Dream Cottages 25 Plans for Retreats, Cabins, and Beach Houses

by Tredway, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9781580173728
• ISBN10: 1580173721
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

The cottage holds a special place in our minds and hearts as a place of retreat, peace, and relaxation as well as an expression of a family's own personality. In this elegantly illustrated book, architect and teacher Catherine Tredway presents 25 unique plans for a variety of cottages designed to meet a wide range of needs and lifestyles. Inspired by the many regions of North America, Tredway's designs feature the distinctive architectural elements of an Adirondack cottage in the woods, a Minnesota lakeside cottage, a California cottage by the sea, and more. In addition, each design incorporates architectural details unique to a particular region and is shown in the author's full-color rendering accompanied by elevation views, floor plans, and close-up drawings and photographs of architectural details. The text highlights the historical background of the architectural style on which the design draws. Part practical plans book and part inspirational idea book, this exploration of the beauty, function, and style of the cottage is a must for cottage owners, would-be cottage owners, and those who just like to dream.

Author Biography

Owner of the architectural firm BarnOwl Designs, Catherine Tredway is an award-winning designer who has been helping clients create their dream cottages and leisure-time homes for 15 years. She teaches courses in landscape design and architectural preservation.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(5)
A Lakeside Retreat	6	(6)
At the Rousseau House, there are plenty of spaces for fun gatherings, including a home theater complete with popcorn machine
Family Compound by the Sea	12	(6)
The sprawling Cove House provides three separate wings, each with its own bedroom, bathroom, and family room
An Artist's Shingle Cottage	18	(6)
Rockport Cottage features a luxurious master bedroom and a glass-enclosed artist's studio with sweeping ocean views
A Getaway for Work and Play	24	(6)
A home office with a separate entrance and a meeting area makes the Oxford House a perfect place to balance work and recreation
Weekend Workshop	30	(8)
The rustic Settlement House combines log-cabin styling with a work area spacious enough for any hobby you choose
A Cottage Full of Family Memories	38	(6)
Freeman House neatly fits five bedrooms, three covered porches, and two balconies into a moderately sized cottage
Cozy Cottage in Key West	44	(6)
The bungalow styling and open living areas of the Truman House make it a design appropriate for almost any landscape
Gourmet Cook's Getaway	50	(6)
The Granite House has a classic mansard roof and stone facing on the outside, and well-designed spaces for cooking and entertaining within
Reader's Haven on the Coast	56	(6)
Inspired by California Arts and Crafts cottages, Pier House is a quiet spot for reading a book and enjoying a sunset
An Oasis in the Desert	62	(6)
Taos Cottage reflects the wide-open spaces of New Mexico with its adobe-style siding, turquoise roof, and garden terraces
A Gardener's Paradise	68	(6)
Old England meets Cape Cod in the Shaw House, which features a pergola, an interior potting shed, and panoramic windows
Mountaineer's Hideaway	74	(6)
Fresh air sweeps through the Sundance, with its expansive wraparound porches and its open areas for entertaining and dining
A Sport Enthusiast's Retreat	80	(8)
The Green Mountain House brings traditional New England barn styling together with soaring interior spaces, an exercise room, and a hot tub
Year-Round Haven for Hiking and Skiing	88	(6)
The outdoor sports paradise of Mt. Tremblant, Quebec, inspired the Franchina Refuge, an active retreat for all seasons
A Simple Victorian	94	(6)
Dawson House draws on the tradition of the Victorian cottage for a modern cottage that makes the most of available space
A Classic Cottage With Wings	100	(6)
In the Fitzwilliam House, you'll find many of the most desired cottage features, such as a main-floor master bedroom suite and a partial cathedral ceiling
Starter Cottage to Grow With	106	(6)
Claremont Cottage provides all the essentials on its main floor, so that you can finish the second floor whenever and however you wish
Pet-Friendly Home Away From Home	112	(6)
The Haven House, an interpretation of the Colonial saltbox style, has been designed to accommodate the pets of your family and guests
A Spacious Ski Chalet	118	(6)
The Acadia House is a winter getaway complete with a full spa and hot tub and four bedrooms for plenty of weekend company
A Musician's Oceanside Retreat	124	(6)
A small ``orchestra balcony'' above a cathedral-domed living room makes Cornell House ideal for playing or listening to music
Decorator's Haven	130	(6)
The Hudson House is presented in two variations, one a traditional, in-town Georgian cottage and the other a relaxed, coastal version
Island Honeymoon Hideaway	136	(6)
The quiet little getaway that is the Grove House would be the fulfillment of a dream for almost any couple
A Shipbuilder's Pride	142	(8)
The bow roof and nautical details of the Westport House recall the fine carpentry of the seaside cottages once created by master boatbuilders
A Retreat Inspired by Hemingway	150	(6)
Sunrise Cottage evokes endless sunny afternoons spent on the breezy porches and balconies of a Key West hideaway
A Welcoming Lighthouse	156	(6)
The brightly lit tower of the Beacon is an unusual feature that will delight anyone inspired by the romance of the sea
Glossary	162	(3)
A Note About the Cottage Plans	165	(1)
Index	166