This cozy outdoor space was made to feel more like a living room, complete with a custom fireplace. The mortared walls and columns give the sense of enclosure while still leaving access to the rest of the yard. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Kitchen
Kitchen - cottage kitchen idea in Philadelphia with white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Chad Holder
Example of a mid-sized minimalist white one-story mixed siding flat roof design in Minneapolis

Wing Wong/Memories TTL
Transitional home design photo in New York

Alex Kotlik Photography
Elegant kitchen photo in New York

Designer: Jillian Gage, JL Powers Design. Photography: Oliver Bencosme.
Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete patio design in New York

Living room - mid-sized tropical formal and open concept carpeted and brown floor living room idea in Hawaii with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Family room - large tropical open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Hawaii with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Mali Azima
Large transitional master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Atlanta with pink walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets and stainless steel appliances

Bedroom - large tropical master medium tone wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Hawaii with white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a large tropical medium tone wood floor and brown floor great room remodel in Hawaii with white walls and no fireplace

Chris Dorsey Photography © 2012 Houzz
Inspiration for an eclectic medium tone wood floor living room remodel in New York with blue walls and a media wall

Jordan Powers
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a large tropical master white tile and stone slab dark wood floor and brown floor alcove shower remodel in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

This cottage designed and built in the vernacular of a Pennsylvania Farmhouse is 100% solar. A 4.2kW solar electric system (concealed on dormer roof), radiant floors heated with solar hot water, passive solar design applications for heating, cooling and daylighting, make this home, tight and quiet. Fresh air intakes, light tubes, partially earth sheltered and with a high performance building shell:(sips panels, double framed walls, closed cell soy and cellulose insulation, airsealing etc.), interspersed with salvaged/antique materials and timber-framing, add to the patina of the 1700's. Open and communicative interiors with good traffic patterns and livability are anchored to the pastoral site this guest cottage stands firmly planted on as a net energy exporter. The sum is a Common Sense simplicity in a high performance reproduction home. P.S. Working with clients that allow us this expression in our work is a wonderful experience. The interior design, including the kitchen, bathrooms and flooring selection, was done by the owner who is a professional Interior Decorator in the Boyertown area. kitchen

Photography by Bruce Damonte
Patio - cottage backyard gravel patio idea in San Francisco

Modern lift-type cabinet doors makes items easily accessible.
Transitional kitchen photo in Seattle with stainless steel appliances

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.