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Fairy-tale cottage with a curved shingle roof, wooden door, and stone path surrounded by lush greenery.

This Whimsical Cottage by the Sea Is Straight Out of a Storybook

If you thought this cozy home might be taken from the pages of “Sleeping Beauty,” you aren’t too far off. Inspired by designs straight from fairy tales, “The Winckler” incorporates its natural surroundings through its shell made of locally sourced materials. The roof is made of split cedar shakes and the frame is constructed from timber, and inside is home to a stone fireplace that keeps the space warm in the wintertime.

Nicoletta Richardson

Jan 1, 2019

4 Appliance Mistakes Experts Say Will Make Your Home Harder to Sell

Unless you’re planning on staying in your house forever, chances are good that, when planning home improvements, you have at least one eye on resale value. Today we’re tackling a tricky subject: can new appliances increase the value of your home? As most appliances don’t come cheap, is it worth the expensive upgrade? Turns out, the answer is: it depends. For the most part, expecting a significant return on appliances is a risky proposition.

Nancy Mitchell

Jan 1, 2019

A Bake Shop Owner’s D.C. Apartment Is Small But Sweet

Name: Elizabeth Mahon Location: Union Market neighborhood — Washington, D.C. Size: 540 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, renting I live alone, but my boyfriend spends most of his time at my place. We both love design and thankfully have really similar taste. He also does a really good job of reminding me to scale it back when I’m getting a little too crazy and want to buy everything—ha!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jan 1, 2019