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The Windows and Porches In This Empty-Nester Sustainable Farmhouse Take in Lots of Light and Views

By Rich and Karen January 1, 2017 1 Comment

The smart planning, simple details, and basic functionality of this Portland, Maine farmhouse add up to a home with a real sense of place. Whitten Architects created this sustainable farmhouse for an empty-nester couple (and their dog) to enjoy the calmly spectacular site. … [Read more...]

Remodeled Craftsman Bungalow In Nashville With A Completely Updated Interior

By Rich and Karen December 28, 2016 Leave a Comment

We're suckers for old Craftsman-style homes!  Built in 1915 at the height of the Craftsman period, this remodeled craftsman bungalow  listed for sale in Nashville, Tennessee grabbed our attention with it's entirely original exterior and completely updated interior. … [Read more...]

Exposed Wood Trusses, Painted Board Walls and Ceilings Make a Handsome Rustic Farmhouse

By Rich and Karen December 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Rustic farmhouse and barn projects frequently end up in the pages of The Modest Mansion, because they appeal to us on some deeper, heartfelt, family level, and because they're often the very definition of "unpretentious". This barn and farmhouse "compound" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania by Reed Axelrod Architects does both very well. According to the Architects, the … [Read more...]

This Woodland Cottage Makes a Perfect Weekend Retreat

By Rich and Karen December 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

A handful of photos is all we have to show you of this weekend retreat by Hefferlin + Kronenberg Architects, but these few are enough to show the wonderful, quiet character of this modest woodland cottage. … [Read more...]

Contemporary Cottage Meets Traditional Neighborhood – And it’s a Perfect Fit

By Rich and Karen December 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

The knock on contemporary cottage homes is usually one of two things - 1) it doesn't fit in a traditional neighborhood, and 2) the interior doesn't work with the "mess" of everyday family life. This home by Charlie & Co. Design in Edina, Minnesota doesn't believe any of that. The use of materials, the window design, and the colors on the outside are clearly modern, but … [Read more...]

How We Re-Tiled Our Big Master Bath Shower (with help). Part Two

By Rich and Karen December 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

Part Two of the continuing saga of re-tileing our master bath shower, part of an overall master bath remodel. (Read Part One of this story here) With demolition done and all the finish material delivered, Week Two started with the first actual construction work on the shower. First up was replacing the old shower valves, and the old wet/dry fan/light, followed by the … [Read more...]

How We Re-Tiled Our Big Master Bath Shower (with help). Part One.

By Rich and Karen December 19, 2016 Leave a Comment

Part One of our continuing saga of re-tiling our master bath shower, part of an overall master bathroom remodel... We've done enough DIY remodeling work over the years to know what we're capable of taking on...and what we aren't (or maybe "shouldn't").  We probably could have remodeled our 23-year old master bath shower ourselves, but we needed it done now, and we needed it … [Read more...]

A Blend of Modern and Rustic Design Makes this Craftsman Cabin in the Mountains a Special Family Home

By Rich and Karen December 12, 2016 2 Comments

From the mix of materials to capturing great views, the design team got every detail just right on this rustic Craftsman cabin home in the mountains of western North Carolina.  ACM Design's Architects and Interior Designers combined Japanese design sensibilities with Pennsylvania farmhouse details to create a very special family home. … [Read more...]

Inside This Santa Fe Desert Pueblo Home, Bright Colors Are Painted on a Desert Canvas

By Rich and Karen December 10, 2016 Leave a Comment

Santa Fe, New Mexico has long list of accolades; the oldest state capital in America; the highest state capital (elevation 7,199 feet above sea level); and one-time home of artist Georgia O'Keeffe. Homes in Santa Fe have a special character, reflecting the character of the high desert including this one, the home of Architect Gayla Bechtol. Stylistically speaking, this … [Read more...]

Old Barn Plus Modern White Farmhouse Equals a Very Special New Home

By Rich and Karen December 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Efficient home design and construction can be achieved in a number of ways, but the two most efficient things you can do are to reuse existing buildings, and make homes useful for different generations. This new modern white farmhouse home by Whitten Architects does both, with subtlety and style.  An original milking barn was restored, and attached to a new farmhouse … [Read more...]

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