The Summer House

Jaci Conry

ISBN 10: 0847876373 / ISBN 13: 9780847876372

Published by Rizzoli International Publications, US, 2026

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Summer house. These two words evoke a sense of nostalgia, a twinge of romance, a sigh of relaxation. The screen door open to the breeze off the lake. Sunbeams crossing a cheerfully painted wooden floor. A simple coverlet on a wood-framed bed, with views of the sea beyond. Mismatched china piled high on open shelves in kitchen charms. These houses are places of respite, where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living are blurred, where their inhabitants can step away from the complexities and frenetic pace of daily existence, if only for a few days. They are havens where memories are made. This book captures all there is to love about these seasonal treasures, showcasing a dozen iconic summer houses in the Northeast. The homes range in style, vintage, and location. Some are rustic and secluded, while others are streamlined and modern. Some burst with color or collections and others nod to a time gone by. Each one connects with the landscape in a distinct way. Some of the homes belong to designers; some are family escapes. They include Sister Parish s family retreat in Isleboro, Maine; designer Ken Fulk s Provincetown escape, and fashion designer Veronica Swanson Beard s Nantucket residence.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Summer House
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, US
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847876373
• ISBN 13: 9780847876372
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Celebrating the nostalgic romance and timeless appeal of today’s summer house, curated by the editor of Boston Home.

Summer house: two words that evoke a sense of nostalgia, a touch of romance, a sigh of relaxation. The screen door open to the breeze off the lake. Sunbeams crossing a cheerfully painted wooden floor. A simple coverlet on a wood-framed bed, with views of the sea beyond. Mismatched porcelain piled high on open shelves in the kitchen. These houses are places of respite, where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living are blurred, where their inhabitants can step away from the complexities and frenetic pace of daily existence, if only for a few days. They are havens where memories are made.

This book captures all there is to love about these seasonal treasures, showcasing a dozen iconic summer houses in the Northeast. The homes range in style, vintage, and location. Some are rustic and secluded, while others are streamlined and modern. Some burst with color or collections and others nod to a time gone by. Each one connects with the landscape in a distinct way. Some of the homes belong to designers; some are family escapes. They include Sister Parish’s family retreat in Islesboro, Maine; designer Ken Fulk’s Provincetown escape; and the modern farmhouse of Ashe Leandro’s Ariel Ashe on Martha’s Vineyard.

About the Author

Jaci Conry has been a design journalist for over twenty years. She is the editor of Boston Home and has written for The New York Times, Dwell, The Wall Street Journal, and Veranda, among others. She is also the author of New England Modern and At Home on the Water.