River cottage

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a white house sitting on top of a lush green field

When Alana Woerpel and her family acquired an uninhabitable but winsome little cottage on the Virginia side of the Potomac River, they coaxed it back to life with lots of hard work, some gentle acceptance, and a mix of charming but never entirely precious furnishings.

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the before and after photos of cottage makeover from 1950's red slay to relaxing resort

This cottage makeover is dramatic! Take the tour to see how we transformed it from a 1970s cabin with red shag carpet to a relaxing river retreat.

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a small yellow house with a lawn mower in front of it and trees around the yard

Wow! This little cabin was in desperate need of an extreme cottage makeover! I love seeing all the before/after photos as well as a video tour showing how this little home on a river has been transformed.

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a house with steps leading up to the front door

This vacation cabin project transforms an old bunkie into a charming, functional retreat inspired by the classic boathouse. Thoughtfully designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest, it features salvaged materials, custom details, and smart storage solutions—offering a perfect balance of heritage preservation and modern comfort.

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