A Beautiful Abode
Cape Cod Home / Spring 2013 / Home, Garden & Design, People & Businesses
Writer: Nancy E. Berry / Photographer: Eric Roth
A Beautiful Abode
Cape Cod Home / Spring 2013 / Home, Garden & Design, People & Businesses
Writer: Nancy E. Berry / Photographer: Eric Roth
CCH: What is your design philosophy when it comes to designing a home on Cape Cod or the Islands?
SN: On or off Cape, our philosophy is the same—the interior design of a home should be harmonious with the architectural and exterior elements, and also reflect the client’s personality and style. On the Cape, we might take a few other things into consideration such as well-designed outdoor living spaces, or the possibility of wet bathing suits and sand being tracked in the house. Ultimately our job is to get to know our clients and create a design that is all about their life, personality, and family. A good designer is, first and foremost, a good listener.
CCH: Is it different designing for a primary residence versus a second home?
SN: The approach to designing a primary residence compared to a vacation home is the same; it’s the state of mind that may be different. Our goal is to create a design that reflects our client’s lifestyle. One’s lifestyle in their summer home may be vastly different than in their everyday life.
When beginning a project, I frequently ask my clients if they want their home to be a place where people can put their feet on the sofa, or take their shoes off at the door. In the summer, I find people (myself included) are most often a little more laid back and maybe even adventurous. Perhaps the fact that they are only living in the house a few weeks or months out of the year, people feel they can take more risks. That is certainly an added perk from a designer’s point of view.