Home designs I love

Bumble has me going. I'm looking at homes and decorating ideas. Since it is getting late, I'm only going to post the homes I like and do decorating ideas another time. Anyway, decorating ideas is more of an ongoing thing. So, without further ado, here are the homes I really love, in no particular order.

Each link takes you to the original site where you can see the interior layouts.



Barrier Island EscapeThis home’s floor plan capitalizes on the seascape. The two-bedroom, two-bath design features one large space that incorporates living, dining, and cooking areas, backed by a bevy of windows.



Bayfront CottageWith its expansive wraparound porches, raised foundation, and split stairway, Bayfront Cottage draws architectural inspiration from French Colonial styles.



Bayside RetreatStraightforward and superefficient, Jim Pfaffman's 1,500-square-foot, two-story Bayside Retreat can sleep 10—all in rooms with a view. It would be at home anywhere.



Bayside WharfThe open layout of this classic coastal design suits an informal beach atmosphere and accommodates large family gatherings.



The Key CottageWith plenty of outdoor areas and a tower to capture panoramic views, this raised cottage—designed in the Lowcountry vernacular—capitalizes on the best of waterfront living.



Cottage of the YearThis plan takes inspiration from summer camps and family houses that expanded as needed. Two areas off the main house serve almost as separate cottages.



Inlet RetreatWhen an architect designs a house for his family, you know it's going to work. The Inlet Retreat is such a house.



Shoreside HomesteadThis one-and-a-half-story plan permits owners to live on one level, with guest accommodations upstairs. Wide, sweeping porches wrap the home’s exterior and extend living spaces outward through a series of French doors.



That is my list tonight. There are other great home designs, but I had to draw the line somewhere. Some of these homes have been in my portfolio (teehee) for ages...remember we have been subscribing to Coastal Living since it's inception. Also, that is not saying that these homes are perfect. Although, most of them are pretty darn close. Maybe when I feel refreshed, and not blurry from home looking, I may go back and post what I would change or what I really like about each house. But, that is for another day.