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Home / Architectural Design, New Construction / Brilliant Custom Home Building Ideas and Tips

Brilliant Custom Home Building Ideas and Tips

July 2, 2021

Designing a custom home can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Are you finalizing the details for your home building design? It’s helpful to view other successful projects in the industry. Here is a brilliant collection of home building design ideas and tips from stunning custom homes on Cape Cod and the surrounding areas.

Sophisticated Second Home

The design of this Brewster home focuses on the smallest details that tie in both familiarity and practicality the homeowner will love. Features include high ceilings, modern interior décor, and an open living area. It’s easy to see why this construction is featured in the industry.

The home seems fairly modest. When you step inside, you find the perfect blend of traditional and modern features. The distinctive urban theme differs from other “beachy” designs in the area. The finished look is clean and modern, with just a touch of city flair in the overall appearance.

Home Building Design Ideas and Tips

Set the right first impression with an expansive porch and decorative gables that add to the curb appeal. The breezeway connecting a two-car garage is both stylish and functional.

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Photos by Dan Cutrona Photography


Timber Frame on Skinequit Pond

With natural and sustainable woods throughout, we built this home with the intention of bringing a piece of the outdoors inside. The cathedral ceiling in the great room is open to the loft. And the rustic fireplace is perfect for cozy nights inside.

The stairway includes a landing halfway, with a window bench for reading and admiring the view. And the master bathroom is built with luxury in mind. Design features include a clawfoot tub by the window overlooking the pond.

Home Building Ideas and Tips

Each room is painted with neutral colors, allowing a blank canvas for the homeowner to come in and make it their own. Use textures and color to complement the natural wood throughout the home.

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Photos by Dan Cutrona Photography


Charming Cape

This home is a Cape Cod escape with a short walk to the water. The beams in the ceiling and white kitchen are beautiful modern details. You can count on gathering in the backyard with friends and then winding down in the luxurious living area.
The rustic wood floors and expansive windows add the perfect amount of natural light to the modern “cottage.”

Home Building Ideas and Tips

Decorate the great room with leather furniture and statement art. You can keep a dining room or make it a home office with gorgeous beam details.

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Photos by Roe Osborn Photography


Coastal Comfort

This family home on the water has intentionally placed living spaces and bedrooms to best maximize the waterfront views. It’s a true Cape escape with seaside details throughout. This charming home includes beadboard and wood accents.
The outdoor patio and back deck are vital to beach living, providing ideal places to entertain.

Home Building Ideas and Tips

Maximize the outdoor living areas with twinkle lights, outdoor furniture, and a firepit. Add cottage details with quilts, throw blankets, and pottery inside.

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Photos by Roe Osborn Photography


Nautical Retreat

In this classic Cape Cod beach home, you will find a rounded front door, shutters, and a tiered front garden. You can envelope yourself in natural woods. Wood features include paneling across the ceiling to create a warm and welcoming feel.

The back deck spans the whole length of the house. A 2nd-floor balcony also extends the length of the house. You will find areas for outdoor entertainment on the patio and balcony.

Home Building Ideas and Tips

Use the natural light pouring in through the kitchen and dining area to brighten the space and enjoy the views. You can add a grand mirror to reflect the light and open up the room even further.

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Photos by Roe Osborn Photography

Ceiling types: tray ceiling

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

Contact

(508) 385-2704
info@mcpheeassociatesinc.com

Location

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

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