Bay Village, Ohio is a western suburb of Cleveland, and not far from where Karen grew up. We know the area, and know that much of the housing stock is small homes, like this 1948 updated Colonial cottage. Looks like they've done quite a bit of work on this one! The biggest change appears to be opening up the interior. A new kitchen flows into a sunlit dining space, and … [Read more...]
Updated Queen Anne Bungalow with Modern Interior
No doubt you've seen cottages like this one in your town - it's a "bungalow" for sure, but stylistically, it's a Queen Anne. I know, I know - you're probably used to seeing those big, tall, elaborate, multi-hued "painted ladies", but the style was popular with smaller houses as well, like this updated Queen Anne bungalow in Little Rock, Arkansas. The exterior's been … [Read more...]
Does This Steep-roofed Tudor Home Look Like a Typical Arizona House to You? (We did a double-take)
We're used to seeing Arizona houses with low-pitched or flat roofs, or that are ultra-contemporary. But this downtown Phoenix home through us for a loop! On the outside this steep-roofed Tudor home looks like it could be in an inner-ring suburb of any midwestern American town. On the inside (please look past the overdone HDR photography!) it's a little more desert-themed … [Read more...]
We Can’t Get Enough of Charleston, SC or This Cute Little Downtown Cottage
Stop me if you've heard this one before - Charleston, SC is one of our favorite places. Honestly, the number of cute little Modest Mansions in that town seems endless. Like this Charleston cottage home, only 1,914 sf with three bedrooms and three baths, and full of modestly-wonderful details. Like this winding stair, for example. Building codes don't allow stairs just … [Read more...]
Tiny New Orleans Cottage With A Warm Inviting Interior
This colorful tiny New Orleans cottage has just 1,640 square feet. Which is one of the things we like about it - cozy, comfy and small suits us just fine! 12 foot ceilings in this tiny New Orleans cottage make everything seem larger. Higher ceilings in the hot humid New Orleans climate help keep this house cool(er). Guess you'd call this a "dorm room" setup in … [Read more...]
New Traditional Cottage Home with a Very Steep Roof
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...]
Classic Dark Green Lake House in Vermont
Smith and Vansant Architects have designed another gem in their home state of Vermont - this one's a classic dark green lake house with big porches and very nicely done interiors. Maybe this view is all you need to see - the warm classic colors of this screened porch frame the great views of the lake beyond. There's something about "lake house" … [Read more...]
Stylish 1950’s Tiny Remodeled Cottage Home In Virginia
We expect to find smaller homes in the Washington DC suburbs, where houses are - shall we say - a tad pricey. This tiny remodeled cottage home has only 1,699 square feet of space including the finished lower level and sold for over $480 per square foot, but we sure like how nicely it's been remodeled. With just a little bit of space to work with, you have … [Read more...]
Simple Clean Details in a Contemporary Lake Cottage Home
Architects in the Great Lake states have thousands of miles of clear-water shorelines to inspire their designs for weekend getaway homes, and they often come up with inspiring interpretations of the classic contemporary lake cottage home. This one, designed by A&H Architecture, is on a small island at the far western end of Lake Superior. They've taken a simple … [Read more...]
A Little Carmel California Beach Cottage with an All-White Interior
Some Architects dream about working in a place like Carmel, California - Eric Miller Architects of Monterey is doing it. They're the Architects behind this first-class California Beach Cottage. Ok, "cottage" is a bit of an understatement - it's one the nicest "cottages" we've ever seen - but it's not very big, and that's one of things that make it a cottage in our … [Read more...]