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Pairs of doric columns support the arched pedimental front porch with a natural wood finished ceiling above and brick paving below. The columns are repeated on the interior and at the back porch. Front door sidelight windows and arched transom window above provide a welcoming face to the entry. The arched theme is continued throughout the house and at the back porch.

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Sometimes simple is better and difficult to achieve. The crisp white shower is the quiet counterpoint to the rhythm of the black and white tile floor pattern. Matching his and hers pedestal sinks, glass shelving, round mirrors and wall sconces bookend the walk-in shower.

The expansive windows of this proud cottage in the woods bring in as much natural light as possible from the dappled light through the trees. The sunroom has these windows on three sides so that it can be opened like a screen porch on nice days. The master bathroom above has a matching shed dormer on the opposite side that you can gaze at the woods all around you like from a tree house.

This cottage style home is tucked gently into the hillside with a welcoming sun room and natural stone chimney. The master bathroom above is concealed within the steep sloping roof forms with a pair of shed dormers that allows for an extraordinary amount of natural light from two directions.

The living roof softens the long elevation and makes the house feel like it is part of the garden. The simplicity of the porch design is complemented by the complexity and natural randomness of the plant forms and colors. Photo by Celia Pearson.

All the windows were replaced to reflect the modern interior. The contemporary 1 over 1 design places the smaller pane on top at the upper floor and on the bottom at the lower floor.

The straw bale walls are expressed by the stacked window pattern and deep-set window openings, The lime plaster finish provides an organic soft finish to the rigid form. The hay bales are both beautiful and functional with excellent insulation and fire resistance properties. Photo by Celia Pearson.

The roof line comes down low on the second floor to reduce the height of the house and create an interesting roof form without losing too much floor space on the second floor. Pushing the shed dormers out flush with exterior walls helps accomplish these goals. This is Phase-1 of a 2 phase project. The future Phase-2 addition will enclose the fireplace with a matching bedroom wing that will complete the symmetry centered on the front porch. The windows on the gable wall will move out to the new gable wall.

The entry foyer and hall are visually separated from the living room by an arched opening and Craftsman column without closing it off from the rest of the space or diminishing the natural light from the front door. The stairs spill into the entryway without crowding it. The newel post resides comfortably on the quaint little landing that is furnished like a small room. A series of arches lead you down the hall to an art niche.

The ceiling joists are exposed reclaimed lumber from an old barn. The posts are cast iron Corinthian columns from a demolished Baltimore store front. The kitchen counters were salvaged from a high school science lab. The floor is stained concrete with a smooth texture. Photo by Celia Pearson.

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