Tag: Cottage
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Guest Cottage Update – How Do You Design A House If You Don’t Know How You’ll Use It????
You guys. I’m having so much fun with the design of this house (our guest cottage). We don’t even know what it will be used for, but I do have some ideas on future function, which are informing our decisions. So if you want inside my brain (not sure I’d recommend it), here is what…
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Our Guest Cottage Update: How Much Will The Foundation Repair Cost???
Happy national “Reveal Your Foundation Repair cost” day. Brian advised against “cost honesty” (because he is my ultimate protector, which I appreciate), but I’m going to share some real numbers, similar to the asbestos and lead removal quotes (thanks for the feedback there). My hope is that these numbers can provide educational information for others…
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How Much Will It Cost To Remove Asbestos And Lead Paint From Our Guest Cottage (+ What I’m Willing To Do Myself To Save Money)
OK, lead and asbestos info coming at you – and before you click away, I know this stuff might sound boring, but it’s actually riveting because I can see all the dollars we are saving. I’m GIDDY. In past gut renovations, I would have just relied on our professional contractor to hire the experts to…
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Muskoka Cottage Design Ideas Blending Comfort and Luxury
Nestled among pristine lakes and towering pines, Muskoka cottages represent the perfect escape from urban life. Today’s discerning cottage owners seek spaces that honor traditional cottage charm while embracing modern luxury and sophisticated design elements. The art lies in creating interiors that feel authentically rustic yet undeniably refined: spaces where weathered wood meets marble countertops,…
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How Big Is The Guest Cottage? All The Dimensions And Floor Plans For Us To Geek Out Over
I honestly had no idea what the square footage was of our 1850s guest cottage on the property. My guess was around 2k, so I was super eager to find out how close I was. Gretchen did us a solid and took ALLL the measurements, and while it isn’t perfect and I wouldn’t hand it…
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What’s Wrong With Our Guest Cottage
Ok, first off, yes, I think we are calling it The Guest Cottage now. Too many people were confused about “carriage house”, wondering where this is, why it is, what it is – and everyone gets “guest cottage,” aka on our property, but not where we live, and she is old. As a reminder, we…
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A bespoke custom-build cottage in a stunning rural setting
Having outgrown their previous home, homeowners Paul and Johanna made the decision to upscale in order to accommodate their growing family. Their last home was a similar self-build oak frame cottage, that held a huge emotional attachment for the family. As well as a change in size, the couple felt they wanted to take the…
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15 cottage kitchen ideas to add character to your home
Whether you’re seeking kitchen ideas for your cottage renovation or simply prefer a touch of nostalgia to your interiors, cottage kitchen ideas are a must. Whimsical but perfectly functional, they can add character to your kitchen without losing sight of its main purpose. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 15 cottage kitchen ideas that…
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Cozy Cottage Decor: A Country Cottage Tour
There’s something undeniably enchanting about the charm of a cozy cottage. The warmth of natural materials, the timeless appeal of vintage finds, and the casual comforts that define cottage style decor make it a great idea for transforming any space into a welcoming retreat. Today I wanted to share the cottage style decorating ideas that…
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Oakhurst Cottage: Optimizing A Timeless Mount Gretna Hideaway
Nestled among the towering trees, mountain laurels, and rhododendron, Oakhurst Cottage welcomes visitors with a bright wrap-around porch and a dormer window rising from a hip-style roof. 19th-century details abound throughout this quaint two-story home, from original windows and doors to the finishes inside. In 2020, the Schroeders purchased this property, located right in…