The Cottages The Cottages calls together an amalgam of architectural styles rooted in 19th-Century Southern coastal and Caribbean island cultures. In artful detail that borrows freely from the past, 25 enchanting designs bring forth a sense of ease and rich comfort often reserved for gentler times. Paneled windows, seaside porticos and hosts of French door... more »s mingle wide views with light airy interior spaces that invite a "sit and watch the sunset" attitude. This collection of plans keys the vibrant aesthetics of earlier plantation and island-community homes with the soaring demands of a modern household. Versatile living and dining rooms tune themselves to any occasion - planned or cozy. Master suites with private decks and luxury baths invite sunning and soaking. Cool covered galleries and sun-kissed courtyards blur the definition between indoor and outdoor spaces and capture unforgettable vistas. Created by the Sater Design Collection, Inc., these designs satisfy their concept of home as a comfortable place that holds precious the spirit of everyday life. Gloriously illustrated by Jenkins and Chin Shue of Boca Raton, this book is a hymn to beautiful houses everywhere.« less