Preserving New England Style in New Homes

Your vision, our expertise—crafted together.

When you imagine your dream home in Rhode Island or greater New England, chances are it’s not just a place—it’s a feeling. A saltbox silhouette tucked into coastal trees. Weathered shingles softened by salt air. A welcoming front porch that echoes generations past.

At Sentry Point, we believe in honoring the architectural heritage of our region while building for the way families live today. For us, preserving New England style in new construction isn’t about nostalgia—it’s about creating homes with soul, intention, and integrity.

Why New England Style Still Resonates

New England architecture is rooted in practicality, craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place. Whether it’s a classic Colonial, a charming Cape Cod, or a Shingle-style coastal retreat, these homes are designed to endure—with materials and forms that respond to the seasons, the land, and the culture.

Common elements we love to preserve:

Symmetrical facades and steep gables
Wood clapboard or cedar shingle siding
Multi-pane, double-hung windows
Center chimneys and brickwork details
Wide-plank flooring and traditional millwork
Natural materials that weather beautifully over time

These features ground a home in the New England vernacular—but that doesn’t mean we ignore the present.

Blending Tradition with Modern Function

True to our tagline—“Design first, build second—always your home, not ours”—we work closely with clients to bridge past and present. That might look like:

An open-concept kitchen tucked behind a traditional center-hall Colonial façade
Smart-home systems hidden within reclaimed beams and shiplap walls
Oversized windows placed to mimic historic styles but deliver more light
Energy-efficient insulation and materials wrapped in time-honored silhouettes

The goal? Deliver a home that feels timeless—not frozen in time.

Case Study: Building with Heritage in Mind

One recent custom home in coastal Rhode Island began with a simple client request: “We want it to look like it’s always been here.”

Through intentional design choices—weathered gray shingles, copper lighting, exposed beams, and classic window proportions—we honored their vision. But inside, the home lives completely in the now: radiant heating, expansive kitchen-living space, a full guest suite above the garage.

This is where Sentry Point thrives: merging craftsmanship with innovation, creating a home that fits both the neighborhood and the family.

The Design-Build Advantage

Preserving architectural integrity requires alignment between design, materials, and execution. With our design-build model, your architect, builder, and craftspeople work as one unified team, from day one. This ensures that your vision for a New England-inspired home is carried seamlessly from sketch to site.

Our process brings:

Total transparency around budgets, timelines, and options
Early integration of design and construction for fewer surprises
Expert guidance in sourcing authentic materials and finishes
Confidence that your home will feel rooted in the landscape and the local tradition

Let’s Build Something Enduring

Whether you’re starting fresh on a coastal lot or rebuilding on family land, we’re here to help you design a home that honors its setting—and your story.

At Sentry Point, we don’t just build homes. We craft legacies.

Transforming your home one great experience at a time.