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Your Modern Cottage is a home design blog created to inspire and educate on the power of good design.

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10/27/2026

Great home design is a process, not a single sketch!

In Episode 03 of Your New Home Build Roadmap, architect Rick Staub shares how one homeowner’s vision, the unique characteristics of their property, and collaboration with their team all came together to shape their new home's design.

Watch the latest episode to see the reveal.

Learn how the custom home design process works, from early sketches to a thoughtful design concept, with architect Rick Staub of Your Modern Cottage.

10/13/2026

When builder Peter Gulick of GULICK & Co. LLC took on the renovation of a small 1967 kit house in Madison, Connecticut, he saw an opportunity to transform it into a warm, light-filled home connected to the surrounding landscape.

Sometimes the best home isn't a new one. It's the one you already have, reimagined.

Read the full story and see the before-and-after photos:
https://www.yourmoderncottage.com/blog/what-a-builder-sees

Discover how builder Peter Gulick transformed a dated 1967 kit house in Madison, CT, into a warm, light-filled home through thoughtful design and sustainable renovation.

09/09/2026

Thinking about building a new home? Start with your vision. 🏡

Before floor plans and finishes, take some time to think about how you really want your home to look, feel and function.

In the latest installment of our Your New Home Build Roadmap, we talk about creating a clear home vision and why it can make the entire building process easier.

Plus, we created a free Home Vision Guide to help you get started.

Read the post, watch the episode, and download your free guide below.

Planning a custom home? Learn how to create a Home Vision that guides your design, priorities and budget, plus download our free Home Vision Guide.

08/07/2026

Simple ways to create a home that's both warm and modern.

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Learn how warm modern design combines clean lines, natural materials, and layered textures to create a home that's both beautiful and inviting.

07/28/2026

Thinking about building a custom home? Before you think about floor plans, finishes, or budgets, you need the right people around the table.

In Episode 1 of Your New Home Build Roadmap, architect Rick Staub explains who should be on your team, what each person does, and why getting this step right can save time, money, and stress later.

Watch Episode 1 below, introducing Uc***lo Fine Homes, LLC

Learn why building the right team is the first step in a successful custom home. Architect Rick Staub explains the roles of the homeowner, architect, and builder.

07/16/2026

Thinking about the weekend ahead with this peaceful retreat!
➡️Swipe to see how rooms with light and dark palettes create different vibes.

Design Silk | Cavassa | Marchetti
📸 John Granen

07/16/2026

A home is about how it makes you feel.

What’s one thing in your home that feels just right? Or one thing you wish felt different?

07/09/2026

What the heck does an 🧅have to do with great home design?

More than you might think! 🎬 Watch full conversation with our co-founder and architect over on our YouTube channel or on the Your Modern Cottage blog. Link in bio.

07/08/2026

Planning a new home? Discover Your New Home Build Roadmap, a step-by-step video series from Your Modern Cottage to help you build with confidence.

07/07/2026

Thinking about building a new home?

With so many decisions and so much conflicting advice, it's not always clear where to begin.

That's why we're launching Your New Home Build Roadmap—a video series that walks you through the home-building process step by step, with practical guidance from more than 40 years of residential architecture experience.

Learn what's coming in our latest blog, and get ready for Episode 1, launching in two weeks.

Planning a new home? Discover Your New Home Build Roadmap, a step-by-step video series from Your Modern Cottage to help you build with confidence.

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