The answer was an expansive porch that runs along the front façade and down the length of one side, providing a beautiful new entrance, lots of outdoor living space, and more than enough charm to transform the home’s entire personality. The homeowner came to Cummings Architects hoping for a design that would add some character and make the house feel more a part of the neighborhood. Situated in a neighborhood of grand Victorians, this shingled Foursquare home seemed like a bit of a wallflower with its plain façade. Marvin also built custom French doors that were a great fit with adjacent double-hung units. The ultimate clad double-hung windows were a perfect fit for the shingle-style character of the home. The specification of Marvin Window products provided confidence in the prevalent use of traditional double-hung windows on this highly exposed site. Marvin Ultimate Double Hung Windows stayed in line with the traditional character of the home, while also complementing the custom French doors in the rear. Sited one block east of a home the owners had summered in for years, the new house conveys a commanding 180-degree view of the ocean and surrounding natural beauty, while providing the sense that the home had always been there. This home adapts to its immediate surroundings and responds to views, while keeping solar orientation in mind. This shingle-style cottage in a small coastal village provides its owners a cherished spot on Maine’s rocky coastline. Exciting without being at all overwrought or bombastic.” “Excellent expression of shingle style as found in southern Maine. Architect: Russ Tyson, Whitten Architects
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