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Pueblo Style Home in The High Desert of New Mexico with a Soothing Color Palette

By Rich and Karen January 25, 2019 2 Comments

One of the things we like about this 2,300 square foot pueblo style home in Santa Fe, New Mexico is that the open spaces and mellow colors help make it feel larger than it is. Or maybe it's the high ceilings, tons of windows, and spacious outdoor living areas? We like the softness of pueblo architecture - the rounded corners on the walls, the peeled-bark vigas on the … [Read more...]

The Renovation of this Pretty Colonial Revival Home Goes Just Far Enough without Overdoing It

By Rich and Karen December 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

There are dozens of little touches in the renovation of this pretty colonial revival home that make it special! Built in 1910, it's a great example of one of the many variations of the Colonial Revival style (there's another shot of the outside of the house at the end of this post). It's the inside of this home that we really fell in love with, though. Someone with great taste … [Read more...]

Nicely Renovated Basic Blue Historic Colonial Home

By Rich and Karen December 7, 2018 Leave a Comment

When the words "historic home" or "historic district" show up in a home description, we can't help but take a look. Glad we did on this one in Bentonville, Arkansas. On the outside, it's a very nice basic blue historic Colonial home but on the inside, a few contemporary touches have been added to accent the 1863 interior. KAREN: Just needs a flag to be perfect … [Read more...]

Inside This Santa Fe Desert Pueblo Home, Bright Colors Are Painted on a Desert Canvas

By Rich and Karen December 10, 2016 2 Comments

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...]

A Modern Farmhouse in Vermont with a Unique and Interesting Interior

By Rich and Karen December 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Taftsville is a tiny  area in Woodstock Vermont, founded in 1793 with a sawmill and metal tool shop. Today it's a popular historic district, famous for a covered bridge built in 1836.  Taftsville is also site of this new modern farmhouse, built to replace the original decrepit house on the site. … [Read more...]

This Compact Two Story Colonial Home is Surprisingly Open and Modern Inside

By Rich and Karen December 1, 2016 Leave a Comment

Just a few minutes' walk from downtown Asheville, NC is Albermarle Park, a charming neighborhood of early 20th century homes, including this super cute two story Colonial home.  Set on a secluded hillside on a winding street and surrounded by ancient trees, "Cherokee House" is just about perfect inside and out. … [Read more...]

A Modest Folk Victorian Home Exterior Hides a Nicely Updated, Modern Interior

By Rich November 29, 2016 1 Comment

I'm not a "winter guy" so I haven't gone out of my way to visit Minneapolis. My loss, apparently, if there are nice Modest Mansions like this one for sale in the city!  The outside of this folk Victorian home might not turn your head, but there's a lot more to this house than you can see from the street. … [Read more...]

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...]

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