You’ll be the family’s favorite holiday host with such an open home.
Open-floor house plans are in style and are most likely here to stay.
), an open-concept design can transform even thequaintest cottagesinto an ideal entertaining space.
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It leaves your home feeling warm, bustling, and brightand the large shared spaces are endlesslyversatile and flexible.
What more could we want?
How about a wrap-around porch.
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A set of double doors opened onto the matching screen porch.
Enjoy the main living space, with the bedrooms tucked away to the side for privacy.
This charming cottage has a built-in versatile flex room off the front entry.
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But the real selling point of our2019 Idea Houseis the secluded, spacious primary suite.
We already imagine many cocktail hours hosted on this home’s two porches.
Three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths complete this comfortable cottage.
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The second-floor bonus room and flexible daylight basement leave muchroom for customization.
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This one-of-a-kind home can be yours, too.
Take atour of this homeafter a recent renovation by Birmingham designer Heather Chadduck Hillegas.
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Try leaving room for a breakfast or dining space.
Don’t worry: Both porches are covered, allowing for outdoor entertaining in any season.
Furnish the kitchen island with barstools to watch all the kitchen cooking action over the holidays.
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Cedar shake shingles top the Cape Cod-style home, with additional bonus space to meet your family’s preferences.
Cottage of the Year, Plan #593
The Cottage of the Year is undoubtedly a winner.
While the common area is open, an independent vestibule and screen porch connects two wings with living suites.
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And yes, there’s a guest cottage with its own porch.
Need we say more?
The open concept kitchen, dining room, and family area also provide generousspace for entertaining.
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You’ll also appreciate the large, screened outdoor living room with fireplace and grill.
Prefer a bungalow or farmhouse aesthetic?
Check out theSummertime BungalowandSummertime Farmhouseas well.
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We also love how the open-concept kitchen/living room has three sets of French doors opening onto the wraparound porch.
Parkview also has tucked away spaces that give it a rambling, historic feel.
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