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TRURO , MA

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A Whimsical Revival of Truro’s quiet charm - where history meets nostalgia.

When most people think of summers on Cape Cod, they picture Chatham—picturesque landscaping, preppy clothing, blue-and-white designs, and pristine homes. Yet, just 25 miles farther down Cape lies Truro, Massachusetts—a town that tells the deeper story of Cape Cod. It is where English colonists first settled, and it grew into one of the most prominent whaling and fishing communities on the Cape. Today, it remains the least populated town, with only 1,675 residents.⁠

⁠Throughout the design process, we kept coming back to the term "whimsical." To bring this vision to life, we brought bold colors with vintage textiles into this renovated post office while still having the design connect back to the quiet charm of North Truro.

Location: North Truro, Cape Cod MA

Builder: The Coastal Companies

Photographer: Matt Kisiday

Cottage entrance with blue front door, covered porch and rocking chairs in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Arched hallway opening to a writing nook with black spindle chair in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Entry with custom blue built-in storage, wood console and globe pendant in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Kitchen detail with yellow drawers, open shelves and veined marble backsplash in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Kitchen with yellow cabinetry, marble backsplash and island seating in North Truro, Cape Cod, designed by Mackenzie & Co.
Dining room with wood table, mixed vintage chairs and low sideboard in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Living room with cream seating, round vintage coffee table and ceiling beams in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Bedroom with black spindle bed, blue quilt and woven window shades in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Bedroom with yellow upholstered headboard, white nightstand and brass wall sconce in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Guest bedroom detail with woven headboard, floral wallpaper and bedside table in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Twin guest beds with woven headboards, floral pillows and patterned wallpaper in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Bathroom with white vanity, patterned shower curtain and zelliege shower tile in North Truro, Cape Cod.
Custom shower storage with open shelves and custom patterned shower curtain in North Truro, Cape Cod.