Do you wonder how to step up your sunroom or screen porch? Let’s talk about the Ocean Cottage’s sunroom. The existing house just had a screen porch that was substantial and functional but very dated. With original heavy woodwork and screens only, the homeowners decided to invest in making the space not only more current… Continue reading How to Step Up Your Sunroom
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Rye Beach Cottage Deck Upgrade
This Rye Beach Cottage deck got a facelift with new materials. I was called to this project for consultation. The patios were solid poured concrete – two entire huge patios and it was oppressive concrete living. So, my thought was to cover the concrete, add some natural materials, and juxtapose the surfaces. We decided that… Continue reading Rye Beach Cottage Deck Upgrade
Landscapes Bring the Ocean Cottage Full Circle
The landscapes at the Ocean Cottage bring the project full circle. There is literally a circle around the house with changing grades as well as challenges. Since we expanded the front entry, the walkway needed to be rebuilt as well as the entire front façade and front patio. The plantings along the front walkway were… Continue reading Landscapes Bring the Ocean Cottage Full Circle
How to Maximize a View in a Small Space
This ocean cottage got a facelift and gained some weight, but the most important part of this project was maximizing the view. Here’s how we did it… New and Moved Windows. The owners had done a “Phase 1” renovation to the house five years ago and bought new Marvin windows. Since these are such high-quality… Continue reading How to Maximize a View in a Small Space
York Ocean Cottage Addition Renovation Finds Its Feet
Welcome to the York Ocean Cottage addition/renovation which is quickly finding its feet. In this blog, I want to introduce you to the York Cottage from the back end first. This project has two primary additions – the back and the new second floor over the existing first floor. The back addition will incorporate the… Continue reading York Ocean Cottage Addition Renovation Finds Its Feet