Home, Garden & Design
Celebrating Cape Cod HOME’s 20th anniversary (1996-2016)
On the shore of Nantucket’s Sesachacha Pond, just a few hundred yards from the ocean, sits a 1,500 square-foot beachside cottage that is tucked away in its own private world,…
Boiling down to the details
Homeowner and mason team up to render the ultimate outdoor dream kitchen It is said that too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth, but when building a dream outdoor kitchen,…
The world is their alphabet
Husband-and-wife team finds and photographs ‘Letters from the Cape’ A different perspective on the world can yield beautiful results, as Jan and Chris Capece know well. From subtle shapes made…
Turn-ons Aplenty
Cape Cod’s kitchen and bath showrooms offer countless faucets and fixtures to try first-hand Fixing your eye on a farmer’s sink, or a funky but functional faucet? Browsing for some new…
A celebration of nature
Architect designed this Martha’s Vineyard home with sea and sky in mind Up-island, beyond the blueberry ridges and the remains of a 19th-century brickyard on the north shore of Martha’s…
Spring ahead with fall planting
While crisp autumn days await, now is the perfect time to get home and garden landscapes ready for prime time come spring. Warmer soil temperatures in the fall encourage strong…
A colorful collaboration along the Brewster coast
Architect, builder, and a team of vendors join forces to create clients’ dream home Perched high on a hill overlooking the breakwater in Brewster is the latest combined venture for…
Living where the sea meets the sky
A Chatham home channels its dream-like surroundings Aptly named by its owners, “Sundowner” in Chatham is perched on a sand ridge overlooking Nantucket Sound and against a golden backdrop of…
Cozy outdoor furniture, and great options for shade
According to Jay McArdle, the owner of Cape Leisure in Mashpee Commons, a popular trend among homeowners today is making their outdoor spaces as comfortable as those inside the home.…
Wicker furniture- in classic and modern styles
Whether homeowners are planning a summer party for family and friends, or a simple nap by the pool, Casual Designs of Harwichport and Marstons Mills can provide all the furniture…
An Oasis in the Dunes
Designed by Patrick Ahearn, Trelawny House is a majestic family gathering place on Martha’s Vineyard Imagine exploring vast grasslands nestled behind ocean dunes and coming upon the remains of a…
Light & Breezy
Architect and designer add just the right touches to a coastal Sandwich cottage Crossing either the Sagamore or Bourne bridges from the mainland to Cape Cod induces instant decompression: shoulders drop,…
An edge on the competition
Viola Associates discusses the installation of an infinity pool in Barnstable Mike Tsotsis’s stunning property overlooking Sandy Neck Beach and Barnstable Harbor in Barnstable Village is a lovely spot to…
This is going to be a colorful celebration
A preview of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 7-17 Imagine being able to peek behind fences and stroll though private gardens that are normally closed to the public. Envision…
Form, Function & a Whole Lot of Fun
Hutker Architects discusses the design inspirations behind this Falmouth boathouse. If a house can be a playground—a vacation retreat where family comes together and never wants to leave—then that’s the…
The spirits of summer
Try these 10 Cape & Islands cocktails at home Summer is almost upon us, and the grills will be sizzling, the patio furniture will be placed and the speakers will…
Celebrating Cape Cod HOME’s 20th anniversary (1996-2016)
In 2016 we are revisiting some of the homes featured in Cape Cod HOME’s first issue in 1996. This residence in North Falmouth’s picturesque Ballymeade Estates was featured on the…
A few pointers from the pros
Four local companies have a lot of experience with weathervanes A weathervane can say a great deal about its owners. From displaying one’s love of the sea with a sailboat,…
