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SPRING cottage | 61 60 | SPRING cottage home SWEET home Be Our Guest A Charlottesville family greets visitors with open arms—and a luxury home away from home.

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Be Our GuestA Charlottesville family greets visitors with open arms—and a luxury home away from home.

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There’s no question that hospitality is a Southern specialty. Stepping beyond the book of common courtesy, spoiling guests has become an adored art form focused on making dear friends and family feel wonderfully welcome.

That was the goal of this Virginia couple, who desired a plush guest cottage that would offer all the modern amenities of a new build while seamlessly complementing the historic patina of the property’s mid-19th century main house.

An extensive remodel of a simple backyard shed revealed an exceptional entertaining space that com-bines the utmost in old-world charm with cozy luxury. Exposed rustic beams and reclaimed wood impart a

fresh canvasWhitewashed wood paneling hung horizontally offers a fresh canvas for vibrant art, while a sky-blue ceiling with rustic beams adds a touch of whimsy and cottage class.

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sense of warmth to the rooms and balance beautiful marble details and fine linens. With an array of fabrics in pleasing hues of pale blue, cream, and yellow, the comfy furnishings beckon guests to kick up their heels and stay a spell in this private getaway.

soak away the dayTraveling woes are quickly forgotten with a soak in this glass-enclosed tub with walls of marble tiled in a trendy herringbone pattern. A pair of custom dresser-style vanities completes this spa-like bathroom.

A guest suite is the perfect place for cre-ative colors and funky patterns. This beautiful bedroom is appointed with sumptuous linens, custom drapes, and a brightly bold chair.

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Set the mood for the sweetest of dreams. This calming bedroom suite is decked with pretty pillows, a plush headboard, and a cus-tom bed skirt in blue, mocha, and pale pink.

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