The old barn captures Nate’s attention every time he sees it. Located near his home in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, the 19th-century barn has an old gooseneck light above the main door. When Nate started planning for his own barn to be used as a workshop, for boat storage, and for entertaining, he looked to that old structure and its vintage RLM light for inspiration.
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What does your dream retirement home look like? Some might envision a condo by the sea, while others pine for a tiny cabin tucked on a mountaintop with panoramic views. Nancy’s dream of a farmhouse situated on 210 acres in rural Missouri finally came true this year. Thanks to the ongoing pandemic and associated supply-chain issues, her dream home took two years to complete.
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If you’re already dreaming of a beach getaway this winter, look no further than picturesque Anna Maria Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Home to white sandy beaches, the blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, plus a quaint business district, this coastal town is a slice of paradise.
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Storage buildings are often overlooked when it comes to design and décor. Although considered a necessary and utilitarian feature, sheds and outbuildings aren’t always an eye-catching addition. But when Melanie decided to build a shed on her property in northern Delaware, she took cues from her Early American-period home to create a complementary structure.
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When looking for a home, buyers often have a laundry list of must-have features ranging from a desired floor plan to granite countertops or a hot tub on the deck. For Katie and her husband, the list included ADA features to make their home easily accessible as Katie is a disabled veteran.
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When Susan and her husband, Ethan, purchased his childhood home in Cincinnati, Ohio, they spent three years restoring it with help from Jackie Barnes Design. As they considered upgrades for the basement, Susan wanted the space to be useful and to promote creativity in their three boys — Jackson, 11, Ben, 7, and Thomas, 5.
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