Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2018 i Cottages and Bungalows

FALL IS MY FAVORITE TIME TO TRAVEL. The weather is cooler, but long days still linger; the crowds have ebbed, and the landscapes are full and golden. I got married in the fall, so every year our anniversary beckons us to pause the work schedule and make time to visit different parts of the world. It’s a wonderful time in between the energy of summer and the frenzy of the holidays. Inspired by my traveling, I’m always amazed at how refreshed I feel when we come back home. I look at home with a fresh pair of eyes, full of optimism and eager to turn the house into a place that will soon welcome friends and family. This issue is a combination of those two ideas. We visit homes in…

The older the antique, the rarer and more expensive it is. But what if you don’t want to spend that much on your décor? In her new book Rescue, Restore, Redecorate: Amy Howard’s Guide to Refinishing Furniture and Accessories, author Amy Howard shares her methods for aging, antiquing and restoring furniture. “There’s no reason you can’t have a chair with a patina of age like the one at your favorite restaurant, or a dresser that’s as gorgeous as the one you’ve been coveting in the window of that antiques store,” she writes. “Thanks to some amazing behind-the-scenes chemistry, we can now speed up the process [of aging] from decades to hours and minutes.” Here’s how you can age a galvanized bucket to give it that charming cottage patina. What You’ll…

THE BERKSHIRES, MASSACHUSETTS With their mix of organic farms and hiking trails, the Berkshires have served as inspiration to writers and artists for over 150 years. The rural Berkshires region in the mountains of western Massachusetts provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The villages and towns, with their museums, theaters and shopping, also offer a cultural paradise. The Berkshires have fall foliage earlier than the rest of Massachusetts, so visit in early October to catch the colors at their peak. WEB Want even more insight and recommendations for these top travel spots? Go to cottagesandbungalowsmag.com to sign up for our exclusive Fall Destinations email! Must Do: The Berkshire Botanical Gardens Harvest Festival occurs every Columbus Day weekend, with children’s activities, rides, games, entertainment and regional vendors. Must Eat: Dine at…

Add frightening fun to any gathering with these silly sippers. Spooky Halloween spider flag straws, $5.25. Visit gingerray.co.uk. Inspired by volcanic elements, this classic wing-back touts a volcanic-rock black leather and lava-toned red nail-head trim. Dukono wing-back chair. For pricing and dealers, visit brabbu.com. Give your kitchen a little update with the season’s brightest color. Enamel utility canister with ash wood lid, $44.50. Visit black-by-design.co.uk. Classic patterns take on a spooky vibe in black and white. Zen Onsen pillow, $72. Visit postcardshome.com. Send a shiver down your spine with every drink. Skull shot glasses, set of 4, $17. Visit prezzybox.com. It’s the perfect shadowy accent to light up the corner of the room. Cauldron table lamp, limelace.co.uk. Ever get a good book stuck in your brain? These bookends can help…

TYPE OF HOME: Casual Cottage BACKGROUND: The old space was cramped with no room to expand. Most of the renovation was based on maximizing space and choosing rooms that needed improved functionality. DESIGN ELEMENTS: The old fireplace was located where the stove currently is. The sitting room and kitchen locations were swapped to achieve the goal of making a large, usable kitchen. Storage and space were two of the main goals in redesigning this home. INNOVATIVE IDEA: The homeowners really needed a mudroom but had no extra room to add one. Shelly used a portion of the back porch to expand the space and create a mudroom for the family of five. Using outdoor space to maximize indoor space is often a great way to add a little bit of…

It’s easy to keep looking out to new horizons when it comes to house hunting, but if you’re like the Thomases, you realize the best place to be is where you came from. Christie and Rob Thomas grew up on Lake Wylie, on the border between North and South Carolina. “We knew we wanted to live on this same lake and create similar childhood memories for our kids,” Christie says. So in 2000, they bought a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, right near the lake they’d loved as children. Built in 1997, with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, it has everything they’ve needed to raise their three kids, now teenagers. “The builder wanted the lake to be seen from all the rooms in the house, so…

Some people dream of living in a sunny beach cottage, while others imagine life in a rustic mountain cabin. But for the best of both worlds, it’s hard to beat living lakeside in a rural cottage nestled in California’s Santa Monica mountains. Whitney Allen and her husband, Gerrit, are longtime residents of this picturesque, dreamy enclave. “We saw a few homes in the area and were driving to another,” Whitney says. “When I saw this one, I pointed to its wood siding and green trim, and said, ‘Why isn’t a house like THAT for sale?’ My realtor looked at her list and said, ‘It is!’” And shortly thereafter, the couple moved into the circa-1922 cottage with their three dogs and two cats. But they soon realized there was another occupant…

Six months down , only a couple more to go. The farmhouse build in Social Circle, Georgia, is starting to feel like home. We’ve been following along as Katie Busenitz from the blog The Rustic Boxwood, her husband, Ryan, and their two children have tackled building their dream home from the ground up. Now they’ve got a bedroom and a bathroom complete and happily checked off the list. Here Katie shares how it all came together. JT: What was your goal for your son’s room? KB: We wanted his room to have a neutral, industrial style with modern-farmhouse vibes. Of course, it had to be “manly” as well. JT: What design elements really drive that look home? KB: The concrete floor and the vintage pieces really bring the look together.…

Now that design blogger Katie Busenitz and her husband, Ryan, are more than halfway through their family’s Social Circle, GA, cottage construction, they’re ready to tackle some of the more fun design considerations — like the two large ceiling fans gracing their great room and son’s bedroom. “Both [of the fans we chose] have industrial vibes and are very cool,” says Katie. Here’s a little more info on how she’s designing around these two striking focal points: 1. THE HFC 96 Function “Because our living room is so huge (48 feet long by 30 feet wide), we needed something that would pack a punch, and the HFC 96 was the perfect option,” says Katie. “We wanted to make sure the fan we chose would produce enough wind to cool down…

• Old Cigar Boxes. Instead of discarding old cigar boxes, repurpose them by building trunks, tables or small dressers with them. You don’t always have to go out and buy pieces of wood, reuse some that you already have. • Wool Blankets. If you have an old wool blanket that’s slightly worn, you’re in luck! Wool makes for great pillows and curtains, which add character and warmth. • Jeans. Cover a piece of scrap wood in a pair of old jeans you have around. This is a great way to add a pop of color and texture to your space. • Broken Jewelry. Did your favorite necklace break and you just can’t get yourself to throw it away? Have a little fun repurposing your broken jewelry, and turn it into curtain tiebacks or ornaments.…

With autumn cottage décor, we talk a lot about texture, which will make your home feel cozy and warm. In his new book The Nature of Home: Creating Timeless Houses, architect Jeffrey Dungan delves into the process of designing a home. When it comes to texture, he uses materials to add depth to his design. “Materials give us texture, color and depth,” he writes. “They can be slick, sleek and sophisticated, or deep, rich and luxurious.” In your own home, use different materials to invoke the type of ambience you want. Here are a few materials available to you, and the qualities they exude. • STONE strength, sturdiness, longevity• GLASS elegance, lightness, fragility• WOOD comfort, warmth, rusticity• COPPER glamour, modernity, abundance• CHROME timelessness, simplicity, cleanliness• GOLD prosperity, class, agelessness• VELVET…

Want More Travel Tips and Insights? Go to our website and sign up for our Fall Roadtrip email series, where we share even more on this month’s pick of cottage cities! Be Our Guest: Harvest Dinner Get inspired by this gorgeous outdoor dining setting that will wow your guests for seasons to come. Back-to-School Basics Check out our home office and organization finds that will get the whole house in working order. Cozy Kitchens Looking for kitchen design inspiration that eschews the ubiquitous white in favor of rich wood tones? We’ve got the gallery for you. No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas Check out this roundup of our favorite quick and easy ways to decorate with pumpkins. No knife needed! Follow us online on Facebook and Instagram for inspiration daily! WEB Look for…

Autumn is a great time to enjoy warm, cozy comfort, whether you’re indoors or outside. Looking to stay snug and toasty in beauty and style this season? Try these stunning, unique fine-art blankets from Hillery Sproatt. Hillery is a fine artist whose process begins with making paintings on paper, which she then translates into textiles. Her organic shapes, whimsical landscapes and childlike creatures make evocative connections between home and nature. Her intuitive painting process lends itself to the discovery of beautiful patches of densely knit pattern and abstract marks, and the resulting art-inspired blankets are designed to inspire sweet dreams. ALWAYS AN ARTIST “I always made little drawings, dolls and books,” she says. “Making things never felt like a choice as much as it felt like something I was called…

When barrels are displayed together, their unique qualities are complementary. The English are serious about tea time, and these charming antique biscuit barrels are proof. Originating in Britain in the 1800s, these cookie containers, with their small stature, simple features and individualized traits, are the perfect one-of-a-kind collectible. With a variety of forms and shapes, the barrels, once a staple in English homes for serving biscuits or cookies at tea time, are made of materials like oak, metal, ceramic, porcelain and glass. They commonly have bucket handles, lids and porcelain inserts, says biscuit barrel collector Judy Murray. “My favorites are still the simple wooden barrels, as they remind me of simpler times,” Judy says, comparing the glass jars to their wooden equivalents. Her 26 wooden barrels, two glass jars and…

1 This homey duvet brings the colors of fall right to your room. Faint stripes of red and yellow on a base of coffee brown make any bed the perfect place to crash. Notting Hill duvet cover, $535. Visit libecohomestores.com. 2 Comfort is at the forefront with these delicate pillows sporting a simple design and soft touch. Kilim wool pillow, 22 x 22 inches, $121. (866) 790-6501 or highcamphome.com. 3 This multiple-use vase is the perfect place to embrace a low-maintenance centerpiece of sticks and pebbles. If that’s not your style, feel free to use it as a wine bottle holder instead. Tall Diyama vase, $76. Visit sistergolden.com. 4 Supportive and trustworthy. Yes, we’re talking about these classic rattan dining chairs. Don’t overlook a timeless design; it’s timeless for a…

SAVE: 1. BACKSPLASH: With a farmhouse-forward kitchen style, a simple and budget-friendly backsplash is a great option. An abundance of detail in the dark wood helps the light, simple backsplash bring the space to life. 2. LIGHTING: Modest light fixtures work graciously with the style of the kitchen. Minimal and simple lights can lead to a larger budget for more functional pieces later. SPLURGE: 1. HARDWOOD FLOORS: This kitchen has truly stunning hardwood flooring. Spending a few extra bucks on a show-stopping element like this can instantly elevate a room’s elegance. 2. CUSTOM ISLAND WITH STORAGE: Along with the flooring, the large custom island was a splurge. This was the piece that tied everything together and gave extra storage, seating, dining space and style. If something adds a huge amount…

“I am not precious—anything that comes into our home has to be both aesthetically pleasing and useful . ” White washed and simple, the fresh aesthetic is combined with battered surfaces, aged wood and an abundance of vintage treasures that add interest and intrigue . Well known for enjoying a weekend trawl of local antiques markets and favorite boutiques, British Instagrammer Natalie Woods can often be seen piling new finds into her 53-year old Morris Minor car, aptly named Mrs. T. Pale blue, perfectly restored, and with an inherent ability to catch the eye, Mrs. T. has the same enviable qualities as Natalie’s home, which is attracting a growing audience via her Instagram feed. Laid Back Farmhouse started as a way of Natalie documenting her home renovation. “Bizarrely the name…

1. We made one of the bedside tables in our son’s room by attaching hairpin legs to an old, green bin that we got at a yard sale for $2. 2. The other bedside table came together by removing the wooden lid from an old crate (found at an antiques store for $10) and screwing hairpin legs to the underside. 3. The secretary desk and bed came from a thrift store, and we painted it black using a can of chalkboard spray paint. 4. Our son made his towel hook rack by screwing some industrial-style hooks from Liberty Hardware to a remnant piece of wood that he stained himself. FIND KATIE ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND PINTEREST TO SEE MORE BEHIND THE SCENES OF HER BUILD JOURNEY.…

Often the hardest part about designing is the finding. Scouting out the perfect piece of wood for your kitchen table or art for your wall may seem nearly impossible. In Styling with Salvage: Designing and Decorating with Reclaimed Materials, Joanne Palmisano provides tips to make the scouting process quick and enjoyable. Finding the items you need to bring your home together has never been easier. “To change the look of your own spaces, the first step is to see what you have that you can style differently,” writes Palmisano. HUNTING DOWN SALVAGE STYLE One of the best ways to try salvaging for the first time is to use what you already have. Take vintage clothing from your closet or trinkets from your dusty basement and incorporate them into your home.…

• “I work with a wonderful family-owned knitting mill here in the U.S. They make it part of their mission to source recycled cotton yarns for their throws, which are knit on Japanese industrial knitting machines,” Hillery notes. • Each blanket is made from 80% recycled cotton and 20% poly, making them the perfect weight for year-round use. • Recycled cotton is created from preconsumer fibers and scraps that have been discarded during the cut-and-sew process. These fibers are then broken down and spun into new yarns by a process that requires less energy and conserves natural resources. • Designed with everyday life in mind, the blankets can be machine washed and dried. FUN & FUNCTIONAL. Hillery’s powerful fine art pieces—whether drawings, paintings or the warm, lovely blankets depicted here—are…

IT’S IN THE CAN Or rather, the mason jar! No pumpkins? No problem! A quick spray-paint job to the inside of a tall mason jar and you’ve got the perfect canvas on which to add your classic jack-o’-lantern face made from paper cutouts. Paper-wrapped wire looped around the mouth of the jar and fashioned into handles gives your creation classic appeal. THE EARS HAVE IT Turn your collection of pumpkins into a crowd of creatures with the simple addition of some fabric or felt ears! We chose cat-, mouse- and bat-shaped ears to give our crew a Halloween night theme. ALL WRAPPED UP Put a bow on it! Tie a pretty ribbon around the waist or stem of any pumpkin, and in an instant, it becomes a prettier and peppier…

1. Your house should tell your own story. If you do that everywhere, there will be cohesiveness no matter what. 2. Carry one design element throughout your home. 3. Use one paint color, preferably a neutral, in all the living spaces. Then just change up the accessories! 4. Opt for light fixtures in the same finish, like matte black for instance, but with different complementary styles. 5. In your home, have only things that you love or that serve a purpose. Everything not falling into one of these two categories should go.…