Project Name

Sunny European Cottage

Project Type

Custom

This home was designed around the way the homeowners wanted to live now, while also thinking about what they and a future homeowner might need years from now. Two primary suites, laundry and everything needed for everyday living are located on the main floor, creating a home that can easily support aging in place. An elevator connects the home’s levels, providing additional accessibility and making the entire home easier to enjoy over time.

The exterior has become one of the home’s most recognizable features. Hardie shake siding, warm neutral tones, crisp white trim, black metal roof accents and a full stone chimney create a classic look that still feels fresh today. It’s a color and material combination that has continued to get attention on Pinterest years after the home was completed.

Upstairs was designed with family in mind. Bedrooms for visiting children and grandchildren are joined by an exercise room and family room, giving guests their own comfortable place to spread out. A secret room created especially for the grandchildren adds a playful, unexpected detail and makes the home as much about enjoying family today as planning for the future.

The homeowners didn’t need additional finished space in the lower level, so rather than building rooms they wouldn’t use, the basement was intentionally left unfinished. The space is there for a future homeowner to finish if their needs are different, adding flexibility without adding unnecessary cost or square footage for the current owners.

It’s a home that reflects an idea we believe strongly in: build the spaces you’ll actually use, plan thoughtfully for the future, and make room for the people who matter most.