Double the Charm
Follow along with this new cottage build and a farmhouse renovation for our 2021 Project House.
BY KRISTIN DOWDING
ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS. Most of the Garden Gate home projects have vintage architectural elements to create character and highlight the home’s age. In this past project—a Tudor home Kara named The Storybook Cottage—they used reclaimed stone from an old demo project for the chimney. “We’re known for finding unique products such as stone, doors, corbels and incorporating those materials in our homes,” says Kara. The architect for this home was P. Shea Design.
PHOTO BY LESLIE BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY; ARCHITECT: PRESTON SHEA
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY O F GARDEN GATE HOMES, LESLIE BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY AND NICK MCGINN
BEFORE COLOR COORDINATED. The main farmhouse structure currently has a green metal roof and a wraparound porch. They haven’t decided on replacement colors yet, but they want to make sure the farmhouse exterior is in harmony with the cottage exterior for a cohesive look.
PHOTO BY NICK MCGINN
FAIRYTALE COTTAGE. This drawing of the cottage was Kevin’s first depiction of the structure on paper. “Our original design included a balcony, but for budget reasons we opted to go with a really cute window awning and a deep flower box,” says Kara.
SKETCH BY C KEVIN COFFEY DWELLINGS