Innholdsfortegnelse for February/March 2024 i Cottages and Bungalows

Life had gotten a little cramped in Abby and Thomas Presson’s starter home. Not only were quarters tight inside the home with their three young children but outside as well, because the residence was situated very close to their neighbors. So, when they discovered a traditional Southern estate home for sale with a spacious lot and secondary primary level perfect for life with kids, they fell in love with it. And in the areas where the house lacked, they saw potential to make it their own over time through renovations. They began by finishing the basement and adding a main primary-suite addition and a circular drive along with a front and back porch. Then, after a bit, they began Phase Two and enlisted Cheryl Bafford, principal and CEO of Cheryl…

“When something’s lost, something’s gained.” That philosophical observation could be applied to the evolution of this beautiful bungalow, as the decision to eliminate some existing elements made all the difference in the home’s livability. Jen and Wil Daniels are the current owners of the three-bedroom, post-war bungalow built in 1945, located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Jen, a real estate agent, and Wil, a financial expert in managing wealth and investments, recognized the untapped potential of their home and sensed it could be transformed into something truly special. They sought the expertise of a professional designer, knowing that with their combined insight and strategic thinking their home had the potential to be a remarkable investment for them. Jen and Wil hired Jessica Dorling of Dorling Design Studio to…

cottagesandbungalowsmag.com A Childhood Dream Come True Tour this charming Tudor cottage surrounded by roses lovingly grown by its owner. Visit a Cape Cod-Inspired Dream Kitchen See how one couple, inspired by a vacation home they visited, gave their kitchen in San Juan Capistrano, California, a Cape Cod vibe. Crafting a Dreamy Craftsman When a homeowner with an eye for design and a talent for refinishing furniture and crafting accessories moves into a home, magical energy swirls through the rooms. Building a Dream Greenhouse See how a creative thinker used old doors, windows, a weather vane and Victorian shingles to build this one-of-a-kind greenhouse. Modern Lakeside Dream: Forest Bathing at Home A designer brought nature-inspired elements into this bathroom to make it feel like an extension of its location on Minnesota’s…

1 Ombre Wood-Bead Flush Mount Lighting Fixture. Wooden beads are gracefully draped in gradient layers connected to a jute-wrapped circular frame on this flush-mount fixture, $1,250. Visit reginaandrew.com. 2 Novogratz Mesh Storage Cabinet. This storage cabinet is practical yet fresh and pretty—perfect for linens, serving pieces, household supplies, games and more, $238. Visit containerstore.com. 3 through 10 Bradbury & Bradbury Wallpapers. Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers was founded in 1979 by Bruce Bradbury with the mission of rediscovering and recreating the best in historic wallpaper design. Though most of the papers are used in historic residences, their work has included installations for major museum exhibits as well as reproductions of historic patterns for state, federal and international historic-preservation projects. Their designs have been seen in countless sets for movies and…

Designer Shayla Graham went treasure hunting at an estate sale in Shawnee, Oklahoma, one day—and the treasure she ended up buying was the house itself! Shayla recalls the serendipitous connection. “Last spring, I was on a walk and saw a little house around the corner from me that was having an estate sale,” the owner of Homegrown Design (homegrownblog.net) says. “Of course, I walked over because I am always on the hunt for treasures to add to my collection. I overheard the owners saying they were going to put the house on the market soon, so I started the conversation about possibly making something happen. I explained to them what I do, and they told me the house was their mom’s, who had recently moved into a nursing home. After…

While it may seem like Sarah Storms is changing her career from fashion to interior design, she’s really just repurposing the expertise and experience she gleaned from her previous career. After getting an interior design degree as an undergraduate, Sarah spent 20 years working in the fashion industry, most recently at Ralph Lauren. “I’ve been able to use all of that experience because of how attuned my eye has become working with color and yarn,” she says. “I lovingly say that I got my MBA at Ralph Lauren.” FROM FASHION TO PASSION There’s quite a bit of overlap between the two industries and Sarah’s skills in fashion set her up for success to return to her passion. “I’m really a magician when it comes to layering prints, patterns and color,…

Read a Room Gardens are sanctuaries for peace and growth, but for most of the country, gardening in the winter is an oxymoron. However, you can still dream, plot and plan for Spring 2024 by joining author Caryn B. Davis as she explores the grand gardens of Connecticut in her book Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State’s Historic Public and Private Gardens (Globe Pequot, © 2023). As the book’s title suggests, Connecticut Gardens is organized by three distinct types of gardens: historical, public and private. Each one serves a unique purpose, but all are equally splendid to the eye. For a property to be considered an official historic garden in Connecticut, it must include a historic home that is open to the public. Davis points out that these gardens…

extra Curb Appeal Built in 1912,this charming cottage sits on the south shore of Long Island in a hamlet named "America’s Friendliest Town" in 1994. As a seaside village along The Great South Bay, Sayville is known for its Fire Island ferries and is about equal distance to The Hamptons in one direction and New York City in the other. We lived on this street when we originally moved to Long Island, but our jobs took us to Pennsylvania for two years before we were able to return. At the time, the housing market was flooded with buyers and we struck out on numerous enticing cottages. One day, as we were returning from yet another fruitless house hunt, we decided to drive past our old home—and found what would become…

Few rooms call for as much practicality in planning the design than the kitchen. In this new build located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, functionality played a pivotal role in every aspect of the kitchen design, followed by the style. Jenny Morrison, interior designer and founder of Morrison Design House, approached this 600-square-foot kitchen with the goal of creating a space that not only met the homeowners’ practical needs but also related the interior design with the beautiful waterfront location. “What I love most about design is biomimicry and biophilia. Taking textures that mimic nature and bringing them inside allows my clients to forge a deeper connection with the world around them,” Jenny says. FUNCTION FIRST When it comes to creating harmony between style and functionality, Jenny believes that the functional…

Preserving precious memories is worth fighting for , even when it isn’t easy. That was the case for a homeowner who purchased his grandparents’ old cottage-sized farmhouse in Garner, North Carolina, to save it from destruction after it had been condemned and set to be demolished to make way for a highway. “Our client wanted to preserve the home. He bought it and moved it up the road to a new location because it was the only way to save it,” says Trinity Holmes, owner and designer of Circa 34 (@circa_34 on Instagram). While some only saw years of wood rot, mold and damage, the client saw the rooms, floors and windows of his childhood, which he spent there, and he knew he’d do whatever was necessary to preserve it—and…