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Enjoy these great design ideas from our Whisper Creek Cottage, all in the spirit of mountain living.

Horizontal boards made from a fiber-cement composite wrap the sides of the cottage. This man-made material adds low-maintenance properties to the exterior -- no rotting, warping, or mildew -- which are especially important attributes when caring for a second home.

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Horizontal boards made from a fiber-cement composite wrap the sides of the cottage. This man-made material adds low-maintenance properties to the exterior -- no rotting, warping, or mildew -- which are especially important attributes when caring for a second home.

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A scrap of lumber supported by a locust branch works perfectly as a backdoor bench. Left with the bark on, this kind of rough-hewed detail pleasantly contrasts with the finer things throughout the house.

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In the dining room and throughout the house, furnishings are reproduction antiques. "Reproductions are an easier and less expensive way to give a home the same period look. It's a way to bring in nostalgia without the expense," says designer Steve Chambliss. A hand-crafted metal fixture above showcases fish and fisherman. Beneath, a patchwork cow-hair rug offers drama.

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4 of 11 Horizontal boards made from a fiber-cement composite wrap the sides of the cottage. This man-made material adds low-maintenance properties to the exterior -- no rotting, warping, or mildew -- which are especially important attributes when caring for a second home.