RURAL RETREAT OR RUSTIC COTTAGE: Use of vintage Knotty pine paneling in kitchen, and living area communicates a simpler time, and place. Many of the homes built after WWII used Knotty pine paneling not only because of its distinctive sense of character, but it was less expensive than drywall(sheetrock). The nostalgic quality of paneling conjures up what can be done to respectfully retain, and revive what already exists in this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Many of the homes of that era, although small, had good size yards. And this home is no different. Large level lot has the gardener in mind as there is room to minimize or maximize what designs you have in mind.