b Architecture Studio has completely transformed this compact 850-square-foot beach house to live larger than its footprint, beautifully situated in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This project began with the owner’s vision of desiring a waterfront cottage for summer retreats spent with family and visiting guests.

Capturing waterfront views, this cozy and inviting home is composed of curated spaces to gather, both inside and out, for the couple and their family and friends to enjoy. Designed with white walls, open trusses, nickel-gap ceilings, and minimal furnishings, the home ensures nothing detracts from the stunning seaside views.

DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECTURE b Architecture Studio INTERIOR DESIGN Eleven Interiors BUILDER Cape Associates LANDSCAPE DESIGN Gregory Lombardi Design

Above: The architects designed outdoor areas like this deck just off the kitchen to expand this compact home’s living spaces. The owner’s can enjoy the summer months dining alfresco with idyllic ocean views.

Above: In the kitchen, the designer decked out this space with an eye-catching light fixture installation over the island. It features individually blown glass drops resembling oyster shells, which change color as natural light filters in through the windows.

What We Love: This Cape Cod beach house offers its owners a wonderful getaway home for summers at the beach. We love the overall design of this home, it is very clean-lined and functional. The project team did a fantastic job of making this home live larger than its size with its indoor-outdoor living, maximizing windows throughout, and integrating a lot of built-ins. Elevating this home was also a clever idea to maximize views of the water. We love it!

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Above: The design of this cozy living area is inspired by boat cabins. A built-in window seat features custom cushions upholstered in Sunbrella fabric. Drawer storage underneath the built-ins offers an abundance of space for storing household essentials.

Above: This cozy dining corner features a built-in window seat and the Saarinen Dining Table from Knoll.

Above: The entry into the main living area includes a small yet functional cabana-inspired mudroom. This space includes a niche underneath the bench with a water tap for a dog bowl. A ladder leads up to a sleeping loft to host overnight guests.

Above: The main bedroom features a custom built-in bed with a headboard upholstered in a coral-colored fabric. Built-in storage cabinets help to keep this small space organized and functional.

Above: In this welcoming guest room, a pair of wall sconces and a table lamp were sourced from The Urban Electric Co.

Above: This attractive bathroom has a coastal chic aesthetic with its sea-glass-like tiles in the shower.

Above: A side door of this beach cottage leads to an inviting backyard deck, sheltered by a trellis. This home’s elevation was raised three feet to edit out views of the road while enhancing views of the water. The architect integrated new windows into the front facade of this home, including eight picture and double-hung windows. The double-hung windows begin at the chair rail level height.

Above: This waterfront home includes a Red Cedar outdoor shower to conveniently rinse off after a dip in the ocean.

Above: For the outdoor spaces in this compact backyard, the landscape architect created distinct living areas. This includes a dining area with a built-in banquette, a full outdoor kitchen, a trellis-covered living area, and a pair of storage sheds.

PHOTOGRAPHER Read McKendree