CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF EDGARTOWN SUMMER AT OUR PROJECT LEXINGTON
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Katama has its own familiar shape — cedar shingles, summer light, rooms that open to salt air. This home honors that rhythm while bringing a quieter clarity to it.
Designed by Morgan Studio, a Vineyard-based husband-and-wife team, the house carries forward the spirit of a summer home with a more contemporary sense of space. The plan centers on a courtyard, creating an inward focus that feels calm and grounded throughout the day.
The cathedral-ceiling great room connects seamlessly to the pool and garden, inviting gatherings that feel relaxed and unforced. The kitchen, anchored by a striking stone island, blends into the living space so cooking and conversation happen naturally side by side.
Bedrooms occupy their own wings, offering both togetherness and space to retreat. In the primary suite, a circular skylit shower wrapped in travertine brings in soft daylight and a quiet sense of balance.
There’s an ease here — in the proportions, in the way rooms relate to one another, in the way the house feels settled even though it’s newly built.
It feels familiar in the best way — and thoughtfully shaped for the present.
FROM A SUMMERS-ONLY COTTAGE TO A UNIQUE YEAR-ROUND RETREAT
We wrapped the house in an insulation blanket, retaining the charm of the exposed framing, gave it vibrant coats of paint, high-end plumbing, beautiful brass light switches, outrageously fun tile and sweet lighting. It was a pure delight to interact with this water-view gem and bring out the best of her.
SWEET NOOKS TO ENJOY THE PICTURESQUE VIEWS
This century-old home was once dark, isolating, and enclosed. Our primary vision was to transform it by inviting in natural light. A former closet became a cozy twin nook with a west-facing window, perfectly positioned to capture the view and provide an additional, sunlit sleeping space.
A SHOWHOUSE INSPIRED BY 100 YEARS OF SUNSETS
We’ve dubbed this project a “showhouse” because it allowed us to explore new design ideas, push creative boundaries, and prioritize preservation and healthy materials throughout the process.
Nestled in a location that has been bathed in Menemsha’s iconic sunsets for over a century, this home pays homage to the magical golden hour light that graces it so often, infusing every detail with the warmth and beauty of its surroundings.
Architecture: XXX
Interior Design: Morgan Studio
Photographer: Christopher Delaney
