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New Traditional Cottage Home with a Very Steep Roof

By Rich and Karen June 1, 2019 Leave a Comment

We often find that the best homes out there are Architect-designed, regardless of the size and budget. This new traditional cottage home by Moser Architects of Arlington, Virginia is one of those. One of the reasons we like Architect-designed houses is the way that they often re-interpret traditional design. This house has a very familiar look to it, but the … [Read more...]

A Restored 19th Century House on a Tiny Lot in Charleston, SC

By Rich and Karen May 10, 2019 Leave a Comment

Our recent trip to Charleston has got us a little fixated on the city and the wonderful historic homes in it. This restored 19th century house isn't in the historic district, but it's super cute anyway, and someone's done a very nice job restoring it. Some people might have ripped out this tongue and groove panelling and replaced it with drywall or something … [Read more...]

Restored Victorian-era Home In Galveston, Texas

By Rich and Karen May 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Older homes in hot climates depend on plenty of porches to make the summer months bearable. This restored Victorian-era home in Galveston, Texas has charming porches on the front and the back, and a pretty incredible backyard. Two levels of porches overlook the backyard (see photos of the backyard at the end of this post). Inside the front door … [Read more...]

Recently Sold! A Little Painted Brick Cottage

By Rich April 30, 2019 Leave a Comment

I get a lot of questions about painting brick - should you or shouldn't you? As long as you prep the surface correctly, and use the right kind of paint, it can look great - like this little painted brick cottage in Houston Texas. I often advise my clients to "open up" the living spaces of their homes, if they're trying to make the spaces flow better and feel … [Read more...]

Pretty Yellow Craftsman Cottage (with Shiplap Everywhere!)

By Rich and Karen April 26, 2019 Leave a Comment

Long before Chip and Joanna made it is the latest cool thing, "shiplap" siding was the way cottages and farmhouses were finished on the inside. This yellow Craftsman Cottage is a great example of that, and it's super cute, too. This cozy family room (with shiplap on the walls) has a huge wood-burning stove! We can imagine how comfy that would be on cool, damp nights way … [Read more...]

Mimimalist Mid-Century Modern in Colorado

By Rich and Karen April 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Krisana Park is a neighborhood of 175 50's-era ranch-style Modern homes in southeast central Denver, Colorado.  It's home to this super clean minimalist mid-century Modern house, updated by Cadence Design Studio. Not everyone's a fan the smooth-surface all-white aesthetic you see in the kitchen photos below, but if you love houses, you should appreciate a wide range of … [Read more...]

Beautiful Natural Stone and Wood in this Colorado Modern Mountain Cabin

By Rich and Karen February 18, 2019 Leave a Comment

Faye Crowe is an Architect in Golden Colorado who specializes in modern homes, including this comfortable rustic modern mountain cabin. On her website, she writes about the house, "Located on Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado and finished in 2014, this comfortable home is tucked against the foothills just west of Denver. The home fits on an infill lot and offers a … [Read more...]

There’s Something “Well Worn” About this Lakefront Cottage that We Love!

By Rich and Karen February 15, 2019 Leave a Comment

It's easy to get excited about a shiny new home, but when we come across a well-worn, well-loved lakefront cottage like this one, we can't help but fall in love. Yeah, it needs a little work here and there, but what lake house doesn't? The only thing missing from these photos is family, but if you look hard enough you can almost see them, swinging in the hammocks, heating … [Read more...]

You’ll Love the Light, Bright Interior of this Santa Fe Pueblo Adobe Home

By Rich and Karen February 11, 2019 Leave a Comment

Maybe it's because of the cold weather here in the Midwest, but lately we've been finding ourselves fascinated with homes in warmer climates, especially high desert homes like this pueblo adobe home for sale in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Like some other adobe homes we've fallen in love with, this one's in Santa Fe's downtown historic district. The interiors of adobe homes are … [Read more...]

A Modern Mission Home in the California Sunshine

By Rich and Karen February 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

This new home near Los Angeles looks like a modern interpretation of the California Mission style, with soft-cornered stucco walls and exposed beam-ends on the outside. Brandon Architects in Costa Mesa designed this great modern mission home, and have quite a few more in their portfolio. From the street, this home feels warm and inviting. The low-walled courtyard out … [Read more...]

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