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Architectural Design

Brilliant Custom Home Building Ideas and Tips

April 1, 2025

Designing a custom home can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Here is a helpful collection of home building design ideas and tips from custom homes built by our team.  … [Read more...] about Brilliant Custom Home Building Ideas and Tips

Categories: Architectural Design, New Construction

Dreamy Cape Cod Waterfront Homes With Views

October 16, 2024

Over the years, McPhee Associates has had the privilege of building and remodeling some amazing Cape Cod waterfront homes. With these projects come challenges—harsh weather and conservation protection issues to name a … [Read more...] about Dreamy Cape Cod Waterfront Homes With Views

Categories: Architectural Design, Cape Cod, Home Remodeling, New Construction

The Essential Cape Cod Outdoor Shower

August 20, 2024

The Cape Cod outdoor shower is an essential exterior home fixture. You can find them throughout Cape Cod and coastal New England. After a day of beach outings, boating, or biking, there's nothing quite as invigorating as a … [Read more...] about The Essential Cape Cod Outdoor Shower

Categories: Architectural Design, Cape Cod, Home Fixtures, Home Remodeling, New Construction

Fourteen Amazing Cape Cod Mudrooms

August 13, 2024

The mudroom may be one of the smallest rooms in a house, but it's certainly a functional one. After a day at the beach or a trip to the market, the mudroom is the place to drop the bags and lose the shoes. The space is often … [Read more...] about Fourteen Amazing Cape Cod Mudrooms

Categories: Architectural Design, Cape Cod, Home Remodeling, New Construction

Award-Winning Cape Cod Coastal Farmhouse Renovation Project

October 31, 2023

Coastal Farmhouse Receives Accolades ... A recent historic home renovation project, Coastal Farmhouse Revival in Dennis, MA, recently earned accolades for McPhee Associates of Cape Cod.  We proudly took home the Home Builder … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Cape Cod Coastal Farmhouse Renovation Project

Categories: Architectural Design, Cape Cod, Home Remodeling, Recognition

Coastal Farmhouse Decor & Ideas

December 12, 2022

Whether or not you live near the beach, you can bring the feel of coastal living into your home with the right coastal farmhouse design and decor. For good reasons, the coastal farmhouse style has been popular in recent … [Read more...] about Coastal Farmhouse Decor & Ideas

Categories: Architectural Design

Inspiring Home Architectural Details and Examples

September 21, 2022

Have you ever heard the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts"? Well, it can apply to the architectural style of a home. Many intricate details can work together to create an overall beautiful and highly … [Read more...] about Inspiring Home Architectural Details and Examples

Categories: Architectural Design

Best Cape Cod Architects for Custom Homes & Remodeling

March 28, 2022

When planning a Cape Cod custom home build or remodeling project, choosing the right architectural team is a big consideration. To help your decision-making process, we are showcasing some of the best architects on Cape Cod, … [Read more...] about Best Cape Cod Architects for Custom Homes & Remodeling

Categories: Architectural Design, Cape Cod

Timeless Home Remodeling Ideas for Luxury Living

November 16, 2021

Where should you start when planning your home renovation? There are essential elements to consider between layout, functionality, and style before beginning the design process. With a little bit of research, you can provide … [Read more...] about Timeless Home Remodeling Ideas for Luxury Living

Categories: Architectural Design, Home Remodeling

Ceiling types: vaulted ceiling

Ceiling Types and Styles for Elegant Home Design

June 22, 2021

There are many ceiling types that can make your room look and feel different. For example, a typical flat ceiling can look unnoticed, but a more intricate ceiling can add elegance and style to your home. Also, the height of … [Read more...] about Ceiling Types and Styles for Elegant Home Design

Categories: Architectural Design

Creative Space-Saving Ideas for Your Home

May 25, 2021

Have you seen creative space-saving ideas and been impressed by their style, smarts, and simplicity? Whether they are part of the original blueprint or fixes for long-standing problems, well-executed space-saving ideas can … [Read more...] about Creative Space-Saving Ideas for Your Home

Categories: Architectural Design

Must-Have Features When Building a Custom Home

March 9, 2021

Building a custom home can be a daunting task that requires extensive planning and thought. When you enter the design stage, it is best to take an in-depth look at how you live and the specific elements that would enhance … [Read more...] about Must-Have Features When Building a Custom Home

Categories: Architectural Design, New Construction

The Selection Process: Honing Your Design Decisions

October 29, 2019

Once you’ve made the exciting move to remodel your home or build new, you’re immediately entered into a flurry of decision-making. You need to set a budget, create a vision plan with must-haves and have-nots, test color … [Read more...] about The Selection Process: Honing Your Design Decisions

Categories: Architectural Design Tags: build process, interior design, selections

Architectural Design: Space-Saving Solutions

July 17, 2019

Architectural design is one of our fortes at McPhee, and it gives us great pleasure to help homeowners discover unique ways to personalize their special spaces. This hidden door is a space saving solution -- clean, functional … [Read more...] about Architectural Design: Space-Saving Solutions

Categories: Architectural Design Tags: custom built-ins, space saving, storage

Kitchen Design: Black, White & Patterned

May 1, 2019

Black and white is a classic choice when it comes to many home selections; these homeowners knew exactly what they wanted in an updated, fun and functional kitchen renovation. The centerpiece of this space is, undeniably, the … [Read more...] about Kitchen Design: Black, White & Patterned

Categories: Architectural Design Tags: Custom cabinets, Kitchen

Windward: A McPhee Associates Quarterly e-Newsletter

McPhee Associates produces a custom quarterly e-newsletter. It includes a personal message from President Rob McPhee and features design, build, and real estate news tailored to our current and future customers. Subscribe for the latest updates on our projects, blogs, and picks for local ‘Places and Things we Love”.

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In this custom Harwich Port home, the family room In this custom Harwich Port home, the family room wet bar complements its harborside surroundings with thoughtful coastal details. A teak-and-holly countertop evokes classic yacht interiors, while a brass undermount sink and hardware add warmth and nautical character. Painted in Benjamin Moore’s Van Deusen blue with a satin finish, the cabinetry offers a subtle nod to the shifting hues of the harbor just beyond.

You can read more about this project in the latest issue @nehomemagazine.

See the full gallery of True Haven. 🔗Link in our bio to Portfolio of Homes.

Architect: @patrickahearnarchitect 
Build: McPhee Associates
Interior Design: @digsdesignco 
Sink & Faucet Supplier: @snowandjones 
📸: @gregpremru 

#wetbar #customhome #customhomebuilding #capecodbuilder #homebuilder #harwichportma #coastallifestyle #coastalhome #harborfronthome #coastalstyle #mcpheeassociates
We had a blast at our annual outing at @tenpineate We had a blast at our annual outing at @tenpineatery in Hyannis — shoutout to Sheila and the team for the pin-credible hospitality and a memora-bowl night out. 

Until next year…🍕🙌 

📸: Sheila

#TeamOuting #CapeCodBusiness #WorkHardPlayHard #BuildingMemories #McPheeAssociates #ATeam
Project Spotlight: A Stony Brook Summer Haven is a Project Spotlight: A Stony Brook Summer Haven is a charming five-bedroom, two-story home built for comfort. The thoughtfully designed kitchen allows for a bright and spacious food prep area, casual island seating, wet bar for entertaining, and dining area all in one layered space. A screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace extends the seasons, while the private backyard—featuring an outdoor shower, patio, and in-ground pool—offers an ideal setting to enjoy Cape Cod’s warm summer months.

See full gallery of A Stony Brook Summer Haven. 🔗Link in Bio to Portfolio of Homes. 

#newconstruction #capecodbuilder #homebuilder #customhomes #capecod #brewsterma #mcpheeassociates
Spring is the season of fresh starts—and in our Spring is the season of fresh starts—and in our latest newsletter, we’re sharing what’s new at McPhee, a look at our current building and remodeling projects, and an inside view of the seasonal work our property management team has been tackling. 🌷 Don’t miss our blog with easy spring cleanup tips to kickstart your to-do list!

Read our latest newsletter. 🔗Link in bio
In honor of Memorial Day, our offices will be clos In honor of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed Monday, May 26.

To all who have given their lives in service to our country, we are deeply grateful.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend.

📷 Pictured: An American flag waving from the front porch of a Windward East home, designed and built by our team.
#beforeandafter We gave this four-bedroom home on #beforeandafter We gave this four-bedroom home on Allen Harbor a striking two-phase makeover. (Final two photos show the original home's front and rear elevations.)

Highlights included new windows and doors to enhance the waterfront views, a reimagined first floor with an expanded kitchen and new home office, a renovated garage and mudroom, and a more formal front entry. 

To replace a first-floor bedroom that was removed, we transformed the space over the garage into a new primary suite with its own private entrance. Upstairs, we went from three bedrooms to four and refreshed the existing beds and baths. The final result is a home that perfectly suits the homeowners’ lifestyle and vision.

See full photo gallery of Allen Harbor Jewel. 🔗Link in our Bio to Portfolio of Homes.
📸: @amberjanephoto 
#homeremodel #renovation #capecodbuilder #homebuilder #capecod #harwichportma #coastalliving #coastallifestyle #homemakeover #mcpheeassociates
Screen porches are perfect for enjoying fresh air Screen porches are perfect for enjoying fresh air while staying cool, shaded, and bug-free. For this Harwich home, skylights and a round accent window bring in extra sunlight and add architectural interest. Built with low-maintenance materials—including Zuri decking in Walnut and crisp white PVC paneling—this space blends durability with a bright, coastal-casual feel.

See full photo gallery of Serenity on Long Pond.🔗Link in our bio to Portfolio of Homes.

Architect: @johndvorsackarchitect 
Builder: McPhee Associates
📸: @dancutronaphoto 

#weekendvibes #capecodbuilder #homebuilder #harwichma #capecod #coastalliving #coastallifestyle #mcpheeassociates #outdoorliving
One of our favorite features in a harborfront home One of our favorite features in a harborfront home we built in Harwich Port is a custom mahogany-and-glass pocket door. It echoes the arched bookcases in the husband's home office, which are designed with a rich mahogany interior that adds depth and warmth to the space.

You can read more about this project in the latest issue of @nehomemagazine.

See the full gallery of True Haven. 🔗Link in our bio to Portfolio of Homes.

Architect: @patrickahearnarchitect 
Build: McPhee Associates
Interior Design: @digsdesignco 
📸: @gregpremru 

#customhomebuilder #capecodbuilder #coastalhome #shinglestyle #coastalliving #capecod #mcpheeassociates
🌞Pool days are almost here! This custom outdoo 🌞Pool days are almost here!

This custom outdoor living space at a newly built home in Windward East, East Dennis, features everything you need for summer relaxation: a sparkling pool, outdoor kitchen, cozy fire pit, and a screened porch perfect for shaded lounging.

🔗To see the full photo gallery of Sea Oaks Splendor, visit our Portfolio of Homes link in our bio.

Design/Build: McPhee Associates
Landscape: McNamara Bros. Inc.
Appliances: @kam_appliances 
📸: @amberjanephoto 

#capecodliving #summervibes #coastalliving #designbuild #custombuilder #capecodbuilder #capecodhome #customhome #homedesign #capecod #homebuilder #customhomes #mcpheeassociates
Last summer, we completed this two-story, three-be Last summer, we completed this two-story, three-bedroom Shingle-style home overlooking the harbor in Harwich Port. The new home prioritizes waterfront views, indoor-outdoor connection, and practical spaces — like a double carriage garage used as a fish-cleaning station—that suit the homeowners’ active coastal lifestyle.

You can read all about this project in the Cape & Islands issue of @nehomemagazine .

See the full gallery of True Haven. 🔗Link in our bio to Portfolio of Homes. 

Architect: @patrickahearnarchitect 
Build: McPhee Associates
Interior Design: @digsdesignco 
Landscape: @seanpapichlandscape 
Masonry: @myettemasonryanddesign 
📸: @gregpremru 

#customhomebuilder #capecodbuilder #coastalhome #shinglestyle #coastalliving #capecod #mcpheeassociates

Second Home Owners from Maryland

“This was our first brand-new custom-built home. While our Dennis house was being built, we were living in Maryland, more than 500 miles away. We especially appreciated the extra effort and sound guidance that you provided us during our three trips to the Cape at significant construction milestones…“

Barry and Judy, East Dennis, MA

Harwich Port Project

“McPhee Associates has been great to work with, and the quality of your work and that of your subcontractors have been top notch…I especially appreciate the help that you gave us while we negotiated a difficult permitting process, and your expertise with the Town of Harwich was invaluable. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you again.”

Thomas P. Catalano, AIA, LEED, AP, Catalano Architects, Inc.

Five Time Returning Customers in Yarmouth

“Members of my family and I have chosen McPhee Associates to design and build for us for five new homes or major reconstructions, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.”

Marcia and Dave, West Yarmouth, MA

Second Time Customers In Orleans

“An incredible experience. With always our best interest, first and foremost, everything was exactly as we wanted it. Your ability to listen to what we wanted and to make it all happen with your guidance was a true partnership…Our home was perfect and beautiful…”

Linda and Paul, Orleans, MA

New Build in Harwich Port

“Your professionalism and the way you have made the building process as easy as possible for us has been wonderful. Naturally, all our neighbors and plenty of strangers passing by have asked us about McPhee’s services and our response has consistently been the same – we are very pleased and haven’t even one criticism. We would highly recommend McPhee to anyone – Rob, you have quite the team…On this second anniversary of the start of the project, I wanted to send a sincere thank you to all of you.”

Patricia and Bill, Harwich Port, MA

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Location

1382 Route 134
P.O. Box 799
East Dennis, MA 02641

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