Island Woods Cottage
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Architects Project
The owners had purchased a beautiful, secluded wooded lot on Peaks Island, that came complete with a decrepit, abandoned cottage. In its place, they wanted to build a modest, three-bedroom, year-round classic cottage with an open kitchen/dining/living plan.
A Cozy and Bright Cottage
Working within the confines of a tight budget, a “single-loaded” plan scheme was employed where all of the living spaces were organized side by side in a linear fashion. This helped keep things simple and also allowed the majority of the structural members to be single-span.
To keep the interiors bright on the densely wooded site, the majority of first-floor windows and doors were oversized and pushed up tight to the ceiling. A custom-fabricated glass balustrade on the main stairs lets light from the glazed wall into the room and keeps the stairs from visually crowding the living spaces.
The Results
The finished cottage is a cozy, light-filled retreat that feels both simple and spacious. The linear design makes the most of the space, while the large windows bring in natural light, connecting the home to its wooded surroundings. The glass stair railing adds to the sense of openness, making the cottage a warm and inviting place to live year-round.
