Shoal’s View

  • NEW BUILD IN RYE, NEW HAMPSHIRE

    This new build is the epitome of classic New Hampshire Seacoast style, while elements of the clients’ eclectic taste keep things interesting

    Our clients loved their charming coastal cottage nestled in beautiful Rye, NH, and originally wanted to renovate it to create more space. They love entertaining and often host extended family, and they saw the potential in their seaside home to do more.

    However, renovation wasn’t possible due to wetland setbacks. We pivoted and decided to rebuild with the goal of infusing the cottage’s original charm and lived-in quality into a new build. Our design-build firm simply saw this as an opportunity to start fresh, giving clients the space and features they want, along with custom solutions as we incorporated their eclectic aesthetic.

    We kept the exterior cottage-like facade to lean into the quaint nature of the original home as we guided the clients through every step of construction and interior design. We decided on a one-floor plan with a loft space and outdoor deck on the second level. Vaulted ceilings and ample windows create a bright, airy ambiance throughout the home.

    The English cottage-inspired kitchen features warm white painted cabinetry, butcher block countertops, antique-style glass knobs, a peg system for hanging pots and mugs, polished nickel accents, and statement Viking appliances. We designed the large glass hutch to convey that always-been-there feel.

    Pieces like the time-worn kitchen island and driftwood details capture that vintage seaside style, threading one room to the next. The clients opted for a wall of interior windows similar to the original home to allow a flow from the living to the sitting area, which are free of TV or electronics—that’s what the loft is for!

    Offsetting the classic design of the first floor are intriguing elements and pops of color, such as the custom citrus green vanity in the primary bath with a vessel stone sink, ceiling and wall moldings to give the rooms more depth, coastal aesthetic wallpaper in select nooks, and the forest green painted staircase to the loft. Throughout the home are varying plank pine floors, as the clients wanted the softness of the pine to acquire dings and dents and age naturally over time for the ultimate authentic feel.

    Finally, the loft was a non-negotiable. This cozy hangout space features a bar area and also serves as an extra sleeping area for grandkids. The rooftop deck off the loft is the perfect spot to catch stunning sunrise and sunset ocean views. Together, the loft space and deck were the perfect finishing touch to the home, where this family can enjoy quintessential New Hampshire beach escapes for generations to come.

White house with blue trim on door, American flags, flower boxes, and front yard with flowers and a bench.
White house with stairs, American flag, flower box, and well-maintained garden.
A white two-story house with a gray roof, front stairs, and a small front porch. There are flower boxes with pink and white flowers on the window sills, and a bench with potted plants in front. An American flag is on a pole on the left side of the ho
A shower with white subway tile walls, a built-in shelf with three soap dispensers, a round shower head, a handheld shower wand, and two control knobs.
A white farmhouse-style sink on a light gray countertop, with a beige and white striped towel hanging over the edge. The sink is set on a bright green wooden table, with white hexagonal tile flooring and white tiled wall behind with a cabinet and mir
A spacious kitchen with a rustic wooden table, a yellow stool, and a white cabinet with glass doors displaying dishes and kitchenware. Items are stored on top of the cabinet and on a nearby shelf. The kitchen has wood flooring and a door with a windo
A cozy kitchen corner with a wooden countertop, navy blue cabinets, and two wooden shelves above. The shelves hold framed photos, glassware, and decorative items. On the countertop, various bottles of alcohol, a cutting board, a soap dispenser, and a
Living room with framed sports team photos and keychains, a wall with marathon and college banners, a blue armchair with a Michigan Wolverines blanket, an orange side table with a lamp, an orange stool, a green woven chair with a striped pillow, and
Living room with a grey sofa, a blue armchair, wooden coffee table, wicker side table, green lamp, large windows, and outdoor view.
A white laundry sink on a green cabinet with a striped towel draped over the edge, a blue cup with toothbrushes, and a soap bar on the countertop, with a tiled wall and a window above.
A small bathroom with wallpaper featuring frogs, flowers, and nature scenes. A white toilet with a small shelf on top holding a container with orange flower design, a box of tissues, and a small book. A white wall-mounted shelf with two drawers above
Bright living room with large windows, a white sectional sofa adorned with beige and gray pillows, hanging wicker pendant lights, and framed black-and-white photos on the wall.
A cozy bedroom with white walls and wooden floors, featuring a black metal bed with white and patterned bedding, a vintage chest at the foot of the bed, a mint green dresser with a floral vase, a small nightstand with a lamp, and large windows showin
A cozy living room corner with a beige sofa and a patterned pillow. A side table with a green lamp and a vintage camera. A fluffy gray and white cat is sitting on the windowsill. Multiple framed photos hang on the white walls. Large windows show a su
Bright kitchen with large windows, white cabinets, wooden countertops, a stainless steel stove, black utensils, and decorative cutting boards on a dark backsplash.
Living room with large windows, a blue armchair, a wooden coffee table with books and a vase of flowers, and white kitchen cabinets with wooden countertops.
A white laundry sink with a beige and brown striped towel hanging over it, in a room with white subway tiles on the wall and green and grey cabinetry.
Interior view of a staircase in a home with a gallery wall of framed pictures and blue seashell drawing, a colorful fish sculpture, and a green bench at the base of the stairs.
A vintage farmhouse bathroom with a white sink, a wooden plank on top, a small mirror, and patterned wallpaper featuring frogs and plants. There is a red and white striped towel on a hook, and a basket holding toilet paper rolls beneath the sink. Two
Living room with white sofa, yellow throw blanket, and mixed pillows; wooden dresser with books and basket; yellow-framed window mirror reflecting kitchen and dining area; natural light from multiple windows and skylights.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, wooden countertops, a center island table with a worn wooden top, a large refrigerator, glass-front cabinets, and multiple windows.
Living room decorated with football helmets hanging from a wooden beam, sports posters, framed photos, and a Michigan State banner, with a dark blue armchair, an orange side table, a lamp, and a white railing dividing the space.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden kitchen island with yellow stool, glass-fronted cabinet, and hardwood floors.
Bright living room with white walls, large windows, and a vaulted ceiling. A gray sofa with checkered pillows, a rustic wooden table, and decorative items like framed pictures, a vase with flowers, and a whale wall art are visible.
Interior of a house showing a staircase with a green and white color scheme, and a gallery wall with framed photos, artwork, and decorative items. There's a bathroom visible in the background with a white toilet, a small green sink, and a window with
Bright living area with white walls, multiple windows, a staircase with green steps, a doorway with a glass panel, and a kitchen with white cabinets and wooden countertops.
Kitchen with white cabinets, light wood countertop, and large windows. Decor includes a small lamp, a bowl of apples, framed photo, and glass bottles near the sink.
A wall with wallpaper featuring orange illustrations of light bulbs and brackets, with a wooden beam mounted across the wall. A straw hat hangs from one of the hooks on the beam, and there are small hooks and a key hanging from it.
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