Everyone appreciates the look of a classic coastal cottage regardless of where it is - Florida, New England or an Italian fishing village. Thre are certain common elements of a seaside cottage which offer a charm and coziness that no other architectural style can provide. It's the combination of things that draws you into the "feel" - it may be a traditional architectural elevation of the house front, the clapboard siding, the exposed tongue and groove wood ceiling, a porch, special details … [Read more...]