Before and After: Little Cottage

I don't know about you, but I could look at before and afters for.ever.  I love seeing a space transformed.  And this one won't let you down.  It was featured in the New York Times yesterday, and it's stunning. 

The kitchen before:

And after:

Melanie Brandman "knocked out walls and raised the ceilings to create an open space, and replaced the floors with dark stained pine."

 And here is the living room before: 

 

And after: 

 

Melanie kept the wood burning stove around-- with this being a cottage and all, it just makes sense. 

 

I had to include a couple other picture that I loved as well.  Here is another view of the living room. 

And I just love these pink pillows on these tufted chairs.

A transformation done in style, no?  I love it!  I hope it inspires you as much as it did me.  To see the rest of the little cottage, go here. 

 I hope you have a great weekend!  Happy Friday.

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