This week, we’re sharing 5 of our favorite shingle-style exteriors, full of timeless beauty and Maine spirit. Some of our picks have that classic New England feel, others have a more contemporary design. Explore all, below.
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These off-the-grid structures on Mount Desert Island are a new take on shingle-style architecture. In the foreground, a guesthouse accompanies the main house for extra hosting space. Taking cues from the massing of the original house, the new project was designed to feel like a complete set—both with single-pitched sloped roofs, similar geometries, and overall design. Photo by Elizabeth Felicella.
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The homeowners of this Higgins Beach house envisioned a ‘Scandinavian-Montauk’ design that incorporated classic cottage elements like black windows and cedar-wrapped shingles. The result feels beachy and fresh! Photo by Liz Daly.
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Nestled among the trees, this woodsy shingle-style home in Bridgton features bold Alaskan yellow cedar exteriors that will weather over time, turning a silver-gray. Its layered integration into the landscape makes it feel like a natural fixture, as though it has always belonged there. Photo by Jeff Roberts.
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At this Monhegan Island home, weathered shingles soften a boxy midcentury profile. Inhabited by an artist, the island and spirited home bring endless creative inspiration. Just imagine watching the sunrise from that deck! Photo by Emily Delamater.
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This sprawling home on Mount Desert Island is owned by the one and only Dick Wolf, executive producer of Law & Order. The shingle-style exteriors feel reminiscent of the original rusticators that came to this area, building luxurious getaways on the coast. Photo by Bret Morgan.
