The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

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Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317

Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317

Wide plank rift and quartersawn Walnut solid wide plank wood flooring custom made by Hull Forest Products, www.hullforest.com. Nationwide shipping 1-800-928-9602. Product shown is a mix of 3-6" plank widths and 4 to 10 foot+ plank lengths, with an average plank length of 6.5 feet.

Select grade wide plank walnut flooring shipped unfinished from our mill in Vermont to California for on-site finishing. Our solid and engineered walnut flooring is available in widths up to 15" and lengths up to 16'. --|-- Call us at 877-645-4317

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Waste Containers Classic Kitchen & Bath designer Cathy Pitts along side Ben Trost with Trost Custom Homes worked together to create this beautiful white on white kitchen! Medallion inset cabinets with Viatera quartz really give this kitchen a clean and classic look.

Photo: Vicki Bodine
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We tripled the size of the original small kitchen window, and removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create one large, bright space. Designing the kitchen island to feel like a piece of furniture, brought a warm contrast to the white cabinetry while keeping an overall classic feel to the home. Complete gut and redesign of the Kitchen and Powder Bathroom, including a floor plan modification of the Kitchen and Dining Rooms. Bespoke kitchen cabinetry design, custom metal range hood design, and tile and lighting updates. Bathroom redesign includes, plumbing, lighting, wallpaper, and accessories.

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