flair of cottage garden planting. Planting schemes moved away from Victorian restrictions and turned to a more naturalistic or cottage garden style. These plantings related to the site and soil conditions, the local identity and how the plants grew naturally.Plants were grown in drifts and allowed to spill
little cottage so light, airy and cheery inside!
I have been STR-UGGLING trying to find a softer color to complement our existing navy drapes, white woodwork and mixed woods. So I would really, really appreciate any info you can provide on this wall color! Thanks so much!
Street CottageBy: Koch Architects, Joanne KochTip: Maximize loft space.This cottage makes excellent use of space with a loft reached by a ladder and with built-in cupboards, a sink and closets below.
A backyard guest cottage. Why just give them a bed and bath when you can put the bedroom in the rafters
1940’s cottage situated in Co. Tipperary was in dilapidated condition. The brief, to refurbish and extend this cottage to become a functional living environment. The proposal involved the demolition of the existing rear extension and the addition of three new elements, a living block, glazed link and
existing cottage while affording a view of the loch and flood plain to the North. Accommodating an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, while the sleeping accommodation is housed within the original cottage. Large glazed joinery elements and an extensive wall-to-wall rooflight allow penetration and
original cottage via folding glazed doors and rooflights. The existing windows to the front of the cottage were retained and preserved.
Photo credit: Paul Tierney
complement cottage kitchen style. You can either leave the planks bare to show the natural beauty of their grain or paint them in a solid color or a pattern such as checkerboard. However, hardwoods aren't the only choice for cottage kitchen floors — linoleum, vintage-look tile or even slate could work as
country and cottage style. What do you think of today's white appliances? What color or finish are your dream appliances? Let us know in the Comments section. More:24 Great White Kitchens2012 Trends: New Appliances for Every Living SpaceReaders' Choice: The Top 20 Kitchens of 2011
English cottage look, try a sweet fabric skirt instead of traditional cupboard doors. You can easily make one yourself using old fabric remnants. Look for a small floral print or plain fabric in soft, washed-out colors. Hem the edges by sewing them or using iron-on hemming tape. You will need to do a little
not stone, but shape is right for cottage plus workshop 2-story
stone cottage on the coast of Maine. I'll take one please.
The cottage's exterior walls are made of stone found on the island. Originally, this structure was a simple hunting retreat with no electricity. It had only a couple small rooms and rustic plumbing, and was full of ocean debris from rough storms.