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A glimpse inside this Maine beach cottage with exhilarating coastal views

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Nestled at the mouth of the river in Biddeford, Maine, this beautiful beach-chic cottage was reimagined by Whitten Architects for a couple who enjoys entertaining. The goal of this remodel project was to preserve as much as possible of the existing structure. This required that the architects work within the confines of the original layout, footprint, and foundation.

Living spaces were created so that they were flexible for the homeowners, allowing them to comfortably hold varying-sized gatherings. An additional design goal was to separate public entertainment and gathering spaces from private spaces.

Above: The front door of this inviting beach cottage in Maine was custom fabricated by East Coast Custom Doors.

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An open first-floor plan features a well-connected kitchen, dining, and living areas. A large music room with a grand piano alcove features French doors at both the waterside deck and south-facing terrace that allow the room to open up to the outdoors on idyllic summer days. The architects selected high-performance, durable materials including Eastern white cedar shingles, a copper roof on the music room, spray-foam insulation, and red cedar wood trim.

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What We Love: This stunning beach cottage in Maine offers its inhabitants an inviting atmosphere with casual beach chic living spaces. Surrounded by a beautiful forest and seaside views, this home’s property provides privacy and year-round outdoor activities. Overall, this cottage provides an idyllic family getaway for relaxed living and a feeling of tranquility.

Tell Us: What details in this home do you find most inspiring? Please share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to have a look at a couple of other amazing home tours that we have featured here on One Kindesign from the state of Maine: Beautiful coastal Maine home envisioned for idyllic summer getaways and Step inside this absolutely fabulous getaway house in coastal Maine.

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Above: The exterior siding color of this beach cottage is Maibec Eastern White Cedar Shingles, complimented by Western Red Cedar Framing. The decking is Ipe. Windows are from Andersen Windows.

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Above: The walls in the living room are painted in Decorator’s White CC-20 | Benjamin Moore. The trim is Nimbus 1465 | Benjamin Moore. The side tables are the Round Cylinder Cage Style Metal Tables 2 Piece Set Floor Home Decor.

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Above: The light fixture above the piano is Restoration Hardware’s “Foucalt’s Iron Orb”. Wall light fixture is the Direct Wire Picture Lights DXL14, by House of Troy Lighting. Walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White-CC20. The built-in cabinetry is custom by Crownpoint Cabinetry, painted in Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock 1469.

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Above: The hallway wall sconce is the Bryant Sconce, Polished Nickel.

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Above: The walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Nimbus 1465, while the ceiling is Benjamin Moore White Dove OC17. The fireplace is a Heat & Glo Gas Fireplace.

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Above: The pendant lights above the island are the George Industrial Single-Pole Pendant, Cobalt Shade.

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Above: The kitchen island is painted in Benjamin Moore Eagle Rock 1469. Flooring is 3-Ply Horizontal Bamboo Flooring, from Wellmade Floors.

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Above: Kitchen backsplash tile is Carrera Marble.

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Above: Sink faucet is Danze Parma Kitchen Faucet D455158. The sink is the Rohl C3018WH Shaws – Fireclay Apron Front – White.

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Above: The flooring is Sheldon Slate Tiles. Wall paint is Nimbus 1465 | Benjamin Moore, while the trim is Decorator’s White CC-20 | Benjamin Moore. Ceiling is painted in White Dove OC-17 | Benjamin Moore.

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Above: In the master bathroom of this beach cottage, the cast iron clawfoot tub is the Elizabethan Classics R60BTAP 61″. The floor tiles are the Tribeca Classic White Marble Hexagon from Walker Zanger. Ceiling Paint: White Dove OC-17 | Benjamin Moore. Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers 1466.

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Above: Wall sconces are Lugarno Single Sconce from Restoration Hardware. Drawer pulls are the Restoration Hardware Ephram Knob. The mirrors are the Cartwright Inset Medicine Cabinet from Restoration Hardware. Sinks: Kohler K-2205 White Caxton Sink. Faucets:  Chatham 8″ Widespread Faucet, Restoration Hardware.

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Above: From the deck of this beach cottage, views of the Atlantic Ocean are breathtaking. The deck railing is called “Cable Rail” from Feeney Inc.

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Photos: Rob Karosis Photography

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