1940s cottage

Follow along as I demo and reno this cute 1940's Cottage! Did I get in over my head this time??🤪 #thorncoveabode #newoldhome #historicallyinspired #cottagehome #betterhomesandgardens #vintagehome #southcarolinahomes #perfecthouse #DIY #prettypinteresthomes #springdecor #southernliving

A blog of renovation, home improvement, and creative projects.

A dated home gets a fresh look in this (virtual) cute cottage makeover! Add curb appeal with these easy ideas, no matter what the style of your home.

In its past lives, the cottage was used as a roadside cabin, a "den of iniquity" and a temporary office space for a trucking company after World War II.

This house was purchased in 2009. I found the house after a friend commented that they were looking for a renovation and commented that this house could not be saved from demolition. I'm a bit like Nicole Curtis on Rehab Addict, I don't believe in tear downs... so I went to see this one for myself - and ended up putting in an offer. It was in very bad shape, termite damage, leaky roof, no working kitchen or bathroom, no central heat and air. I spent about $20,000 on renovations. The house is…

DWELL: Newly renovated 1940's cottage outside NYC

A cottage expands its living space downstairs—and gains a second story—without losing its charm

Laura Blackstock, a painter, and her architect husband, Joel, bought their 1940s cottage 22 years ago and have since carefully crafted a serene home.

THIS 1940s cottage has hit the market for just €55,000 – but there’s a BIG catch. Located in Loughrea, Co Galway, the detached property offers two bedrooms in total. The cottage was fir…

HGTV: A small one-story cottage built in the 1940s is given modern-day style thanks to a thoughtful second-story addition and long-overdue updates throughout. Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture added more rooms and created better flow for a young, growing family without compromising the home's old-school integrity and pedigree.