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 Windows and Porches In This Empty-Nester Sustainable Farmhouse Take in Lots of Light and Views
The smart planning, simple details, and basic functionality of this Portland, Maine farmhouse add up to a home with a real sense of place. Whitten Architects created this sustainable farmhouse for an empty-nester couple (and their dog) to enjoy the calmly spectacular site. … [Read more...]
Exposed Wood Trusses, Painted Board Walls and Ceilings Make a Handsome Rustic Farmhouse
Rustic farmhouse and barn projects frequently end up in the pages of The Modest Mansion, because they appeal to us on some deeper, heartfelt, family level, and because they're often the very definition of "unpretentious". This barn and farmhouse "compound" in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania by Reed Axelrod Architects does both very well. According to the Architects, the … [Read more...]