A two-story house with gray shingle siding, a chimney, and a deck surrounded by green shrubs and trees under a blue sky.

morris island

Nestled just off Little Beach and steps from the iconic Chatham Lighthouse, this historic 1920s Horne cottage was thoughtfully lifted out of the FEMA flood zone and reimagined for modern coastal living. Respecting the original footprint, the renovation introduced a new second floor, a view deck, and a generously scaled outdoor shower. Contemporary vernacular detailing was carefully integrated into the updated roof lines, blending tradition with modern coastal design.

project description
A two-story house with gray wooden siding, illuminated windows, a balcony, and a fenced backyard. There is a tree on the left side and bushes along the fence. The sky is dusk.
Side view of a house with a window showing the illuminated interior kitchen, siding with wooden shingles and a porch with a railing.
Bright kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window seat with yellow striped cushions, and large windows letting in natural light.
A modern bathroom featuring a double sink vanity with a black countertop, white cabinets, and a large mirror. There is a window above the vanity, a shower with glass door on the left, and striped towels on a towel rack and cabinet.
A two-story house with gray wooden shingles and a large front deck, surrounded by a white picket fence, with bushes and a large leafless tree nearby, under a clear blue sky.
The upper part of a modern house with multiple windows, a small balcony with a wooden railing, and a chimney, all against a clear sky.
Bright bedroom with large windows, a bed with a blue and white striped cover, yellow pillow, white dresser, and wall art
A multi-story house during sunset with exterior lights, white shingles, and a small front porch with stairs, surrounded by a landscaped yard with bushes, grass, and a gravel pathway.
Bright living room with white sofa, colorful pillows, a wooden coffee table, potted plants, blue lamp, armchair, and windows with white blinds, leading to a door with a glass panel.
Close-up of a wooden pallet made of weathered, unfinished wood, showing rectangular openings and grain patterns, with a blurred outdoor background.
Technical drawing of a door frame with detailed measurements, construction notes, and diagrams of the latch and hinge installation.
Hand-drawn architectural plan for a shower enclosure including dimensions, post locations, framing details, and notes on materials and construction. The plan shows top and side views, with annotations on measurements and assembly instructions. 
project details

location

chatham, ma

completed

2012

kendall and welch construction

contractor

webb structural services, inc.

structural