Innholdsfortegnelse for February - March 2017 i Cottages and Bungalows

OUR FIRST ISSUE OF THE YEAR IS ALWAYS ONE OF OUR MOST HIGHLY ANTICIPATED. And I’m not necessarily talking about by you, our dear readers. Our entire team looks forward to putting this one together. Our Dream Cottage issue is the culmination of months of research, trend analysis, discovery and good old-fashioned gut instinct rolled into one package. It’s where we share our most inspiring homes and our best decorating advice and compile information that helps you create that most aspirational of goals, your dream home. It’s particularly poignant for me as my husband and I have been hunting for our next dream home. So I’ve paid keen attention to what we’ve turned up here and applied stringent standards because I, like many of you, want to know not only…

Spring is a great time to freshen up your décor. When it comes to cottage charm and a welcome departure from the big-box status quo, vintage glassware provides a veritable treasure trove of options. Once the largest glassware company in the world, and one that actually grew during the Great Depression, Hazel-Atlas made glassware that offers a goldmine of options for unique, budget-friendly ways to infuse your home with charm. A BRIEF HISTORY Brothers Charles N. Brady and C.H. Tallman founded the Hazel Glass Company in 1885 in Wheeling, West Virginia. (It was renamed Hazel-Atlas in 1902, when it joined forces with other glass companies.) Their venture turned out to be a productive, fast-growing one that endured for decades. Originally their only product was an opal/milk-glass insert to line the…

You don’t need to talk like an artist to end up with a commissioned piece that will make you and your space happy. Here are some tips for making sure you and your artist are on the same page. Be sure you let the artist know • Any existing work of hers you really like. • Any absolute deadline that must be met. • The size you want the piece to be. • The colors in your color palette. (If possible, send photos as well as actual Pantone numbers, paint names or color swatches.) • What furniture and other furnishings are in the room where the art will reside. (Again, photos or links to manufacturers’ sites are helpful.) Be sure to ask the artist • How long the piece will…

TYPES:Marble is available in a variety of colors, patterns and finishes. Geographically, marble is quarried in many countries all over the world, and there are many differences. For example, white marbles such as Imperial Danby, Carrara and Calacatta are stronger, harder materials, which make them more suitable for kitchen counter applications than softer, more sugary white marbles. MAINTENANCE:When installed by a reputable stone fabricator, marble counters are sealed with an impregnating sealer. This helps to make the countertop stain resistant but it does not make the material stain proof. Essentially, if a stain occurs on a sealed piece of marble, it can be partially or entirely removed with a poultice. That said, we have yet to come across a sealer on the market that makes marble resistant to acid etching…

“We didn’t use too many patterns. We like to let the furniture and art speak for themselves.” Avast ocean and nearly 4,000 miles separate Sag Harbor from Scandinavia, but one cottage brings the simple beauty of the Northern Europe region to the Long Island, New York, coastal village. If your dream cottage is a soulful harmony of furniture with clean lines, subtle color schemes and curated art and antiques, then you would feel right at home here, no matter where you live. Bernt Heiberg and William Cummings, of Heiberg Cummings Design based in New York and Oslo, Norway, were the interior designers and owners of this simplified Victorian cottage. Upon first inspecting it, Bernt instantly knew he had found his dream cottage. “It was built around the turn of…

Inheriting a home with history can sometimes be intimidating. How do you honor tradition, add to the story and infuse the house with your personal style? Set in the exclusive River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, Texas, considered by designer Marie Flanigan to be “one of the most prestigious neighborhoods” in the city, the home was built in 1930 and designed by well-known local architect Hermon Lloyd. The prolific Lloyd designed well over 80 homes in the River Oaks neighborhood, as well as Houston landmarks such as Rice Chapel and The Astrodome. The home’s owners, Colleen and Scott Nichols, are “a young married couple who wanted something fresh and modern, while paying respect to the traditional,” Marie says. Upon purchasing this Lloyd gem, the couple had to update most of the…

• Vintage furnishings. Import age with vintage and antique décor and furnishings. There is room both for refined traditional items like china and chippy iron bedframes. • Materials. Simple fabrics like linen spell “English country,” especially when you add a floral border on a curtain or towel or pinstripes on upholstery. • Natural themes. Of course an essential ingredient of an English cottage is a garden, so whether or not you have one, choose draperies in simple floral patterns, or frame botanical prints or prints of domestic animals like cows. • Symmetrical arrangements. Whether it’s mirrors, portraits, sconces or chairs, arrange them in a way that reflects the traditional English sensibility for balance. • Exposed ceiling beams, hardwood floors and floating shelves. These are all cottage features that originally were about economy rather than appearance,…

Wallpaper is back in fashion. This timeless tradition has lived on since its inception in the 18th century and continues to adorn our walls to this day. With a new era come new designs and trends that make covering your walls less of a hassle and more of a treat. Here are a few innovations that might get you rethinking paint in favor of a more graphic pattern and texture. “Grasscloth, bamboo, hemp and cork are just some of the options available for natural wallpaper. They are great for adding dimension to your room, as they are texture-oriented.” PEEL AND STICK The most popular trend in wallpaper right now is peel and stick. The idea behind this fashionable style is a nonpermanent way to decorate. “Temporary wallpaper is a huge…

“One of my favorite parts of steam printing is how the fabric looks as the plants are layered onto the cloth itself—it is an incredibly satisfying process with gorgeous results,” Duerr writes. “With steaming you can capture a plant or leaf print so directly that it looks like a photo image on the fabric.” Follow Duerr’s step-by-step method to add a unique and bold splash of color to even your most delicate fabrics. • Choose your plants. Duerr recommends selecting plants that are strong color producers. “Dark rose petals are one of my favorite plants to work with, not only for the colors they make, but for the aroma of their dye bath,” she writes. • Scour the fabric and use premordant if needed. “After scouring (washing out natural oils that may…

Textiles are of major importance to a room because they determine your level of comfort as you sit on furniture, walk on your rugs and put your head on a pillow. “The measure of quality is in their component materials, how the textile is made, and how the type and weight of fabric are suited for the intended use,” Lemieux writes. • MATERIAL “Feeling is imperative when it comes to textiles,” writes Lemieux. When you feel a ten-dollar and a three hundred-dollar cashmere pillow, and the more expensive one is softer, that is due to the length and number of fibers in the material. Longer fibers are spun more tightly, which makes them last longer and explains their price tag. Cheaper materials are made of shorter fibers and aren’t woven as…

COTTAGE KITCHENS Page 40 Cabinets: Cucina Design, visit cucinadesign.com. Greenfield Custom Cabinetry, visit greenfieldcabinetry.com. Paint colors: Walls, Arctic Gray; island cabinets, Eucalyptus. Visitbenjaminmoore.com. Banquette table and chairs; three pendant lights over island: Restoration Hardware, visit restorationhardware.com. Faucets: Perrin & Rowe, visit rohlhome.com. Butcher-block countertop: John Boos & Company, visit johnboos.com. Fridge drawers: Sub-Zero, visit subzero-wolf.com. Ceramic planters: Smith & Hawken, some products available at target.com or overstock.com. Large vase: Pottery Barn, visit potterybarn.com. Diner stools: Williams-Sonoma, visit williams-sonoma.com. Floating shelf: Ikea, visit ikea.com. Calacatta gold honed marble and white ceramic subway tile: Connecticut Stone, visit connecticutstone.com. BOLT OF BLUE Page 46 For more on interior designer Andrew Howard Interior Design, (904) 389-5100 or andrewjhoward.com. Residential design: Kevin Gray Design Group: (904) 372-9350 or kevingray.com. Builder: Lendry Homes LLC,…

1. Function. First determine how you will use the space. Will it be a Skype call with the grandkids or a place to drink your tea before work? Make sure the seating area has the functional pieces you need. This probably means a comfortable chair or bench, and a side table for that cup of coffee or laptop. 2. Fluff. Every good seating area should be comfortable enough that you actually want to use it. Pillows will help you out here. Not only will they add comfort to the seat, but also you can add style with various colors, patterns and textures. 3. Fuzz. The more warm, soft items, the cozier and more aspirational it will look. Add a thick area rug, and drape a blanket over the side of…

This little yellow house used to be one-dimensional, flat and generic. Anchor Builders and LNA Designs worked together to take this project from dreary to cheery by incorporating the charm of the European cottage into this Minnesota home. Barak Steenlage, co-owner and project director, discusses how to work the same techniques into your own home’s exterior. SPRUCE IT UP From the picket fence to the edges of the gables, the crisp white paint used on the trim makes this home look polished. Barak says, “Nothing beats white shapes for creating shadows.”These shadows further define the structure and highlight particular features. DEFINE AN ELEMENT In this case, Barak and his team used a bright pink color on the door. He says, “You want to emphasize the middle, not the edges.”You can…

1. Add some whimsy to your walls with this delightful calendar. 2017 calendar, Enchanting Animals, $24. Visit etsy.com/shop/gingiber. 2. Use this calendar in your kitchen for a fresh dose of style. 2017 calendar, Herb Calendar, $30. Visit designsbytrishalynn.etsy.com. 3.Calling all bookworms! This calendar features classic titles from the Odyssey to Pride and Prejudice. Bookshelf Poster 2017 calendar, $16. (772) 538-7951 or idlewildco.com. 4. Perpetually perfect, this calendar has adjustable days, dates, and months to be used year after year. Letterpress USA perpetual calendar map, $24. (225) 324-1991 or blackbirdletterpress.com. 5. Pretty in pink! This petite calendar is the perfect addition to any desk or small space around your home. 2017 calendar with gold easel, $61. (901) 323-7470 or karenadamsdesigns.com. 6. This print is not your average floral. Vibrant greens, pinks…

Comfort and style go hand in hand with this exquisite blanket. Eastern Birds quilt, $170. Visit bohem.co. Bring a charming, artistic flair to your afternoon teas with this one-of-a-kind item. Hand-crafted by Lauren Kearns. Curry Leaves teapot, $350. (877) 223-4600 or visit artfulhome.com. Enjoy the perfect summer getaway all year long with this hand-drawn print. Cape Cod illustrated map, $5. Visit rebellettering.etsy.com. Life’s a never-ending party with this vibrant confetti-printed pillow. South Beach Collection Mango Tango pillow, prices vary. Visit coastalhomepillows.com. Welcome the outdoors in with this charming hand-painted dresser. Blossom Bird Nest chest, $1,949. (877) 223-6321 or visit belleescape.com. Add a refreshing splash of color to your kitchen and serve your guests in style with a hand-pressed cutting board. Artsy Elephant cutting board, $54.25. Visit zazzle.com. Brighten up your…

Nothing beats seeing paintings and drawings up close and personal as the best way to get acquainted with art, and learn which subjects, genres, styles, media and colors you like best. Museums, galleries, exhibits and shows are all great places to start. But a quick and easy online option is the collection of artwork and artists at minted.com. Now, through Minted, you can create a brand new piece of art, draw inspiration from existing art on the site or order a custom artwork. You can also make sure the piece ties in with your décor, and it’s surprisingly affordable! 1. CUSTOM PAINTINGS WITH LOVE. Artist and photographer Jerushka Skidmore creates custom paintings of a person, pet or couple from the customer’s photo, using a variety of media and “a tremendous…

• Color. The easiest way to make a room cohesive is through consistency of palette, which Marie accomplished here with carefully selected neutrals. If you do have bright-colored pieces that you’re set on using in your home, take the time to find an overall room scheme that will complement them. • Texture. In a room of well-blended colors, texture is free to play. Layer different fabrics, incorporate different wood grains and add fun accents—such as the animal-hide rug in this living room—for a varied look that still feels integrated. • Pattern. From wallpaper to throw pillows, patterns help set the tone of a room, particularly how masculine or feminine it will feel. The floral art piece in this living room brings a feminine touch that is bold and modern enough not to clash…

One of the wonderful perks of natural plant-based dyeing is variability. Consequently, it’s much more difficult to reproduce a precise color tone than with synthetic dyes. Recreate your favorite colors by documenting the following elements: •  Date that you created the dye• Plant dye material used• Complete ingredient list and temperature of the dye bath• Tools and equipment used• WOF (weight of fiber)• WOG (weight of goods)• Scouring method and relevant details• Water type and its pH level• Length of dye extraction• Length of time the fabric spent in the dye bath• How the fabric was washed at the end of the process “Save a sample of each material you dye and place it in your recipe book as a visual color reference,” Duerr writes. “Careful documentation will free you to confidently undertake the process and begin to experiment with…

Casual yet elegant, historic in feel yet fully updatable for today, the bergere chair has become a mainstay of romantic cottage style. Dating all the way back to the early 1700s, the design first appeared in Paris, France, during the Regency period—Marie Antoinette had some at her famed Petit Trianon. Characterized by an exposed wooden frame, a bergere chair always has an upholstered back and seat and always has a portion of the wooden arms exposed. Sometimes an arm pad sits atop the armrest. The seat can either be loose as a cushion or attached, but it is always generously stuffed. Looking to add a bergere chair to your room design? Consider these options that range from traditional to fun and modernized, and are suitable for a range of budgets.…

Materials & Moods What atmospheres do popular finishes create? • Polished: Luxurious, dramatic, and formal. Successfully used with marble, limestone, onyx and wood. • Unfinished: Natural and understated. Successfully used with slate, ceramic tile and cement. The bath is a room where you spend time every day. Whether preparing to face the day in the morning or unwinding at night, it is essential that your bath is a reflection of your own style and mood. In The Perfect Bath, Barbara Sallick identifies the crucial elements to creating a combination of functionality and luxury. DO YOUR HOMEWORK “The foundation of all successful baths is planning,” Sallick says. Identify the key pieces of the puzzle—double sinks, more storage, better lighting—before layering style on top. Even if you aren’t doing a full remodel, she suggests…

Some recipes are just too good not to share. When Stephanie Congdon Barnes and Maria Alexandra Vettese met each other online, they became fast friends. But the distance was long, so they grew their friendship by sending letters and photos to each other throughout the year. Their new book, A Year Between Friends, catalogs part of their journey with the recipes, news and DIY projects they shared with each other. Here is one of their projects, to give you a taste of their friendship. Spoon Oil In the new year, after weeks of holiday cooking and repeated washings, I like to give my wooden spoons, cutting boards and bowls a little nurturing with spoon oil, a salve/conditioner that improves their appearance and keeps them stain- and odor-resistant. I always split…

Balancing old and new can be a tricky thing—especially if you want to pay homage to tradition yet update for today. There was a lot of history in the walls of this house by the coast. And when designer Cornelia Thrane-Steen of Divine Design took hold of it, it was old, tired and more than ready for a complete renovation. She was hesitant to change the house in a way that would erase any of its history, yet it had small rooms and outdated fittings, so she decided to take on the task of getting the best of both worlds. “The old interior itself was kind of charming,” she says. “So we really decided to use many of the colors, fabrics and materials as inspiration and think about it as…

• Go in with a Plan. When it comes to substantial renovations involving demolishing walls and constructing additions, it can be time-consuming. If you have a final vision in mind, though, this amount of time is substantially less. From start to finish, Christine and Gabe have the renovating process down to 4 to 6 months. “That’s because we’re so organized and have a vision for what we want before demo happens.” • Don’t Overthink It. Christine and Gabe say they have “great instincts and design sensibilities when we agree.” Even if you don’t have a design background, though, you can take a page from Christine’s philosophy to “not to overthink it.” • Make Things Work. Another way to save time and keep price down is to “make things work” rather than spending inordinate…

Beyond Cotton: Plant-based Fibers The vast biodiversity of plant-based fibers is wondrous and complements natural dyeing. Below are some of Duerr’s favorites: •  Hemp• Linen• Nettle• Piña• Ramie• Sisal “Making natural color from scratch is much like cooking—it’s the same process of using recipes, finding the right ingredients, experimenting and timing.” If you find yourself less than satisfied with tones of color available for your fabric projects you may find your answer— and welcome inspiration—from Mother Nature herself. Author Sasha Duerr’s new book, Natural Color: Vibrant Plant Dye Projects for Your Home and Wardrobe, is an inspirational dyeing guide. Comprehensive and lushly photographed, Natural Color will inspire you to revitalize your home and wardrobe with natural plant-based dyes and artisan techniques. “In the modern age, we are often out of sync with the rhythms of…