Dream Cottages - by Catherine Tredway (Paperback)

About the Book

In this elegantly illustrated book, architect Tredway presents cottage plans to meet unique lifestyles. Each design incorporates details unique to the region and highlights the historical background of the architectural style. Photos.

Book Synopsis

A cottage is both a relaxing retreat and an expression of your personality. Catherine Tredway presents 25 fabulous and unique cottage designs that range in style from a spacious ski chalet to a peaceful oasis in the desert. Full of charming regional accents, each design includes a full-color rendering, elevation views, floor plans, and photographs of architectural details. This elegant and practical book will inspire you to turn the cottage of your dreams into a reality.

From the Back Cover

Hold your dream cottage in your hands!

Both a practical plans book and an inspirational idea book, Dream Cottages is a must for would-be cottage owners and for those who just like to dream.

The cottage holds a special place in our minds and hearts as a place of retreat, peace, and relaxation as well as an expression of a family's own personality and lifestyle. In this elegantly illustrated book, Catherine Tredway presents 25 dream-inspiring cottage plans. Each design incorporates architectural details closely tied to a particular region of North America and is shown in the author's full-color rendering accompanied by elevation views, floor plans, and photographs of architectural details.

Review Quotes

"If you want to downsize your residence and are looking for ideas, Dream Cottages by cottage home designer Catherine Tredway is a great place to start."- San Francisco Chronicle

Dream Cottages was featured inthe San Francisco Chronicle.