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As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Marcus & Willers Architects
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The Stepp Residence was a complete house renovation stemming from a previous house fire. We took a simple salt box like cape cod and added a front covered porch, enlarged foyer, enlarged kitchen, new Laundry and new 2nd Floor Master Suite. The primary addition was to the rear of the home.

The architectural detailing, with raised bands around the windows and doors, flat stone, the corbels, barrel tile roof and the driveway stone pavers, add to the character and curb appeal of this home. Cary John Photography

This coastal cottage packs the perfect punch of charm for its growing family in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, by Mary Hannah Interiors.
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With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.

AFTER: Our design includes a new entryway gabled roof along with a combination a shake and lap siding, cultured stone, Pella craftsman style garage/entry doors and Pella 450 Series Casement windows with decorative flower boxes below.

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Front exterior of Parade Home.
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This grand three-story Victorian home has been beautifully modernized while retaining its historic charm. The windows are unique with detailed frame work. A sophisticated dark-toned front door with classic columns. The color palette is a blend of muted earth tones-grays, creams, and natural stone which helps the intricate "Eclectic" details feel refreshing and stylish rather than dated.

The exterior was a complete redo. The remodeler replaced all of the wrap around stone at the bottom of the structure, re-bricked the home in its entirety, added a balcony over the main door and rebuilt the garage.

Atelier Wong Photography
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Custom design Craftsman style split bedroom ranch with bonus room build out over the garage sided with LP Smartside Diamond Kote color Smoky Ash. Welcoming covered porch with pillars and stained Shaker gable accents to match the wood tone long panel garage doors and front entry door. Roof in CertainTeed Landmark shingles in Driftwood color. (Ryan Hainey)

Starr Homes
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