Innholdsfortegnelse for August - September 2017 i Cottages and Bungalows

SUMMER BRINGS WITH IT LOTS OF DISTINCTIVE MEMORIES FROM MY YOUTH. Sunburned shoulders, the ever-present smell of barbecue smoke, the sound of pool water lapping up against hot tile and the crackling static of the radio on full blast outside, playing classic rock or Motown, sometimes reggae. Even these days I’m likely to opt for a radio tethered to the patio wall in lieu of a fancy bluetooth speaker. There’s something about the nostalgia of that imperfect sound that makes the sun feel a little warmer and the music feel just that much more right. That’s why this year’s annual coastal issue focuses on the sensory experiences of summer. We all have them—and they may be different for each of us—family campouts, vacations on the beach, the spirit of travel…

Versatility is key with this cube that can function as a footstool, a seat or even a tabletop. Moroccan pom-pom pouf, $149. Visit westelm.com. Sometimes a little extra flair can really light up the room. Linden table lamp, $840. Visit circalighting.com. Black and white brings out the tribal side of this double pompom pillow. Justina Blakeney pom-pom pouf pillow, $109. Visit luluandgeorgia.com. Staying cozy never looked so good with this fuzzy, frilly blanket. Soft Nature woolen pom-pom throw, $155. Visit houzz.com. Organization and style are one and the same with this woven basket. Candelabra Home pom-pom belly basket, $59. Visit shopcandelabra.com.…

1 This table lamp, with its protective, cage base, is designed to endure whatever the harsh seas throw at it. Industrial lantern, $149.95. (877) 704-2425 or lampsplus.com. 2 Want to give your books a sense of sea-faring adventure? These figural functional bookends will do just that. Navy whale bookends, $44.50. Visit caronsbeachhouse.com. 3 Add this clock’s bold, weathered design to make your space feel more relaxed. Beach time wall clock, $149.99. (844) 893-9961 or birchlane.com. 4 Everything about the nautical theme can be used as a decoration. Use these charming pieces as a bookends or paperweights throughout your home. Ceramic fishing weights, $54.99. (800) 843-2446 or overstock.com. 5 Give your coastal cottage a chic flair with these lovely white sand dollars and gold patina picture frame. Florida sand dollars shadowbox,…

1. COHESIVE CONTRIBUTIONS. Before you make any renovation decisions, look at what you already have. “Consider the style of your home. It’s important to make things cohesive before you start,” says Caitlin. 2. HOUSE BONES. “Kitchens have architectural details, so start there,” says Caitlin. You’ll want to make sure the style you’re planning complements the existing details. 3. BLACK AND WHITE. Don’t forget to add some dark tones, even if you want a bright kitchen. “Fresh doesn’t need to be all light,” says Caitlin. “What’s fresh is the contrast of elements, so black will make the whites feel fresher.” 4. WHITE WALLS. “You can never go wrong with white paint,” she says. Not only will white walls make your kitchen feel clean and bright, it will allow you more creativity…

Variety is the spice of life, and interior designer Eileen Deschapelles has it all figured out at her home in Riverside, Connecticut. Just don’t try to pigeonhole her style into any one category. “I’m passionate about interior design, and I love too many styles to pick a favorite. My house reflects what I love, and somehow it all works together,” she explains. That modest “somehow” is really the combination of a confident understanding in her own diverse tastes and years of design experience to make opposites attractive within the same space. “Slowly I started to add more contemporary elements, and I realized the traditional envelope of my home’s exterior blended very nicely with modern elements .” She layers bold feminine accents over masculine shapes and earthy hues. Furniture with contemporary…

A home is many things, but when you treat it like a creative playground, inspiring things happen. And Carol and Steve Cook of Ventura, California, certainly do. Not only is their almost-90-year-old cottage the place they hang their hats, it’s also a gallery to showcase and sell Steve’s artwork inspired by the ocean and their coastal community. But first they had to turn the cottage around. A LITTLE HOUSE WITH HISTORY “I always wanted to live by the sea,” says Carol. “At 16 I was on vacation, and I remember sitting on the beach and thinking, ‘When I’m an adult, I’m going to live at a beach.’” Although the couple have lived near the shore for most of their lives, they settled into their 832-square-foot coastal cottage in 1997 and…

EXTRA Pure & Simple: Boardwalk tile: Mediterranea. Visit mediterranea-usa.com. Driftwood Seahorse: Bella Coastal Décor. (877) 436-9098 or bellacoastaldecor.com. Glass countertops: Dakota Surfaces. (612) 968-1412 or dakotasurfaces.com. Grasscloth wallpaper: Thibaut. (973) 643-1118 or thibautdesign.com. Porcelain tile: Datile. Visitdatile.com. Rope mirror: Wayfair. (844) 683-6389 or wayfair.com. Shell tile: ArtisticTile. (212) 727-9331 or artistictile.com. FRESH FEEL Cabinet hardware: Atlas Homewares U-Turn Pull in Champagne. (800) 799-6755 or atlashomewares.com. Desk chair: Kartell. Visit kartell.com. Faucet and sink: Kohler. Visit kohler.com. Floating shelves, bar stools, kitchen rug: Anthropologie. (800) 309-2500 or anthropologie.com. Floor tile: Granada Tile. (213) 788-4238 or granadatile.com. Pendant lights: Arteriors. (800) 338-2150 or arteriorshome.com. Paint: Cabinets: Gray Wisp; Wall, ceiling and trim: White, Benjamin Moore. (855) 724-6802 or benjaminmoore.com. Roman shade in solid pewter: Select Blinds. (888) 257-1840 or selectblinds.com. ON THE…

It may have been more a spirit of science than virtuosity that drove artists to render illustrations of fish species during the mid-1800s and early 1900s, but that doesn’t mean these pages aren’t wonderful works of art today. Biologically accurate and colorfully illustrated, they make elegant framed artworks to collect. You’ll find them in antique study and research books, though today curators often prepare them as single works with prices ranging from $45 to $100 (commonly)—even upwards of $1,000 for the rarest samples. The art form’s earliest illustrators include Marcus Bloch (1723–99), a German physician from Berlin and, according to the website The Philadelphia Printshop Ltd., one of the earliest students of fish to publish a series of fish prints. Sherman Denton was an American illustrator who began documenting fish…

Since the time of colonial America, campaign chairs have been adored for their compact size and simple design. British families used them as they traveled far distances and made a home in the New World. These pieces needed to pair rich designs with utilitarian purposes, which brought about an infinite variety of innovation that is still present today. Modern-day campaign chairs are light and easily taken apart, relying on a handful of materials. Some seats are created with only a few pieces of wood and a single piece of leather, while others use canvas or even twine. While these chairs aren’t complex, their variety is endless.…

When choosing the materials, it’s best to pick patterns that don’t distract from one another. This 1940s Spanish home in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles wasn’t always this bright and cheerfully modern. When the young homeowner found an opportunity to redo a room in the house, her first choice was the kitchen. That’s when Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design stepped in. MAXIMIZE SPACE “The kitchen was in a pretty bad state,”says Caitlin.“It hadn’t been updated since the ’80s.” They did a complete remodel of the space that spanned four months and included major changes like knocking out walls and moving doors and windows.“The client is a young woman, and she wanted something open, airy and eclectic—nothing specific to one style,”says Caitlin.“The original kitchen was tiny and cramped…

This cheerfully fresh dining room would look perfectly at home in a patio or garden, thanks to a vibrant design by interior designer Elena Phillips. “The home has an indoor-outdoor feel,” says Elena of Elena Phillips Interiors. “The furnishings are casual. We didn’t want anything to feel too precious.” Eager to get the look? Here are five ideas to steal. 1. TEXTURED WALLPAPER. Elena chose a raffia wall covering of natural fibers from Kneedler Fauchére for an earthy and more casual feel. 2. CLUTTER-FREE DECOR. An open, airy atmosphere is an important characteristic of beachside style, and maintaining visual flow and removing divisions between rooms help achieve this look, Elena says. 3. OUTDOOR STYLE. From the blue-and-white French bistro chairs to the leafy coral-like chandelier Elena used, materials and finishes…

Looking to fit beach style into your bathroom? Here are some inventive ways to incorporate coastal materials in this smaller space. 1 . WOOD For a more rustic coastal vibe, update your cabinets with reclaimed wood. This custom-made pine cabinet holds the sink while also providing storage. Boardwalk tiles make the floor look like it’s been worn down by wind and water. “Incorporate painted wood to keep it light and airy,” says Liz Baker of Coralberry Cottage. “Gray-washed driftwood finishes can accomplish this also.” Wood can also be added through décor, like this driftwood starfish that pays homage to the sea, both in shape and material. 2. SEASHELLS They provide an instant beach element and have unique patterns and textures. But have you thought about incorporating seashells into your flooring?…

SPLURGE Flooring: This is where you can afford to go big and get what you want. “Flooring takes up a lot of real estate, so it makes a big impact on the space,” says Caitlin. “It needs to be able to handle abuse,” so choose something durable, like the cement tiles in this kitchen. Plumbing Fixtures: They may be smaller than your cabinets and stove, but fixtures play a big role in the style and function of your kitchen. “Quality is crucial to the functionality of your kitchen, and the faucet is a focal point,” says Caitlin. SAVE Window Treatments: Though important to the aesthetic, window treatments don’t have to be expensive to be functional. “There are great-looking, affordable options out there that work well for a mess-prone space,” says…

A new era of country style is in, and it features the implementation of modern fixtures in traditional and classic homes, as well as much, much more. In Claire Bingham’s new book, Modern Living—New Country, she features eight beautiful homes that define the new country look, from an Italian chateau to a Mediterranean villa. What’s important is maintaining a respect for traditional architecture and design. OUT WITH THE OLD Before she could begin exploring new country, Bingham had to first consider simple country style. Classically defined by quantity over quality, country homes feature rooms packed with furniture and accessories. As Bingham describes it, these rooms are “stacked to their wallpaper seams with stuff,” while still maintaining a simple feel. She also details how country homes have a respect for traditional…