2009 Idea Cottage: Space-Savvy Design
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Right-Size Living
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The Living Room
Favorite Detail: This sealed, direct-vent (chimney-free) gas fireplace decreases air pollution and increases energy efficiency by preventing heated air from slipping outside.
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The Stairwell
Favorite Detail: Angie found this salvaged newel post online: sa1969.com.
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The Kitchen
Favorite Detail: tiling an entire wall, not just the backsplash. We love how this expanse of tile transforms the kitchen’s back wall into a textured mosaic.
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The Dining Room
Favorite Detail: The bold portrait by Molly B. Right, fashioned entirely from bottlecaps (even the eyes!). So intricate up close, so striking from afar.
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The Half Bathroom
Favorite Detail: The single sconce over the mirror. It casts a softer glow and makes room for a larger mirror.
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The Master Bedroom
Favorite Detail: the vintage rattan headboard―it dresses down all that silk and fabric. It’s all about creating a high-low mix.
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The Master Bathroom
Favorite Details: the brass accents in the sexy sconces, sink faucets, and cabinetry hardware―just a touch of luxe in an otherwise quiet room.
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The Guest Bedroom
Favorite Detail: Going skirtless and opting for a bedspread that kisses the floor―so ’50s, so chic!
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The Guest Bathroom
Favorite Detail: The chest-style sink console in the guest bath, which looks like a converted antique.
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The Courtyard
Favorite Detail: Planting between pavers. Soften hardscape with low-maintenance strips of green between easy-to-install concrete squares.
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The Den
Favorite Detail: A subtle, wave-patterned trim edging the bottom of the all-white sofas. Little details can have a huge impact.
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The Exterior
Favorite Detail: A permeable strip of creeping jasmine, a hardier groundcover than grass, to the tabby-paved driveways to absorb rainwater and reduce runoff.
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By Melissa Bigner Melissa Bigner