Tabla de contenidos para Spring 2023 en BH&G Cottage Style

The best homes take time to reveal their true potential. It’s sometimes a hit-and-miss game to figure out the perfect furniture arrangement or to find that elusive paint color that looks good both day and night—not to mention lighting, artwork, and accessories. The search can feel endless. Never fear, Cottage Style friends. This issue is designed to make your decorating journey as simple and enjoyable as possible. We begin outside, with three cottages that make a memorable first impression thanks to a thoughtful mix of architectural and decorative elements (“Curbside Charm,” page 6). We highlight the products you might want to consider to give your own home a similar look and feel. Then we take you inside some of our favorite cottages from coast to coast. Join us as we…

Creativity naturally bubbles up in the Troy, Missouri, home of Luke and Lisa Bass where made-from-scratch sourdough bakes in the oven, handmade pillows soften wooden furnishings, and thrifted scores punctuate a hushed color scheme. But it wasn’t always that way. Luke and Lisa had to first see beyond a kaleidoscope of colors splashed on nearly every surface of the Craftsman bungalow. When they purchased the home more than a decade ago, each door was a different color, the kitchen cabinets were sponge-painted blue, and the bathroom tiles were mismatched. “Even the trim was painted something goofy,” Lisa says. But beyond the color cacophony was a sturdy, stately house, and many elements, such as the hardwood flooring and kitchen cabinets, were solid and worth saving. “It was in good condition,” Lisa says,…

For 11 years, Andrea Francavilla walked past a quaint cottage on her way to school in Michigan. Despite the house’s chipped paint and deteriorating porch, Andrea was enamored with its gable roof, arched front door, and details that looked more fitting for a storybook. When Andrea was in high school, the home’s owner needed help around the house, and Andrea began visiting to clean. “I didn’t do a lot of cleaning,” she says with a laugh. “I would try, but she would mostly say, ‘Sit down and tell me about your life.’” In 2012, Andrea and her husband, Mike, moved back to their hometown. The couple began driving by the house when they’d run errands. After discovering it was being renovated to sell by the homeowner’s son, they expressed their interest.…

English COTTAGE Framed by lush greenery, whimsical lanterns, and pink accents, this romantic Cape Cod could be tucked away in a forest only found in fairy tales. To see how Stephanie Bradley continued the dream sequence inside, turn to page 28. 1. BRILLIANT LANTERN Illuminate your garden and up the romance with an old-fashioned decorative post lantern. Elk Lighting Logansport Post Light, $256; elklightinglights.com 2. COLOR ME FLORAL Dress a front door or windows with a seasonal floral wreath for a welcoming feel. Faux Peony Wreath, $269; potterybarn.com 3. RIGHT THIS WAY Seemingly plucked from an English garden, this arched structure welcomes visitors down the stone pathway and to the front door. Nantucket Legacy Arbor, $540; wearevita.com 4. COOKIE CHARM This lacy scallop molding mimics the icing on a gingerbread…

When Stephanie and Jim Bradley first stepped into what would become their family cottage in Glenmont, New York, the couple trusted its potential. “There was just a feeling,” Stephanie says. “This home desperately needed to be loved.” Ready for a new adventure, the do-it-yourself couple got straight to work. Jim knocked down nearly every interior wall of the 1943 house to create an open floor plan, leaving only the authentic plaster ceiling. With the demo complete, the restoration of the 2,100-square-foot cottage began. Armed with a scrapbook she’d toted around for most of her life, Stephanie was ready to put her romantic cottage dreams in motion. “When we first saw the house, it was just the opposite of cheerful and happy,” Stephanie says. “I’m a very sensory person. I love pastels.…

GET THE LOOK Replicate this cottage’s rustic charm by following these tips. 1. BUILD UP THE DETAILS Start with color. “If it works in nature, it works,” designer Jen Going says. The playful sea green ceiling (with an assist from the complementary reddish wood) sets the tone. The other colors and textures follow the seaside theme. But don’t fall into the usual beach tropes, Jen warns. She used nary a shell, ship’s wheel, or vintage life preserver because, she says, it’s all about color, texture, and mood. “Suggest beach house. Don’t scream it.” 2. MAKE TIGHT QUARTERS WORK “Edit down your stuff and use every nook and cranny,” Jen says of designing for a small space. Straightforward, sure, but there’s an art to it. Each piece of furniture is movable,…

Minnesota, fondly known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, has no shortage of waterfront spots to laze away warm summer days. For more than 20 years, one cottage on Lake Minnetonka has served up more than its share of family memories. But with three generations calling the cottage home for the summer, the owners needed interiors that were better suited for casual entertaining and grandkid-friendly fun. While the original house had character, its maze of boxy rooms and slightly formal decor was due for an overhaul. Minneapolis designer Lucy Penfield, principal of Lucy Interiors, accentuated the good bones and traditional details of the original architecture while opening up new gathering spaces with a contemporary flair and a boatload of color. “Our goal was to reuse, repurpose, reimagine, and reinvigorate,” she says.…

Find collectibles, linens, antiques, and more with the help of this state-by-state shopping guide to flea markets and family-run stores. Or check out our list of national retailers. Addresses and phone numbers have been verified, but we cannot guarantee the availability of products and services. National Retailers Fishs Eddy 212/420-9020 fishseddynyc.com Home Decorators Collection at Home Depot 800/245-2217 homedepot.com Maine Cottage 866/366-3505 mainecottage.com Padma’s Plantation 800/753-9190 padmasplantation.com Pine Cone Hill, an Annie Selke company 877/586-4771 annieselke.com Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic 888/393-5875 shabbychic.com Tuesday Morning 800/457-0099 tuesdaymorning.com State by State Alabama Hanna Antiques Mall 2424 7th Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233 205/323-6036 hannaantiques.com Alaska The Wagon Wheel Marketplace 701 E. Parks Hwy., Suite 100 Wasilla, AK 99654 907/671-0189 wagonwheelmarketplace.com Arizona Antiquities Warehouse 2025 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Monday to Friday,…

The dreamiest of coastal cottages are small, charming, and cozy, but this one missed the mark until interior designer Hawlie Ohe took it in hand. “It should feel warm and inviting,” she says. Her clients’ 1950s jewel box on Manhattan Beach, California, was charming, but its cramped and dark interior felt too snug for the family of four. The 2,170-square-foot house sits on a compact lot and building codes restricted any additions, so Ohe maximized the existing area through strategic changes. She vaulted the ceilings to give the living room extra volume and removed a wall to expand the kitchen and open the sight line from the front of the house to the back. The decision also freed up space for a powder room, so guests no longer had to…