This little house lives larger than it looks. Architect James Crisp tells me he designed it as a full-time residence for a client who was downsizing and moving near family. They wanted it to echo the style of the old Greek Revival ... Keep Reading
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Cabots Corner: A Classic Shingled House in Massachusetts
The architectural firm of Polhemus Savery DaSilva designs some beautiful shingled houses. This one in Massachusetts is called "The House at Cabots Corner," and it has me daydreaming about summer afternoons and sunshine. With all those ... Keep Reading
Finishing an Old Victorian Farmhouse Attic
Architect Richard Taylor told me about finishing this attic in Granville, Ohio. He writes, "The owners loved everything about this 1895 Victorian farmhouse but were especially dazzled by the possibilities in the attic with the crazy-cool ... Keep Reading
A New House Inspired by Old French Country Cottages
This charming home may be fairly new and big, but it was designed to have the warmth and patina of an old French country cottage. I love the details that Barnes Vanze Architects put into it, from brick floors to beamed ceilings. It was ... Keep Reading
An Architect’s Family Home in Germantown, Tennessee
A reader and architect named David wrote me about the house he designed for his family in Germantown, Tennessee. "It's in an older neighborhood, developed in the late 70s, so we are surrounded by older homes and mature trees, which is ... Keep Reading