A New Orleans beauty boasts a big surprise in the backyard 

New Orleans is a hotbed of history, architecture, food and music, but it's the preservation efforts that remain one of the Louisiana city's best qualities. Everywhere you look and listen, the past merges into the present day. The shotgun house  — some say the name comes from firing a shot in one door and it going out the other without hitting a wall — tends to be built on narrow lots, but winds up enhancing the sense of communal living. It's no wonder the style endures and thrives. 
Actually this home is a bit of a two-in-one design: While the front bears a cottage-esque face, the long structure type helps maximize space with hardwood floors, high ceilings and pocket doors. After a quick test of the rocking chair on the porch, lets peek inside and see what else awaits!
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The main living area gives a nod to the steaminess of New Orleans with a big fine fan, wispy curtains, and gleaming wood floors and light tones. The connectivity of the setup means you can communicate with others but be free to do your own thing.
This room boasts a "heart of the home" ambience, with the fireplace, big windows and an aptly placed mirror giving it a grand effect. In days long past, this must have been the liveliest room with the fireplace at work and meals being cooked up in the kitchen. It's still a hot space, right?
Modern-day kitchens make do with less space, but here you have all the essentials — and a breakfast bar to make the first meal of the day a little easier to dish out. Classic-style storage and the trim hark back to the home's roots.
Oh, a bathroom with a dainty but stylish window. There is a cute mix of contemporary and vintage here, and because it's subtle, it works. What a great way to add light to this room.
A child's room can be playful and classic, we love how the trim and fireplace with mantel add flair to the resident's own colorful self-expression. It's a sweet surprise.  
The master bedroom goes for elegant oasis, but it's the smart storage framing the doors that catches the eye. It feels like home, but sort of like a vacation retreat too. What a perfect blend. And now, let's venture outside ...
As if the house did not possess enough charm on its own, the backyard makes a big splash with a pool and a bit of greenery to admire. Since New Orleans is one of those cities where people love to be outdoors, what better spot to gather with loved ones?  
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Homes can make us feel safe, loved and soothed, but they are also portals to the past. Finding a way to craft your perfect blend may be a lifelong pursuit. Here's to making your dreams come true. 
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