Innholdsfortegnelse for August/September 2018 i Cottages and Bungalows

I’M EMBARRASSED TO ADMIT THAT EVEN THOUGH I live less than an hour from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, this SoCal girl’s toes hardly ever touch the sand. Deadlines, home projects and personal to-do lists as dense as the morning marine layer often get in the way. So to make up for it, my annual summer vacations are almost always coastal in nature. And those weeks when I get to live the shore life? I always get inspired by the spirit of seaside living. It’s where bathing suits and flip-flops are the outfits de rigueur. Sand spills from your hair down to your beach cottage floor, just where it belongs, and a day spent developing your tan is a productive day indeed. While most of us can’t live…

Shibori A Japanese style of resist dyeing where fabric is folded, twisted and tied, then dipped in indigo dye. Once the fabric is unfurled, the tightly creased areas are seen to have remained white and free from dye, resulting in an organic repeated pattern. Mudcloth A traditional Malian and West African process of dyeing fabric with tree leaves for a yellow or cream base, then hand-painting with an iron-rich fermented mud to create an all-over pattern. Ikat A textile weaving process where the yarns are bound and dyed to create a resist pattern and then woven into a fabric. The “blurry” characteristic of ikat patterns is created because of the imprecise dye patterns and how difficult it is to line them up in the weaving process. Batik A popular resist…

This clever folding chair design made a stir in the 1957 furniture fair in Paris, and it’s just as fun and exciting today released in these retro colors. Fauteuil le 44 chair, for pricing and dealers, visit burov.com. A fun and whimsical take on tribal pattern, this throw pillow adds playful pep. Maisonette stripe pillow, $149. Visit theinside.com. How’s this for a glam take on pompoms? Anita G ball-studded table lamp in gold leaf, $625.Visit shopcandelabra.com. If you’re gonna say anything, say something fun! Large pink message board, $120. Visit bando.com. Get tropical with this classic leaf motif. Giant Monstera all-round towel, $68. Visit bando.com. These layered shapes and bright colors feel at once modern and nostalgic. Planetary Correspondences for Common Plants print, $220. Visit ofakind.com. Have fun with your…

“We recently have been inspired by geometric patterns. This blend of craftsmanship and modernism is a beautiful synthesis of old and new .” When Cameron Schwabenton’s longtime clients requested a fast-tracked update of their new Brooklyn pied à terre, she was all too happy to oblige—after all, the motivating person behind the decision was a tiny new family member. Cameron explains, “The clients’ son and his family live in the apartment just below, so they were anxious to get into their new home so they could be close and help out with their grandson.”The apartment was only 800 square feet, but Cameron turned the small layout into a cozy place brimming with antiques, books, and items the clients purchased while traveling. It’s now the perfect place for sipping a cup…

Flexible and versatile by design, the cottage aesthetic is always changing. For many of us, our home will always be a work in progress, transformed time and again by modern conveniences, new furnishings and décor pieces. The discovery of vintage treasures, unique goods from flea markets and salvaged materials from old buildings constantly provides the opportunity for renewed elegance. Flexible and versatile by design, the cottage aesthetic is always changing. English townhouses also have a diverse, evolving history; they lend themselves to different periods and environments. Some are small in size, and today these homeowners are faced with the challenge of carving out a usable space—one that feels both luxurious and lived-in. In Perfect English Townhouse, author Ros Byam Shaw explores the history of the English townhouse, considers preservation attempts…

• START WITH FUNCTION. “Function is the most important aspect of design,” Emily says. “It’s great that it looks pretty, but it needs to work too.” For example, the basics for a foyer or mudroom are first, a place to sit for removing shoes, and second, a place to hang coats and bags. Emily started with that and then added other details that jazz up the space, from the wainscoting and pillow to the nature-filled cubbies and hanging tags on the peg rack. • WIDEN YOUR COLOR PALETTE. Blue hues are the natural coastal color palette, but having a home filled with the same aqua or robin’s-egg blue can get boring. Instead, mix up your palette with different shades of blue, such as Emily did here with navy in her foyer. The…

While antique rattan chairs (or more generally wicker) often conjure up images of ornate Victorian styles, the method of weaving soaked natural fibers into a shape and leaving it to harden into furniture dates back to the Egyptian days. Pharaohs would often be buried in large woven caskets—a craft born from basket weaving. But the Victorians brought the look into fashion at the turn of the century, where, in the world of rattan, the more stylized and coiled, the better. Fast forward to the midcentury and companies like Heywood Wakefield adopted the look in America. Repopularized in the ’60s and ’70s when boho styles hit the mainstream, rattan furniture earned its reputation as a modern material with an artistic edge. The rattan styles we see today retain these cleaner lines…

1. Know when to call in the professionals. Enlisting the help of an interior designer may sound like an extravagance when you’re renovating on a budget, but it saved us considerable time and money. 2. Do your homework. Spending hours researching coastal interiors on Pinterest really helped us get clear about the kind of “Beach house in the Hamptons” look we wanted. And try to track down historical photos of your area; this could help if you need to replace or refinish architecture.…

1. Salvage original materials to reuse, or select fitting materials to replace damaged and unusable supplies. 2. Plank or terracotta flooring can replace old flagstones, while maintaining original rusticity. 3. Use reclaimed materials and handcrafted textiles to complement period features and enhance an old-fashioned layout. 4. Treasure and preserve fanlights and sash windows, which can be accompanied by fine fabrics and patterned drapes. 5. Make use of your in-between spaces—particularly staircases—by installing wallpaper that can be paired with overlaid portraits or photographs.…

Even if you don’t have a coastal cottage year round, summer is the perfect time to add a few coastal touches to your home. This darling DIY vintage-effect sign by blogger Courtney Sanchez of Crafts by Courtney will help you do just that. What You’ll Need: • Wood board or mini pallet (Courtney got hers from Joann Fabrics.)• Sandpaper (optional)• Chalk paint in white and coral• Chalk paint or wash paint, in three shades of blue (Courtney used DecoArt vintage wash paint.)• Paintbrush• Washi tape or painter’s tape• Paper towels• Stencil of choice What You’ll Do: 1. If you need to prep your wood board by sanding, do so first. 2. Paint a coat of white as a base on the board; then let it dry completely. 3. Section your…

1 The details matter. This one perfects the beach cottage look. For pricing and dealers, visit covethouse.eu. 2 Take sophisticated sips by the sea with this crosshatched glass-and-gold bar staple. Manhattan Nel Lusso whiskey decanter, $64.95. Visit amazon.com/lusso. 3 Lighten the mood for your vanity or guest room with this trinket tray set in a summery peach. Peach stripe vanity set by BTW Ceramics, $98. Visit ofakind.com. 4 Made from 100% organic linen, this cozy chair is worthy of the captain’s quarters. Chatsworth Navy Windowpane lounge chair, $2,400. Visit dearkeaton.com. 5 We love this chic and glam take on capiz-shell lighting. Serenity light fixture, $536. Visit corbettlighting.littmanbrands.com. 6 Paisley gets a hip summer reboot with this fresh and fun patio umbrella. Coachella denim umbrella, $599. Visit frontgate.com. 7 Nothing says…

• Trays. While a serving tray is useful most of the time, at the entertaining beach house, where the patio is further than the dining room or kitchen, it is an essential. Load it up with silverware, napkins and other serving necessities to bring them outside with ease. Or, instead, style it as an outdoor centerpiece that is easily brought in. • Lanterns. Patios and yards often have their own lighting, but rarely is it as moody and delightful as your indoor spaces. Bringing votives and lanterns to your table is a beautiful addition of light and décor steeped in a complementary sense of tradition. • Pitchers. Far from your bar cart and kitchen, the patio shindig is the perfect place to showcase your favorite pitchers and carafes. Few can deny the simple…

• Start with a neutral background; then add black, white and wood (nature) and a few pops of color to brighten up your space. That way you can change out accessories and it will always seem like the space flows together. • Pick your favorite colors and thread them through your home. Lauren used blues and light pinks in area rugs and blankets. • Dark floors will contrast with the neutral colors in a room for a crisp, fresh, open and airy look. It won’t look busy or overwhelming.…

BEAUTY ON THE BEACH Page 34 Egyptian cotton bedding: Matouk, matouk.com. Living room sofa: Swaim Inc., swaim-inc.com. Living room loveseat and ottoman, dining chairs, red chair in kids’ room: Lazar, lazarind.com. Living room side tables: Moe’s, moeshomecollection.com. Spinner vase, star fruit vase, ceramic platters, stool, vases: Global Views, globalviews.com. Coastal artwork: Great Big Canvas, (800) 557-2520 or greatbigcanvas.com. Baskets: Target, target.com. Coral, candlesticks: Home Goods, homegoods.com. Barstools: Duralee, (866) 565-7731 or duralee.com. Striped comforter: Pine Cone Hill, annieselke.com. White lamp, wall art: Uttermost, uttermost.com. Writing desk, kids’ rooms linens: Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com. Children’s table and chairs, bunkbeds: RH Baby & Child, rhbabyandchild.com. Sitting room side tables: Serena & Lily, (866) 597-2742 or serenaandlily.com. Sectional, chaise: Lee Industries, leeindustries.com. Dining table: Lexington Home Brands, lexington.com. White-beaded chandelier: Pineapples, Palms Too,pineapplespalms.com. Whale…