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1600 Square Feet of Restored Italianate House Charm in Savannah, GA

By Rich and Karen November 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

This restored Italianate house reminds us of the first house we bought in German Village, an area of historic brick homes in the shadow of downtown Columbus, Ohio.  We'll always have a place in our hearts for that kind of urban Modest Mansion living, where neighbors are close and where bars and restaurants (and my first job!) were just steps away. So when this … [Read more...]

Chicagoland Queen Anne Victorian Home Adds Something New, But Keeps Something Old

By Rich and Karen November 27, 2016 Leave a Comment

The trick with updating an old house is keeping the character of the original style intact while giving the house modern function and appeal. We think the owners of this 2,700 square foot Queen Anne Victorian home in Naperville, IL did a pretty good job of that. … [Read more...]

Riverside Rustic Cabin – A Modest Mansion with Tons of Charm

By Rich and Karen November 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

1300 square feet is plenty of space for this two-bedroom, two bath rustic cabin the Swannanoa River, just west of Asheville, NC. As you'd expect, the interior is all wood and stone, with a few surprises thrown in (more on that later!). But this peaceful retreat isn't primitive - it's completely updated inside, with brand-new modern baths and new kitchen appliances. … [Read more...]

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