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52 Weeks of Floor Plans...Week 1!

Welcome! 
 Every week for the next year, I will be posting an original floor plan and designs that reflect my belief in simple living.  

I've been toying with the idea of buying land and building a small cottage, or starter home, that I can use one day as a studio or guest house.  I've found a few inspirational images from Houzz and Pinterest that really fuel the designs, and I hope you enjoy!  

Week 1!

Although I've been working on a design for a compact space for a while, the image below truly kick-started my "cottage crush."

I'm absolutely in love with this space ---- Kinderhook House farmhouse bedroom


I love the idea of a small home, on a nice piece of land, and really appreciating the outdoors.  As an avid hiker and kayaker, I've been discovering what nature can provide and with this realization, I find that homes do not need to be enormous, but only well designed.  

Below is a simple design that I believe holds true to this idea of simplicity & function.  



As one who likes to entertain, a great room is a must - with a warm fireplace and a well equipped kitchen (required for me since cooking fresh meals is an addiction of mine.)  I love the planks of wood on this island below! Rustic, Industrial, Modern -- great design.

Perfect for my little cottage

The furniture would be very versatile, and function well for living, and entertaining. Daybed/ open couches would work great for exposure on one side to the fireplace, and conversing with other seating areas.  Also would work as sleeping space for guests. 

Stripes and Ikat

As a minimalist, a small bedroom with the essentials will suffice (large windows for lots of natural light, natural wood accents, bookcase, and maybe a small flat panel TV.)  The space would be decorated with gold/ red paisley sheets, a warm down comforter, and a complimentary rug.  Below is a collaboration of my favorite pieces I've found so far.



The walk in closet will house the laundry unit (like the one below), and act as a bridge between the bedroom and the bathroom.

Laundry room

Feel free to check out my Pinterest board, Cottage for additional ideas for the space! I will be adding more as the weeks progress! 

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