
By M. Caren Connolly, Louis Wasserman
The standard cottage deals a spot of calming retreat and the chance to precise a proud feel of individuality. during this undying photographic treasury, the authors shine mild on 3 fascinating features that unify all cottages: a connection to nature, an in detail scaled layout, and using in the community made fabrics. They discover 24 marvelous American examples of all types-permanent houses and weekend getaways in rural, suburban, and concrete destinations, new cottages and remodels-discussing website making plans, vernacular development fabrics, roof pitches, window sizes, inside layout, and backyard kinds. Emphasizing present and destiny tendencies, "Cottage" is a storybook delusion come alive.
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