The South of Broad district in lovely Charleston South Carolina is the heart of the Historic District, at the tip of the peninsula, and the most charming part of the city (in our humble opinions). This restored 1905 Charleston two story home is typical of the homes you'll find there, with a mixture of stylistic elements from Colonial Revival to Craftsman. In Charleston, … [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...]
A Restored 19th Century House on a Tiny Lot in Charleston, SC
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
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
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!)
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
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...]
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...]
Deer Island Contemporary Octagonal Home on Hilton Head Island
Karen and I have a favorite place in the world - Sea Pines Plantation on the tip of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. There's so much to love about that place, from the weather, to the Spanish Moss, to Greg Russell, and to the wonderful understated homes hidden in the trees throughout the island - including this remodeled Deer Island contemporary octagonal home! The … [Read more...]
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