Belmont County Cottage

A small cottage nestled in the countryside of Belmont County, the design holds a delicate balance between honoring history and embracing a sense of timeless, simplicity.  The exterior, washed in a soft, muted yellow, blends with the goldenrod fields nearby.  Stepping inside, the heart pine floors, discovered beneath layers of linoleum, reintroduces past textures. Their pinkish warmth dictates the palette within, creating a gentle harmony that flows from room to room.  Red oak panels and limewashed walls breathe with a soft warmth, inviting quiet reflection.

Each choice here is an act of respect: the Amish-built cabinetry, the soapstone countertops, even the salvaged sink and vintage tub in the bathroom are chosen with thought, with reverence. This cottage holds the past gently while welcoming the present, standing as a testament to the kind of life that values continuity, rootedness, and simplicity. Here, nothing is wasted; each corner speaks quietly of belonging, a place to live well in harmony with the land.