viewed the cottage it was not only a fixer-upper, it was filthy and didn't exactly smell too good! However right away we knew it could be the one, we had been actively house hunting and rather than the actual cottage, it's location, 5 minutes from the beach, it's large plot on a quiet street and a few old
Beach Cottage we looked past the horrors — looked up to the ceilings which were in good condition and fairly high, loved the old sashed windows and sneakily pulled up layers of carpet and linoleum to check out the wood floors. These were some of our main criteria because we knew with these we could work
The entry level and a basement floor below are original to the house. The top floor is the addition.
Bernstein replaced the original cottage’s dark shingles with
original cottage’s dark shingles with cedar in a light stain. Tall windows with skinny aluminum frames bring modern into the design — not to mention maximum light from this west-facing wall. The wide window on the upper right gives the master bathroom both light and privacy. The overall play of horizontals
1. Cottage grows up in San Francisco: Rustic cedar gets a fresh look from a light stain on this home's exterior. The owners built up instead of out to preserve the wooded garden and feeling of a private oasis. The result celebrates modern design while keeping some of the ad-hoc character they liked
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Beadboard. Beadboard adds cottage charm to any room. It looks especially great in kitchens and in attic bedrooms with sloped ceilings. See more beadboard around the house
Frdge- the old painted cottage - covered herself
Beadboard fridge cover. DIY instructions at The Old Painted Cottage blog.
fixer-upper cottage, which had been vacant for seven months and was desperately in need of some TLC. One project that turned out especially well was the DIY fridge cover she made from beadboard paneling, barn hinges and hot glue — you can read the full DIY on Grey's blog, The Old Painted Cottage.
fixer-upper cottage, which had been vacant for seven months and was desperately in need of some TLC. One project that turned out especially well was the DIY fridge cover she made from beadboard paneling, barn hinges and hot glue — you can read the full DIY on Grey's blog, The Old Painted Cottage.Tell us:
adorable cottage is not for rent. Bummer!
Thanks for asking!
Kate
guest cottage. The most memorable moment during the design process happened on the final day of installation; her clients had arrived at the cottage and left her a voicemail, telling her how much they loved the cottage's new look. "Hearing someone else's joy over your work is really special. I stil have
English "cottage style". I used that as a departure point to add appropriate architectural details, materials and new front porch and garage overhang to create a completely new look and feel for this home.
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Prior to this renovation, the house was sheathed in stucco and stucco detailing....and was very bland. The "bones" of t... more »
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Cottage Curb appeal
Prior to this renovation, the house was sheathed in stucco and stucco detailing....and was very bland