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Charming Alabama Home Gets Elegant, Cottage-Inspired Makeover

You could be forgiven for thinking this renovation’s before and after photos come from two different properties: its roof-raising, game-changing transformation added a second story and more than 2,500 square feet of new space. The home’s graceful new architecture and elegant new finishes and furnishings lend it timeless, Old World style.

Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design.
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Welcoming Cottage Craftsman

This charming cottage features classic architectural elements, like a cedar shingle roof, diamond pane window, and winding brick paver path.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design.
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Before: Bland Exterior

Before, this home's exterior lacked charm.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design.
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Welcoming Cottage Craftsman

This charming cottage features classic architectural elements, like a cedar shingle roof, diamond pane window, and winding brick paver path.

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Photo: Laurey Glenn. From: River Brook Design.
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Before: Out of Style Kitchen

Before, the kitchen was dated and cramped.

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