Although beachfront homes almost always have a relaxed vibe to them, the overall look can range from refined to rustic depending upon the colors, fixtures, and finishes chosen. When New York architect Don Cantillo began working on a home on the south shore of Long Island, he wanted a look that dipped toes in both waters.
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Maggie’s home near Park City, Utah, is a beehive of activity thanks to four kids, two dogs, three horses, 25 turkeys, and 30 chickens. While the family loves their small farm town location, renovations were needed to make their 25-year-old home suit the family’s needs. Back in May, Maggie shared the transformation of her kitchen and dining areas in this post.
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The relationship between builder and homeowner is often a contentious one. The build process is rarely simple or easy and is marked with countless decisions, unexpected problems, and delays. Throw money into the mix and it’s no wonder both sides get testy!
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What to do when you live in a garrison-style home but would love a modern farmhouse instead? Tear it down and start over? Move?
Megan faced this dilemma, and though she loved many things about her home and neighborhood, she had three requirements for staying put.
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Summertime means travel time as people hit highways and back roads to discover new places and revisit old favorites. We spent last week traveling up the East Coast to New England where we ate our fill of lobster, clam chowder, and fish tacos. Along the way, we visited some Barn Light Electric customers who chose handcrafted barn lights for their homes.
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When two buyers got into a bidding war for Maggie’s Utah home, both insisted that the light fixtures from Barn Light Electric convey with the sale.
“Both parties put into the contract that we had to leave the lights,” Maggie recalls. “Sad day for me, but I knew I’d be back!”
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