Cottage porch

potting bench/table showing shelves above

I would love a screen porch off the back of the house. farmhouse porch doors with accent walls accent door color

I'll begin my tour outside in my garden since this where the "magic" begins. (Click on any photos to make them larger) My house is a white house, black shutters with hearts cut out in them, a white picket fence and pergola covered with pink roses all summer long. We wind down a bluestone walkway which leads to the cobblestone path to the "Pink Fairy Cottage". Inside the cottage you will find a small space decorated with wonderful pretties, a bench to sit and read and a table for your tea. As…

A house is more than a collection of rooms. Each space in the home has its own rich mythology, its own symbolism. The kitchen is a domestic space, but

Kim Trudo lives and gardens in North Carolina and has a delightful sense of “where to put what,” I call it. She has lots of whimsical ideas to contribute to Fle…

what a soothing welcome home

THE MAIN ELEMENTS OF A COTTAGE STYLE HOME - Arrow Hill Cottage

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Porches that aren't completely open to the elements provide more opportunities for outdoor living throughout the year. Whether it's a three- or four-season room, enclosed porch, or sunroom, your porch can become an inviting gathering spot or at-home getaway with a few simple design tricks. Use these indoor porch ideas to extend your living space in style.