Exploring the architectural diversity of Cape Cod, the book highlights styles ranging from simple cottages to grand Victorian mansions. It traces the evolution of residential architecture from the early settlers' "Cape Cod houses" to the elaborate designs of the Gilded Age. Through the lens of native Jaci Conry, readers discover the influences of various eras, including Federals, Greek Revivals, and Carpenter Gothic, showcasing the region's rich architectural heritage from Provincetown to Woods Hole.
Melding the region’s time-honored architecture with a multifaceted design sensibility. Featuring 10 of New England’s top interior designers New England lays claim to boundless bits of history. The past is everywhere, especially in the architecture. Surrounded by all this history, is it challenging to encompass a modern design perspective; to create forward thinking interior spaces? For a long time that was the case. But not anymore. Residents now want their interiors to exude an innovative, worldly flair. They want their spaces to embody progress and technology, to exude a cosmopolitan spirit. Big sideboards and heavy chairs have been swapped out for elements that resonate with a cleaner décor. Formal rooms have been obviated with open floor plans. Punches of unexpected color, bold patterns, and layers of textural elements abound. While New Englanders previously clung to style selections that were safe and understated, interiors now feature dramatic elements, reflecting a curated mix of furnishings, modern assemblages of leather, glass, and steel, and other statement-making contrasting materials. New England Modern highlights interiors created by ten New England designers that are bold and vibrant, with a modern feel and flow just right for today’s homeowners.
"The idea of a retreat-a place removed from one's daily stressors, an escape in a serene natural setting, a secluded haven to be enjoyed by family, is more appealing than it has been in decades. Though second homes are far from a novel concept; retreats have been built by families since the late 1800s, when the well-to-do began to build reprieves in coastal areas to escape the combustive atmosphere of city life. Over time, homes on the water have been coveted and cherished for their particular restorative qualities. In an oceanside house, one can't help but stop to pause and contemplate the view. After absorbing the essence of the sea, one can't help but feel a little lighter, a bit brighter, and more in tune with nature. At Home on the Water will offer some history on coastal living and will feature twelve homes on the water on both coasts and the gulf. The editorial would focus on both the design of the homes and the way the homeowners live in them, embellished by interviews with homeowners, designers, and/or architects"--
