CALIFORNIA COTTAGE STYLE

California cottages are famed for their openness and creatively designed interiors, and this magnificent tribute brilliantly showcases the variety of styles that belong to the tradition. Splendid photographs taken by a prominent architectural photographer present Pioneer, Queen Anne, Spanish Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Tudor revival homes, some designed by major figures, such as Frank Lloyd Wright. Take a look at the examples and see exactly what makes cottages different from other houses, and how to make the most of their beauty. Each one will inspire fresh ideas for decorating in small spaces and gracing every square foot with lovely details. From a Mill Valley cottage, preserved and expanded with extraordinary pizzazz, to a 1909 Heavenly Bungalow in Pasadena with original crafted details. Here's how to live small and well, which is the heart of cottage style.