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LANTERN HOUSE BY THE POOL
Residential

LANTERN HOUSE BY THE POOL

Combining timeless elegance with modern comfort.

 

Project Overview

A crisp gabled silhouette and a wall of glass transform this compact pool house into a luminous retreat at the edge of the water, blurring the line between wooded New England landscape and refined indoor lounge. Inside, warm wood, dark metal accents, and brass details give the double‑height space the feel of a boutique hotel hideaway rather than a simple backyard outbuilding.

Location

Duxbury, MA

Scope + Services

Architecture & Interior Design

Key Features

GLASS GABLE POOL HOUSE

The ground floor centers on a generous entertaining island and bar, with full-height sliders opening directly to the pool terrace for effortless summer gatherings. A finely detailed bath with spa-like shower supports both guests and swimmers, while an open stair leads to a lofted lounge that captures treetop views through the dramatic gable window wall.

A Perfect Blend of 
Style and Function

Framed by woods and water, this luminous pool house turns everyday rituals of swimming, gathering, and unwinding into a resort‑level experience just steps from home.

Design Highlights
Indoor–outdoor poolside living
Double‑height gable great room
Expansive glass window wall
Warm wood and brass accents
Lofted lounge with treetop views
Entertaining island and bar
Spa-like pool bath and shower
Cable-railed stair and mezzanine
Cedar shingles with modern siding
Evening architectural lighting
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Gather, pour, and unwind at the edge of the trees.

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Dark texture, bright brass, effortless style.

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Spa‑caliber luxury, just off the pool.

What our Client Say

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Expert Coordination and Practical Solutions in Healthcare Project

I worked with Christine Monaghan on a healthcare-related project at the Boston Higashi School and found her to be extremely engaged, thoughtful, and easy to collaborate with.
She understands the importance of coordination and attention to detail in healthcare and institutional settings and was always open to technical input and practical solutions. From my perspective as an independent flooring consultant, her approach made a complex issue much easier to navigate. I would gladly work with Christine again and would recommend her to healthcare and institutional clients looking for a knowledgeable and responsive architect.

John Paul Owner, Northeastern Flooring Forensics
What an Amazing Job!

Christine was fantastic to work with—professional, responsive, and easygoing. Her design was absolutely beautiful and brought the whole project to life. Highly recommend!

Mark Mcquaid Realtor
Transformed Our Space Beyond Expectations!

Christine was professional from the beginning on our project. Her emails and in person discussions were always met with great detail and proper expectations. We struggled with what to do with our space and what she was able to do with it was amazing! We look forward to seeing the final product and enjoy our new kitchen and living space when it's done. I cannot recommend Christine enough and share with everyone what she helped create!

Ashley Van Haur Home Owner
Five-Star Expertise and Service

Christine's knowledge is insane! She had the answer to every question that was asked and if she didn't know she found out. Follow up was top notch, attention to detail was more than we expected. 5 Stars for sure!!

Jan Bruno Realtor, Keller Williams
A Seamless Process from Vision to Design

My wife and I had different goals and visions for the home and neither of us had undertaken a project of this scale. Throughout the design process, Christine listened carefully to each of us, shared new ideas and provided several different floor plans for us to consider - each incorporating of our varying objectives. Once we selected our favorite concept, Christine helped us to refine the layout and scope by presenting different design elements and pinpointing all the fine details. The 3D renderings she created were especially helpful for us to visualize and her flexibility working within our busy schedules was greatly appreciated. Christine also referred the contractor we ultimately selected, and we are very excited to move in to our “new” home

Jordan Yarboro Home Owner
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