House Tour: An Open-Space Cottage Makeover

See how these homeowners transformed a dilapidated 1930s cottage into an open and inviting home for friends and family.

All the Right Moves

From the start, these homeowners knew they would have to make their small cottage-style house live large to accommodate their two home-based businesses and family life. Enter a remodel starring open living spaces, reworked hallways, and plenty of outdoor gathering space. A bold blue front door and an energy-saving metal roof add to the cottage's charming, unassuming exterior.