Cape cod style house

See how a thoughtful addition gave this cramped family—with three kids and a new puppy—the home of their dreams in the neighborhood they loved.

Looking to visualize modern Cape Cod house updates for your exterior? We've rounded up our favorites in this list, which includes designs featuring both minor refinements and massive changes.

Designer Deb Nelson brings signature seaside style to her latest home in Chester, Nova Scotia: a charming Cape Cod-style house with endless charm.

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Our exterior lakehouse renovation plans, all the before photos from where we started, and exactly what we're doing to amp up the curb appeal!

In part two of our client case study series, we're sharing our exterior home design process with you — including an interview with one of our co-founders and designers!

A porch remodel can expand your outdoor living space and totally transform the look of your home. These before-and-after photos, including small porch makeovers and total exterior remodels, demonstrate how adding or refreshing a porch can boost curb appeal and complement your home's style. Check out these exterior transformations to see the incredible results of a front porch remodel.

To create a Cape Cod-style home, incorporate symmetry, an intimate size, a simple entrance, a pitched roof and a neutral paint color palette. Cape Cod homes also often use wood clapboard or shingle siding, and they value the direction and siting of the home (making sure to take advantage of the most sunlight). There is a sense of simplicity and a lack of extraneous details that are iconic of this style.

HGTV.com showcases the attractive covered portico from HGTV Dream Home 2015.