Cape Cod House Style, Explained by a New England Architect

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Cape Cod House Style, Explained by a New England Architect

The Cape Cod house style is an architectural aesthetic that has, at this point, been around for some six centuries. Named after the Massachusetts coastline where the shingled façades are a characteristic style, today they can be found all over the country. As old as colonized America, Cape Cod homes have become a symbol of the promised land, of spacious living, and a desirable way of life.

But what is it about the Cape Cod style that has given them such enduring appeal? And what are the potential drawbacks of this architectural aesthetic?

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