The Summer House
Lakeside Cottages, Seaside Retreats, and Country Idylls
$81.81
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
24 February 2026
Summary
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 r…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780847876372 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0847876373 |
| Author: | Jaci Conry |
| Publisher: | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Imprint: | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 279mm |
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Critics Review
“Evoke the ease and romance of summer all throughout the year with this cheerful book curated and written by Jaci Conry. The beautiful tome welcomes you inside a dozen iconic summer houses—ranging in styles from rustic to modern—in various coastal locales. Take a trip to Provincetown for a visit to Ken Fulk’s personal cottage before making a stop at Sister Parish’s family retreat in Maine and beyond.” — VERANDA
“Published by Rizzoli in April 2026, and written by Jaci Conry, an esteemed design journalist and author of “New England Modern” and “At Home on the Water”, “The Summer House” is her latest curated exploration of some of the most stylish and livable summer residences in America.” — MY MODERN DARCY
“Summoning the quiet magic of long summer days, The Summer House captures the charm of lakeside cottages, breezy seaside escapes, and countryside retreats that feel worlds away from everyday life. Through a thoughtfully curated collection of homes, Jaci Conry reveals spaces where simplicity and natural beauty intertwine. Each residence, whether rustic or refined, offers a unique dialogue with its surroundings, blurring the line between indoors and out. Rich with both atmosphere and memory, this book is a gentle reminder of the enduring allure of places designed for slowing down. ” — CURATED TEXAN
Jaci Conry
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.
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