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. The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC) is excited to share new developments in both our industry and the Cape Cod community.
This has been a year marked by growth and change. In late 2024, Stefanie Coxe assumed the role of Executive Officer. Her extensive experience in the sector has been readily applied to our organization. Her leadership has infused the association with renewed vitality and strategic direction, and the board and our membership are looking forward to the next chapter with her at the helm.
The highly anticipated BRICC (Building & Remodeling Industry of Cape Cod) Awards competition has commenced. Professionals across the building industry are invited to submit their premier projects to be judged by top professionals across the nation.
The award recipients will be formally announced at the awards gala on October 9th at the beautiful Wychmere, where industry excellence and leading professionals will be celebrated. Winning projects will be showcased on the association website and in the fall publication of At Home on Cape Cod. Those undertaking construction projects may want to follow these announcements to identify top-tier industry professionals.
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The Board of Directors is actively engaged with membership and committees. The Education & Workforce Development Committee is focused on developing future talent via educational programs and resources. As part of this effort, the annual Residential Career Day in partnership with the Cape & Islands Workforce Board will be held at the Cape Cod Fairgrounds this Fall. This event connects high school students from across the Cape directly with our members. These investments in education and workforce development are critical for both the industry’s success and the future of the Cape Cod community.
With an eye on state and national trends and their implications on the local level, HBRACC will continue to foster growth and collaboration within the industry and the communities that we live in. Gratitude is extended for the continued support of HBRACC and At Home Cape Cod.
April Ducott, Monomoy Home, Inc. President, Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
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JULIA CUMES
DEAR READER,
I’m excited to welcome you to our Spring 2025 edition. Inside, you’ll read about three fantastic projects by members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC), which publishes this complimentary magazine.
We know that finding the right person to come into your home can be challenging. That’s why we encourage you to utilize our member directory in the back of the magazine. Members of HBRACC are a cut above. We are proud that all our builder members are licensed and come with strong reputations in our tight-knit community.
We also have Associate Members: those that are ancillary to the industry and trusted partners of our builder members. In this issue, you’ll read about three of those companies.
Whether you’re a longtime resident of the Cape like myself, a part-time resident, or a newcomer, we hope you’ll find this magazine and the member directory on our website capecodbuilders.org a helpful resource.
Very truly yours,
Stefanie Coxe Executive Officer
THE HOME BUILDERS AND REMODELERS ASSOCIATION OF CAPE COD Board of Directors is pleased to announce that it has named Stefanie Coxe as its new Executive Officer.
Stefanie brings two decades of public policy and nonprofit administration experience to the post. An expert on housing advocacy, she has worked with organizations such as Housing Assistance Corporation and Smarter Cape, where she advanced housing policy and passed zoning bylaws to legalize accessory dwelling units. During the COVID-19 public health crisis, she served as the Executive Director of the Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts. There she led the transformation of a small state homelessness prevention program into a disaster relief fund, which prevented over 100,000 evictions in Massachusetts. She also served as a member and later Chair of the Town of Yarmouth Finance Committee between 2020–2024. Most recently, she trained advocates and nonprofits in lobbying and advocacy through her consulting firm, Nexus Werx, LLC.
“The Board is thrilled to welcome Stefanie to lead our organization into the next chapter,” said April Ducott, President of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod Board of Directors. “Stefanie’s proven track record of success in advancing housing policy, coupled with her passion and integrity, make her a tremendous asset to our organization. This is one of several significant steps the Board of Directors has made in recent months with an eye towards fortifying the organization for a stronger future.”
Stefanie Coxe spent her vacation this June in Hot Springs, South Dakota, volunteering on an active dig at The Mammoth Site. Fun fact: the site was discovered in 1974 by a builder, and Stefanie met his son at a National Association of Home Builders training in March.
Stefanie got her start in public policy working for elected officials representing the Cape & Islands in the Massachusetts State House and Congress. She received her B.A. in Legal Education and Economics from UMass Boston. A 14th generation Cape Codder, she currently lives in Yarmouth Port.
“I look forward to working with the board, the members, and the Cape Cod community to advance its mission to support home ownership. This is an exciting opportunity to combine my years of experience in the housing and advocacy sectors.”
You can reach Stefanie at hbracc@capecodbuilders.org
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OFFICERS
President
OFFICERS
April Ducott, Monomoy Home Inc
President
1st Vice President/Treasurer
April Ducott, Monomoy Home Inc.
Vice President/Treasurer
2nd Vice President/Secretary
Todd Duffany, M. Duffany Builders
Natascha Batchelor, Hartney Greymont
Secretary
Immediate Past President
Natascha Batchelor, Hartney Greymont
Ben Lamora, Lineal Architect + Builders
Immediate Past President
Ben Lamora, Lineal Architect + Builders
Christopher Flanagan
Executive Officer
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Stefanie Coxe
Paul Bannon, Bannon Custom Builders
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kathy DeMeyer, Encore Construction Company
Paul Bannon, Bannon Custom Builders
Tom Dennison, Shepley Wood Products, Inc.
Kathy DeMeyer, Encore Construction Company
Jimmy Halliday, Halliday Builders, Inc.
Tom Dennison, Shepley Wood Products, Inc.
Brian Harding, Andersen Windows & Doors
Josh Piper, Cape Associates, Inc
Jimmy Halliday, Halliday Builders, Inc.
Brian Robertson, C&S Insurance
Brian Harding, Andersen Windows & Doors
Josh Piper, Cape Associates, Inc.
Matt Spencer, Spencer & Company
Brian Robertson, C&S Insurance
Jack Stevenson, Mid-Cape Home Centers
Jack Stevenson, Mid-Cape Home Centers
PUBLISHER
Christopher Flanagan chrisf@capecodbuilders.org
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Stefanie Coxe hbracc@capecodbuilders.org
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Carol K Dumas carol@capecodbuilders.org
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Carol K. Dumas carol@capecodbuilders.org
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Alison Caron
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Alison Caron
Karen McMahon karen@capecodbuilders.org
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CONTRIBUTORS
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JANE BARRICMAN, a 2010 New England School of Photography graduate, works as a freelance photographer on Cape Cod. Her focus has always been architectural photography, where she works closely with Realtors, home and business owners to help showcase their properties. When not working, you can find her capturing the ever-changing landscape of the Cape. Enjoy her photography for “Cottage Chic” by Whalebone Building.
BILL O’NEILL got his start in the communications industry delivering the Cape Cod Times on his bicycle. When he was a bit older, he was the lifestyle editor at the Cape Cod Times. As a freelancer, he writes about healthcare, pop music and other topics. He lives in Buzzards Bay and enjoys hiking, paddleboarding and kayaking. In this issue, he contributes a member profile of Hartney Greymont.
CAROL K. DUMAS, editor of At Home on Cape Cod, has had a distinguished career in journalism, including as editor of Cape & Plymouth Business; as a reporter and editor of The Cape Codder; as contributing writer and copy editor at the Cape Cod Times and as a contributing writer to The Boston Globe, Chatham Living by the Sea and Cape Cod Life, among many publications. For this issue, she writes about Cape Associates’ community contributions and “Cottage Chic,” a custom remodel by Whalebone Building.
DOUG KARLSON is a marketing and communications professional and former journalist who has contributed hundreds of articles to numerous publications. He is the author of two novels of suspense. He lives in Harwich Port. In this issue Doug writes about homes by Cataldo Custom Builders and Halliday Builders.
ON THE SCENE
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting Dinner on December 10 at the Sea Crest Resort in Falmouth. The event brought together the best and brightest of Cape Cod’s building and construction community to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, honor exceptional contributions, and look ahead to an exciting 2025.
PHOTOS BY JASON GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Premium Plywood received the Associate Member of the Year award. (L-R) Michael O’Connell, Vin Marino, Michael Whitelaw, Terry Hills, Rich Peters.
New HBRACC executive officer Stefanie Coxe and Mid-Cape Home Center’s Crystal Pieschel, winner of the President’s Choice Award.
Board Secretary Natascha Batchelor of Hartney Greymont received the Commitment Award. See story, page 30
Builder of the Year award winning team from M. Duffany Builders: (L-R) Founder Mike Duffany, HBRACC Board Vice President Todd Duffany, Peter Kimball, and Tim Duffany.
(L-R) Cape Associates’ Josh Piper (HBRACC Board Member), John Falacci, and Priscilla Hapeman accept the Building Community Award from Board President April P. Ducott.
Isa Rodrigues from Shepley Wood Products (left) and Beth Sullivan (right), accepting the New Member of the Year award for Yale Appliance.
Starbuck Construction Services, Inc., received the Rising Star award. (L-R) Elielson Louzada, Michelle Da Silva, Renato Melo, Robson Cosman, Rubelvir Siqueira
Partner of the Year, Sandy Neck Media’s Justin Vuono and Andrea Baerenwald.
HOUSING for All
Cape Associates does its part to alleviate the Cape’s housing shortage
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a project that has created eight
SEVERAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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and municipalities have been working tirelessly to alleviate the critical shortage of affordable housing on Cape Cod, but their efforts need the support of for-profit businesses to be successful.
Cape Associates has taken an active role in addressing the lack of affordable housing, in recent years, through a variety of initiatives with the nonprofit organization Housing Assistance, but its efforts go back decades.
“It really is part of our corporate culture,” said Matthew Cole, President and CEO of Cape Associates, the Eastham building and design firm founded by his grandfather, Lester Langhans in 1971. “It started with my grandfather, but back then it was more about helping faith-based organizations. It grew under my dad [the late Michael Cole], as the cost of housing started to climb and as a result shut out a lot of people. We’ve expanded those efforts, especially focusing on creating affordable rentals, as that’s become a more cost-effective way to address the problem, as many people can’t afford the down payments for a single-family home.”
This past December, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod recognized Cape Associates’ philanthropic efforts with a Building Community Award.
Since 2011, Cape Associates has been a key partner in Housing Assistance Corporation’s mission to increase the stock of affordable housing on Cape Cod and recently made a major donation to support the relaunch of the Rent 365 Program, which encourages homeowners who rent their properties seasonally to do so year-round instead. Rent 365 offers a financial incentive to convert a seasonal short-term rental into a year-round rental. Thanks to Cape Associates’ support and a grant from the Barnstable County License Plate Program, landlords can receive $4,000 for a one-bedroom unit, $5,000 for a two-bedroom unit and $6,000 for units with three bedrooms or more. Accessory Dwelling Units converted to year round housing can receive a $10,000 credit.
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“It’s another tool in the toolbox in our efforts to address the ongoing housing needs of our year-round workforce here on the Cape,” said David Quinn, Housing Assistance Corporation Vice President of Real Estate Development. “Our goal is to show people that by renting their property year-round, owners can not only offset costs but also contribute positively to our community. We need stable housing for the people we rely on to staff our schools, restaurants, hospitals and emergency services.”
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for FORWARD (Friends Or Relatives With Autism And Related Disabilities) at the Rock in Dennis,
units of affordable housing for adults with autism. Phase 2 is now under construction.
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COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Since 2021, Cape Associates has served as the general contractor for FORWARD (Friends Or Relatives With Autism And Related Disabilities) at the Rock in Dennis, a project that has created eight units of affordable housing for adults with autism. Phase 2, now under construction, will add eight, onebedroom apartment units.
A current project between Cape Associates and HAC is 107 Main St., a property owned by the town of Orleans and being developed by Housing Assistance. Cape Associates was chosen to be the general contractor for the project that will offer 14 affordable rentals. The state-funded housing project will be a mix of nine, one-bedroom; four, two-bedroom and one three-bedroom units. All units will be restricted for households below 80 percent of the county median income and meet state standards for inclusion on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). One unit will be fully handicap accessible.
“Cape Associates did a lot of work pro bono for us, preconstruction,” noted Quinn about the company’s past efforts. “They were involved in the design process leading up to the start of the project. They have been an excellent partner working with us on often very complicated affordable housing projects. Along the way, they would give us cost estimate updates, did site work and they were the bridge between us and the modular construction factory.”
Cole notes that the affordable housing crisis has farreaching ramifications on many aspects of living on Cape Cod, on all businesses.
“The quality of life here for residents and visitors is diminished if no one can afford to buy or rent a home here. Our seasonal economy will also suffer as a result. We very much need this problem to be solved. “We can’t afford not to address this crisis” says Cole.
Individuals at Cape Associates have also pitched in beyond building housing. Executive Vice President Rich Bryant has been a major fundraiser for HAC’s Walk for Hope and has run the Falmouth Road Race to raise funds for Housing Assistance.
In addition, “Rich has been the driving force behind 107 Main for us, both preconstruction and currently,” added Cole.
Christa Danilowicz, Vice President of Philanthropy for Housing Assistance, said Cape Associates’ involvement in their projects has been key to HAC’s mission to increase the stock of affordable housing on Cape Cod.
“They are incredibly philanthropic and care deeply about the housing crisis,” said Danilowicz. “Their involvement and their leadership in the community has been so impactful.”
Construction is underway at 107 Main St., Orleans, where 14 affordable housing units will be constructed on the former site of the American Legion building.
Stonewood Products Builds on Quality, Selection and Value
STONEWOOD PRODUCTS began in 1997 as a distributor of specialty lumber, wood flooring and stone to customers who were looking for the blend of value, best in class quality, and customer service.
Five years later, the company expanded, purchasing a quarry in Pennsylvania and adding trucks to service more architects, builders, designers, contractors and homeowners.
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employed at their two locations.
Customers can choose from a wide range of materials, from luxurious hardwood flooring and reclaimed wood, to specialty lumber, landscape stone and innovative building supplies in well-stocked yards, two warehouses, displays and product showcases.
“Our curated collections cater to classic and contemporary tastes alike, ensuring that every project—be it a cozy interior renovation or a striking outdoor transformation—benefits from both durability and style,” says Dave Frye, General Manager. Stonewood Products aims to distinguish itself with both
Outdoor kitchen with thin stone veneer travertine pavers with coping from Stonewood Products.
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Photo credit: Lara Kimmerer
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essential and popular items as well as unique, globally sourced materials that appeal to design markets seeking something special or hard to find. Materials are sourced world-wide.
“For interior designs and projects, one can find specialty wood that includes rustic or modern beams, boxed beams, trending wall boarding and renowned hardwood flooring collections that feature a range of finishes and plank widths, including extra-wide, engineered and structured options from Sawyer Mason, all known for superior wood quality and design appeal,” Frye adds.
With the region’s largest selection of hardscape and outdoor living materials, stocking brands like Everblue™ to quarry sourced unique granite options, it has become a go-to destination for landscapers, architects, and masons.
Stonewood’s robust stone selection spans granite pavers, elegant marble and other hardscape options for projects
involving pools, walls, steps, and paving, along with an extensive range of natural stone veneers in many patterns. Their stone veneer and flagging are ideal for pools, patios, walls, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and fire pits, blending timeless beauty with durability.
Increasing its internet presence has helped Stonewood expand its market reach beyond the Cape Cod region, shipping goods throughout the U.S., even to California.
The company strives to offer both essential popular items as well as new hard-to-find or design-oriented unique products.
“You can buy high quality supplies at great prices to make your homes, designs, and projects become a reality,” says Jason Hogan, Marketing Director. “Our flagship showroom in Harwich offers customers a way to see more of our products installed and help choose a favorite fire pit, the perfect plank floor, or live edge slab that fits an exact design.”
Above: Sawyer Mason wide plank flooring, thin stone veneer (on chimney), wallboarding and boxed beams from Stonewood Products. Below: Stonewood natural stone pavers are featured in this backyard.
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KAM Appliances Celebrates Over 40 Years of Serving Cape Cod & the South Shore
For over four decades, KAM Appliances has been more than just a place to buy appliances it’s been a trusted partner for builders, designers, and homeowners alike. From its humble beginnings as a small, community-centered shop to its evolution into a multilocation powerhouse, KAM has built its reputation on one core value: service you can trust and count on, long after the sale is made.
A FAMILY LEGACY WITH DEEP LOCAL ROOTS
Founded in 1977, KAM Appliances quickly became a staple on Cape Cod. In 1985, the business was purchased by the Gralton siblings Kevin, John, and Kassie who transformed it into the dynamic, family-owned company it is today. What began as a single location has grown into full-scale showrooms in Hyannis, Nantucket, and Hanover, with a central headquarters in Sagamore Beach.
Yet despite the growth, KAM’s mission remains unchanged: deliver exceptional appliances, offer personalized service, and maintain a genuine connection to the community.
The KAM team includes 90 employees.
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A BUILDER & DESIGNER’S TRUSTED PARTNER
KAM’s growth has been fueled by strong, enduring relationships within the builder and design community.
“My focus has been building new relationships and developing loyalty,” says Kevin Gralton, co-owner. “We are beyond committed to the success of our builders we always have been and our growth has been a direct result of their repeat referrals.”
Whether it’s guiding a custom home project or working with contractors on tight timelines, the KAM team brings deep product knowledge and a hands-on approach that builders and designers rely on.
“We work with a lot of partners whose homeowners have extremely high expectations,” explains KAM’s Sales Director, Erin Cox. “And we help them meet those expectations with extra attention at every step from sales, delivery, and installation to service long after the project is completed.”
HYANNIS: THE FLAGSHIP EXPERIENCE
KAM’s flagship showroom in Hyannis redefines what an appliance store can be. Spanning 20,000 square feet, the space is part retail, part chef’s kitchen, and part community gathering spot. A third of the showroom features fully functional kitchens where their Executive Chef hosts live demos, cooking classes, and events helping customers (and clients) see appliances in action before they ever reach the home.
“We want people to turn the knobs, pull out the racks, and hear the hum of a dishwasher,” Kevin says. “It’s about experiencing the appliances in real life before they get installed.”
The remainder of the space is stocked with a wide variety of appliances from brands like GE, Café, Bosch, Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Electrolux, Thermador, Sub-Zero, and more offering a mix of luxury and budget-conscious solutions tailored to every customer and every project.
HANOVER GETS A FRESH START
KAM’s Hanover location recently underwent a major renovation inside and out. With new walls, flooring, and a reimagined layout, the updated showroom now offers an elevated experience for designers, builders, and customers alike.
“It was time to reimagine the space,” Kevin says. “We wanted it to feel fresh, modern, and welcoming a place that reflects the level of service we’re known for.”
the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator donating equipment and helping local food entrepreneurs launch businesses in a shared commercial kitchen.
Through a partnership with the Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center, KAM hosts quarterly cooking classes for veterans, blending culinary education with camaraderie and support.
“We’ve always believed that being part of this community means giving back to it,” Kevin says. “That’s something we’ll never stop doing.”
LOOKING AHEAD: A FUTURE GROUNDED IN SERVICE
As KAM continues to grow, its future is focused on expanding partnerships, updating showrooms, and finding new ways to serve the local community and building professionals who rely on them.
“Our future plans are all about impact,” Kevin explains. “We want to keep evolving while staying true to who we are local, family-owned, and here for the community.”
Whether you’re a contractor managing a new build, a designer sourcing high-performance appliances, or a homeowner replacing a washer, KAM is the kind of place where you’ll be guided not sold to.
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GIVING BACK: A CORE VALUE SINCE DAY ONE
KAM’s commitment to the community runs deep. They are proud partners of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, donating appliances and installation services for every new home build. The company also supports Habitat ReStores, encouraging customers to donate gently used appliances to help fund affordable housing projects.
In Hyannis, KAM carved out space in their showroom for
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A Sub-Zero and Wolf kitchen on display in the Hyannis showroom.
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Hartney Greymont
More Than Just Tree Cutting
BY BILL O’NEILL
EVERY PROPERTY NEEDS AN ARBORIST, says Natascha Batchelor.
The sales arborist with Hartney Greymont, which is part of the Davey Tree Company, is part of the Massachusetts team who works with residential and commercial customers providing a wide range of services.
The Davey Tree Company was founded in Ohio in 1880 and operates under the name Hartney Greymont in Massachusetts, with offices in Needham, Concord and Mashpee. Davey has 12,000 employees, including about 80 in Massachusetts, and is one of the 10 largest employee-owned companies in the United States. In parts of Massachusetts, Hartney Greymont does landscape installation and provides lawn care services, but the Mashpee branch focuses on residential and commercial tree services.
“We want to evoke a feeling of happiness when people walk outside their door and are in nature,” says Katie Lewis, who joined Hartney Greymont as a district manager in Mashpee earlier this year, after working in Connecticut for Davey. “We work on preserving and maintaining people’s landscapes, so they’re beautiful and represent what their vision is for their property, whether they want a peaceful oasis or they love the smell of lilacs.”
“What we’re about, I like to say, is helping people manage their outdoor green assets,” says Batchelor, who works out of the company’s Mashpee office. “When I meet people who
wonder what we do, they say, ‘You cut trees.’ It’s so much more than that. We’re primarily about preserving people’s landscapes, keeping them beautiful for them and making them fit their needs.”
Batchelor’s typical interactions with clients begin with her walking around their properties to understand what they want to see, hear and feel when they go outside.
“I want to make sure that we can manage their trees and shrubs to fit those needs. So, yes, some of what we do is clearance and sometimes we remove trees, but it’s often more about preserving trees and planting trees that are going to fulfill their visual needs or their emotional needs. It is really about the feeling that the property gives to them.”
“It could be a property with just one tree or a property that’s a micro forest, says Batchelor. “We’re going to go in and try to make sure that the soil’s correct for the tree to grow, make sure there’s the proper nutrients and micronutrients for those trees. If there’s any pests, we’re going to try to help manage them in the most responsible way possible. We do a lot of pruning on smaller trees to develop the structure of the trees, so they’re going to grow to be a stable plant or if it’s a larger tree to balance the weight and mitigate any interference with things like the house lights or driveways.
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Some of it’s managing the tree around the existing landscape and some of it is managing the tree for longevity. On commercial properties, we’re managing tree communities.”
Many of the boots on the ground (or on a
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Root collar excavation removes the excess soil or mulch away from the tree’s trunk to expose the root collar. A supersonic air tool with compressed air is used to remove soil from the base of the tree.
Tree trimming is just one of the services offered by Hartney Greymont
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limb) employees at Hartney Greymont have degrees in horticulture.
“We’re constantly learning more about the trees that we work with and how they grow and respond to the things that we do to them as people,” says Batchelor. “We’re really focusing a lot on soil care right now. What are those roots growing in? What does the soil profile look like? Does it have enough airspace? Does it have the right nutrients? Does it have the right amount of organic matter? Often when I show up on a property, people ask me about the top of the tree, and I get down on the ground. So much of what’s going on with the plants is in the soil.”
While people have been cutting and managing trees for centuries, there’s still room for innovation. Rope technology has improved, making it easier to maneuver lines. “You used to walk out on limbs and you’d kind of be fighting your line and pulling the rope with a high level of resistance,” says Batchelor. “Now you can basically just take two fingers and move the rope. It’s so much smoother and less taxing on the body.”
Even climbing techniques evolve over time. “We’re trying to get people to not overreach, to think about where they’re positioning themselves in the trees,” says Batchelor. Lewis says that crews start each day going through a set list of stretching exercises.
“It all helps reduce that typical wear and tear that a lot of old-time climbers would get, having to have surgeries on their elbows and backs and shoulders after years of intensive hard labor,” says Lewis. “The industry has come a long way as far as trying to mitigate that for our climbers.”
The Davey company encourages employees to give back in their communities.
“Supporting our local community, whether that’s through fundraising or doing charity events like Arbor Day tree plantings, is a very high value topic for us at Hartney Greymont and Davey Tree,” says Lewis. “Just as much as the community supports us, we want to give back and do the same with them.”
Batchelor is a member of the board of directors of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod.
“I’m kind of an outlier in home builders and remodelers,” she says. “There can be an interaction between builders and arborists about tree preservation or maintenance, but the reason that I’m a member of the association and on the board of directors is because the association gives back. Whether it’s the Blitz Build [where HBRACC association members volunteer and build a Habitat for Humanity house from the ground up in just one week] every other year, career days where we try to expose students to the importance of the trades or the Lego builds for really young kids, it makes me happy to give back to the community.”
For both Lewis and Batchelor, the work comes naturally.
Lewis is a third-generation arborist. “This has been bred into me since I could talk,” she says. After studying agriculture at a vocational high school, she earned an associate’s degree in landscape design. In high school, she started working for her father’s company in Connecticut until it was acquired by Davey two years ago. “I became a sales rep a couple of months later, and then I came up here to help run the Cape office and advance my career.”
“My best friend would say that I never met a tree I didn’t want to climb when I was a kid,” says Batchelor, who went to UMass to study engineering. “I realized that was not the right path for me, so I picked forestry as a major. Then I realized that I didn’t want to be in the back woods with bears, so I switched to urban forestry, which gives me my agriculture background. I applied for a job at Davey and I got hired and I never looked back.” That was 28 years ago.
Batchelor believes everyone should have an arborist visit their property.
“We’re going to see things that you wouldn’t notice,” she says. “Just like I would recommend somebody have an expert come out regularly to check their furnace, I would recommend an arborist come out to give you a baseline of what’s going on on your property. I don’t know anything about plumbing, so I ask plumbers to come to my house to take a look at stuff. I don’t assume I’m going to know when I have a problem. It’s the same thing with trees.”
A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod, Natascha Batchelor serves as Secretary of the Board. She also serves on the Golf and the Bylaws Committees.
“Natascha has been a tremendous asset to HBRACC and our board of directors,” said April Pond Ducott, president of HBRACC. “Her consistent dedication and proactive approach have been instrumental in supporting our initiatives and contributing to our growth over the past several years. She brings a great balance of being task-oriented while also remaining mindful of opportunities for improvement.”
Batchelor’s service to HBRACC earned her the Commitment Award at the annual meeting this past winter.
“HBRACC does so much for the community such as the Blitz Build, Residential Construction Career Day and through donations,” she says. “When I was asked to join the board, it wasn’t really a question. We continue to support our community, our members, and the future leaders of our industry. Of course, I wanted to be a part of that.”
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Think your latest project deserves the spotlight? We do too. The BRICC Awards celebrate the region’s most beautiful, innovative, and high-quality work in building, remodeling, design, and craftsmanship. Whether you’re a past winner or entering for the first time, this is your chance to stand out.
• Winners will be featured in an upcoming issue of At Home on Cape Cod.
• Winners will be announced at the BRICC Awards Gala and honored among the best of the best in the region’s Building & Remodeling industry.
• Winners will receive a BRICC Awards winner logo for use on their website and in promotional materials.
Categories
Remodeling, Restoration, Additions
• Excellence in Remodeling – Whole House Remodel or Large Addition
• Excellence in Remodeling – Kitchen
• Excellence in Remodeling – Bathroom
• Excellence in Design & Construction of Specialty Rooms or Buildings, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) NEW!
• Excellence in Historic Renovation or Restoration
Specialty / Open
• Outstanding Use of Conservation, Engineering, Innovation, or Technology
• Outstanding Commercial Project –New or Renovated
• Outstanding Engineering Project – Residential or Commercial (Structural or Civil Engineering)
• Outstanding Housing Affordability or Multi-family Project
New Construction
• Excellence in New Single Family Home Design & Construction
• Excellence in New Construction – Kitchen
• Excellence in New Construction – Bathroom
Interior & Exterior Design
• Excellence in Interior Design of a Private Residence –Whole Home
• Excellence in Interior Design of a Private Residence – Single Room
• Excellence in Interior Design of a Commercial Property
• Excellence in Landscape/ Garden Design
• Excellence in Outdoor Living Space Design
Individual Recognition
• Next Generation Shooting Star
• Outstanding Salesperson
• Outstanding Manager Marketing & Promotion
• Best Logo
• Best Website
• Best Marketing Program/Event
• Best Showroom/ Sales Center
• Best Social Media Campaign NEW!
• Best Use of Video Marketing NEW!
Submission Deadline August 1, 2025 briccawards.org
Harmony
on Green Pond
Dream Team Fulfills Mother’s Vision of a New Family Home
BY DOUG KARLSON
PHOTOS BY BLUWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Whena family matriarch’s sudden passing ended her plans to construct a new family home on the water in Falmouth, her daughter assembled a dream team to carry the project forward.
Years earlier, the owners’ mother had purchased the property, a small Cape overlooking Green Pond, with the intention of remodeling it. Now her son and daughter turned to architect Denise Bonoli and general contractor Robert Geggatt of Cataldo Builders to create a summer home perfectly suited to their two families. Cataldo Builders had constructed a house for their parents more than 20 years earlier.
“My brother and I used the same exact team of builder and architect my mother had. We already knew the quality of their work,” said the homeowner, a married mother of three young children, living in California.
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Builder: Robert Geggatt, Cataldo Custom Builders East Falmouth cataldobuilders.com
Architect: Denise Bonoli
Denise Bonoli Architects East Falmouth
508-548-4827
Designer: Marisa Schaaf
Marisa Schaaf Designs
Falmouth marisaschaafdesigns.com
Rounding out the mix was childhood friend and Falmouth designer Marisa Schaaf, of Marisa Schaaff Designs.
“It was like the dream team with Marissa,” said the homeowner a dream team that was involved in all aspects of the design.
“You cannot build a house without a team that works well together. Everyone has to bring their ‘A game,’” said Bonoli.
Geggatt agrees, and that team extends to employees and subcontractors too. “It’s teamwork. We have a very good project manager and we’re blessed to have great subs. Without that there’s no way you can pull something like that off on a tight time frame,” he said.
When it came to the design, the homeowner wanted a house that was casual and relaxed. “We knew we needed a space to accommodate a lot of family members but we
The bluestone entrance invites visitors with a view of Green Pond.
Nickel gap paneling creates an elevated “coastal” look.
didn’t want it to feel ostentatious or formal,” she said.
With that in mind, said Bonoli, “We wanted to do something cool but also address the needs of the clients.”
To get there, Schaaf, working closely with Bonoli from the very start, used state-of-the-art software to build a digital 3-D model based on the architect’s design. It’s a service that her design firm is known for.
“I have photo-realistic software that helps the homeowner visualize what the house will look like, even under varying sun conditions,” explained Schaaf, noting that it’s best if she gets involved in the design early on in the project, and that her service is “soup to nuts.”
The 3-D visualization allows for streamlined decision making on design features such as trim, door styles, lighting and
hardware. Such an approach focuses the design so specifications can be developed and construction drawings finalized. The software also helps her work out complicated spaces. “The main space was a challenge. It’s fully two stories high. I wanted to be super thoughtful framing the soffits so it was clean and smooth where the wall meets the fireplace, built-in bench and cabinets.”
for family gatherings.
Structurally complex, the great room is where two families meet
“We use the renderings to avoid on-site problems,” said Schaaf, who described the project as a fusion of California casual meets Cape Cod.
The homeowner agreed. “You could walk through the house and see what it was like.”
“One of the biggest things that we considered was function, flow, and view. We wanted coastal in an elevated way,” said Schaaf.
Design considerations included accommodating two families staying at the house at the same time, and creating a house that could stand up to children without requiring too much maintenance.
“Everything we did was focused on the space being beautiful but approachable,” explained Schaaf. In short, the house had to be “bathing suit-proof.”
“We wanted it so they could make good memories and not worry about messing things up. If the kids ding up the floor, we’re not going to see it,” she explained.
That meant character grade white oak floors with a natural high traffic finish, porcelain tiles in the bath, quartz countertops, black hardware on doors and windows, and performance grade rugs and fabric.
To accommodate the families of brother and sister, with three young kids and a lot of family visitors, two separate second floors are private, allowing for peace and quiet when needed, and a central place to gather as a family.
Joining the two spaces is a “very wonderful, very bold, very cool meeting place in the middle,” said Bonoli. “All custom homes are different. I start with what the customer wants. Every client is different, you have to tell me what you want and then I’ll design it.”
White oak floors are “bathing suit-friendly.”
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Above: Designer Marisa Schaaf chose performance grade rugs and fabrics for easy care. The color scheme is neutral.
Easy maintenance guided the selection of porcelain tiles and quartz counters in the bathrooms.
“It all flows very cohesively even though it’s two separate living spaces that meet in the middle,” said the homeowner.
Much is traditional vernacular Cape (gable roofs, shed roofs, dormers) but it’s blended with non-traditional contemporary elements (large windows, metal roofs, glass railings on the second floor, exposed beams in the great room). Bonoli describes the house as a “Contemporary Cape.”
To achieve a simplicity of design, the designer selected crisp neutral tones and natural elements. Nickel gap planking on the walls and porch ceiling, also with standing seam roofing, add to the look.
The project was a complete tear-down and rebuild, and the schedule was designed so the house could be completed in time for the homeowners to enjoy the summer.
“We were trying to build in a 12- to 13-month time frame so the owner could enjoy part of the summer,” said Geggatt.
The house is designed to provide two private living spaces for a brother and sister’s families.
Both indoors and out, the house is designed with comfort and practicality in mind.
The timing only added to the challenge of building a waterfront home, which always poses its own set of difficulties, such as complicated permitting, restrictions, and setbacks, not to mention the need to withstand ocean front winds.
Those winds meant the large, two-story expanse of glass in the great room required steel frames to support it.
“The house was difficult to build structurally, but there’s a simplicity to it which is something I strive for,” said Bonoli.
“There’s quite a bit of steel in the great room,” agreed Geggatt.
In the end, the project was completed in time for the family to enjoy August and September on the Cape. “It’s a great feeling to get them in on time. It’s nice to be involved in a multigenerational legacy house,” he said.
The homeowner is thrilled with the results, and glad they could complete the project her mother envisioned.
“It was important to Mom, it’s what she would have wanted,” she said.
Separate wings provide private bedrooms and studies.
The designer suggested black hardware and fixtures for easy care.
Experience, Expertise, and Evolution
Experience, Expertise, and Evolution
Ideal Floor & Design Evolves into Ideal Design Center
Ideal Floor & Design Evolves into Ideal Design Center
WWhat began over 40 years ago as a specialty flooring store has evolved and expanded into Ideal Design Center—Cape Cod’s complete destination for inspired design. Today, Ideal ign Center, located in Hyannis, MA, offers an expansive ortfolio of products and services across flooring, furnishings, binetry, and beyond, serving clients on the Cape Cod Islands, throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and thern New Hampshire. Their longtime Falmouth location, Floor & Design, continues to offer high-quality flooring lutions, with both locations sharing a commitment to the ighest quality products and installations.
hat began over 40 years ago as a specialty flooring store has evolved and expanded into Ideal Design Center—Cape Cod’s complete destination for inspired design. Today, Ideal Design Center, located in Hyannis, MA, offers an expansive portfolio of products and services across flooring, furnishings, cabinetry, and beyond, serving clients on the Cape Cod & Islands, throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire. Their longtime Falmouth location, Ideal Floor & Design, continues to offer high-quality flooring solutions, with both locations sharing a commitment to the highest quality products and installations.
“We make things easier and more enjoyable for our people,” shares Mark Woods, Owner and Founder of Ideal Design Center. That simple yet powerful mission continues to guide Ideal Design Center’s evolution—from its roots in flooring to a comprehensive design center that blends high-touch service with quality, value-driven results for a seamless experience.
“We make things easier and more enjoyable for our people,” shares Mark Woods, Owner and Founder of Ideal Design Center. That simple yet powerful mission continues to guide Ideal Design Center’s evolution—from its roots in flooring to a comprehensive design center that blends high-touch service with quality, value-driven results for a seamless experience.
Ideal Design Center now provides a full suite of design solutions in its 15,000 sq. ft. Hyannis showroom, from bespoke kitchen and bath cabinetry to luxury area rugs, specialty flooring solutions, designer lighting, and custom furnishings. Clients are matched with experienced design consultants who guide them every step of the way, ensuring a personalized, pressure-free experience at Ideal Design Center.
Ideal Design Center now provides a full suite of design solutions in its 15,000 sq. ft. Hyannis showroom, from bespoke kitchen and bath cabinetry to luxury area rugs, specialty flooring solutions, designer lighting, and custom furnishings. Clients are matched with experienced design consultants who guide them every step of the way, ensuring a personalized, pressure-free experience at Ideal Design Center.
A Journey Through Design: The Showroom Experience
A Journey Through Design: The Showroom Experience
Every visit to Ideal Design Center is a thoughtfully layered experience—beginning with the showroom’s inviting outdoor display. Clients are welcomed by a newly expanded outdoor living showcase featuring collections from Lee Outdoor, Baker McGuire Outdoor, and Cane-line. The outdoor showroom sets the tone for a design journey that’s as inspiring as it is approachable.
Every visit to Ideal Design Center is a thoughtfully layered experience—beginning with the showroom’s inviting outdoor display. Clients are welcomed by a newly expanded outdoor living showcase featuring collections from Lee Outdoor, Baker McGuire Outdoor, and Cane-line. The outdoor showroom sets the tone for a design journey that’s as inspiring as it is approachable.
On the mezzanine, the focus shifts to core interior elements. Clients find a sophisticated array of European and domestic hardwoods, both solid and engineered, alongside durable luxury vinyl flooring. This level also introduces value-driven, ready-to-ship furniture and lighting solutions, offering stylish options for a range of timelines and budgets.
On the mezzanine, the focus shifts to core interior elements. Clients find a sophisticated array of European and domestic hardwoods, both solid and engineered, alongside durable luxury vinyl flooring. This level also introduces value-driven, ready-to-ship furniture and lighting solutions, offering stylish options for a range of timelines and budgets.
The lower level showroom is the heart of Ideal Design Center’s hard-surface offerings. Here, clients explore an extensive selection of countertop materials, hardware, tile, and custom cabinetry options. From semi-custom to fully bespoke kitchens and baths, Ideal Design Center’s in-house design and millwork capabilities make it possible to bring any vision to life—with expert guidance and streamlined execution.
The lower level showroom is the heart of Ideal Design Center’s hard-surface offerings. Here, clients explore an extensive selection of countertop materials, hardware, tile, and custom cabinetry options. From semi-custom to fully bespoke kitchens and baths, Ideal Design Center’s in-house design and millwork capabilities make it possible to bring any vision to life—with expert guidance and streamlined execution.
The upper level is where design dreams come into focus. Here, Ideal Design Center showcases fully staged walkin closet vignettes alongside bespoke furnishings from respected brands like Baker/McGuire, Vanguard, Jessica Charles, Hancock and Moore, and Lee Industries. Designer
The upper level is where design dreams come into focus. Here, Ideal Design Center showcases fully staged walkin closet vignettes alongside bespoke furnishings from respected brands like Baker/McGuire, Vanguard, Jessica Charles, Hancock and Moore, and Lee Industries. Designer
textiles, custom carpets, walk-in closets, and window treatments complete the experience. At the center of this floor is Ideal Design Center’s dedicated collaboration space: an immersive design studio featuring an interactive touchscreen where clients and designers can visualize their spaces in 3D and refine selections in real time.
textiles, custom carpets, walk-in closets, and window treatments complete the experience. At the center of this floor is Ideal Design Center’s dedicated collaboration space: an immersive design studio featuring an interactive touchscreen where clients and designers can visualize their spaces in 3D and refine selections in real time.
Options for Every Client
Options for Every Client
"We want to create an experience where clients feel comfortable and confident," Woods explains. "Whether you’re renovating a room or building a home from the ground up, we’re here to help you make the right decisions—with no pressure, just professionalism."
508.416.8364 Ideal Floor & Design 882 Main St. Falmouth, MA
508.790.2577
business by managing product sourcing, client support, and delivery—so they can focus on what they do best.
business by managing product sourcing, client support, delivery—so they can focus on what they do best.
A Global Lens on Local Design
A Global Lens on Local Design
Ideal Design Center’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve means consistently showing up on the global design stage. The team regularly attends industry-leading events such as Paris Deco Off, Maison&Objet, Salone del Mobile, High Point Market, and KBIS Expo.
"We want to create an experience where clients feel comfortable and confident," Woods explains. "Whether you’re renovating a room or building a home from the ground up, we’re here to help you make the right decisions—with no pressure, just professionalism."
Ideal Design Center’s team of passionate professionals works closely with each client to ensure thoughtful recommendations, honest feedback, and expert-level execution. From modest cottages to full-scale estates, their team welcomes projects of all scopes and scales, offering design guidance at every level.
Ideal Design Center’s commitment to staying ahead of curve means consistently showing up on the global design stage. The team regularly attends industry-leading events such as Paris Deco Off, Maison&Objet, Salone del Mobile, High Point Market, and KBIS Expo.
“These shows give us a lens into what’s next,” says Jason Nunes, Principal Designer and Creative Director. “We bring that inspiration back to our clients to empower local designers, builders, and homeowners alike.”
Ideal Design Center’s team of passionate professionals works closely with each client to ensure thoughtful recommendations, honest feedback, and expert-level execution. From modest cottages to full-scale estates, their team welcomes projects of all scopes and scales, offering design guidance at every level.
IDC to the Trade: A Trusted Extension of the Team
IDC to the Trade: A Trusted Extension of the Team
Ideal Design Center is a longtime partner to the design and building trades, offering a dedicated IDC to the Trade division that supports industry professionals with exclusive product lines, streamlined logistics, and in-house installation services.
“These shows give us a lens into what’s next,” says Jason Nunes, Principal Designer and Creative Director. “We bring that inspiration back to our clients to empower designers, builders, and homeowners alike.”
In the near future, Ideal Design Center plans to extend this opportunity to the trade community by inviting partners to travel with the team. “We want our trade partners to see and experience the future of design firsthand,” says Nunes. Appointed in Summer 2024, Jason Nunes brings more than two decades of high-end residential design experience to Ideal Design Center.
Ideal Design Center is a longtime partner to the design and building trades, offering a dedicated IDC to the Trade division that supports industry professionals with exclusive product lines, streamlined logistics, and in-house installation services.
Trade professionals often refer clients directly to Ideal Design Center, confident in the experience and outcome. "Builders and designers have their own crews, but they want someone they can trust to help their clients make the right decisions," Woods says. "We act as an extension of their team."
Trade professionals often refer clients directly to Ideal Design Center, confident in the experience and outcome. "Builders and designers have their own crews, but they want someone they can trust to help their clients make the right decisions," Woods says. "We act as an extension of their team."
From custom cabinetry to full kitchen and bath collaborations, Ideal Design Center helps trade professionals scale their
In the near future, Ideal Design Center plans to extend opportunity to the trade community by inviting partners travel with the team. “We want our trade partners to see and experience the future of design firsthand,” says Nunes. Appointed in Summer 2024, Jason Nunes brings more two decades of high-end residential design experience Ideal Design Center.
Looking ahead, Ideal Design Center is expanding its community presence through a series of industry events and educational experiences, from interior design panels and cabinetry showcases to hospitality roundtables and real estate networking nights. Clients and professionals alike are invited to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Looking ahead, Ideal Design Center is expanding its community presence through a series of industry events and educational experiences, from interior design panels and cabinetry showcases to hospitality roundtables and estate networking nights. Clients and professionals alike invited to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Visit www.idealfloor.com for updates on upcoming events, new showroom offerings, and trade opportunities. Whether you're starting from scratch, reimagining a beloved space, or collaborating as a design professional—Ideal Design Center invites you to experience what it means to design differently.
From custom cabinetry to full kitchen and bath collaborations, Ideal Design Center helps trade professionals scale their
Visit www.idealfloor.com for updates on upcoming events, new showroom offerings, and trade opportunities. Whether you're starting from scratch, reimagining a beloved space, or collaborating as a design professional—Ideal Design Center invites you to experience what it means to design differently.
THE WAY
BY DOUG KARLSON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG PREMRU
STYLED BY KARIN LIDBECK
WE WERE
Chapoquoit Island Rebuild Conveys a Sense of History
Ahouse that has been in the same family for decades is made of more than wood and stone. It’s made of memories, with a texture and patina that evoke days gone by.
So when this longtime year-round family home on Chapoquoit Island in West Falmouth could no longer serve the family that lived there, plans to rebuild it called for very careful attention to what it had been before, to salvaging materials, reproducing designs, and preserving the many intangible elements that make a house a home.
Interior Design: Jocelyn Chiappone Digs Design Newport, RI digsdesignco.com
The property is located on a high spot of the island with incredible views of Buzzards Bay. Unfortunately, the original structure, a shingle-style house on an old stone foundation, which had been in the family for many years, was no longer structurally sound, and the mechanical
systems were insufficient, explained Jimmy Halliday, Project Manager at Halliday Builders of Pocasset.
“The homeowners loved the house, but it just didn’t work for them any longer,” he said.
A family operation, Halliday Builders was founded by Jimmy’s father, Jim, in 1989. Jimmy oversaw the project, and his sister, Kristen Halliday Diotte, the firm’s general manager, was responsible for working closely with the client to specify materials and fixtures.
“Most of our work is in Falmouth. We do a lot of work on Chapoquoit Island, and are well known on the island. We were referred by a previous customer,” said Halliday.
Joining the team was Jocelyn Chiappone of Digs Design Company, an interior design firm located in Newport, and architect Kevin Dauphinaus of Sandbox
This cozy family room is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Nickel in high gloss. Pops of yellow make it summer ready.
Design Studio in Sandwich.
“He gave us a great plan and let us work directly with the customer,” said Halliday of the architect.
Special attention was paid to reclaiming building materials, and using the old house to cue the design of the new one. Halliday describes the design as restrained yet elegant. “They wanted a traditional house, they didn’t want to go over the top,” he explained.
Capturing the look of the old house also guided the design choices of Chiappone and her team at Digs Design.
“The family had lived in this spot for generations, so it was bittersweet when they made the decision to start fresh. It was important to the homeowners to achieve the same warmth and feel of the old house while bringing in modern conveniences. The clients shared photos of their old Cape house so that we had reference points to bring that family history in the new home,” said Chiappone.
Halliday used traditional materials to create the look of a country house that’s been there for years, with an old-fashioned wooden screen door and polished wood banisters. The traditional
The entry is quintessential Cape Cod. A custom carpet, hand blown lamps, and the client’s vintage console feel right at home.
construction includes coffered ceilings, a high-end custom kitchen, built-in bookcases, and exposed wood beams. Halliday Builders did all the finish carpentry. Built-ins and kitchen cabinets were made by Horgan Millwork in Hyannis.
“The clients shared that the house would be a constant flow of family and friends, so we wanted it to be pretty and practical! It was also important to honor the family history of the home and bring that timeless quality to the new design,” said Chiappone.
The round stone foundation was a feature of the old home that the homeowners wanted to recreate. The chimney and great room fireplace are also made with field stone, similar to the old house. That was important to the homeowners, said Halliday.
“The combination of shingle style and field stones looks beautiful and captures the look of the previous structure,” he said.
A beam reclaimed from the old house is used as the mantel in the great room, and similar beams are used on the ceiling in the living room. Halliday also reclaimed much of the granite used in the landscaping.
A reclaimed beam from the original home serves as the fireplace mantle. The home owner’s existing dining chairs were repurposed with a handblock fabric for the backs and a durable Sunbrella for the seats.
The clients requested a seamless transition to outdoor entertaining. The porch is a lovely spot to enjoy the ocean breezes along with an evening cocktail.
teenager’s bedroom.
A splash of blue on the window alcove millwork creates a youthful appeal for the
Of the old house, Chiappone noted that “the interiors were clad in pine and exposed wood beams. We made sure the new home carried these same elements with reclaimed wood beams, a brick fireplace similar to the original, and a stone and granite fireplace that has a sense of history.”
The house has fresh and colorful finishes, but still maintains a sense of tradition, and a feeling of an old family country house. To achieve that balance, Chiappone explained that it’s about a mix of ingredients.
“I like a house to feel collected over time—layers of pattern, vintage finds and unique design elements all are great ways to give a new home that timeless, collected quality.”
Like the house, blending old with new, the kitchen has all the modern touches but with a traditional twist:
The vintage bathtub was painted blue to embrace the home’s namesake, “Periwinkle.”
white Carrera marble counters, 3x6 subway tiles, fullycustom cabinetry and a LaCornue stove.
“The best rooms have something special that kicks off the design scheme. For example, the client loved a beautiful hand-block bird print from Galbraith and Paul, so we made that our inspiration for the great room. From that jumping off point, I layer in the rest of the design elements in a way that creates our signature ‘Digs Mix.’ A vintage lacquered coffee table and rattan chair bring a vintage feel, the sofa is
covered in a summer-ready performance fabric that is both fresh and functional, sisal carpet adds a bit of texture and is budget friendly, and clean white walls make it feel current and joyful,” said Chiappone.
Halliday said the project went very smoothly, with no major challenges. Chiappone agreed.
“We had a wonderful time working with Halliday. They are builders of the highest caliber. It was a pleasure to work hand and hand on finishes and kitchen design.”
“When the design team works well together it’s a joy for everyone, especially the homeowners. My background is in business and that has informed how our Digs team operates, and the systems and structure we have in place to make sure that we are premier partners for our builders. I value our trade relationships and appreciate that so many of our projects come from builder referrals,” said Chiappone.
“It was a great project with great clients,” added Halliday.
The kitchen and adjacent breakfast nook. The kitchen blends a vintage looking range with elegant Carrera
and
marble counters
classic subway tile.
COTTAGE
Dated Bungalow Transformed into Cozy Seaside Retreat
WRITTEN
BY
CAROL K. DUMAS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMBER
JANE BARRICMAN
CHIC
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General Contractor: Whalebone LLC West Barnstable whalebonehomes.com
JUST BEYOND CRAIGVILLE BEACH
lies a dense neighborhood of gray-shingled homes with access to Nantucket Bay.
A couple who owned a nearby property saw the promise of a dated bungalow set back from the street. It was a small place, one-story, but had a two-car garage and perhaps most inviting was the meandering path to Nantucket Sound.
“We had always cycled down Long Beach and loved the feel of the Northside but with the warmer water. The view was all we needed,” the homeowner said. “We wanted to keep the old Cape Cod style and with all the modern amenities and most importantly, keep the whole view of the beach.”
The couple called upon interior designer Elaine Bellefeuille of Belle Interiors, with whom they had worked on their first Cape Cod home. However, the new property came with a daunting number of challenges.
“They basically wanted me to do the
Interior Design: Elaine Bellefeuille Belle Interiors Harwich belleinteriors.net
Top: A new stairway was created to access a second story in the bungalow. Shiplap walls and white oak flooring are carried throughout the house. Above: The property includes the bungalow plus a two-car garage with a bunk room above for guests.
pantry-laundry room with a farmhouse sink lies just off the foyer with convenient access to the kitchen on the opposite end.
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same thing but we were limited here by a number of factors,” she recalled. “The property was in a historic district, a flood zone, a conservation area and within the Long Beach Overlay District. We were not allowed to increase any square footage.” The home is about 2,400 square feet. With all those restrictions, permitting took over a year.
Bellefeuille, after viewing the property, sought out Andrew Prchlik of Whalebone Builders to carry out the couple’s vision for a family getaway. They had previously worked together on a number of renovations.
“At one point, we had to rip out the second floor as a storm was bearing down on Cape Cod, so we had one week to rebuild that,” noted Prchlik.
Prchlik and Bellefeuille transformed the compact bungalow into a home
Above: The family room opens to a beautiful view of Nantucket Sound, thanks to the addition of a wall of windows. The décor is purposely neutral to create a casual, relaxing vibe that doesn’t detract from the view. Below: A cozy sunroom features a daybed and bookcases plus bench seating. The room is framed by windows that wrap around the room and showcase the ocean views.
Above: The side entrance offers a mudroom with built-ins for shoes and coats. The whale rug is one of many nautical touches throughout the home. Below: The kitchen, which opens to the family room, features a Quartzite topped island, a large wine fridge and custom cabinetry with black slate counters. The refrigerator is concealed within the cabinetry.
that reconfigured and maximized the limited space. The first floor now accommodates open-plan living with a kitchen anchored by a long island, dining area, and living room. A separate sunroom offers more space. A pantry/ laundry room is tucked away near the front entry that now includes a welcoming porch. A new staircase leads to three upstairs bedrooms, mostly all en suite; The interior design reflects a coastal vibe, with the first floor now an open plan living, dining and kitchen area with sliding glass doors that open to that beckoning path to the ocean. The neutral palette reflects the coastal vibe the owners had sought. Shiplap walls convey that sensibility as do a few nauticalinspired light fixtures and other décor.
Above: The well-equipped kitchenette in the bunk room above the garage Below left: Each of the four bedrooms in the bungalow has a bathroom. Below right: A distressed blue door leads into one of the bedrooms.
Bunk beds and a queensized bed offer plenty of room for guests in the room above the garage.
“It doesn’t feel like a new house, it feels lived in, yet modern,” Bellefeuille said of the completed renovation.
Additional spaces on the first floor include a laundry/ pantry, a full bath and a cozy sunroom. A new stairway leads upstairs, where three bedrooms and three bathrooms can accommodate the owners plus guests. In addition, the twostory garage offers an additional guest space, with bunk beds and a queen-size bed, a kitchenette and full bathroom.
A handmade sign downstairs reads, “The cure for
everything is a cottage by the beach,” and the renewed bungalow is certainly a testament to that.
“Belle really captured our vision of keeping the traditional Cape, and all the way through the process really helped Whalebone deal with the ‘Devil is in the details,’” the owner said. “We had very little involvement as Belle just seemed to be able to detail our high level vision every time so we did not have to hover and that was fantastic.
Left: The primary bathroom features a shower and a bathtub. Above: Outside, a fish is created within the shingles.
Room with a view: the primary bedroom has a walk-out deck.
A beaded chandelier and custom bureau add a touch of elegance.
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24th Annual Nail Bangers Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 24
A summer favorite for our members, partners and guests. Join us for a fun day of golf, networking, and friendly competition as you enjoy a summer day on the links. Newly added this year, we will have a cannon on one of the holes. 8:00 a.m.
Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds, Marstons Mills
Member Mixers
Thursday, August 21
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Yale Appliance & Classic Kitchens welcomes you to their new showroom in Hyannis for a casual evening of appetizers, cocktails, and fun.
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Yale Appliance & Classic Kitchens Showroom
127 Airport Road, Unit B-2, Hyannis
Wednesday, September 24
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Turek Tile
377 Main Street, Dennis Port
Thursday, October 9
4:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the “Best of the Best” at our 2025 BRICC Awards. We will honor projects and individuals in a range of categories, from sales & marketing to new construction to remodeling, kitchen and bath design and so much more.
Wychmere Beach Club
23 Snow Inn Rd., Harwich Port
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HB&RACC) is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA).
Members adhere to a strong professional code of ethics ensuring that consumers receive the highest quality of service. We support homeownership on Cape Cod and our individual members through legislative, educational, promotional and civic efforts.
Advocacy Education Networking, Savings, Community
THREE-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP
Three memberships for the price of one: local, state, national.
VOICE FOR THE INDUSTRY
Advocating for housing and development issues. We keep you informed on legislative and regulatory issues that affect the building trades.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Join a committee. Help guide the future of home building and development on the Cape & Islands.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
Economic and forecasting information, legal assistance and consultation.
PUBLICATIONS
Complimentary subscriptions to Builder Magazine, Nation’s Building News Online, and At Home on Cape Cod
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
We offer approved courses to renew your Construction Supervisor License and stay atop code review, workplace, lead safety, energy, and other issues.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
We help build the next generation of workforce in the trades for our members through relationships with local high schools, trade schools, and nonprofits.
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
The association donates time and talent to Habitat for Humanity with our Blitz Build; works with local community groups on workforce development and training, and is a founding member of Housing to Protect Cape Cod (HPCC), a coalition of organizations committed to alleviating the housing crisis.
MEMBER DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
Member-only discounts provide savings on travel, financial services, automobiles, and more.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
We provide numerous ways to network and build relationships with the professionals who can make your business successful.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Our local building industry awards competition distinguishes award-winning members of the industry.
ACCOUNTING
LTG Accounting
Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod
Lara Thonus
724 Main St., Unit F Hyannis MA 02601 (508) 771-0329 logiecpa.com
APPLIANCES
Crane Appliance
Robert Crane
249 Teaticket Hwy East Falmouth MA 02536 (774) 836-0864 craneappliance.com
Ferguson Enterprises
Greg Wills
106 Falmouth Rd. Mashpee MA 02649 (508) 539-8704 ferguson.com
KAM Appliances
Erin Cox
6 Aggregate Way Hyannis MA 02601 (508) 221-7195 kamappliances.com
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & BUILD
A.M.P.M Design
Amanda-Clare Cunningham
396 Main St., Ste. 6 Hyannis MA 02601 (508) 400-6093
B ARCHITECTURE STUDIO INC.
Christopher Brown 100 Independence Dr. Hyannis MA 02601 (774) 361-6644 barchstudio.com
Catalyst Architecture / Interiors Inc.
Kurt Raber
203 Willow St. Yarmouth Port MA 02675 (508) 362-8382 catalystarchitects.com
ERT Architects, Inc
Erik Tolley
299 Whites Path South Yarmouth MA 02664 (508) 362-8883
ERTArchitects.com
GF Architecture, LLC
Gerrit Frase
74 Dove Hill Rd. North Falmouth MA 02556 (774) 487-8288 gfarchitecture.com,
Hutker Architects, Inc.
Tom McNeill 533 Palmer Ave. Falmouth MA 02540 (508) 540-0048 hutkerarchitects.com