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Small Bathroom Remodel – Design Decisions for a 1970’s Era Bath

Yellow countertop, green wall and wood bathroom cabinet

We're finally beginning a long awaited small bathroom remodel, and I couldn't be more excited! To see all the before pictures, check out My 1970's Bathroom Remodel - Before. Today, I'll be sharing some of the design decisions to be made as we update this very yellow Harvest Gold bathroom. We've lived here for over twenty years, and are updating the hall bath of our 1970's ranch home. One of our first jobs was to decide what we would keep and what needed to be replaced. What to ... continue reading...


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My 1970’s Bathroom Remodel – Before

Harvest gold toilet with white lid in green bathroom remodel project

When my house was built in 1977, Harvest Gold and Avocado Green were THE hot decorating colors. The original owners of our ranch home went all out: an Avocado Green kitchen and a Harvest Gold bathroom. We've lived with this for over twenty years, but it's finally time for a complete bathroom remodel. Ready to step back into, what my teenager calls, the "Lawless 70's"?  Bathroom Remodel - Updating a 1970's Bath   The bathroom is small, or at least small by design magazine standards. ... continue reading...


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Granny Flats – Preliminary Planning Checklist

man and a woman sitting in white chairs looking outside to trees through glass doors contemplating granny flats

Granny Flat. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Carriage house. In-law suite. Multigenerational housing. Granny Pod. ADU. No matter what you call it, they are pretty much all synonyms for a small apartment or second home located on a property with a primary residence. Personally, I like Granny Flats and that's what I'm going to call them from here on out. No matter what you call it, you're probably here to get my Granny Flats - Preliminary Planning Checklist, right? Granny Flats - Preliminary ... continue reading...


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Balcony Decoration: 5 Design Elements for a Great Balcony

Purple and white flowers are one element of good balcony decoration

Get a handle on how some design elements and well placed balcony decoration can take your balcony from boring to great. Back when we rented an apartment, we didn't have a lot of money. My husband was in grad school, and I couldn't find permanent work in my field, so I did a lot of temp office work. We didn't have any money to put towards decorating. We had a balcony, but it only had two chairs, a grill and a rather pathetic tomato plant to "decorate" it. But now, in the age of Pinterest, ... continue reading...


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Living Small Planning and Design

What is a Granny Flat? 12 Fabulous Designs

what is a granny flat green small house

What is a Granny Flat? No, it's not a shoe. Granny Flats could be the next big trend in residential architecture. A Granny Flat, also called Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), is a secondary home that shares the same property as a primary residence. Think backyard cottage, guesthouse, or carriage house. I've rounded up 12 Fabulous Granny Flat Designs to share today. Many parts of the country are facing severe housing shortages, and Granny Flats are an excellent solution. Homeowners are able to ... continue reading...


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We are Lori and Kim, licensed architects who took a few years off from our professional careers to raise our families. Sage Cottage Architects explores our passion for residential architecture and environmentally friendly design. We aim to make beautiful spaces accessible to everyone.

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