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The Matchstick

Bright and airy entryway of a custom home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, designed by Woodhull. Features slate flooring, a white front door, and natural light highlighting minimalist interior design.

Exterior of a narrow, modern home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, designed by Woodhull, showcasing white cedar siding, a bold blue front door, and a landscaped pathway.

Contemporary kitchen in a custom Woodhull-designed home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, showcasing blue cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island that adds warmth to the modern design.

Modern kitchen in a custom home designed by Woodhull in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, featuring blue cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wood island for a warm, contemporary look.

View of floating wood stairs leading to a lofted area in a custom home designed by Woodhull in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. A glimpse of the first floor features a gray sofa, dark wood dining table with gray fabric chairs, and a modern kitchen with blue cabinets in the background.

Split view of a modern bedroom and bathroom in a custom home designed by Woodhull in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The bedroom features a blue fabric headboard and wood nightstand, while the bathroom showcases a wood vanity, a pocket door, and a large floor-to-ceiling window that fills both spaces with natural light.

Modern bedroom in a custom home designed by Woodhull in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, featuring a blue fabric headboard, wood nightstand, and natural light creating a bright and serene atmosphere.

Front view of a contemporary 16-foot-wide custom home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, designed by Woodhull. Features white cedar siding, a blue door, manicured landscaping, and a modern architectural style.

Project Details

DESIGN TEAM

Bud Angst

David Duncan Morris

Johan Kinnucan

BUILD TEAM

Coleman Motley

Peter Floeckher

Marc McCabe

Curt Carlisle

Ryan O’Malley

MILLWORK TEAM

Woodhull

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

David Maynes Studio

LOCATION

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

PHOTOGRAPHY

Trent Bell

Services

Millwork Architecture Construction

Built for two

Drawn to the rugged beauty of Maine, a St. Louis couple with architectural backgrounds envisioned a contemporary escape tailored to their lifestyle. Their Cape Elizabeth property, while picturesque, presented a unique challenge: a highly restrictive site that restricted the buildable width to 16’ wide. Embracing these constraints, Woodhull crafted a design prioritizing functionality and spaciousness within a compact form.

Maximizing space and light

The slender, one-room-wide structure maximizes the limited space. The main level flows from the kitchen to the living area, leading to a private primary bedroom and bathroom. The second floor has two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a versatile loft space to provide room for guests or creative pursuits.

Comfortably compact

The home is situated within a meticulously manicured landscape near historic Fort Williams Park. A corner window in the living area frames an undeveloped wooded area, creating a sense of seclusion and privacy within this compact setting. Natural light floods the interior, enhancing the airy atmosphere, while the warm tones of eastern white cedar siding and natural materials maintain a sense of brightness throughout.

The Matchstick