House With Compact Plan Efficient Use Of Volume And Simple Inexpensive Interior Finishes

This home is located on Stage Island, a small hilly peninsula surrounded by Stage Harbor and its marshland. Budget constraints resulted in a compact plan and efficient use of space. Simple, inexpensive interiors were also used to keep it affordable. The living rooms are mostly square with relatively low ceilings. The basement is a decent living space with exposure on three sides. There are no built-in cabinets in the interior except in the kitchen and there they are simple MDF. Countertops are mahogany, floors are real linoleum tile or southern yellow pine; rich looking but relatively inexpensive materials. There is no fireplace and no deck. While the house looks rich and complex, it was cheaper to build than most other projects that look the same. [Polhemus Savery DaSilva]