Bigger is not always better, but something of highest quality is. This amazing, size-appropriate Lake Michigan cottage is just that. Nestled in an existing historic stretch of Lake Michigan cottages, this new construction was built to fit in the neighborhood, but outperform any other home in the area concerning energy consumption, LEED certification and functionality. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an open concept kitchen/living room, a separate mudroom entrance and a separate laundry. This small (but smart) cottage is perfect for any family simply seeking a retreat without the stress of a big lake home. The interior details include quartz and granite countertops, stainless appliances, quarter-sawn white oak floors, Pella windows, and beautiful finishing fixtures. The dining area was custom designed, custom built, and features both new and reclaimed elements. The exterior displays Smart-Side siding and trim details and has a large EZE-Breeze screen porch for additional dining and lounging. This home owns all the best products and features of a beach house, with no wasted space. Cottage Home is the premiere builder on the shore of Lake Michigan, between the Indiana border and Holland.

Our colorful and custom designed cabinetry is the focal point of this quaint back-entry mudroom in a historic home in Minneapolis. In the beginning our clients requested a mudroom that had a bench, storage, and that would possibly have a door that would shut so that their dog could stay in the room while they were running errands. When we showed them our plan to not only have a bench, but make it a useful flip-top with dog food in the left and a dog bed on the right they were incredibly excited. Why not make the most out of a custom piece of cabinetry?

Builder | Thin Air Construction | Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
デンバーにある小さなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、スレートの床、グレーの床) の写真

Ben Gebo Photography
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、スレートの床) の写真

This front door entry way provides function and storage to these homeowners. The coat hooks, open shelving and bench seating also add convenience and ease to this closet-like space.

ボストンにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、スレートの床、黒い床) の写真

This mudroom can be opened up to the rest of the first floor plan with hidden pocket doors! The open bench, hooks and cubbies add super flexible storage! Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (黄色い壁、スレートの床、黒いドア) の写真

This new mudroom entry ties the garage to the kitchen and a stairway to the basement gym. Due to watershed zoning restrictions, we had to keep the addition's footprint small. It also contains a sunny breakfast room leading to a renovated kitchen. Photo: (c) Jeffrey Totaro 2020

The exterior of this home was not only dated, but showcasing the architecture of two competing decades (the 50’s and 70’s). Our clients wanted a modern update to the exterior and a practical front entry. The flat roof on their living room was also leaking and needed to be addressed. We said goodbye to the brick and aluminum siding and replaced it with stone and cement fibre. An eyebrow roof delineates the stone and siding and we extended the roof of the main home for weather protection and aesthetic improvement. Wrought iron railings and stone steps fit in nicely with their natural surroundings and invite visitors to the front door. A foyer addition allowed the creation of a covered porch area on the outside and an open coatroom and home office extension on the inside. Round windows were added to the front and side of the home which add style and bring in much needed natural light. The existing family room with the leaking roof was legally non-conforming and required a minor variance. Existing defined parking areas further complicated this issue, but we were able to compromise by not extending the front porch across the full width of the addition. A new sloped roof, with interior vaulted ceilings enhances the visual indoor-outdoor integration of the home. This renovated home’s new exterior fits in perfectly with the neighboring homes and provides the owner’s with two covered entries to protect them from our Ottawa climate.

Living simply in smaller spaces means having storage that is customized for the habits and lifestyle of the inhabitants. Cubbies helps encourage accountability and the development of systems and organizational skills. Photo Credit: Rebecca Lindenmeyr

Clear Western Red Cedar © Carolina Timberworks
シャーロットにある低価格の小さなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、スレートの床、ガラスドア) の写真

ニューヨークにある低価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (ベージュの壁、スレートの床、茶色いドア) の写真

These LED lit Etched glass rails are one of a kind! With the local plants and wildlife etched into the rails, the leds reflect off the etching to light the stairway at night.

Casa Média
モントリオールにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (ベージュの壁、スレートの床) の写真

シアトルにある低価格の小さなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、スレートの床) の写真

On oversized fir door welcomes homeowners and guests alike. The "beehive" maple veneer chandelier glows in the entry. photo: Rebecca Lindenmeyr
バーリントンにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (木目調のドア、ベージュの壁、スレートの床) の写真

© Greg Perko Photography 2014
ボストンにある小さなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、スレートの床) の写真

There never seems to be enough room for outdoor gear. Even a modest mudroom, however, goes a long way in introducing order to what is often a messy jumble of coats, boots, and backpacks. A mix of open and closed storage - cubbies for shoes, hooks on the walls, drawers for off season items - provide multiple storage solutions. Even a recycling cabinet found a place in this hardworking corner of the kitchen. Eric & Chelsea Eul Photography