Finding one design element they loved for each room gives a family the starting point for a top-to-bottom renovation.

Bold and bright nautical furnishings complete a Chatham home remodel.

When Jim and Cindy needed more space in their summer place, they decided to build 'up' … literally.

After purchasing a nearly completed home, the new owners insert a feeling of old France with creative finishing touches in the kitchen and master bath.

Storm damage, leaky plumbing and a damaged oil tank lead a homeowner to a complete renovation.

A family of four found a summer getaway in their renovated Chatham cottage.

A waterfront home goes from feeling dark and dated to open and airy in just five months.

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It's no longer necessary to bust your budget to create a luxurious-looking floor in your home. Whether it's the kitchen, bathroom, finished basement, family room or bedroom, innovations in carpeting, tile, ceramic and stone now provide consumers with multiple options that will give them a fashionable and elegant appearance without flattening their wallets.

Interior decorating in a small space may seem like a challenge, but there are plenty of creative ways to make the most of a room or even a whole house with a small square footage. We asked three local interior designers for their best tips and they all agreed more space isn't necessarily better if you use the space you have properly.

After an unsuccessful search for a second home, a couple decides to add on to an existing family home.

A sense of time and history surrounds the Mayo-Hammett house in South Orleans. The full Cape, most likely built in the 1830s, had weathered through many New England winters and was in a state of decay. In 2004, Ivan and Julie Humphreys bought the house and decided to restore the property, transforming the ailing structure into a place where they could spend retirement together.

A family of history buffs who spent many summers vacationing in Chatham finally bought their dream home: an 1850s modified half Cape located in the historic district, just minutes from the beach. But the house needed some work.

A partner with Patriot Builders puts his expertise to good use in recreating a home that\'s been in the family for decades.

Beyond repair, an old sea captain"s home becomes a period-inspired Shingle-style summer cottage in Harwich Port.

The goal was to convert the third-floor attic into a space with an office area, bonus room and a bathroom while maximizing the dazzling views of Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Woods Hole and Martha\'s Vineyard.

A tiny lot space means sticking with the original floor plan, but with a little creativity these homeowners gain a stunning water views from every room in the house.

Local builder CJ Riley tackles his own home in a short time and on a strict budget

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The Falmouth Village Green, a swath of emerald lawn encircled by a white post-and-beam fence, typifies postcard-perfect New England. A smattering of churches, private homes and bed-and-breakfasts overlook the green, situated at the west end of a main street that becomes gradually more commercial, but no less charming, as it stretches east.

And the two work beautifully together. Almost a dozen years ago, David McAlpin and his wife were cleaning out the garage-apartment on their family vacation property in Chatham-a lush river-side estate owned and shared by David, his father and two siblings.

Davis and Nancy Bates are persistent people. And they were determined to replace their petite, worn-down Barnstable Village cottage featuring magnificent harbor views into a comfortable, modern summer retreat that would accommodate four children and seven grandchildren.

Winner of the 2010 Chatham Preservation Commission Award: