After spending childhood summers on an Island, our client was looking for a quaint rustic cottage by the sea. As soon as she saw this bright red little cottage, she knew it was the one. When purchased, the cottage lacked a proper entry, was dark inside without a lot of natural light, and had a tiny kitchen that was hidden from the living area. A modest addition created a bright and sunny kitchen—Natural woodwork selected to maintain the original style offers a striking contrast with the white custom cabinetry. A kitchen island, just off the new entry to the living room, is carefully married to the custom stone fireplace. A large monolithic piece of granite acts as a cornerstone between these two spaces. In addition to a new foundation, wiring, plumbing, new roof and siding, the entire house received fresh coats of paint or varnish. With the restoration work complete, relaxed cottage living begins… collecting treasures on the beach, reading in the hammock, drinks on the porch, evenings around the fireplace, “basqueing in the sun”.

Read more about this beloved cottage: https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/project-stories/basque-in-the-sun/

Knickerbocker Group | ARCHITECT
Knickerbocker Group | BUILDER
Darren Setlow | PHOTOGRAPHER