Don’t you love a good window? What about one that you can see in as much as you can see out? I’m always taken by older homes, traditional in design and build, with a very modern element or addition. This home, called The Vegetarian Cottage designed by the English architect firm, Cousins and Cousins, caught my eye a few weeks back and I had to know more. Clearly, I have exteriors on my mind, at the moment. And, England on my mind, always. Because lush back gardens. Because they name their homes (I’ve given my home a name – have you?). Because old cherished. Because new mixed in like it fits old like a glove.
I love the look, I keep seeing over and again, coming out of England
that boasts of window walls that let the light in or doors that can be lifted to let the wind wander right through.
The Chetwynd Road home is just as charming. Doesn’t have a modern cottage feel? Cozy and clean.
And, this A frame window at Taylor Road lends its owners to living among the treetops.
How do you feel about this trend? Do you find it as dreamy as I do? Would you ever have windows this big, in your home? Or would you feel it would be letting too much in and you’d lose privacy? Depending on where my house was located, I’d love to have a large open windows or doors, that open, in the kitchen dining area, as shown above. I’d likely love it in the day and be a little creeped out at night — if I’m honest. But, I’d pour a cup of courage and go for it …it’s so stunning.
what do you think?
Check out more outside looking in properties designed by Cousins + Cousins here.
images via Cousins + Cousins