Burr and McCallum Architects have a portfolio of interesting projects, including this western Massachusetts cozy contemporary cottage. I like the exterior of this home - the shapes and details are traditional, but they're put together in a contemporary way. Instead of the strict symmetry you see in most Traditional homes, this is asymmetrical, but balanced. The colors are … [Read more...]
This Modern Home is Really Just a Simple Barn with a Lean-To (and Spectacular Water Views)
Maybe you're not a fan of contemporary design, maybe you prefer simple, traditional buildings. Or maybe your tastes do run to modern? Either way works in this project, it has a little of both. And if you don’t immediately fall in love with this delightful little modern custom home by Heliotrope Architects, then you’re just not paying attention. At just 2,284 square feet, the … [Read more...]
Quaint Low Country Cottage with Porches Everywhere
When you're in the lowcounty you might find yourself in Beaufort, North Carolina or maybe Beaufort, South Carolina. Either way, it's good to know that the one in North Carolina is pronounced "BOH-fort" and the one in South Carolina, where this quaint low country cottage sits, is pronounced "be-YOO-fort". The real estate listing for this home says it was built in 1875 and has … [Read more...]
Tiny Cottage in Virginia is Big on Charm
Warm Springs Virginia is a very small mountain town, near the border with West Virginia. This tiny cottage (only 970 square feet!) caught our eye when we saw it come up for sale and we wanted to share it with you. KAREN : love how the gate "picture frames" the house in this photo! RICH: lots of wood - floors, walls, ceiling...everywhere you look KAREN: makes me … [Read more...]
Updating a Master Bath in a Modest Ohio Cottage
Making the most of a small space is something we typically look for in a Modest Mansion, but sometimes, just a little more space makes everything work the way it should. I added a little more space when I designed this project, turning this cute little hall bath into a very comfortable and well-appointed master bath. … [Read more...]
This Michigan Lake Vacation Cottage Would Make A Great Everyday Home
When we stumbled upon this great lake cottage, we got halfway through the pictures before we realized it was a vacation home! But maybe that's what Hamilton Snowber Architects had in mind all along - this house would probably fit well into just about any older neighborhood in the country. … [Read more...]
The Outside of This Arts and Crafts Bungalow was Restored, and the Inside Is a Great Blend of Old and New!
When the Arts and Crafts movement began in England in the mid 19th century, the founders couldn't have guessed how much their ideas would influence home design in America a few decades later. Or just how much we love each Arts and Crafts Bungalow and Craftsman home the movement spawned. The owners of this Arts and Crafts Bungalow in Beaux Arts, a suburb of Bellevue, … [Read more...]
Remodeled Craftsman Bungalow In Nashville With A Completely Updated Interior
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...]
Contemporary Cottage Meets Traditional Neighborhood – And it’s a Perfect Fit
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...]
Inside This Santa Fe Desert Pueblo Home, Bright Colors Are Painted on a Desert Canvas
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...]