A #preppyhollowhouse fresh take on a cape cod classic
Welcome to our most recent renovation project: the #preppyhollowhouse. Located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, a quaint town on Cape Cod, this three bedroom, two bathroom ranch-style house was built in the 1990s, but in need of a serious refresh. Our goal with this property was to renovate and operate it as a short-term vacation rental through #dwelloctoberstay.
After photo of the exterior
Our exterior renovation for this property was pretty minimal compared to past projects. First, we replaced the existing windows with classic four lite windows. We kept the windows in the same locations, but chose to remove the semicircular window on the front of the house to update the appearance.
Before photo of the exterior
Door Paint / Door Handle / Keyless Entry Lock / House Numbers / Sconces
Next, we replaced the existing vinyl siding on the front of the house with clean white board and batten vinyl siding. While we removed the existing shutters, we paid homage to their original pink color by painting the doors a welcoming shade of coral.
Door Paint / Door Handle / Keyless Entry Lock / House Numbers / Sconces / Doormat (similar style found here)
We also replaced the garage door, cleaned and repaired some weather-damaged cedar shingles, added new brick stairs and walkways, and updated the landscaping.
Door Paint / Keyless Entry Lock / Sconces / Dining Table (similar style found here) / Dining Chairs / Umbrella (similar style found here) / Umbrella Base / Grill (similar style found here) / Croquet Set (similar style found here)
On the back of the house, we removed the small deck and replaced it with a brick patio perfect for outdoor dining and grilling. We also switched out the existing sliding glass door for a regular exterior door, which allowed us to gain a bit more storage space in the kitchen. The private backyard offers plenty of space for outdoor games.
Before photo of the back door
After photo of the back door
This project is a great example of how a few small exterior changes can increase the curb appeal of a tired, dated property. Our aim with the #preppyhollowhouse exterior was to create a warm and inviting home to make guests feel happy and relaxed while on vacation. With this in mind, we opted for bright, fresh colors, while still in keeping with classic Cape Cod style.
Sources
Exterior
Door Paint: Benjamin Moore Old World 2011-40
Door Handle: Schlage F58 CEN 619 Century Exterior Handleset with Deadbolt, Satin Nickel (Exterior Half Only)
Keyless Entry Lock: Yale Assure Lock 2 Satin Nickel Smart Bluetooth Keypad Electronic Deadbolt Lock
House Numbers: Hillman Distinctions 5-in Nickel Numbers
Sconces: Brea Outdoor Wall Sconce in Painted Galvanized
Doormat: Tan & Cream Lobster Rope Doormat (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Dining Table: World Market Palma Sur Eucalyptus Wood and Metal Outdoor Dining Table (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Dining Chairs: CB2 Lucinda Terracotta Outdoor Patio Stacking Chair
Umbrella: 9' Round Valance Outdoor Patio Market Umbrella Green Sprinkle Stripe - Threshold Designed with Studio McGee (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Umbrella Base: 25lb Steel Square Outdoor Patio Market Table Umbrella Base Black - Room Essentials
Grill: Charbroil Performance Series Silver 4 -Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill 1 -Side Burner (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Croquet Set: Vintage (similar style found here)
Get the Look
1 Door Paint / 2 Sconce / 3 Umbrella (similar style found here) / 4 House Numbers / 5 Keyless Entry Lock / 6 Dining Chairs / 7 Door Handle / 8 Dining Table (similar style found here)