Cottages and Bungalows August/September 2018

I’M EMBARRASSED TO ADMIT THAT EVEN THOUGH I live less than an hour from some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, this SoCal girl’s toes hardly ever touch the sand. Deadlines, home projects and personal to-do lists as dense as the morning marine layer often get in the way. So to make up for it, my annual summer vacations are almost always coastal in nature. And those weeks when I get to live the shore life? I always get inspired by the spirit of seaside living. It’s where bathing suits and flip-flops are the outfits de rigueur. Sand spills from your hair down to your beach cottage floor, just where it belongs, and a day spent developing your tan is a productive day indeed. While most of us can’t live like this…

Beach Cottage Curb Appeal Take in our gallery of favorite beach cottage exteriors, and get inspired for updates and upgrades to put your home’s best face forward. A Sea of White See how a simple palette of beachy white brings out the best in your beach cottage architecture and collectibles. Living the Hawaiian Life Tour this relaxed beach bungalow in Oahu, where easy chic and family-friendly style go hand in hand. Star Bright Fishing for the perfect statement lighting for your coastal cottage look? Shop our roundup of shell-, coral- and driftwood-inspired chandeliers. Cocktail Collectibles With summer entertaining in full swing, take a look back at these retro bar collectibles, and dive into the fun world of vintage glassware and party supplies. Follow us online on Facebookand Instagramfor inspiration daily! WEB Look for this symbol throughout the issue to see what extra…

Nothing says coastal summer quite like the combination of weathered whites and rustic textures. If you’re looking to update your seasonal décor with a splash of summer, here’s how to incorporate a few simple seaside accessories to freshen up any room. COOL COLOR COMBO Slipcovers have a great way of adding easy summer style. Whether it’s a sofa, a chair or even an ottoman, add a casual white canvas slipcover to incorporate a relaxed vibe. Then change out your accessories to include more white and blue—from pillows and throws to trays and frames. WEATHERED WOOD Driftwood accents are a no-fail way to add a beachy touch. We also love white chippy-painted furniture. Here whitewashed crates become clever wall shelves to display a host of beach-themed art and objects. EARTHY ELEMENTS Glass and organic ceramics are a…

Shibori A Japanese style of resist dyeing where fabric is folded, twisted and tied, then dipped in indigo dye. Once the fabric is unfurled, the tightly creased areas are seen to have remained white and free from dye, resulting in an organic repeated pattern. Mudcloth A traditional Malian and West African process of dyeing fabric with tree leaves for a yellow or cream base, then hand-painting with an iron-rich fermented mud to create an all-over pattern. Ikat A textile weaving process where the yarns are bound and dyed to create a resist pattern and then woven into a fabric. The “blurry” characteristic of ikat patterns is created because of the imprecise dye patterns and how difficult it is to line them up in the weaving process. Batik A popular resist dye method originating in Indonesia, where melted…

Shingle style is a distinctly American type of architecture that was born and bred in New England. When a family wanted to create a Rhode Island coastal cottage with this distinctive style, they called on Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders (PSD) to help them. Then PSD would design and build the home to reflect the classic regional style. “The Rhode Island coast is where shingle style started,” says John R. DaSilva, design principal. ANGULAR ARCHITECTURE The original house on the property didn’t take full advantage of the ocean view. “The lot has a pan handle that goes down between two other houses to the beach, so its view is through that narrow portion of the property,” John says. “We shifted the house to align with that.” John and his team also designed the…

If you love decorating with old things, and old artwork in particular, silhouette images are a wonderful way to bring a charming antique or vintage vibe to your home. Not as the old pop song “Silhouettes on the Shade” would have it, but framed and on walls, mantels and shelves, tables and picture rails, in cabinets and bookcases—anywhere you would place prized artwork you want to feature. Antique and vintage silhouettes are not hard to find at antiques shops, flea markets, fairs, estate sales or in families’ attics. But master scissor artist Karl Johnson, considered America’s premier silhouette artist, and his Cut Arts Studio can provide personalized, original modern silhouettes of your family members and loved ones, including pets. Just attend one of his community or store events, schedule a special…