Traditional Kitchen with a Twist
This kitchen remodel in a La Jolla home keeps the feel of a traditional kitchen with a few contemporary touches to keep it fresh.
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Beautiful Lakeside Cottage Farmhouse
There is a lovely lakeside cottage farmhouse overlooking Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada, that was appropriately and affectionately bestowed with the name “Bellamere” by its owners. “Because the cottage is on Lake Muskoka and has a beautiful view of the lake, the cottage is called Bellamere, which means ‘beautiful lake’ in Italian,” explains homeowner Evie, a retired teacher, adding, “Cottages on the Muskoka Lakes were originally named to help captains with navigation.”
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A Florida Beach Bungalow Rescued from the Rubble
The term “hurricane damage” is often the kiss of death when it comes to homes that have been ravaged by tropical storms. But for Worth Turner and Zach Neumann, a visionary couple seeking a Florida beach bungalow to spend weekends boating and enjoying the South Ponte Vedra Beach, those two words weren’t enough to scare them away—not when they could see the historic charm built into the bones of the battered Floridian beauty.
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Beach Cottage Homage
This house sits on a hill overlooking Rim Rock Canyon in picturesque Laguna Beach, California, but its roots reflect another locale as well. The adobe 1940s beach cottage blends luxe, laid-back, beach-cottage style with the aesthetic of a beautiful, effortless lake house.
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From Outdated to Old World with a French Farmhouse Feel
Life had gotten a little cramped in Abby and Thomas Presson’s starter home. Not only were quarters tight inside the home with their three young children but outside as well, because the residence was situated very close to their neighbors. So, when they discovered a traditional Southern estate home for sale with a spacious lot and secondary primary level perfect for life with kids, they fell in love with it.
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A Round Top Round-Up
I’ve always had a passion for décor and design, which is why I offer a Round Top round-up and provide some of my own history and advice for styling with antiques and secondhand items.
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A Sophisticated Beach Bungalow
Building a house near the beach is the foundation for fun in the sun, but how to decorate it with a sophisticated ambience that goes beyond the beachy look can be a challenge.
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Cottage Life on Lake Michigan
A New York couple hit “pause” and vacationed at Menonaqua, in Harbor Springs, Michigan. There, they spent time enjoying the protected dunes that stretch along Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan and the picturesque, untouched tranquility that’s hard to find in our ever-modernizing world.
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Cape Cod Cottage Classic
This 1880s Cape Cod cottage kitchen, located in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, shines after a complete remodel that brings together old-world charm, modern convenience and a distinct New England style.
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A Bold and Historic Florida Craftsman
Lisa Gilmore knows that dramatic design choices aren’t for everyone. So when the homeowner of this 1,200-square-foot St. Petersburg, Florida craftsman didn’t just agree to but enthusiastically embraced some of her most colorful and inspired concepts, Gilmore knew she had a unique opportunity to transform the dated space into a true, one-of-a-kind jewel box.
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