The Little Cottage That Could
Before & After
Before & After
This little cottage on a prominent street had been remodeled in its past but lacked a cohesive plan. It had choppy rooms, poor circulation and was rather blah. The new owners are full of exuberant personality~ empty nesters whose children come to visit, party givers that love to have folks over as well as studious thinkers requiring office space. rareDesign set out to create a home that satisfied all these needs.
The house was given more space by creating additions on the front and back. At the front the door was relocated and a welcoming porch enhanced the curb appeal. A mere four feet was added to the living room – with a raised curved ceiling – but it allowed a reorientation of that space so the whole room opened up, joining with the dining room to create the entertaining area.
A guest suite was created and a library which was converted from a former hall bath. The kitchen was created anew in the old family room and a new space added with access out the screened porch and fabulous “alley”. We squeezed in a large breakfast room, pantry, mudroom as well as offices for both owners. Check it out!
The house was given more space by creating additions on the front and back. At the front the door was relocated and a welcoming porch enhanced the curb appeal. A mere four feet was added to the living room – with a raised curved ceiling – but it allowed a reorientation of that space so the whole room opened up, joining with the dining room to create the entertaining area.
A guest suite was created and a library which was converted from a former hall bath. The kitchen was created anew in the old family room and a new space added with access out the screened porch and fabulous “alley”. We squeezed in a large breakfast room, pantry, mudroom as well as offices for both owners. Check it out!
