We found a sweet little cottage in east Nashville and fell in love. The seller's expectation was that we would tear it down and build a duplex, but we felt that this house had so much more it wanted to give. The interior space is small, but a double-swing front porch, large rear deck and an old garage converted into studio space make for flexible living solutions.

Hagan Architects

A bungalow containing a bedroom, sitting room, kitchenette and two bathrooms. This project provides on site housing for the owner of a construction firm and guest quarters when he is not on site. The project uses thickened side walls and glazed end walls to blur the border between inside and outside. The large deck and overhanging roof allow outdoor enjoyment in the hot and wet climate of Costa Rica. Integrated stacked stone site walls tie the building into the site while the raised deck frames the expansive views down the valley.

Photo Credit: Bernard Andre

Ray Schram

A classic 1922 California bungalow in the historic Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles restored and enlarged by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes completed in 2015. Originally a 2 bed/1 bathroom cottage, it was enlarged with the addition of a new kitchen wing and master suite for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Original vintage details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace and Douglas Fir flooring are complemented by an all-new vintage-style kitchen with butcher block countertops, hex-tiled bathrooms with beadboard wainscoting, original clawfoot tub, subway tile master shower, and French doors leading to a redwood deck overlooking a fully-fenced and gated backyard. The new en suite master retreat features a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and French doors to the backyard deck. Remodeled by ArtCraft Homes. Staged by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

Alterations and additions transformed a Queen Anne home into a craftsman cottage with new porch, dormers and windows. New walkway and abundant gardens frame the view. --Photo credit: Candace M.P. Smith Architect, PC

Kimberley Bryan

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz

A new entry path and garden, planned and planted by the owners, enhances the sidewalk and provides a degree of privacy. Photo credit: Dale Lang

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph

Exterior and landscaping.

Exterior of 1939 remodeled Craftsman. BM Van Courtland Blue exterior. Large porch with single dormer.