We love the look of coastal homes. Their part traditional architecture, part seaside vacation home, created with natural elements make a home that feels both relaxed and welcoming. We love shingle style homes with tall gabled roofs and chunky white moldings. Singles mixed with stonework on a house have a Nantucket cottage vibe that really resonates with the two of us. Although a house wrapped entirely with natural or gray shingles is gorgeous, adding the bit of stonework we feel more suits our style.

Now that we’re starting to get into the exterior design of the house, I thought I would share with you a few of our favorites. Below are a few of the homes that we have been drawing inspiration on while we’re designing ours.

Love the sweeping roof lines, white trim work, and the mixture of gable and shed roofs.

Beautiful shingles and the entryway feels so inviting.

This stonework and shingle combination is perfect. The detailing in the roof peaks is beautiful as well.

Love the driveway and the placement of stone on the house. The double gable roof over the entry really creates a focal point.

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