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.