# The Cottage — Luxury Home Design Showroom
> A premier luxury kitchen, bath, and home design showroom serving Shreveport, Louisiana and the surrounding Ark-La-Tex region since 2001.

The Cottage (formerly Kitchen & Bath Cottage) is a locally owned, full-service home design firm and showroom specializing in high-end custom cabinetry, premium appliances, stone and tile, windows and doors, decorative hardware, and radiant flooring. Founded by Mary Ann and Terry Elston, the business was recognized by Inc. Magazine as an Inc. 5000 company in 2016. The Cottage operates two showrooms: one in Shreveport, LA and one in Bullard, TX.

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## Site Pages

- /: Homepage — Introduction to The Cottage, portfolio overview, and consultation CTA.
- /about-the-cottage: Our History, brand story, founder bio (Mary Ann Elston), and services overview.
- /our-team: Team profiles for owners Terry & Mary Ann Elston and designers Barbara Mitchell (ASID, LEED AP), Katie Stanfield, Mary Patten, Christopher Randel, and Brenda Lupo.
- /our-showroom: Showroom details, virtual tour, hours, and address for the Shreveport, LA and Bullard, TX locations.
- /contact-us: Contact form, phone, address, hours, and map for both showroom locations.
- /design-tips-guidelines: Step-by-step design process guide covering planning, design, budget, ordering, and installation.
- /news-events: Company news, product launches, trunk shows, and design events.

### Products & Brands

- /appliances: Premium kitchen appliance sales and consultation. Brands: Sub-Zero, Wolf, Thermador, Miele, JennAir, KitchenAid, La Cornue, Bosch, Fisher & Paykel, Cove, Scotsman, Vent-A-Hood, Fire Magic, Whirlpool, EVO, RCS.
- /cabinetry: Custom kitchen, bath, office, laundry, and outdoor cabinetry. Brands: Wood-Mode, Bentwood Luxury Kitchens, Harmoni, Crystal Cabinet Works, KitchenCraft, NatureKast, Grothouse, Current Cabinets, Encore by Crystal.
- /decorative-hardware: Cabinet and architectural hardware. Brands: Top Knobs, Emtek, Baldwin, Rocky Mountain Hardware, Ashley Norton, Jeffrey Alexander, Cliffside Industries, Hettich.
- /stone-tile: Countertops, backsplashes, and flooring tile. Brands: Artistic Tile, Walker Zanger, New Ravenna, Soci, Daltile.
- /marvin-windows-doors: Certified Marvin Windows & Doors dealer and installer.
- /rehme-steel-windows-doors: Exclusive North Louisiana dealer for Rehme Steel Windows & Doors (handcrafted, 100% American steel).
- /trustile-doors: Authorized TruStile interior doors dealer — over 100 architecturally-correct panel designs.
- /phantom-screens: Authorized Phantom Screens dealer — retractable screens for doors, windows, and large openings.
- /warmlyyours: Authorized WarmlyYours dealer — electric radiant floor heating for tile, stone, and marble surfaces.

### Portfolio

- /epicurean-kitchens: Photo gallery of world-class kitchen designs by The Cottage design team.
- /luxurious-bathrooms: Photo gallery of luxury bathroom designs by The Cottage design team.

### Project Highlights

- /project-highlight-pierrewood-2020: Pierrewood Residence — Modern Louisiana Colonial new construction (2018 Parade of Homes). Architect: Ben Patterson AIA. Contractor: Terry M. Elston. Designers: Barbara Mitchell & Kori Shurley. Products: Wood-Mode cabinetry, Sub-Zero/Wolf/Scotsman/Miele appliances, Marvin windows, New Ravenna & Artistic Tile, Top Knobs hardware.
- /project-highlight-southern-trace-2020: Southern Trace Residence — kitchen, laundry, and guest bath remodel (2019). Contractor: Josh Knicely Builders. Designer: Katie Stanfield. Products: Bentwood cabinetry, Sub-Zero/Wolf/Miele/Fisher & Paykel appliances, Artistic Tile, Top Knobs hardware.
- /project-highlight-description-modern-mediterranean-stunner-in-southern-trace: Modern Mediterranean Stunner — new construction (2019). ASID Gold Medal for Design Excellence. Architect: Ben Patterson AIA. Contractor: Terry M. Elston. Designers: Barbara Mitchell ASID LEED AP & Jamey Briggs. Products: Bentwood & Wood-Mode cabinetry, Thermador/Sub-Zero/Wolf/Scotsman appliances, Artistic Tile & New Ravenna, Marvin windows, Phantom Screens, Top Knobs hardware.

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## Business Information

- **Business Name:** The Cottage (formerly Kitchen & Bath Cottage)
- **Type:** Locally owned luxury home design showroom
- **Founded:** 2001, Shreveport, Louisiana
- **Recognition:** Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies (2016)
- **Louisiana Showroom:** 6505 Line Avenue, Suite 3, Shreveport, LA 71106 | (318) 868-9696
- **Texas Showroom:** 701 W. Main Street, Bullard, TX 75757
- **Hours (Louisiana):** Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Saturday by appointment | Sunday closed
- **Hours (Texas):** Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Sat–Sun closed
- **Services:** Kitchen design, bathroom design, laundry/mud room design, home office/study design, outdoor kitchen and entertaining area design, media room design, windows and doors (new construction and remodel)
- **Consultation:** Complimentary design consultations available by appointment