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1. Simple timber. This open and airy covered walkway connects the garage to the main house of this Connecticut farmhouse. The rustic styling fits in beautifully in this region, and with time, when the vines grow on the top of the structure, it will provide greater shade under a canopy of vines. In the interim, the posts that flank the walkway create an obvious path to the main house, which defines the space. Though this walkway is beautiful, it clearly wouldn’t provide protection from harsh winter weather.
Susan and Doug repurposed reclaimed wooden boxes, wire baskets and old dresser drawers as display and storage space in the bathroom.The bottom one, painted with chalkboard paint, adds a little creative fun as the place where Doug and Susan leave each other messages.Wooden drawers: Alameda Point Antiques Fair; wire basket used as a shelf: The Spotted Cow
After: The couple updated the exterior in phases. They first replaced the fascia boards and roof, then poured a new concrete porch and added footings for the overhang to create a distinctive gabled entry. They painted the house a cool gray and installed new gutters. The front door was replaced and painted a cheerful lime green. Lisa added a vinyl frosting to the glass with large graphic numbers denoting the house address. She also wrote a “hello” into the bottom left corner. The final touches included adding a modern concrete pad walkway. Adirondack chair: Loll Designs, Design Within ReachSee more of this homeMy Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph creative, personality-filled homes and the people who inhabit them. Share your home with us and see more projects.More home tours: Apartments | Small Homes | Colorful Homes | Contemporary Homes | Eclectic Homes | Farmhouses | Midcentury Homes | Modern Homes | Ranch Homes | Traditional Homes | Transitional Homes | All
Photos by Jean AllsoppHouse at a GlanceWho lives here: A coupleLocation: Wilson Lake, AlabamaSize: 2,000 square feet (185.8 square meters)Designer: R. Cherri Pitts of Studio C Architecture & InteriorsTwo professionals from Florence, Alabama, purchased this log cabin on Wilson Lake nearly 20 years ago. It was originally intended to be a fishing retreat for the husband, but he decided to give the cabin a softer touch to encourage his wife to visit more often. The couple enlisted designer Cherri Pitts to create a comfortable shared retreat ideal for both husband and wife.
11. Between-studs storage niches. Here, designer Robin Schwadron carved out space for hidden toiletry storage behind a wall panel. Read more about this bathroom
10. Counter-depth fridges. For small to modest-size kitchens, remodeling is often a game of inches. Counter-depth refrigerators sit flush with adjacent cabinetry and countertops, freeing up just a bit more space while creating a streamlined look.
The couple’s bedroom is long and narrow, with four doorways, one of which leads to the full bathroom and another that leads to the back patio. “Our queen-sized bed barely fit in the room, so I had to scour thrift stores to find narrow side tables with adequate storage,” Ariel says. “I scored a matching set for $20 after a long search, but they were in rough shape. After painting them with chalk paint and adding new hardware, they completed the room. My husband and I added the grid paneling behind the bed for additional interest in the room, and we also built and upholstered the headboard to save money.”
Again towel racks at sink & electrical plug
I like the towel racks at the sinks
8. Try farm to table. Grow some of your own fruits, veggies and herbs and bring down both your carbon footprint and your weekly grocery bill. A few to plant this spring for a quick reward: lettuces, chives, snap peas, carrots and radishes. If you don’t have much room, try a pot of culinary herbs on your back step or a sunny windowsill, or experiment with a new ingredient like lemongrass.
2. Revamp your side yard. Often a neglected area of gardens, side yards can be transformed into beautiful winding walkways, private seating areas or — if you have enough sun — areas for growing veggies and herbs. You can get started right away in mild climates by planting, clearing the space and installing new walkways or features like arbors. In snowy climates, bookmark ideas for your side yard now and wait until the ground warms up to start digging.
Like the lamp shade
Great windows
1. Coats and cold-weather accessories. Notice which coats and winter accessories consistently go unworn, and consider donating those in good condition to a local nonprofit or coat drive. Your old coats and gear could be out there keeping someone warm. For this reason, it’s especially good to donate cold-weather items now, when they are needed, rather than waiting until spring for a clean-out.Get It Done: Attack the Coat Closet
This is a cool lamp
Gorgeous herringbone pattern
Great light with rebar!
Like the doors
Great fireplace wall
Love that long window
Cool headboard
Great corner finish for shiplap
Great corner finish for shiplap
Great light fixture
Like the stone & low hearth
Like the small window & the lights over bookcases
Ideas for the lake house - this is a beautiful bedroom
This would be a nice backdrop for the fire ring
Love the window trim
Love this fence
How about this bay window at the lake?
This would look great at the lake
Like the shutters
This would be cool at the lake - great layout
Cool grapevine on the wall
Great for the lake house bathroom
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