This Nantucket home was re-designed as a summer retreat to host family gatherings. The owners wanted to maintain its classic cottage style by adding on bedroom suites of modest size to accommodate the growing family.

An arched opening joins the original structure with the addition, drawing visitors into the main entry hall and bringing natural light into the heart of the home. The new stairway, nautically detailed by a local artist, adds playfulness to the home's classic Nantucket style.

Multiple rooflines offer an eye-catching, creative character when viewed in context with the surrounding residences, and the new garden arbor way provides a lovely welcome for guests.