Martha's Vineyard Cottage — Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

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martha’s vineyard cottage

interior design: cuppett kilpatrick
contractor: south mountain company
photographer: whit preston

This project was a major restoration of an 1860 “Carpenter Gothic” wooden cottage, located in the Marthas Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, overlooking Oak Bluffs Harbor. New owners wished to restore the dilapidated historic landmark structure, maintaining the hand-hewn, imperfect character, while employing the latest technology and high-efficiency systems located in a new hand-dug basement. Local contractor, South Mountain Company, provided expert craftsmanship and engineering for a deep-energy retrofit.

Interior design for the cottage incorporates personal family heirlooms, ancestral photos, and local finds…..to convey the feeling the cottage had been passed down through generations. Inherited furniture was refinished and recovered; collectible treasures from local second-hand shops and local artists’ work were curated to tell a story. Together the composition becomes a very personal expression of rich local history and playfulness, fitting for this New England Summer village of ice-cream parlors and arcades.

To note: a piece of vintage bark cloth, depicting a local fishing village, became the touchstone for interior character and color.

The exterior of this charming cottage in Martha's Vineyard exudes classic Americana with its ornate trim and welcoming front porch. The gable features decorative bargeboard with a pastel blue scrollwork design that adds a hint of color and historic c

This cottage presents a harmonious blend of historic charm and landscaped beauty. The house features natural wood shingle siding that has weathered to a soft gray, complementing the varied hues of the composite shingle roof. The design incorporates t

The image shows a residential porch with traditional architectural elements. The porch is constructed with wooden decking and features a classic railing design with white turned balusters and a handrail. The supporting posts are substantial and paint

The image shows a section of a cottage porch framed by a wooden balustrade painted white, under a soft, teal-painted ceiling. The flooring appears to be a gray washed wood decking. On the right, there are two black traditional rocking chairs, indicat

This image showcases a vintage-style interior space with white wooden shiplap walls and ceiling. The flooring is composed of natural wooden planks, complemented by a multicolored woven area rug. A pair of distinct blue Chippendale chairs with wicker

The image displays an eclectic interior space with a variety of textures and elements. To the left, there is a white bookshelf packed with an assortment of books, showing a diversity of subjects and colors. The arched door painted in a subtle mauve t

In the image, we see a room with a white ceiling and visible structural beams that accentuate the height of the space. On the left, there's a wooden wall clad in teal with hooks, utilized for hanging various items such as a hat and a bag. A pair of

This interior features a well-lit home office with a cozy ambiance, enhanced by the ample daylight filtering through arched, single-hung windows. The room's architecture includes exposed, white-painted ceiling beams that contrast with the deep green

Viewed from a bathroom, this image reveals an intriguing perspective towards a home office through an arched doorway. The bathroom foreground features gray tile flooring and a freestanding white bathtub with a playful duck toy, suggesting a space tha

From a vibrant yellow and green hallway, the view leads into a bedroom with a glimpse of comfort and warmth. The hallway's ceiling and walls are painted a sunny yellow, complemented by green flooring that extends into the bedroom, creating a seamless

The kitchen space is bathed in a sunny yellow hue that covers the walls and ceiling, intersected by substantial beams that add architectural interest. The vintage aesthetic is complemented by a classic stainless steel undermount sink set into a woode

This kitchen offers a bright and nostalgic atmosphere, with its yellow-painted beams and walls forming a vivid canopy over modern stainless-steel appliances and an undermount sink nestled in the wooden countertop. The contrast of the wood's natural h

The stairwell is characterized by a striking contrast between the warm yellow of the walls and the cool green of the steps and side paneling. A thick, hand carved braided wood rope provides a unique and tactile handrail, enhancing the nautical charm

This image showcases a corridor with light natural wood flooring that leads to an adjacent room with a cozy, welcoming ambiance. The walls and sloped ceiling are painted in a soft teal tone, providing a calming effect and a hint of coastal inspiratio

This vaulted ceiling bedroom exudes an old charm with its white wooden beams and natural wood floor that bring a sense of warmth and comfort. The traditional spool bed with its intricate wooden frame takes center stage, accompanied by a wicker bench

This corridor, painted in a soft teal hue, creates a peaceful transition space within the home. Wooden floors with a worn patina suggest a rich history and frequent passage, adding character to the simplicity of the space. The sloped ceiling lines fo

This vaulted ceiling bedroom is bathed in light reflecting off the soft, teal-painted wood clad walls and wood beams, giving the space an airy, open feel. The natural wooden floorboards add a grounded touch to the otherwise coastal-inspired palette.

The room is beautifully illuminated, with light pouring in through the open door, which leads to a balcony that offers a picturesque view of the water. The vaulted ceiling and walls are painted in a soft teal hue. A classic pendant light with an opa