Wednesday, February 18, 2009

900-Square-Feet of Charm

I discovered this wonderful little house tour via Country Living that I thought you'd all enjoy. Located in the Catskills, Gotham magazine lifestyle editor, Jason Oliver Nixon, and decorator John Loecke snagged this this Federal-style former schoolhouse, circa 1840, for $30,000. The 900-square-foot structure was a neglected rental sans closets and a ceiling that was so low they couldn't stand up straight! After gutting and completely re-doing the place, this old schoolhouse was transformed to to a chic and cozy weekend retreat - one they've nicknamed "Monkey Cottage, full of color, bold prints, and a playful spirit."









PHOTO CREDITS: COUNTRY LIVING / LUCAS ALLEN

12 comments:

  1. I thought I was a red door devotee, but this yellow one may have changed my mind! I love all the pattern details in this home. Great Post!

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  2. what a cute, cute little house. i love all of the color in the rooms.

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  3. I absolutely love the yellow door! Stinkin cute house

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  4. This is great!! All the color and patterns are so much fun! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  5. The pie-safe/armoire is fantastic, I love black and white mixed with wood.

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  6. that place is so well done !

    the green railing on the landing is great.
    it is inviting , no doubt !!

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  7. love this charming little cottage!

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  8. That's it. I'm officially in love. I think these rooms remind me of something I'd forgotten - don't know what... The yellow-and-green bedroom is particularly lovely!

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  9. it's so funny - a few of you mentioned the yellow front door, which i hadn't even noticed! i love it :)

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  10. Just stumbled across your blog, it's adorable, as is that cute little house - I want one!

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