Coastal

Sleek contemporary home with geometric architecture and a waterfront pool surrounded by natural landscaping

A Modern Home on Nauset Harbor Honors Cape Cod’s Iconic Dune Shacks

A couple and their design team go to great lengths to ensure this Orleans vacation spot defers to its setting.

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Coastal family room with shiplap walls, fireplace, blue upholstered furniture, and harbor views

Harborfront Cape Cod Home Celebrates Coastal Living

In Harwich Port, a summer home reflects a lifestyle firmly anchored to the harbor.

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JB Sash & Door offers the latest in windows and doors, from trend-forward to traditional

JB Sash & Door offers the latest in windows and doors, from trend-forward to traditional

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The Renovation of a 1890s Maine Cottage Preserves its Rustic Charm

A restored rusticator cottage recalls the magic of carefree summers in late-nineteenth-century Maine.

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Two images. Image one is a Side view of a classic New England-style home with decorative railings, green shutters, double porch, and brick pathway framed by trees. Image 2 is Inviting entryway with a green Dutch door, blue painted ceiling, patterned tile floor, and lush greenery for a welcoming first impression.

Timeless Elegance on the North Shore

A formal framework embraces casual modern living in this North Shore renovation.

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Interior designer reviewing color swatches and fabric samples for home décor project on white table

The Art of Custom Renovation

  Opaline Interiors Studio takes every project personally—step by step. Every renovation project is custom in the sense that all…

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Vaulted-ceiling primary bedroom with canopy bed, ocean views, cozy sitting area, and contemporary cloud-like pendant lights and an elegant living room with plush sectional sofa, round nested coffee tables, wood ceiling, and ocean views in a contemporary New England home.

A Coastal Retreat Blends California Style with Classic Rhode Island Charm

A Rhode Islander and his California-raised wife find the best of both worlds in a coastal home.

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Cotswolds Charm Meets Coastal Living at a Restored Connecticut Compound

A cluster of outbuildings is transformed into a charming compound reminiscent of another place and time.

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The exterior of a coastal pool pavilion with architectural details inspired by a shark.

Tour a Cape Cod Pool Pavilion with Whimsical Shark-Inspired Details

Polhemus Savery DaSilva returns to a decade-old home to create a whimsical outbuilding.

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A contemporary Cape Cod home set on a sand dune.

A Modern Cape Cod Home Blends Sustainable Design with Stunning Coastal Views

Built atop a dune, this Cape Cod vacation home turned primary residence offers up fairy-tale views.

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Luxurious modern bathroom with white marble walls and floors, featuring a freestanding white bathtub centered under a large window with black trim. Double vanities with marble countertops, brass fixtures, and dark wood cabinets add elegance to the space. Statement lighting includes a cluster chandelier and wall sconces, enhancing the bathroom's contemporary design.

Let There Be (Layered) Light

Illuminating ideas that add depth, texture, and focus to a space Have you ever walked into a room that instantly…

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Bringing Gilded Age Elegance to a Newport Home

For one family’s coastal retreat, designer Melissa Lindsay rode a wave of history.

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5 Unexpected Expenses When Building Your Custom Home

Building your dream home is a complex process with many ups and downs. The best way to avoid these pitfalls…

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Elegant coastal home with shingle siding, blue front doors, and covered porch, featuring classic New England architecture and landscaped entrance.

The Art of the Waterfront Home

Living on the water is one of life’s pleasures; it relaxes the body and renews the soul. How to enhance…

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A Newport Cottage is Reborn

In Newport, a turn-of-the-last-century worker’s cottage transforms into a home that celebrates family time.

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