Cottages and Bungalows August/September 2019

I’M A CALIFORNIA GIRL THROUGH AND THROUGH. Born in Hollywood, moved to the LA burbs when I was a kid and now settled in Orange County. Growing up, we road tripped up and down the coast during the summer and visited what I would later learn are iconic cottage destinations in the state: San Diego, Santa Barbara, Carmel by the Sea, San Francisco. So it was from an early age that I realized these coastal towns all had a flavor of their own. From the Spanish-style charmers in central coast to the post-war bungalows down south and up north the Victorian cottages that looked like candy dollhouses. Of course, the dreamy storybook cottages throughout the state deserve a special mention too. Which brings me to coastal style, just as delightfully…

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This sunny beach cottage gets its cheerful curb appeal from lots of detail work that packs big style into a small, pretty façade. Budget Approach: Paint your trim a contrasting color. From window sashes to door frames, there are probably a few areas that painted a peppy color can perk up the whole look of your house. Ready for an upgrade? Board and batten, as seen here, is one of the easier wood-trim styles to incorporate into your home. When you replace basic stucco walls with something with more architectural appeal, your home instantly increases in value. Sunny Styling: Why not have some fun with your decorative details? Coordinate your accessories to match. And bring out a potted plant or vase of extra cuttings to add to the greenery.…

It was time for this 1930s Cape Cod-style cottage to receive some updates, but not without retaining the home’s original charm. The cottage is located in the historic Westmoreland Hills neighborhood of Bethesda, Maryland, which meant that not only did the home have a history to maintain, but it had to fit into the neighborhood too. “The homeowners’ goal was to maintain the charm of the existing house while increasing the size to meet their family’s needs,” says architectural designer Anthony Wilder of Anthony Wilder Design/Build. “It was also important that they maintain the overall style of the home.”To do this, Anthony added a three-story addition to the back of the structure. Inside, an open floorplan features architectural details such as window casings, arched doorways, wall paneling and wainscoting. When…

These hurricanes add a nautical vacation vibe to your patio. Kona vases, $185-198. Visit tidelli.com. Choose accents with a softer touch. Blue rope vase, from $250. Visit tidelli.com. This one is elegant enough to go indoors. Paris teak lounge chair. For pricing and dealers, visit kingsleybate.com. This statement seating adds cool seafaring style. Obsession rope indoor/ outdoor rope stool, $1,430.Visit tidelli.com. Drawing on an antique pattern from the Victoria & Albert Museum collection, these garden tools look great when in use and not. Kilburn blue fork and trowel set, $29.95. Visit aldeahome.com. Small, compact and easy to move, this plant stand fits and works anywhere. Foldable 2-shelf wooden plant stand, $40.98. Visit jet.com. Give the look of vintage tile to your covered patio. Terrace grey outdoor rug, $130.27. Visit modern-rugs.co.uk.…