A Home Retreat, Reimagined
From Forgotten Undercroft to Family Wellness Retreat in Chevy Chase, Maryland When homeowners Jack Jaeger and Chrissy Jelen looked beneath their aging screen porch, they saw little more than a…
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A Garage Becomes a Getaway
See how a creative design plan turned the space above a garage into a cozy haven for overnight guests. With a large family, and more grandchildren on the way, these…
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Thoughtfully Restored in Las Vegas
This carefully planned preservation was all about continuity-allowing a home’s story to unfold without erasing its past. In May of 2019, Amy Raymer, current board president of the Nevada Preservation…
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A Dreamy Seaside Cottage
A dreamy seaside cottage with a candy-colored interior and a sweeping, ocean-facing deck strikes the perfect balance between fun and functionality. The new owners of this dreamy seaside cottage that’s…
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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 1926 Tudor Home Refresh
In this 1926 Tudor home refresh, the architecture leads the design choices for this Michigan couple. When your house has a particular style of architecture, it’s helpful to let that…
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This North Carolina Kitchen Renovation Mixes in Fresh Ingredients
This kitchen renovation shines with a refined palette, thoughtful artistic details and hardworking functional features. Getting a fresh perspective on a space sometimes requires being willing to start over. For…
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A 1939 Cottage Combines History and Whimsy
A historic fishing cottage is updated into an Adirondack-meets-Hugh-Comstock cottage full of nostalgic beauty. A 1939 fishing cottage located on Candlewood Lake in New Milford, Connecticut, is a charming time…
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Northwoods Cabin
Discover a cozy cabin on a lake in Northern Wisconsin. The original brief focused on renovating the existing cabin to maintain its charm, while adding a main floor bedroom and bath, and updating various…
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Explore Quintessential Maine Cottages
Author Kathleen Hackett, photographer Maura McEvoy and stylist Basha Burwell continue to visit and document the most quintessential Maine cottages in this sequel to The Maine House.
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