The doors received bright, cheerful colors, lime green and watermelon, standing out against the white walls and giving the room a light, cheery atmosphere. In addition to new electrical wiring, the space received cable and telephone connections, and two ceiling fans. It's like being outside, but guests are protected from mosquitoes by the screens. It really has the feeling of a summer house. The seating area was designed to double as overflow sleeping for those grandchildren, and is made from two narrow mattresses covered in a Waverly floral pattern.
Overnight guests can store their things in wicker baskets that pull out from underneath.
Liz Groves framed a collection of old Cape Cod postcards, and had copies made of vintage photographs of the town and the house. For a finishing touch, an antique French wrought iron chandelier, painted white, adds a glamorous, unexpected touch, right over the spot where her grandfather's old Model-T once dripped oil.