House Tours: A Modern Beach House

Just 45 minutes south of Boston, this newly built gambrel-roof home looks much like the original 1929 cottage that stood in its spot. The homeowners had lived in the original home for eight years when they decided to expand their cozy beach home.

The three main living areas are located in the back of the house: a sunroom, family room, and sitting room. The beachy neutral theme extends into each room through soft blue walls and crisp white furniture. Highlighted over the mantel in the family room, a driftwood mirror adds an extra touch of natural character.

This sleek bookcase is the perfect place to show off a collection of white McCoy and California art pottery. The family's collection of vintage globes sits on top of the cottage-style bookcase.

To make this beach house more authentic, the family gathered shells into basket-like pottery that graces the side table.

Get the Look: Simple found objects can be dressed up by placing them in a beautiful piece of collectible pottery.

A dainty starfish and smooth surf rocks sit gracefully on the mantel in the sitting room.

Nothing says family room like family photos. A simple photo canvas hangs from a seashell hook.

A vintage map of Cape Cod hangs over an antique radio that displays a collection of aqua pottery vases bought through online auctions.

This cozy sunroom sports a classy tiki room theme. A palm frond and other tropical motifs help unify a comfortable blend of country, rattan, and mid-century modern furnishings.

Tourist souvenirs make the perfect coffee table decor. These ceramic travel trivets double as coasters.

A rattan chair and desk add to the tropical theme in the sunroom. The mix of vintage tropical artwork, a classic wood carving, and modern lamp add character to the rich wood desk.

To feature another vintage collection, these hula girls were placed in shadow boxes and hung above a rattan bookcase.

To bring the indoors out, French doors off the dining room lead to an informal dining spot on the front porch.

These mobiles made from driftwood and shells are an easy-to-make accessory for the outdoor dining room.

This roomy kitchen and multifunction island allow plenty of space for meals to be made and for the kids to play. The sleek blue, white, and stainless scheme keeps with the neutral feel of the rest of the house.

The homeowners found this 1940s rattan dining table many years before they had the perfect room for it to fit in. The classic lines paired with the formal mantel create a sophisticated dining room in this beach house.

Paint-by-number seascapes, bought for a few dollars apiece in thrift shops and online auctions, create a charming tableau on the headboard wall of the master bedroom.