Innholdsfortegnelse for February - March 2018 i Cottages and Bungalows

WHEN THE SEASONS CHANGE FROM WINTER TO THE EARLY DAYS OF SPRING, it’s always a lovely time. The house gets a bit quieter, the days a bit more still. It’s a time when we shift from that ever-present state of hosting, gift giving, meal making into more thoughtful introspection. Now it’s your house’s turn to get a little TLC. It’s your turn to get a little bit of that care too. Putting together our Dream Cottage issue every year, it’s easy to get caught up in the research of it all. What are the big trends, innovative design ideas, smart investments for your home? Our team works hard to find amazing, inspiring homes, as well as décor and home improvement discoveries to help you craft a warm, welcoming and beautiful…

The armoire, also called a wardrobe, is a large two-door cupboard that can hold clothes, shoes, linens and other items. The name comes from the Latin armorium, a chest that held armor. In medieval times, clothes were stored in a “press,” which had shelves but no drawers or doors. The armoire as we know it developed in France in the 17th century. Early versions didn’t have feet and were very wide. But as the piece became more popular, it also became more decorative, and gained feet, graceful curves and often painted still lifes on its sides and fronts. American colonists also developed their own version of “hanging cupboards” to store clothes in as early as the 17th century. As design tastes and trends change, the armoire grows wider or more…

Among your other new year’s resolutions, make it a goal to learn a new craft technique— and embroidery is the perfect place to start. You can use it to add timeless cottage details throughout your house with monogrammed napkins and towels, borders on your curtains and tablecloths, and decorative throw pillows and blankets. In her new book, Embroider Your Life: Simple Techniques & 150 Stylish Motifs to Embellish Your World, Nathalie Mornu outlines simple stitches and a variety of ideas for projects and patterns. Here are a few to get you started. Satin Stitch To Use: This stitch is simple and works well to fill in large areas. For patterns, draw the shape with a water-soluble marker, and fill it in with the satin stitch. Or use a basic running…

“Make sure you have a vision of what you want. Get to know the home’s history, neighborhood, town, and draw inspiration from them. The biggest problem is people don’t know what they want.” “Name the style of the project. This gives you guardrails.” “Play around most with the floor plan,” Christine says. “I’ve never executed a project based on the first floor plan that came to mind. Be open to making floor-plan changes once the initial structure gets built. It’s better to make changes then than when the drywall is up.” “It’s a good idea to assign roles of responsibility to those involved,” Christine counsels. “Make a pact not to get upset with each other. Projects like this can ruin relationships, but it brought us together because it’s something we…

•  A pool•  An outdoor kitchen•  Old industrial and livestock pieces, such as troughs, lockers or baker’s racks on casters to be repurposed•  A 20-foot steel slider as the exit door to the back porch•  For the ladies in our family, a large table in the middle of the craft/blog room for sewing purposes•  For the guys in our family, a manly-man space, so Ryan can teach our son all about how to fix up old cars, etc.•  An old card catalog and/or an oversized pie safe repurposed as a statement piece•  A commercial-grade refrigerator…

A schoolhouse light is a farmhouse staple, and this one is no exception. Kao schoolhouse flush-mount light, $195. (800) 407-8784 or barnlight.com. Have you ever styled a bookcase and needed that little something extra? This is it. Geo burst wall décor, $19.99. Visit target.com. Family portraits, DIY art, the print you picked up at the flea market—everything will look great in this clean-lined frame. Metal frame in brass with matted photo, $29.99 for 11" x 14". Visit target.com. Brighten up your bedside table or desk with the sleek beauty of gold and marble. Surya Hannibal table lamp, $143. (770) 599-7896 or laylagrayce.com. Hue dinnerware in blue or green, $4.95 to $5.95 per piece. Visit crateandbarrel.com. Woven seagrass, resin-coated white paint and a brass frame combine for an exquisitely detailed yet…

 With a history dating back to the second century, tile has long been used to add art to structures around the world. Today we continue to use it in our homes for visual as well as functional purposes. With technology and innovation, tile has drastically changed since its inception, and its popularity is growing along with it. Check out these new trends that will liven up your home and be a smart investment. WHY TILE? Tile is known for its multitude of patterns, shapes and colors, but it has functional benefits that surpass other well-known materials. “Tiles are very strong and durable, they are excellent for passive heating and cooling, they feel soft and silky on bare feet, they are easily customizable and, per square foot, they are one of…

SAVE. Your backsplash doesn’t have as much wear and tear as the countertops, so you can afford to go with a look-alike material. “We used mini brick marble, but you can use a porcelain mini brick to save,” says Nancy. SPLURGE. “Don’t, by any means, try to save money with inexpensive countertops,” says Nancy. “They are critical, and you’ll want something to stand up to wear and tear.” Nancy suggests quartz or cracked limestone as beautiful and functional options.…

Friendship and family inter mix at this Kiawah Island, South Carolina home, where two families share the cottage as a second home. The main living room, with its beam work and high ceilings, exudes a coastal vibe. “The beams give a cool, ship-like feel,” Cameron says. The longtime friends use it year round as a gathering place, but, with the two families’ sizes and styles, they realized the 1970s home needed some updates. They turned to Cameron Schwabenton, designer and chief of Cameron Stewart and The Mommy Pop Shop, to create spaces that were colorful yet also comfortable and adaptable to groups of various sizes and ages. The families also wanted to maintain the lived-in feel of the home that had facilitated so many of their cherished memories.…

CEO Casey Lesher of HOM Sotheby’s—Real Estate offices of Casey Lesher sheds light on how to update your beach cottage to make it most sellable. 1. WHITE. A white foundation will always sell in a beach house. “Buyers have simply lost interest in color. If you want to sell quickly and for the most money, invest in decoloring,” says Casey. 2. TREND PIECES. “Buy some current and latest design trend pieces—a small investment for a big return. You may not like it, but your buyer will,” says Casey. This way, your home will have more mass appeal, and you won’t be trying to sell buyers on your style. 3. BEACH ACCESSORIES. Even if you don’t partake in popular beach activities, display bikes, paddle boards and other beach-related items. “Show and…

We love a good coming-of-age story. Especially when that coming of age is about watching a dream home slowly but surely come together. For 2018, we’re so excited to be able bring you another journey in home-building, another opportunity to watch one family bring their wish list to life as they plan, construct and decorate a home just perfect for their needs. And this time, the story is a bit different. Meet Katie and Ryan Busenitz. They are building their dream home from the ground up in Social Circle, Georgia. Katie, the creative mind behind The Rustic Boxwood blog, said that going the custom-home route this time around was all about meeting their needs exactly. “We have a long list of requirements for our home, so building a custom home…

Durability: Steel-framed structures are built to last longer, which means they’re more durable. Also, steel can withstand harsh conditions brought on by wind, rain, snow and ice. Time: A home built using steel can be erected about 30 percent faster than a stick-framed structure. Design: Open-concept rooms have been popular for some time now, and with a steel-framed home, rooms can be designed with more expansive spaces—much more than a stick-framed house can—due to the extreme strength of steel. Maintenance: Steel won’t warp, twist, swell, shrink or decay like wood can. It’s virtually indestructible! In other words, it will last a lifetime—no upkeep or maintenance needed. There are some drawbacks to steel frame, so Katie says to research what you’re getting into. “The steel can’t be recut once the windows/doors…

COTTAGE KITCHENS, Page 32 For more on Nancy, visit nancyserafini.com. Architects:Thomas Catalano and Kerri Byrne of Catalano Architects, (617) 338-7447 or catalanoarchitects.com. Builder:William Gorman of Les Fey Millwork, (508) 228-7073. Backsplash:Marble Mini Brick by Tile Showcase, (617) 926-1100 or tileshowcase.com. Cabinetry: Culbertson Woodworking, (508) 325-0797. Countertops:Super White Quartz by TBR Marble & Granite, (508) 543-9487 or tbrmarlegranite.com. Faucet:Waterstone Faucets, (888) 304-0660 or waterstoneco.com. Hardware:Schaub, (616) 871-0040 or schaubandcompany.com. Pendant lights:Ann Morris Inc., (212) 755-3308 or ann-morris.com. Rug:Nantucket Looms, (508) 228-1908 or nantucketlooms.com. Sink:Ferguson Enterprises, (800) 638-8875 or fergusonshowrooms.com. Stools:O&G Studio, (520) 247-1820 or oandgstudio.com. Paint: Island: Cinder; Cabinets: White Dove; Benjamin Moore, (855) 724-6802 or benjaminmoore.com. A COTTAGE BLOSSOMS, Page 40 For more on Amal Kapen’s designs and projects, visit amalkapeninteriors.com.Kitchen wallpaper, Happy rattan bag: Meg Braff Designs, visit megbraffdesigns.com.Master…

this kitchen remodel in Salt Lake City, Utah, by Studio McGee is high-end and yet still retains cozy cottage charm. If you’re looking to get your own dream kitchen this year, here are some ideas to help you on your way. • CABINETS AND BACKSPLASH. Two-tone cabinets paired with a Calacatta marble backsplash keep things clean and chic. The gray lower cabinets ground the space, while the white upper cabinets add to the dreamy feel. The marble ties the two together with its tones. “By not wrapping the upper cabinets all the way around the kitchen and doing two-toned cabinets, [we made] this kitchen feel customized,” says the Studio McGee team. “We made the space feel larger and grander by taking the Calacatta marble backsplash all the way up to the…

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1. LIGHT IT UP. Large-scale pendant lights are a huge help in an open kitchen. Smaller lights can be swallowed up by the space, while larger lights will help the space feel balanced. 2. WINDOWS AND ARCHES. Arched windows give the space a homier feel and provide a border along the window’s edge. This prevents the walls from looking too expansive. 3. COLOR PALETTE. Keep the eye moving and prevent guests from focusing on any one thing by choosing a monochromatic palette. 4. CEILING STAPLES. Placing iron or wooden rods across the ceiling will give it a false top, creating the illusion that the room is smaller.…

 There are many things on our wish lists for our homes that we can find ourselves daydreaming about. The just-chippy-enough vintage-inspired furniture. A well-stocked art collection. An open concept that lends itself to gatherings with friends. And then there’s that wonderful moment when you realize that you’ve achieved everything on that wish list. Ally Whalen, owner and principal designer at Ally Whalen Design, played the fairy godmother in this very scenario, designing a home for homeowners who dared to dream. The Charlotte, North Carolina, home was originally built in 1983 and required plenty of renovation. Ally details the process, saying, “We completely gutted and rearranged the kitchen and opened it up to main living room. We added new French doors to the back of the home, added a…

• Workspaces: Ryan works from home, I blog at home and the kids homeschool, so we will need to have work space for each member of our family. • A Clutter-Free Kitchen: We want to hide all our small appliances, yet be able to keep them out, since some of these appliances are heavy to lift. So having a walk-in/butler’s pantry is a must. • Family Friendly Layout: Our home needs to be an accommodating place for both kids and adults. When we have families over, it’ll be great to have a place for the adults to hang out and for the kids to run and play and not have to worry about keeping their voices down. • Rooms That Make Life Easy: We want lots of natural light and an oversized kitchen island…

It’s a new year, which means it’s time to refresh your cottage. Dress up your home in patterns, prints and textures with tips from John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon’s new book, Prints Charming. Otherwise known as the Madcap Cottage gents, John and Jason are here to help you pick the perfect theme for any room in your house and add personalized décor to give your cottage a fresh, homey feel. The delightful duo, known for their blend of bright vivacious palettes and classically rooted interiors say that pattern is not only what can take your rooms from vanilla to a rainbow of flavors; it’s what can infuse your space with the timeless charm of cottage style. “All white walls and neutral furnishings and accessories lack a history or provenance,”…