Photographs by Doreen Kilfeather appeared in Image Interiors Magazine, July/August 2016 These photographs convey a sense of the beautiful lakeside location of the property, as well as the comprehensive refurbishment to update the midcentury cottage. The cottage, which won the RTÉ television programme Home of the Year is a tranquil home for interior designer Egon Walesch and his partner in county Westmeath, Ireland. Walls throughout are painted Farrow & Ball Cornforth White. Doors, skirting, window frames, beams painted in Farrow & Ball Strong White. Floors treated with Woca White Oil. Vintage Moroccan Beldi rug. Melin Tregwynt cushions and footstool. Heal's Mistral sofa, Knockando throw create a cosy and warm atmosphere in the sitting area.

Greg Hadley Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in DC Metro with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

A modern box of space in the Methow Valley photos by Will Austin
This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan dining in Seattle with beige walls and concrete floors.

Peter Aaron
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bedroom in New York with a stone fireplace surround, a corner fireplace, white walls and concrete floors.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized modern formal open concept living room in Burlington with concrete floors, a wood stove, yellow walls, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Ethan Rohloff Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country two-storey brown exterior in Sacramento with wood siding.

Inspiro 8 Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized country study room in Other with beige walls and a built-in desk.

Jamie Armstrong
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary one-storey brown house exterior in Christchurch with wood siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country three-storey red house exterior in Denver with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

The log rail around the front porch of this mountain chalet adds to the charm of the design.
This is an example of a mid-sized country two-storey exterior in Denver with wood siding.

Mid-sized country formal living room in Other with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

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Photo of a mid-sized modern one-storey exterior in Hampshire with wood siding and a flat roof.

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Mid-sized country exterior in Philadelphia.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country two-storey exterior in Seattle with wood siding.

The exterior of the home is designed to complement the surrounding architecture in Blodgett Landing in Newbury, NH, while the interior boasts a more contemporary atmosphere. Architectural design by Bonin Architects & Associates. Photo by William N. Fish.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional two-storey exterior in New York with wood siding.

The ceiling was opened and new beams were added. The original moss rock fireplace was updated. Wood floors were added throughout, and new built- in shelves were added to feature special pieces. Darrin Harris Frisby

Design ideas for a mid-sized country foyer in Other with a single front door, a brown front door and dark hardwood floors.