Waterfront Home Renovation

Grand Entry

A 1968 waterfront house in Long Island is gutted and rebuilt, doubling its size and taking advantage of the views. Dutch doors, like this extra-wide one, can add drama to an entry. It's made more dramatic with a diamond-pattern transom and sidelights, suggesting the casual grandeur of an antique summerhouse. White-painted crown molding and a paneled doorway to the staircase straddle the fine line between elegance and informality.