French Country Home Makeover That Doubles the Size

Big bay window on one side of the front door, white brick patio on the other ... this French Country home knows how to create a friendly first impression.

This French Country home is chock full of curb appeal. Designers added a second story in the renovation, increasing the bedroom count from two to five. At the front entrance, an open-air brick porch has room for rocking chairs and friends (furry and otherwise). Purple blooms are a beautiful pop of color against the white.

A round, porthole-style window is a sweet surprise in this stairwell, leading up and out of the dining room. For a buffet, a rustic wood dresser matches the farmhouse charm of the room's white brick fireplace.