Beverly nailed it without going cottagy-y, craftsman, and opening up an iconic ranch style instead. Designs work best when they enhance the existing style of a house and not by trying to force it too much in a nunrelated direction. The cozy feel of the cottage style is there by making the front more porch friendly by widening the steps, beefing up the pillars, and removing the railings entirely,. Now that wide ranch style is shown at its best. Additionally, the house looks bigger and more connected to the landscaping--another homey touch. A couple Adirondack chairs on either side of the door would add to the welcoming feeling. Or black porch swings.
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