a gravel path. At the back, a new wood deck with steps leads out from the house.
Inside, details include:
• A gas fireplace with a pale stone surround and wood mantel
• A built-in bench and wood table in the dining nook
• A kitchen island in bright yellow with a sink
• Appliance storage tucked beneath the stair
• Green-painted structural posts
Outside, a cedar outdoor shower enclosure sits on a bluestone patio, with a small pergola above. Pale wood floors and light walls in the main rooms keep the interior airy, while touches of color give the small spaces personality.
Whole House Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
Peter McDonald designed this whole house renovation in Wellfleet, carried out by Cape Associates. Wood shingles and a front porch give the street side a welcoming look, with a gravel path winding up through the pines. Warm evening light shows off the shingle siding.
At the back, wood decks with cable railings step through the trees toward distant water. A shingled upper level has a deck of its own, and sliding glass doors open from a bedroom. That bedroom has soft lavender walls and a sitting chair.
The kitchen has white cabinets, a stone counter and an island with industrial-style stools. A reclaimed barn door slides on a black rail. Star-shaped light fixtures add a nautical touch. Warm wood floors run through the kitchen and the rooms beside it.
• Gravel drive and covered entry
• Cable-rail decks facing the water
• Barn door and island kitchen
• Star pendants
• Hardwood floors
At the back, wood decks with cable railings step through the trees toward distant water. A shingled upper level has a deck of its own, and sliding glass doors open from a bedroom. That bedroom has soft lavender walls and a sitting chair.
The kitchen has white cabinets, a stone counter and an island with industrial-style stools. A reclaimed barn door slides on a black rail. Star-shaped light fixtures add a nautical touch. Warm wood floors run through the kitchen and the rooms beside it.
• Gravel drive and covered entry
• Cable-rail decks facing the water
• Barn door and island kitchen
• Star pendants
• Hardwood floors
Major Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Working with architect Peter McDonald, Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Provincetown. The street side is clad in natural cedar shingles with bright blue shutters, and a stained wood entry porch with turned railings and a wood-paneled base.
Inside, the house opens toward the harbor. French doors lead to a deck, and a stone fireplace with a wide hearth anchors a living room with bay windows and a woven rug.
The stairs are a feature of their own, with weathered timber posts and a built-in shelf unit beside the treads. The kitchen has pale green cabinets, a dark-topped island, a farmhouse sink and wide plank pine floors.
The building sits close to the street in the traditional Provincetown manner, and the cedar shingles and shutters keep it in step with its neighbors. Inside, warm wood floors and rustic timbers show old and new working together.
Inside, the house opens toward the harbor. French doors lead to a deck, and a stone fireplace with a wide hearth anchors a living room with bay windows and a woven rug.
The stairs are a feature of their own, with weathered timber posts and a built-in shelf unit beside the treads. The kitchen has pale green cabinets, a dark-topped island, a farmhouse sink and wide plank pine floors.
The building sits close to the street in the traditional Provincetown manner, and the cedar shingles and shutters keep it in step with its neighbors. Inside, warm wood floors and rustic timbers show old and new working together.
Major Renovation, Eastham, MA
Architect Peter McDonald and Cape Associates collaborated on this major renovation in Eastham. The photos show a home that opens toward the water, with a screened room, a deck and grounds that step down to the shore.
Inside, a vaulted ceiling with a cedar-shingled gable end rises above a ring of windows. The kitchen has white cabinets and a wood-topped island with a blue base. In the living room, navy sofas face a brick fireplace.
• Cedar shingle siding with a red-painted front door
• White railed deck overlooking the water
• Raised timber garden beds and a gravel path with a rope railing
The planting and the path show how the landscape was handled with the house. Beyond the house, the beds are framed in weathered timber and the gravel path is edged with rope on posts, which gives the walkway down to the water a clear line.
Inside, a vaulted ceiling with a cedar-shingled gable end rises above a ring of windows. The kitchen has white cabinets and a wood-topped island with a blue base. In the living room, navy sofas face a brick fireplace.
• Cedar shingle siding with a red-painted front door
• White railed deck overlooking the water
• Raised timber garden beds and a gravel path with a rope railing
The planting and the path show how the landscape was handled with the house. Beyond the house, the beds are framed in weathered timber and the gravel path is edged with rope on posts, which gives the walkway down to the water a clear line.
Cottage Renovation, Provincetown, MA
This Provincetown cottage renovation shows how a compact footprint can hold a full home. The weathered cedar shingle exterior and white-trimmed door keep to the character of the neighborhood.
Inside, the main living space is open. A central island with a built-in bookshelf sits beside a breakfast bar, and a stair with white treads climbs past a mustard-yellow wall of painted boards.
Notable details in the photos:
• A white kitchen with open shelving and a stainless range
• A tiled shower with a recessed niche
• Brushed stainless hardware, including a coat hook on a wood post
• A striped wood cabinet and an orange lounge chair in the sitting area
• Warm wood flooring throughout
Provincetown sits at the very tip of Cape Cod, where small, carefully planned houses are part of the town's character. Built-in storage and open shelving make every wall earn its place, and the white trim and light walls help the small rooms feel larger.
Inside, the main living space is open. A central island with a built-in bookshelf sits beside a breakfast bar, and a stair with white treads climbs past a mustard-yellow wall of painted boards.
Notable details in the photos:
• A white kitchen with open shelving and a stainless range
• A tiled shower with a recessed niche
• Brushed stainless hardware, including a coat hook on a wood post
• A striped wood cabinet and an orange lounge chair in the sitting area
• Warm wood flooring throughout
Provincetown sits at the very tip of Cape Cod, where small, carefully planned houses are part of the town's character. Built-in storage and open shelving make every wall earn its place, and the white trim and light walls help the small rooms feel larger.
Renovation, Wine Cellar, Truro, MA
Architect: Cape Associates Design Team
The Cape Associates Design Team designed and built this wine cellar in Truro. Dark mahogany-toned millwork lines the room, with racks that hold bottles on their sides and upright. Warm lighting makes the wood glow against the bottles.
A display cabinet at one end has glass doors with etched, ornamental designs and stained-glass panels that show grape clusters and leaves. Below, paneled cabinet doors give a quiet base for the glasses and bottles on top.
• Bottle racks in several sizes
• Leaded and stained glass details
• A live-edge tasting counter with a glossy finish
• Glass door to the cellar
• Parquet-style wood floor
The tasting counter is made from a single slab with a natural, uneven edge, which sits among the racks. Recessed lights highlight the bottles and the grain of the wood. The effect is a private tasting room as much as storage.
The Cape Associates Design Team designed and built this wine cellar in Truro. Dark mahogany-toned millwork lines the room, with racks that hold bottles on their sides and upright. Warm lighting makes the wood glow against the bottles.
A display cabinet at one end has glass doors with etched, ornamental designs and stained-glass panels that show grape clusters and leaves. Below, paneled cabinet doors give a quiet base for the glasses and bottles on top.
• Bottle racks in several sizes
• Leaded and stained glass details
• A live-edge tasting counter with a glossy finish
• Glass door to the cellar
• Parquet-style wood floor
The tasting counter is made from a single slab with a natural, uneven edge, which sits among the racks. Recessed lights highlight the bottles and the grain of the wood. The effect is a private tasting room as much as storage.
Major Renovation, Orleans, MA
This Orleans renovation was completed by Cape Associates with Daniel H Reynolds Design Collaborative. Gabled glass, green trim and weathered gray siding give the house a distinctive profile from the pool terrace.
A cedar pergola shades the dining area beside a rectangular swimming pool, and an outdoor stone fireplace glows at dusk. A hot tub and umbrella sit on the upper deck.
• Living room with tall gable windows, a brick fireplace and a grand piano
• Bedroom with a sleigh bed and a telescope by the glass doors
• Kitchen with wood cabinets, dark counters, an island with stools and skylights
• Shower with a vertical mosaic tile strip
An outdoor shower enclosure and balcony complete the exterior. Green-painted trim, a tall chimney and large banks of glass appear on several sides of the home, so the pool, deck and house read as one composition.
A cedar pergola shades the dining area beside a rectangular swimming pool, and an outdoor stone fireplace glows at dusk. A hot tub and umbrella sit on the upper deck.
• Living room with tall gable windows, a brick fireplace and a grand piano
• Bedroom with a sleigh bed and a telescope by the glass doors
• Kitchen with wood cabinets, dark counters, an island with stools and skylights
• Shower with a vertical mosaic tile strip
An outdoor shower enclosure and balcony complete the exterior. Green-painted trim, a tall chimney and large banks of glass appear on several sides of the home, so the pool, deck and house read as one composition.
Major Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Wellfleet with AD Architects. The house sits high on a dune above the beach, with white-painted gables and decks that open to the water.
Tall gable windows and cable-and-wood railings frame the views. Inside, an open staircase with wood treads and white railings climbs through a bright space beneath exposed timber trusses, and bookshelves line the landing.
• Kitchen with white cabinets and a counter with seating
• Living room with a round-stone fireplace and wood-topped coffee table
• Dining nook with windows on three sides
• Upper deck with a cable railing facing the open beach
Dune grasses surround the lower levels. White-painted siding, tall paned windows and a gabled bay face the beach. Warm wood handrails and varnished treads add contrast inside, and the glass doors in the sitting area open directly to the deck.
Tall gable windows and cable-and-wood railings frame the views. Inside, an open staircase with wood treads and white railings climbs through a bright space beneath exposed timber trusses, and bookshelves line the landing.
• Kitchen with white cabinets and a counter with seating
• Living room with a round-stone fireplace and wood-topped coffee table
• Dining nook with windows on three sides
• Upper deck with a cable railing facing the open beach
Dune grasses surround the lower levels. White-painted siding, tall paned windows and a gabled bay face the beach. Warm wood handrails and varnished treads add contrast inside, and the glass doors in the sitting area open directly to the deck.
Major Renovation, Wellfleet, MA
Cape Associates carried out this major renovation in Wellfleet with architect Frank Shirley. The house is a two-story home clad in natural cedar shingles with white trim, divided-light windows and a white-trimmed front door under a small lantern.
The yard has been shaped with a low fieldstone wall, bluestone steppingstones and plantings that include purple salvia. A gravel drive curves past the house, and a raised white deck with a staircase sits on the side.
Below the deck, a stone patio with a bistro table sits outside a set of French doors, offering a shaded place to eat outdoors. One bedroom with pine floors and tall windows is also shown.
The shingles are a natural cedar tone that will weather gracefully, and the white trim and tall double-hung windows give the facade a calm, balanced rhythm. The landscaping and masonry help the house sit comfortably on its lot.
The yard has been shaped with a low fieldstone wall, bluestone steppingstones and plantings that include purple salvia. A gravel drive curves past the house, and a raised white deck with a staircase sits on the side.
Below the deck, a stone patio with a bistro table sits outside a set of French doors, offering a shaded place to eat outdoors. One bedroom with pine floors and tall windows is also shown.
The shingles are a natural cedar tone that will weather gracefully, and the white trim and tall double-hung windows give the facade a calm, balanced rhythm. The landscaping and masonry help the house sit comfortably on its lot.
Major Renovation, Provincetown, MA
Cape Associates renovated this Provincetown house with architect Peter McDonald. It stands directly on the beach, behind a row of weathered wood posts, with a three-story shingled elevation and decks facing the harbor.
Cable railings keep the views open, and white Adirondack chairs sit on the upper deck. Inside, a living room with a fireplace looks out to the water at dusk. A porthole mirror and an oar add a nautical touch.
• Open staircase with plantation shutters and a whale weathervane
• Bedroom with a patchwork quilt and shuttered windows
• Bath with a double vanity and black-and-white tile floor
• Kitchen with blue-painted stools and a stainless range
Blue shutters stand out against the cedar shingles. Wood decking, white railings and Adirondack chairs look out over the sand and water, and the entry stair is lined with weathered posts.
Cable railings keep the views open, and white Adirondack chairs sit on the upper deck. Inside, a living room with a fireplace looks out to the water at dusk. A porthole mirror and an oar add a nautical touch.
• Open staircase with plantation shutters and a whale weathervane
• Bedroom with a patchwork quilt and shuttered windows
• Bath with a double vanity and black-and-white tile floor
• Kitchen with blue-painted stools and a stainless range
Blue shutters stand out against the cedar shingles. Wood decking, white railings and Adirondack chairs look out over the sand and water, and the entry stair is lined with weathered posts.
Major Renovation, Orleans, MA
This Orleans renovation opened the back of the house with a long wall of glass. At dusk, the rear elevation glows through sliding doors that span much of the facade, facing a gravel courtyard.
Inside, the kitchen is bright. A lime-green wall sets off blond wood cabinets, a white curved counter with seating, a range hood and pendant lights under a vaulted ceiling.
Other spaces in the photos include:
• A primary bath with small glass mosaic tile and a wall-mounted faucet
• A glass-enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub
• A bedroom with a wall of sliding frosted closet doors
• A fireplace with a dark metal-clad surround and a heavy mantel
The soft sea-glass colors in the baths contrast with the vivid kitchen. Natural light is the thread through the project, from the glass wall at the back to the skylit bathrooms and the bedroom windows.
Inside, the kitchen is bright. A lime-green wall sets off blond wood cabinets, a white curved counter with seating, a range hood and pendant lights under a vaulted ceiling.
Other spaces in the photos include:
• A primary bath with small glass mosaic tile and a wall-mounted faucet
• A glass-enclosed shower and a separate soaking tub
• A bedroom with a wall of sliding frosted closet doors
• A fireplace with a dark metal-clad surround and a heavy mantel
The soft sea-glass colors in the baths contrast with the vivid kitchen. Natural light is the thread through the project, from the glass wall at the back to the skylit bathrooms and the bedroom windows.
New Home, Energy Star Certified, Orleans, MA
This Energy Star certified new home in Orleans was built by Cape Associates. The shingled house has a steep gabled roofline with several dormers and a chimney, which gives it a distinctly Cape Cod profile.
From the air, the property sits on a wooded rise above a tidal creek, with a pond close by and neighboring homes spread along the water.
Inside, the photos show:
• A kitchen with an oval island in a dark finish, white cabinetry and glass pendant lights
• A screened porch with blue cushioned wicker chairs and a view over the marsh
• Bedrooms with ceiling fans and wide windows facing the water
• A bathroom with an oval mirror and warm yellow walls
The setting is typical of Orleans, a town with long stretches of shoreline. The Energy Star certification noted in the project title is part of what sets this new house apart from other homes in the area.
From the air, the property sits on a wooded rise above a tidal creek, with a pond close by and neighboring homes spread along the water.
Inside, the photos show:
• A kitchen with an oval island in a dark finish, white cabinetry and glass pendant lights
• A screened porch with blue cushioned wicker chairs and a view over the marsh
• Bedrooms with ceiling fans and wide windows facing the water
• A bathroom with an oval mirror and warm yellow walls
The setting is typical of Orleans, a town with long stretches of shoreline. The Energy Star certification noted in the project title is part of what sets this new house apart from other homes in the area.
Renovation, West Dennis, MA
This West Dennis renovation was completed by Cape Associates with Catalyst Architecture. White clapboard siding, navy shutters, a brick foundation and a gable-front form give the house its traditional Cape Cod look.
A screened porch with a white railing anchors one side. Inside, the kitchen is white with a granite island and open shelves, and a blue door leads to a sunny breakfast area. Sunlight fills the kitchen through a row of windows over the counter.
• Knotty-pine room with exposed beams and an antique cast-iron stove
• Screened porch with striped cushions and a window bench
• Shower with green striped glass tile
• Decorative gable trim and shuttered windows
The photographs show the older rooms preserved next to the new work. Dormers, a brick stoop with blue door and shuttered windows remain true to the original character, and the open yard gives the white house a traditional setting.
A screened porch with a white railing anchors one side. Inside, the kitchen is white with a granite island and open shelves, and a blue door leads to a sunny breakfast area. Sunlight fills the kitchen through a row of windows over the counter.
• Knotty-pine room with exposed beams and an antique cast-iron stove
• Screened porch with striped cushions and a window bench
• Shower with green striped glass tile
• Decorative gable trim and shuttered windows
The photographs show the older rooms preserved next to the new work. Dormers, a brick stoop with blue door and shuttered windows remain true to the original character, and the open yard gives the white house a traditional setting.
Renovation, Orleans, MA
This Orleans house was renovated by Cape Associates with architect Patrick Ahearn. The result has the look of a traditional Colonial, with details that reward a closer look.
The front is cedar shingle and clapboard, with three dormers in a dark gray roof, black shutters and a gabled entry portico with columns. Tall paned windows line the facade, and a stone wall edges the lawn.
At the back, a long deck holds outdoor seating and a grill, and a wing with a roof terrace and white railing gives upstairs views. A brick chimney rises against the shingled gable.
Inside, a kitchen with white cabinets and a stone counter looks through a triple window toward the water. Other rooms have white-painted vertical paneling, a bench with storage, a wood handrail on the stair and a bath with a glass shower and mosaic floor.
The front is cedar shingle and clapboard, with three dormers in a dark gray roof, black shutters and a gabled entry portico with columns. Tall paned windows line the facade, and a stone wall edges the lawn.
At the back, a long deck holds outdoor seating and a grill, and a wing with a roof terrace and white railing gives upstairs views. A brick chimney rises against the shingled gable.
Inside, a kitchen with white cabinets and a stone counter looks through a triple window toward the water. Other rooms have white-painted vertical paneling, a bench with storage, a wood handrail on the stair and a bath with a glass shower and mosaic floor.
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