Jean Allsopp (courtesy Coastal Living)

A large bay window is a welcoming feature of the private entry court to the residence. Accent elements of copper, stone, and leaded glass bring character to this informal cottage. To maintain the intimate scale in the larger interior spaces, I included small sitting alcoves as well as color, texture, and details to the ceilings.

Karen Melvin

Jared Kuzia Photography

Spacecrafting

Jennifer Brown

Sean O'Kane Architects (www.sokaia.com/)

A white farm sink amid rich cherry cabinets with soapstone countertops, under an arched window, look as timeless as they were meant to. Photo: Nancy E. Hill

Morgante Wilson Architects installed lighting from Urban Electric in this Mudroom hall. Chicago's North Shore, Illinois • Photo by: Tony Soluri

Photo by James Licata

Karyn Millet Photography