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52 Weeks of Floor Plans - Week 4!

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 4!

As my obsession with cottage designs continues, this week I'm inspired more by the beach and water, and thought of a plan that reflected this new inspiration.   Saturday I spent the morning kayaking on a lake with a college friend, and I would love to have a small dwelling along the water. 

Lake Jean
I would love to stick with natural earth tones, and add pops of blue, like the image below.
Family Room
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Awesome side table I saw at TJ Maxx this past weekend!  Would work well with rounded glass top!


The breakfast nook could house a simple white ornate table, like this one from Ikea.
LIATORP Extendable table IKEA Extendable dining table with 1 extra leaf seats 4-6; makes it possible to adjust the table size according to need.
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With wicker chairs...
Jacquelyne Rattan Wicker Side Chair - traditional - dining chairs - by Pottery Barn
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For bedding - vibrant paisley in a blue/ green color...
KRAVET - Decorative Pillow Cover - 20 x 20 - Throw Pillow - Accent Pillow - Aqua - Lime Green - Light Blue - Paisley - Ikat
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Even the bathroom would have a summer/ beach color scheme.
Beach house bathrooms | Beach house bathroom | At the Beach

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More designs to come!  Have a great weekend!

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