Name: Julieta Alvarez and family (two kids, husband, and dog)Location: Montclair, New Jersey Type of home: House (Side hall Colonial) Size: 2,200 square feetYears lived in: 3 years, owned Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Our home is eclectic, creative, and full of surprises. While some spaces are colorful; others are neutral and textural.Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: We are a family of five including our miniature dachshund.

Colonial homes evoke a timeless charm and elegance that continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike. Today, let's delve into the allure of a classic white, center hall colonial home through a series of inspiring photographs showcasing its architectural details.The exterior photo showcases the grandeur of this colonial masterpiece, with its symmetrical facade, pristine white siding, and striking black shutters that punctuate the classic look. Moving to the front porch, we see a welcomin

This featured home is a lovely renovation in Plandome, New York, by Chango & Co. The owners of this Dutch Colonial home wanted an interior design that was both warm and inviting, while still utilizing the

Colonial homes evoke a timeless charm and elegance that continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike. Today, let's delve into the allure of a classic white, center hall colonial home through a series of inspiring photographs showcasing its architectural details.The exterior photo showcases the grandeur of this colonial masterpiece, with its symmetrical facade, pristine white siding, and striking black shutters that punctuate the classic look. Moving to the front porch, we see a welcomin

In a recent Instagram poll, homeowners asked us for ideas on how to improve the aesthetic of their standard, center hall Colonials.

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Colonial homes evoke a timeless charm and elegance that continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike. Today, let's delve into the allure of a classic white, center hall colonial home through a series of inspiring photographs showcasing its architectural details.The exterior photo showcases the grandeur of this colonial masterpiece, with its symmetrical facade, pristine white siding, and striking black shutters that punctuate the classic look. Moving to the front porch, we see a welcomin

I’ve been dying to see the Southern Living Idea House after seeing lots of sneak peeks and it finally debuted this week! The house was designed by Sarah Bartholomew and I was immediately obsessed. I love her work ( her room at Kips Bay is still a favorite) and the amount of layers and details that

Just because a house is tiny doesn't mean it can't be elegant, as this shipshape, 11-foot-wide townhouse shows.

Three charming dormers top the roof of this stately Colonial house plan. With a beautiful center hall layout, traffic is directed either left to the big living room with fireplace, to the right into the formal dining room or back to the two-story family room that also has a fireplace. The large kitchen is kept separate to keep the kitchen noise down and comes with a walk-in pantry, built-in desk and connected breakfast room. There's a side porch that opens to a mud room with the utility room having a sink and the garage entrance. A wall of glass in the family room overlooks the covered porch in back. Homeowners get a first floor master suite with his and her walk-in closets and a large master bathroom. On the second floor, an open rail balcony lets you look down into the family room below. Bedroom 4 gets a private bathroom while the other two bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Bonus space over the garage can be finished whenever you are ready.

Jeffrey Bilhuber revamps a classic Seattle house for two stylish empty nesters

View of the Potomac-river side of Gunston Hall. This stately colonial home was commissioned by George Mason and was finished in 1759. While the exterior is more plain that other Virginia colonial homes, the interior is breathtaking and worth a visit. Gunston Hall Virginia

Colonial-style homes are known for their historic roots and symmetrical designs. Check out these before-and-after colonial home remodels that update and modernize exteriors.

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Three charming dormers top the roof of this stately Colonial house plan. With a beautiful center hall layout, traffic is directed either left to the big living room with fireplace, to the right into the formal dining room or back to the two-story family room that also has a fireplace. The large kitchen is kept separate to keep the kitchen noise down and comes with a walk-in pantry, built-in desk and connected breakfast room. There's a side porch that opens to a mud room with the utility room having a sink and the garage entrance. A wall of glass in the family room overlooks the covered porch in back. Homeowners get a first floor master suite with his and her walk-in closets and a large master bathroom. On the second floor, an open rail balcony lets you look down into the family room below. Bedroom 4 gets a private bathroom while the other two bedrooms share a hall bathroom. Bonus space over the garage can be finished whenever you are ready.

Tour an inviting Colonial style home designed for family living and entertaining by Nor-Son Custom Builders in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Colonial homes evoke a timeless charm and elegance that continues to captivate homeowners and designers alike. Today, let's delve into the allure of a classic white, center hall colonial home through a series of inspiring photographs showcasing its architectural details.The exterior photo showcases the grandeur of this colonial masterpiece, with its symmetrical facade, pristine white siding, and striking black shutters that punctuate the classic look. Moving to the front porch, we see a welcomin

The designer, along with architect Gil P. Schafer, conjures a picture of gracious New York living.

I admit there’s a romantic side in me that pops its head whenever I see houses like these; homes that are full of character, oozing with old-fashion historical charm; houses that have a story to tell… These gorgeous abodes are fashioned after authentic 18th Century homes found along the Connecticut countryside, reflecting a periodic style …

This gorgeous Georgian Colonial-style home was designed by Murphy & Co Design along with Streeter Custom Builder, sited in Edina, Minnesota.