The overlooked design decision that influences daily life, property value, and long-term functionality A family arrives at their Martha's Vineyard home for the start of summer. Within hours, beach chairs are stacked in the garage. Paddleboards lean against a wall. Towels begin piling up near the back door. Pool toys appear on the patio. Wet shoes make their way into hallways, and before long, a beautifully designed home starts feeling unexpectedly cluttered. The issue is not

How privacy, multigenerational living, rental flexibility, and coastal lifestyle changes are quietly reshaping luxury home design on Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod. Luxury coastal homes are changing. Not necessarily in size alone, but in how they function for the people living inside them. Across Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, more homeowners are beginning to rethink the role of guest accommodations entirely. Traditional spare bedrooms inside the main home are increasingly b