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Product Picks: An Eco-Friendly Backyard Cottage
An energy-efficient 700-square-foot home makes a cozy abode for a Seattle couple. Get the look
When Anna and Donovan Watt purchased a four-bedroom home outside of Seattle, they were planning to build and rent out a studio apartment over a new garage. But green builder Sean Conta showed them that they could build a backyard cottage within their budget using green building practices. So they did just that, outfitting the space with comfy furnishings and warm wood finishes. The cozy cottage is now their home, and the four-bedroom became the rental. Tour the home on Houzz TV and get the look here.
I hate it when a couch is facing away from the television. Yes, it looks nice but not practical.