Updating cape cod house

Warm neutral tones of beige and tan resemble sandy beaches and mix well with the warm grey hues of bleached driftwood.Cool tones of blue and green are inspired by sea and sky and contrast beautifully with warmer hues of yellow and coral.Woven baskets in different sizes, shapes and colors add texture.House plants will provide greenery and help to naturally recycle indoor air.Include natural textures such as vintage linen, burlap or grass cloth.

Other common features include symmetrical designs with clapboard or wood-shingle siding and multi-pane, double-hung windows accented with wood shutters.She said, “We went from a typical 1940’s Cape Cod with low ceilings and cramped spaces to a light, bright two-story house.”It was a pretty amazing transformation. She says, “It required a variance, raising the roof, and four months of hard work, but oh, what a difference!”Laurel fixes up old houses in Maine to resell, and this one was a good candidate because of its location near the water: It looks like it belongs to a beach house now with the nautical blue and white, the cool brass hanging pendants, and the wood-topped island: I love that they kept the original phone nook! She says one of the questions she gets asked a lot is whether the new owners plan to keep the bold blue and white-striped wall in the dining room.Lantern lighting comes in many styles, whether it’s wall lanterns, hanging lanterns, table lanterns or outdoor lampposts.Copper or brass lanterns or oil lamps can be used for a charming, rustic look.