How to make a Virginia-Highland bungalow even better? When the location is perfect, but the client needs more space and updating, the answer is Cottage 2.0. Interior designer Nikie Barfield and architect Mark Arnold identified the home’s charm factors and enhanced them. “We maintained the cottage feel by using classic materials like cedar shake, painted brick, and cobblestones in the driveway,” Nicki says, noting that the design team wanted to honor the home’s past while still expanding its size. They also kept the basic footprint the same: a second floor is now in former attic space, and a deck became a covered porch. The renovation added 1,500 square feet, giving the homeowners 4,000 square feet of living space.

The curb appeal improved dramatically. Attractive additions to the fron

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