Real beauty is versatile, fluid, and often sensible—all the characteristics of this 4-season vacation home design. The main-floor family room with fireplace and soaring cathedral ceiling shares its wide-open atmosphere with an eat-in-kitchen. A large main-floor bedroom with walk-in closet utilizes an adjacent full bath. With two bedrooms on the second floor (or one super-sized bedroom), plus master bath, there's enough comfort to go around. Across the open mezzanine, a snug sitting room warms up with a fireplace. And, the full basement houses a private three-room apartment that nearly mirrors the first level floor plan.

Above: Airy, open views in the family room. Top Right: This homeowner chose to relocate the kitchen to the master bedroom's original location. A built-in booth serves casual meals. Middle Right: This dining area occupies the kitchen's original spot. Bottom Right: Views to the entry area from the family room.