upon the Cape Cod tradition with a series of volumes stepping back along the edge of the coastal bank. From the street the house appears as a classic half Cape, but what looks like the main house is only the master suite. The two “additions” that appear behind it contain most of the house.
The main entry
But for Cape or other Colonial Revival styles without an overhang, a semi-transparent stain does not provide enough protection. In Seattle's soggy climate exterior wood remains wet half the year. Even with a mildacide added to stain, exposed shingles will blacken, and look gross--definitely not shipshape
Like front walk and cape cod
This is a Cape Cod style home because chimney on the gable roof, shutters, and a simple exterior .
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Cape rush , the solution for that tall planter
cape rush or small cape rush
Cape rush is also well suited to dry landscapes
Cape rush is also well suited to dry landscapes, and its breezy movement alludes
Cape rush is also well suited to dry landscapes, and its breezy movement alludes to water in landscapes lacking that feature. Add natural slope stability to a hillside or use it for textural contrast in a minimalist garden.
Cape rush: Chondropetalum tectorum is an easy-to-grow plant that tolerates
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Love this Cape Cod design, would look great in Oregon.
this is fun kinda modren and cape cod. I like the mix of the elements
of the Cape Cod style. All the characteristics of the Cape Cod house are here while the material palette, such as the metal roof, has been updated. It's proof that the Cape can be adapted to today's technology and building techniques.
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Porch, cape cod colonial features, add ons
Add this porch to cape cod to the roof line and it will look great.
of the Cape Cod style for the Southeastern part of the country includes a large porch to shade the interiors from the sun, and large windows to capture cooling breezes.
This variation also includes lifting the house a few feet above the ground to avoid the often wet surroundings while providing an
Classic Cape home in autumn, fronted by a cascade of orange-hued, fallen leaves ripe for the rakin'.
cape that has been expanded well
England, Cape Cod houses were often built quite small, just two or three rooms downstairs and two rooms upstairs. These houses would then be expanded to the sides and back with small and large additions to accommodate the owner's needs. Growing over time in this way infused these houses with a sense of
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antique cape on the coast of Maine. This house was featured in Maine Home & Design. See the article "Crooked Cottage Charm" on our website.
I like the size of the planks. It looks like our cape
white clapboard cape cod.... green lawn. simplicity
Cape Cod style like my Nana's old house
humble Cape Cod, you'll find horizontal lap siding to be a good choice.Cost: The installed cost of horizontal lap siding can vary widely, with the lowest about $3 to $5 per square foot for vinyl and $4 to $7 per square foot for fiber cement or cedar. Material quality, color finishing and more all influence
of many Cape Cod homes. The most common type of dormer used is a gabled one, which features a simple pitched roof with two sloping sides. How to make it your own: In addition to boosting curb appeal, dormers create additional floor space in the area tucked under the roofs, helping convert once unused attics