Nice.....

So sorry for the lack of post...hit with the flu bug, but all is well now, just not well enough to have a point to my post. So here are some pretty pictures in the mean time :) I have had tons of readers sending in photos, I can't promise I will be able to put all of them up, but I will try ! I'm so impressed with all of your homes ! Hope your having a good weekend...

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Ron Brenner Architects creates new Cottage House Plan

Ron Brenner Architects is creating a new design for the Cottagewood division of Kyle Hunt & Partners. The design is characterized by a dramatic steep front gable roof line and will feature a modern open floor plan. Design refinements are still in progress but the video below illustrates its current state.Cottagewood specializes in crafting Architect designed homes. They have created strategic partnerships with several Architects including...

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Architects Suck?

I had quite a long conversation with a very nice fellow the other day. I’ll call him Tom, the owner of another pre-designed house plan company. His company specializes in the sale of architect designed houses that were originally designed for a real client. Anyways, Tom talks to people every day that are interested in purchasing his plans. Based on these conversations he believes that Architects have gained a bad reputation amongst the general...

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New Simple Yet Dramatic Home Design

I just completed a new home design for a client that will be built in "Tapestry at Charlotte's Grove"; a new community in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  This modern cottage house plan is a classic example of the kind of work I love to do.  Simple yet dramatic in form.  Clean detailing inside and out.  Open and connected spaces.  Efficient in it's use of space and relatively affordable to construct.  Here is a sneak...

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Reader Home !!!!

May I just say that I'm LOVING the reader photos that are coming my way ! Keep em coming !!! This beautiful kitchen was redone by a reader Karin from Wilmington, North Carolina. She and her boyfriend redid the entire thing themselves, including the plumbing and electrical work and more ! Her home is 1000 square feet in total. Her kitchen was 10 x 8 and now is 10 x 15. I love the whole look and feel of the kitchen. The cab and tile work is stunning...

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I Need YOUR Help !!!!

I would like to feature photos of my readers homes! I will post "reader photos" every so often.. so send me your best shots ! It can be of any rooms and/or your outdoor spaces. I can't promise every photo will make it on, but I will try and mix it up. Please send them to me at smallplacestyle@live.com. No professional photos please! Please include your first and last name in the email and where you live ! (I will not post last names, just general...

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Kitchens !

Proof small is beautiful !!! Have a FANTASTIC weekend ...

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Rich Colors !!!

Who says you can't use rich dark colors in small spaces...

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