Intimate Stair with Hobbit Door . This project was a Guest House for a long time Battle Associates Client. Smaller, smaller, smaller the owners kept saying about the guest cottage right on the water's edge. The result was an intimate, almost diminutive, two bedroom cottage for extended family visitors. White beadboard interiors and natural wood structure keep the house light and airy. The fold-away door to the screen porch allows the space to flow beautifully. Photographer: Nancy Belluscio

Small stone cottage on waterfront farm in a beautiful field of wild flowers. Photography by Greg Wiedemann.

Stephani Buchman Photography

Scott Amundson

The boat deck that over looks Lake Austin.

Spacecrafting Photography

Kurt Forschen of Twist Tours Photography

Bead board and chair rail was installed as a backdrop for the custom made storage benches and trestle table. The outside corners of the eating alcove are protected by corner posts topped with a ball finial. Toe kicks were built in the storage benches to allow even more room for feet. The chamfered corners of the benches eliminate sharp corners. Victoria Mchugh Photography

Photographers: Richard Seymour and Mike Ford