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editor’s letter Big houses have their perks, but the true test

of design savvy often comes when space is at a premium. That’s when creativity kicks into high gear and pint-size rooms become prime examples of how to maximize every inch.

In Rhode Island, interior designer Maura O’Malley turned a stuck-in-the-past waterfront cottage into a light and airy retreat that lives much larger than its 1,450 square feet (“Local Refresh,” page 24). In addition to some layout tweaks, O’Malley right-sized the furniture and introduced a neutral palette—punctuated with blues and greens—to visually expand each room and take advantage of the ocean views.

Near another beach—this time in the Hamptons— real estate expert Adam Widener set his sights on a forlorn 1,800 -square-foot cottage built in the 1980s that was in desperate need of a 21st-century makeover. It took a lot of patience (Adam waited a whole year before sketching design plans), but the former eyesore is now the darling of its street. He shares his top 10 tips for sprucing up your home’s exterior, starting on page 54.

Whether your home is large or small, built new or decades ago, getting creative with your space is always worth the effort—and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. A few well-chosen accessories, a splash of color and pattern in just the right places, and some great artwork can turn a ho-hum room into something special. Turn to page 6 to see what you can do with $50 or less.

As the days get longer and spring settles in, we hope this issue inspires you to throw open your doors, let in the sunshine, and embrace the colorful, comforting, and enduring spirit of cottage style.

Samantha Hart, editor

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GETTING THE COTTAGE LOOK YOU LOVE DOESN’T HAVE TO COST A FORTUNE. THE SECRET’S IN THE DETAILS. PRODUCER MEGAN BOETTCHER

1. BRIGHT SPOT Bring in a bold pop of

cherry red with a desk lamp. Lite Source Zachary Red and Chrome Gooseneck Desk Lamp ($50). Lamps Plus; lampsplus .com 2. VINTAGE DESIGN The small diamond quilt pattern on this bedspread instantly imbues a bedroom with old-time style. Rowan Crinkle Twin Quilt ($25).

Stein Mart; steinmart.com 3. MAKE A SPLASH Add some personality with a charming character throw pillow. Wool Hooked Throw Pillow, Spouting Whale ($25). L.L.Bean; llbean .com 4. PERFECT REFLECTION Adorn the walls with a mirror in a distinctive shape. The golden frame gives an aged appearance. Opalhouse Decorative Wall Mirror in Gold ($40). Target; target.com

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Interesting shapes and frame styles can set the tone for an entire room.

Metal bed frames and quilted bedspreads give this bedroom the vibe of a summer cottage at the lake.

Nautical throw pillows and a model sailboat further the waterfront feel. A bright blue rug paired with striped drapes keeps the look light and playful.

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Neutrals keep this serene bedroom grounded. The natural appeal begins with hardwood floors softened by a woven jute rug. Linen drapes and white bedding create a quiet foundation that allows bright-patterned throw pillows and midcentury-inspired furnishings to stand out.

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1. RAISE THE BAR Elevate the look of any bedroom with a button-

tufted headboard in a calming shade of blue. Upholstered Tufted Rectangular Headboard ($90). Hodedah Imports; hayneedle.com 2. GILDED CLASSIC A brushed brass lamp casts a warm glow. Mobley Table Lamp ($49). Poly & Bark; polyandbark.com 3. PATTERN PLAY Mix and match a colorful array of pillows for a playful look. (3) Calmulet Pillow, (6) Frankie Print Pillow, (7) Pippa Print Pillow ($59 each).

Grandin Road; grandinroad.com 4. GO NATURAL Safavieh Natural Fiber Collection Vintage Area Rug (starting at $21); amazon.com 5. ELEGANT ARRANGEMENT Step up style with linen drapes that reach to the floor. Liz Claiborne Holland Linen Blackout Curtain Panel ($56). JCPenney; jcpenney.com

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1. SWITCH HITTER A sleek white finish on an industrial-style light fixture complements both modern and cottage designs. Westinghouse 1-Light White Interior Pendant ($47). The Home Depot; homedepot.com 2. CABIN CHARM Buffalo check is always classic and cozy. Threshold Woven Buffalo Check Throw Pillow ($40). Target; target.com 3. RIGHT ANGLE Plant a succulent in this short geometric pot for a simple centerpiece. Black and Bronze Geometric Ceramic Pot ($20). Accent Decor; amazon.com 4. ORIGAMI INSPIRED This chic stoneware vase looks like an expertly folded paper lantern. White Textured Table Vase ($46). AllModern; allmodern.com 5. DIAMOND STUD A matte black finish highlights this vase’s distinctive design. Diamonds Medium Vase ($35). Scout & Nimble; scoutandnimble.com 6. FLYING HIGH A felt pennant adds a touch of nostalgia.

Vintage Wyandotte Michigan Felt Flag Pennant ($45). Old New House Rugs + Modern Living; oldnewhouse.com 7. VINTAGE PRINTS Antique-looking botanicals and wildlife prints balance more modern elements. Vintage Bird & Botanical Wall Art Prints, set of 4 ($20). IDIOPIX; amazon.com

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Blending modern and vintage finds creates an eclectic, layered look. A consistent color scheme—in this case, black, white, and green—helps bridge the gap between old and new.

This handsome living room puts the emphasis on texture. Nubby fabrics, woven baskets, a hammered coffee table, and ceramic accent pieces give the space a handcrafted feel.

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Repeat subtle triangular patterns on three or four items in the room to establish a look that’s coordinated, but not matchymatchy.

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basket made of natural handwoven cattail and paper fibers. Decorative Flame Stitch 2 Piece Wicker Basket Set ($25). Joss & Main; jossandmain .com 2. GLOBAL INFLUENCE Find inspiration abroad with a boldpatterned throw pillow. Lassiter Mudcloth Geometric Outdoor Throw Pillow ($34). Wayfair; wayfair.com 3. NATURAL CONNECTION Place plants (real or faux) in these footed ceramic planters for a stylish nod to nature. Alma Ceramic Planters, set of 2 ($49). Grandin Road; grandinroad .com 4. ART CLASS This handwoven fringed rug imparts a tribal art feel to any room. 2x3 Arizona Rug ($49); rugs.com 5. MADE BY HAND Bring authenticity to a space with a handcrafted ceramic vase. Yellow Glazed Ceramic Vases with Handles ($29–$39). Rustic Reach; rusticreach.com

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Jaqui Lividini describes her family’s beach house in one word: “peaceful.” The 2,000-square-foot house is built at the edge of a peninsula, making it feel a bit like a houseboat.

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Over time, one couple collected antique treasures with a future beach house in mind. They found the perfect home for them on an irresistible Connecticut peninsula.

WRITER AND FIELD EDITOR PAIGE PORTER FISCHER PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN BESSLER STYLIST STACY KUNSTEL

Left : Jaqui and partner John Speredakos opened this space for a better flow, but that left them without a wall to back a full-size sofa. So Jaqui had a sectional made and upholstered in classic ticking, and she tossed on pillows covered in vintage fabrics she’d been collecting for years. The antique clockface is a Paris flea market find. Opposite: The chest in the entryway came with the house—and was original to it—so the couple accepted it as a sort of housewarming gift and painted it white. Below: Jaqui delights in her furry friend, Noodles.

It was never a question of if, but when. That’s how Jaqui Lividini

describes her desire to buy and restore a beach house that could be a weekend oasis from the hustle of New York City, where she and her partner, John Speredakos, live with their daughter, Calliope, 14.

When the quest began in earnest, the couple searched for two years, bidding on—and losing—seven houses before they first laid eyes on a 1901 cottage in Connecticut that demanded an immediate double take. “We were drawn to the home’s relationship to its setting—the way it perched on the rocks, the way the water essentially surrounded it,” John says. “The smell of that brine was intoxicating.”

The stunning site on a slender peninsula—Haycock Point on the Long Island Sound—seemed plucked from the pages of a storybook. Despite the fact that the two hadn’t set foot inside the home, Jaqui was already

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Above left: In the breakfast nook, Jaqui paired a dining table from her New York apartment with chairs she found in France. “That was before all the luggage regulations, and I actually brought them home with me on the plane checked into two wardrobe boxes,” she says. Above right: A collection of French enamelware infuses the breakfast nook with color. Right: Hydrangeas set a festive summer scene on the breakfast table.

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Left: Open shelves keep the small kitchen from feeling confined. An antiques shop display table now serves as an island; it was brought to counter height by adding 2 inches to the bottom of the legs, along with another round shelf. All the original wood floors on the main level were painted a pale seafoam for a light and fresh look that references the home’s setting.

writing the house’s next chapter. “We told our real estate agent that if this house ever went on the market, we’d buy it,” she says. “One month later, we got a call that it was for sale, and we made an offer immediately.

The whole thing happened in less than 24 hours.”

That was in 2007 and was the only part of the process that went quickly. After they closed on the house, they saw what a wreck the inside of the home was. “It needed everything—every single little thing,” Jaqui says. “The house was choppy, with way too many rooms, and the first floor had been renovated and added onto in the early ’70s, which I think is the worst decorating decade ever.” The couple needed to reconfigure the spaces and remove the unfortunate flaws to restore the house to its century-old charm— but with their fresh stamp.

“I subscribe to the belief that charm is the result of imperfections accrued over time,” John says. “So the challenge becomes preserving the charm while

incorporating more contemporary design elements.

If you get the balance right, it not only looks good but feels right, which is the most gratifying part.”

Before renovations could begin, more obstacles arose. During their yearlong architectural planning process, Hurricane Irene hit the coast, flooding the house and setting the couple back a year as they cleaned up and filed insurance claims. “We finally got all ready to start the project again when Hurricane Sandy arrived, and we had yet another devastating flood,” Jaqui says. At this point, the two were losing steam and running out of money. The city then notified the couple that flood zoning changes were coming, and they’d be required to lift the house before they could renovate it. “All the plans we’d paid for were useless, and we had to go back to the drawing board,” she says.

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This photo: Jaqui employs kitchen chairs for her outdoor space, along with a favorite table from the original Martha Stewart catalog. “Standing on the porch at night is a transformative experience,” John says. “The wind is almost always blowing, the waves splash white over the rocks, and the stars and lights from Long Island flicker on the horizon.”

Clockwise from top left: The best days begin on the wraparound porch, where tasty beverages go great with taking in the ocean views.

Vintage furnishings and whimsical wallpaper form a delightful pair in daughter Calliope’s bedroom. Jaqui designed a custom banquette to make the most of this octagonal space just off the entryway.

There’s always room for fresh flowers on the master bedroom’s nightstand. Jaqui and John spent years gathering seaside-inspired treasures, and they enjoy finding creative ways to display them. The small downstairs master bedroom is big on charm; “I bought the quilt in Charleston, and I love how primitive it is,” Jaqui says.

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“WHEN YOU’RE IN THE HOUSE, YOU CANNOT SEE GROUND. YOU SEE ONLY WATER ON THREE SIDES, SO IT TRULY

FEELS LIKE LIVING ON A BOAT.”

—homeowner Jaqui Lividini

Opposite: The upper level formerly held five bedrooms, so Jaqui and John reconfigured them into larger spaces. The ceiling in this guest room was opened to the attic. “We often sleep up here because it has the most magical light— and billion-dollar views,” Jaqui says. Below: The couple saw the room’s antique iron bed on a trip to Litchfield County in the 1990s and fell in love with it, but the bed was too small for their master bedroom. Years later, they happened upon the same store and found the bed still there, propped against a wall. “John bought it for me for this house,” Jaqui says. “It was always meant to be here.” Right: This breezy bath, dressed in subway tile, took the place of a small bedroom upstairs.

well aware of the uniqueness of the house and its location, so it never seemed not worth the effort,” John says. In the end, the cumbersome process and their perseverance were redeemed when the couple realized they had even better water views than before.

Over the next few years, Jaqui patiently oversaw the revival of the little beach house. Second-floor ceilings were lifted, support beams were added, and walls were removed, giving the spaces “room to breathe.” They took the 2,000-square-foot cottage from five small bedrooms to three, salvaging as much beaded board as they could from the original walls to create a consistent backdrop for the new spaces.

Jaqui enlisted the help of a friend, designer Charles Riley, to bring the cottage back to life. They painted almost every surface white, except the floors of the main level, which wear a pale seafoam. Jaqui meticulously

searched for everything authentic, including interior French doors, frosted glass, wooden switchplates, and mother-of-pearl push-button light switches. “We even deliberately nicked and scratched up the new floors we put down so they would feel original,” she says. “It’s the little details that are so important.”

Once the actual structure took shape, Jaqui began unpacking all the treasures she and John had been gathering over time. “We’d collected things for a future beach house for so many years, hitting up antiques stores and flea markets from Maine down to Charleston, South Carolina,” she says. “We finally got to take them out of storage and dust them all off.

Ten years after we closed on this house, all the pieces finally came together under one roof. And I have to say, the outcome was a very happy ending.”

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local refresh

A clean white backdrop and careful use of color turn a tired Rhode Island beach cottage into an airy escape.

WRITER AND FIELD EDITOR MARNI ELYSE KATZ PHOTOGRAPHER KELLER + KELLER STYLIST KARIN LIDBECK-BRENT

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Opposite: The colors of nature converge in the guest room, where a painted dresser stands out against white shiplap walls. Left: To maximize the living area’s full space, interior designer Maura O’Malley and architect Anne Snelling-Lee closed off an entry door that opened into the room. A seascape by painter Craig Mooney from Boston gallery Jules Place sits on the fireplace mantel.

Below: O’Malley decided against statement lighting in favor of utilitarian fixtures that blend with the walls and ceiling, ensuring the water view as the focal point. The sailboat image is by local photographer Peter Goldberg.

It was the view that sold interior designer Maura O’Malley’s clients on this petite

Rhode Island beach cottage. Also, at 1,450 square feet, the house seemed manageable, both to transform and maintain. It certainly was not the ’70s-era knotty pine paneling, choked up windows, or Styrofoam ceiling panels that drew them in. “Homes here have passed through generations,” O’Malley says. “People don’t think about changing them.”

Lured to the area by its pastoral landscape, quiet beaches, and low-key atmosphere that ensured few distractions from family time, the homeowners wanted a place where they could gather to enjoy the beach, light up the grill, and entertain friends over fresh oysters and cocktails.

They envisioned an all-white haven akin to a Santa Monica beach house that still felt true to its Yankee roots.

“It needed to fit in with the neighbors,” O’Malley says.

She and architect Anne Snelling-Lee reworked the layout to simplify the flow, maximize the living space, and orient the rooms to that glorious ocean.

“It was a very introverted house,” Snelling-Lee says.

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Left: O’Malley and Snelling-Lee reconfigured the back portion of the kitchen to accommodate the new wet bar and added a skylight. The peninsula extends to create more counter space and a casual spot for snacking.

Below: The guest room’s black spindle chair, which can be pulled into the dining room for large dinners, has a New England sensibility. Oilrubbed bronze hooks hold towels, totes, and other beach essentials. Opposite: A simple settee with faded striped linen upholstery and nailhead trim anchors a cozy corner in the master bedroom. The homeowners purchased the artwork at a little gallery in St. John, one of the Virgin Islands, on their first trip there over 20 years ago. “It’s very special to them,” O’Malley says. “And it’s the impetus for the splashes of blue.”

an immediate physical and visual connection to the outdoors now,” she says.

To reinforce the loftlike facelift and ensure a sense of down-home coziness, O’Malley hit every surface with warm white paint and stained the wood floors medium brown. “It feels like it grew three times in size,” she says. Perfectly proportioned, laid-back furnishings were also key. “It’s not a huge house, so each piece had to be perfectly scaled,” O’Malley says. A big, comfy couch was a top priority for the owners, who report that ten people can hang out with ease.

The kitchen cabinets, painted periwinkle blue, stretch into the living area, connecting the spaces and encouraging together time. Local artwork, batik throw pillows, and sea-glasslike accessories provide additional color pops. “Blues and greens zip through the house, making it cohesive and playful,” O’Malley says.

Each bedroom boasts a colorful dresser, and wood accents lend rustic warmth. O’Malley incorporated finds that lend a bit of age, such as the reclaimed wood vanities in the bathrooms. “They look like they could have been found in a grandparent’s attic,” she says.

The result is an effortless beach house where everyone can relax. “It’s crisp and clean,” O’Malley says, “but we didn’t alter its cottage identity.”

For resources, see page 95.

“BLUES AND GREENS ZIP THROUGH THE HOUSE, MAKING IT

COHESIVE AND PLAYFUL.” Ñinterior designer Maura OÕMalley

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Original shiplap in the guest bedroom, which the team painted white, influenced the decision to install similar paneling throughout the house.

For a splash of yellow, O’Malley hung her sister Molly O’Malley’s photo of lobster pots, framed at Jameson & Thompson Picture Framers in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.

GETTING COLOR JUST RIGHT Neutral walls are the perfect backdrop for colorful artwork, furnishings, and accessories.

HereÕs how to master the mix.

STICK WITH A PLAN: A cohesive color palette creates harmony among rooms and helps pull a style together. In this cottage, blues and greens carry through from room to room, energizing the neutral scheme.

INTRODUCE TEXTURE: Texture adds another layer of interest and subtle pattern without the need for more color. Stone, wood, and fabrics such as linen and burlap are classic cottage companions.

STAY COOL (OR WARM): Cool colors like blue, purple, and green calm a room and tend to recede. Warm colors like red, yellow, and orange are active and energetic. They are wellsuited to social spaces. Keep in mind that there are warm and cool versions within every color family, especially with hybrids like purple and green.

Above: The homeowner adores the little washed-blue dresser that doubles as a nightstand in the master bedroom. The wood spindle lamp is a style that could easily have been found here in decades past. Left: O’Malley likens the reclaimed wood vanity, purchased from Etsy vendor FoxDenBoutique, to a vintage piece, but its sharp-edged vessel sink makes it fresh and modern.

Right: Radiant heat flooring and a roomy freestanding tub turn the master bath into a luxe escape.

O’Malley added an outdoor shower that is accessible from both the master bathroom and the yard.

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COLORFUL PERSONALITY Forget playing it safe—the unabashed approach to color in this New England guesthouse makes it everyone’s favorite place to be.

WRITER KIMBER MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHER KELLER & KELLER FIELD EDITOR KARIN LIDBECK-BRENT

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This photo: A trio of pendant lights delivers the bold statement the homeowner envisioned in the dining room. Each is filled with hundreds of glass globes that resemble the glass floats that area fishermen once used to keep their nets afloat.

Reinforcing the sea-fresh theme is the table’s ocean-blue variegated concrete top and ropewrapped bases. Opposite: Succulents are the perfect accessory for a laid-back beach house.

As summer arrives on Massachusetts’ scenic Buzzards Bay, this inviting guesthouse

nestled in a quaint village along the shore becomes the life of the party with backyard barbecues, pool parties, and evening cocktails galore. “The homeowner loves to entertain, and when she has a party, she goes all out,” says architect Thomas H. Egan III, who let the vintage charm of the neighboring 19th-century homes guide the 2015 structure’s Shingle-style exterior. “The very first party she had here was for one of her kids’ birthdays, where she set up a fun candy bar with tall glass cylinders that were colorcoordinated to match the hues of the house.”

So it came as no surprise to Egan and his colleague, interior designer Josh Linder, that she wanted to further embrace the interior with the same gusto. Her goal: a bright and beachy hub for multiple generations of her family. Never one to shy away from color, she developed an unabashed love of bold hues growing up and watching her mother bring rooms to life as an interior designer. “She wanted a riot of color and pattern, so we sifted through literally hundreds of fabrics for this project,” says Linder, who orchestrated a vibrant stage for summer living with the homeowner’s favorite color, turquoise. In supporting roles are refreshing shades of apple green and marine blue that play on the home’s proximity to the bay, a popular destination for fishing, boating, and soaking up the sun on the beach.

The sea-fresh palette also dazzles in patterns like spirited stripes and lighthearted geometrics, which make repeat performances throughout the home to create a sense of continuity. The stripes energize the living room sofa and dining room banquette benches; the geometrics brighten

Right: Windows that hug the ceiling bathe the kitchen in natural light while lending privacy. To keep the light, airy ambience, the design team ditched upper cabinets that typically flank a range hood for a dramatic chevron-patterned wallpaper that stays clean, thanks to clever thinking. “We covered it with glass you can easily wipe down,” architect Thomas Egan says.

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This photo: “Wet bars are a great place to do something playful and fun,” says interior designer Josh Linder, who injected a touch of whimsy with hemp-rope handles and a shiplap backdrop. The teak countertop, a wood often used on ships because of its waterproof nature, makes cleanup a breeze.

accents including pillows and rugs. Both patterns speak to the homeowner’s bubbly personality. “She’s an exuberant hostess who wants to make all her guests feel at home, and she has an infectious energy that you’re immediately struck by when you step inside,” Linder says of the entry that extends a happy hello with its crisp white shiplap and vivacious chevron-patterned wallpaper. “We carried it up to the ceiling to create a colorful cap for the room.”

Even architectural details take a playful turn. “We took traditional New England cottage details like the shiplap walls but pumped up the volume on everything,” Egan says.

“For example, the walls in the kitchen, staircase, and wet bar are painted that bright blue she loves so much.” Overhead, the scene is just as lively, thanks to a breezy blue-green grass-cloth wallpaper that accents the coffered ceiling. The

Top: The living room’s fieldstone fireplace is a nod to the region’s 19th-century farms, which were traditionally surrounded by fieldstone walls. Outdoor fabrics, which cover key furnishings like the striped sofa, ensure this popular hangout is as practical as it is pretty. “Everything we chose was very livable so that anyone can just plop down and make themselves at home, and the homeowner doesn’t have to worry about it,” Linder says.

Left: Decked out in the same punchy palette, the striped jute rug and chevron wallpaper work in tandem to exude a cheerful welcome when guests walk in the door. Baskets in the built-in bookshelf casually corral beach towels, hats, and sunscreen.

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first attempt to dress it up with a coat of paint fell flat, but the wallpaper provided the missing element—texture.

Despite the daring duet between color and pattern, the two never strike a chaotic chord. Linder carefully tempered the colorful collage with natural materials like sisal and jute rugs that give the eye a place to rest. “We also grounded the interior by incorporating some antique pieces,” he says. “It was important to the homeowner that we pull in pieces from her mother’s estate, like the leather club chair and demilune table in the living area.” Likewise, the warm honey tone of the wide-plank hickory floors imparts a healthy dose of oldworld charm that softens the surrounding sea of color.

It all makes for a blissful oasis where guests aren’t the only ones who can’t wait to stay there. “A few weeks after we completed the project, we received an email from the homeowner saying that she was furious with us,” Egan says with a smile. “She said we did such a good job that no one wants to go to the main house now!”

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Top left: A lofty ceiling in the master bedroom called for a statuesque bed, and the spool four-poster—another New England tradition—was a fitting choice. Strung with turquoise beads, the spherical chandelier echoes the predominant hue used throughout the house while infusing softness among the room’s many angles. Top right: Selecting a mirror for the master bath vanity was a challenge because all the rooms on the second floor are tucked under eaves for a cozy, cottage vibe.

But Linder came to the rescue with the perfect solution—an abstract mirror framed by an irregular coral design. “It fills the space perfectly without detracting from the surroundings,” he says. Right: A daybed tucks into a cozy niche in the bunk room.

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This photo: The bunk room is the homeowner’s favorite feature of the house because she wanted a camplike retreat where all her nieces and nephews and their friends could sleep in one space. It’s also ideal for families.

“The upper bunk’s twin bed is perfect for the kids, while the parents can easily sleep in the lower double bed,” Egan says.

The wraparound porch and steps evolved from a collaborative meeting with the design team and the homeowners, who didn’t want a standard railing. Guests can enter or exit via the steps from any place on the porch.

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SANCTUARY Big enough for family and friends but small enough to feel cozy and comfy, this renovated cottage is the ultimate escape.

WRITER MARIE McCARTAN PHOTOGRAPHER STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG FIELD EDITOR ANDREA CAUGHEY STYLIST MIKE GRADY

This photo: The sisal rug in the entry was custom-made by local artists. “We wanted something that was welcoming but casual,” interior designer Nancy Harper says. The wood bench—a piece the homeowners had in their D.C. home— provides a drop zone for bags and shoes. Hooks on the wall accommodate jackets, hats, and totes. The wood floor, original to the house, was painted white for a beachy twist.

Left : White dining chairs—a fresh adaptation of Chinese Chippendale style— surround a trestle table with a weathered finish. Seldom-used items can be stashed under the bench. A new porcelain tile floor and sliding doors update the space.

The clear globes of the whimsical bubble chandelier don’t obstruct the view.

Below: The homeowner painted the demilune table in the entryway coral for a welcoming splash of color.

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Maryland’s Gibson Island is the ideal spot for winding down, spending time outdoors, and enjoying nature’s many gifts. Herons, osprey, and bald eagles call this place home. It’s a mere hour drive from the hubbub of Washington, D.C., but for a busy couple and their 7-year-old daughter, it feels worlds away. The family bought this circa 1990 cottage four years ago as a summer retreat. Each May, they pack their bags and drive to the island where they stay until September, going back to the city only when necessary for work.

The setting is idyllic—a private gated community on the Chesapeake Bay and Magothy River. Onethird of the 1,000 acres is developed; the rest is dedicated to wetlands and a bird sanctuary. But the original cottage was far from ideal. Dark rooms, a too-small deck, and a ’90s-era kitchen detracted from the home’s four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and appealing post-and-beam construction.

Eager to start enjoying island life, the family moved in to the 2,400-square-foot cottage and quickly had all the walls and floors painted white.

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interior designer Nancy Harper, began work on the renovation. The goal was to create a home with casual, simple elegance. “We wanted to add contemporary, sleek details and make the home inviting,” Rill says.

“The word ‘genuine’ comes to mind,” Harper says.

“There’s something about cottage style that signals people actually live in the rooms.”

The homeowners’ list of “must-haves” was short: a Dutch door, a hanging swing bed, and a porch that could be used as an outdoor family room. The couple let the design pros collaborate on how to include multiple sitting areas, a well-appointed kitchen, and splashes of color for a relaxed coastal vibe. “Our goal was to create a refuge from D.C. life,” Harper says.

A spacious wraparound porch brings a touch of the South to this Northeastern getaway. It includes a

Above: Multiple French and sliding doors connect the living room with the wraparound porch for easy entertaining.

Pale blue paint on the ceiling planks—a traditional porch scheme—highlights the home’s indoor-outdoor connections. Left: Spoonbills on Blue, an original painting by artist Joseph Bradley, hangs above the bar cart and references Gibson Island’s status as a bird sanctuary.

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This photo: A mix of modern and cottage elements gives the kitchen character. A pullout section of the island functions as bonus prep space when needed. A Dutch door leading to the backyard adds a nostalgic touch.

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Opposite : Tucked in the gable, the daughter’s room puts the space under the eaves to its best use, including a built-in bench atop open storage. The coral accent colors used throughout the house repeat here in the bed frames and throws. Left: To make the ceiling feel taller, drapes hang as close to the ceiling as possible in the master bedroom.

Wall-mount bedside lamps free up space on small nightstands.

swing, a seating area, and a dining area for casual entertaining. “Porches have the ability to make a house feel larger,” Harper says. Trim painted a soft aqua frames French doors that open to the living room. The coveted Dutch door appears in the kitchen, where pale blue Shaker-style cabinetry and a shiplap-clad ceiling establish the simple cottage look the homeowners wanted.

In the years since the remodel, the home has hosted a revolving roster of guests. It’s a place where time seems to slow, and family and friends can decompress from the stress of city life. “It’s a barefoot kind of house,” Rill says—no to-do lists, no suits, and no need to watch the clock, at least until September.

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Right: A contemporary furniture-style vanity provides ample storage in the master bath. Luxurious details include wall-mount brushed-nickel faucets, hardware with a finish that looks hand-rubbed, a custom mirror with a black powder-coated frame, and a brass and black light fixture with four globes. Marble floor tile and a glass-panel shower enclosure complete the look.

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BRIGHT and breezy

A designer with a knack for color channels her love for the seaside into a cozy cottage that nods to her New England roots.

WRITER HEIDI TYLINE KING PHOTOGRAPHER TRACEY RAPISARDI PRODUCERS TRACEY RAPISARDI AND MANDI RAPISARDI

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Opposite: Collections of seashells feel right at home in designer Tracey Rapisardi’s Sarasota, Florida, cottage.

This photo: The entry features double-duty pieces like the bench Tracey designed with storage bins underneath and the whitewashed shelf with “beach” hooks.

Designer Tracey Rapisardi and her husband, Richie, had been on the lookout for a house near the sea in Sarasota, Florida, for some time when a nondescript cottage hit the market. “It had no charm or architectural aesthetic to speak of, but we saw it as a blank canvas, the perfect backdrop for the coastal, laid-back lifestyle we envisioned,” Tracey says.

The couple snapped up the cottage, then immediately set to work reinvigorating its dated interiors with warmth and comfortable charm.

Tracey covered walls with beaded board and shiplap, replaced floors with tropics-friendly wood and tile, and added custom windows and one-of-akind boat doors she discovered at a local salvage boatyard.

Having moved south from New England, Tracey borrowed the best of Northeastern architecture to give their new cottage personality. She carved out room for a banquette with built-in storage in the kitchen, added a window that overlooks the entry, and knocked out attic space to make way for high, trussed ceilings. She was determined to work within the constraints of the cottage’s traditional floor plan—a move that allowed her to mix up flooring

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and wall materials from room to room. “These features are all very New England,” Tracey says. “Plus, smaller rooms are cozy, and they give you the chance to change the texture and feel from room to room. The key to designing for this type of layout is cohesiveness—making sure that all the rooms work together from a design standpoint.”

Throughout the project, Tracey took care to also include Southern-style, tropical details such as transom windows, high ceilings, shiplap, and screen doors with slap hinges—the same kind her children heard growing up in a seaside town when doors opened and closed.

Opposite left: Open shelving tricks the eye into thinking the kitchen is larger than it actually is. Opposite right: Bottled water and soda tuck into the drawers underneath the banquette for convenient and uncluttered storage. Above: The kitchen is smart and efficient. “I love the look and functionality of a small kitchen,” Tracey says.

“For a cook, everything is at your fingertips.” Right: Limiting decor to one color palette—but not one color—is a small but impactful design trick.

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“SMALLER ROOMS ARE COZY, AND THEY GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO CHANGE THE

FEEL FROM ROOM TO ROOM.” —homeowner and designer Tracey Rapisardi

The kicker is color—or more specifically, “the colors that I see when I’m looking at the seaside,” Tracey says. Using shades of white on walls, cabinetry, and floors creates a backdrop for the turquoise, chartreuse, and mint green color palette. Pulling variations of these colors from room to room makes the look work. “You don’t have to use the same color in every room,” she says. “That just makes it look flat.”

A strict editor, Tracey mixed some of her existing vintage furniture and accessories with fabrics in different hues. When she couldn’t find the right piece to round out a room, she designed—and had Richie build—a custom piece, such as the plate rack with vintage shutters, which is available through their daughter Mandi’s Sarasota boutique, Summer + Company.

Tracey has flipped houses after completing remodeling projects that were not commissioned by clients, but this cottage became a keeper. “People walk in and say, ‘Aah ….’ It feels warm and colorful, and at the same time very calm and serene,” she says. “But when I walk in, it feels like home.”

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Opposite left: Slipcovered furnishings and vintage accessories give the living room a homey feel.

Opposite right: The laundry is conveniently located in the pool house, making it easy to catch wet towels and sandy beach bags upon entry. Opposite bottom: A farmhouse-style laundry sink and custom vanity spruce up the pool bath.

This photo: Refreshed with seafoam green paint, old shutters form a delightful frame for Tracey’s collection of dishware.

Opposite: Custom print, striped, and solid fabrics from Summer + Company add interest against a background of white. Above left: Tracey repurposed a broken chest of drawers by removing a row of drawers and adding screen doors. Above right: Vintage rattan gets a facelift with a lightly distressed paint finish.

Left: Custom-designed fabric headboards continue the color and pattern play while keeping the look soft and cozy.

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1 LOOK TO THE CLASSICS Though Adam Widener’s house is the epitome of historical Hamptons style, the 1,800-squarefoot home was actually built in the 1980s. Rather than completely scrap the ho-hum facade, he simply refreshed it with classic details. Out went the vinyl siding and asphalt roof; in came cedar shake siding and shingles. This expanded back porch fosters indoor-outdoor connections.

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Ways to Refresh Exterior YOUR HOME’S

Using his own Hamptons cottage as an example, real estate expert Adam Widener shares his top 10 tips for boosting character from the outside in.

WRITER CAROLINE MC KENZIE PHOTOGRAPHER TRIA GIOVAN FIELD EDITOR ANNA MOLVIK

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2 SLEEP ON IT Adam owned the home for approximately 12 months before he took so much as a pencil to paper on the design plans. “Spending time here really opened my eyes to how I used the house and what it needed to be,” he says.

Over the course of that first year, he discovered he spent most of his time outdoors, and the majority of that time was in the backyard.

“Figuring out those tendencies guided me on where and how to focus my efforts,” he says.

3 FORGO THE MATCHING SET Adam also took his time when it came to furnishing the new back porch. “I started with nothing out there,” he recalls. “It came together over many months of shopping outdoor furniture boutiques and friends’ garage sales.” Focusing on weather-resistant materials, he ultimately curated a stylish mix of wicker, teak, metal, and ceramic. The result is a relaxed space that feels far more layered than if he’d furnished it in one fell swoop.

4 EMBRACE POTTED PLANTS Some of Adam’s best landscaping required him to lift nary a shovel. Throughout the property, a hodgepodge of planters adds cottage style on a dime. “Using a mix instead of perfect mates ups the charm,” he says. On the back porch, for example, potted hydrangeas anchor an arrangement of tabletop blooms that creates a vibrant welcome when set against the white siding.

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5 MAKE THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PLAY NICE

The existing covered deck was weathered and cramped, but that was only half the problem. Its roofline also prevented precious natural light from reaching the back of the house. As a remedy, Adam designed a spacious pergola atop the back porch; it provides some coverage from the elements and lets rear-facing rooms lap up the sunshine.

6 PLANT AHEAD When Adam purchased the home, the backyard was completely overgrown. In addition to tall grass (and plenty of weeds) there was a mismatch of landscaping and a waning koi pond. Eager to cultivate a crisp garden aesthetic, he cleared out the verdant clutter for a fresh start. The new look is simple and organic with a monochromatic green scheme that infuses texture and height through evergreens such as privet and boxwoods. He also planned with the endgame in mind. “The arborvitae along the side of the house were only 5 feet tall when I planted them,” he says. “Now they’re over 25 feet! Waiting a few years was worth it for that sort of natural privacy screening.”

7 KEEP THE LOOK CONSISTENT

With the exterior of the house now fully rooted in the Hamptons aesthetic, Adam wanted the 12×20-foot saltwater plunge pool to follow suit. He eschewed bright blue, Caribbean-inspired water in favor of a midnight blue shade. “I started by selecting the bluestone pool coping,” he says. “It’s a palegray-meets-purple-meets-blue shade. The dark blue water is a natural fit.”

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8 PLAY UP CURB APPEAL A splash of seaside blue (Benjamin Moore Manor Blue) dresses up the front door and shutters—complete with vintage-inspired shutter dogs— in casual coastal style. A simple lantern-style sconce in weathered zinc casts a warm glow at night.

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“EVEN JUST A FEW STRATEGIC VINTAGE ELEMENTS

WILL TAKE THE EDGE OFF A NEW SPACE.”

OPT FOR A FOREVER CENTERPIECE Adam favors centerpieces with staying power over fresh florals, lovely as they may be. Potted in a concrete trough, this aloe vera and agave mix provides virtually maintenancefree decor for the outdoor dining table. With no face-obscuring arrangement to talk over, the lowslung vessel also allows lingering conversations at alfresco meals.

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10 LET THERE BE (VINTAGE) LIGHT Vintage pieces help the circa 1980s home feel far more historical than its age would suggest. Case in point: Old nautical-style lights, purchased on a trek to Massachusetts’ famed Brimfield Antique Show, add shipshape charm to the outdoor living space. “Even just a few strategic vintage elements will take the edge off a new space,” Adam says.

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SET IN stone

An 1850s Maryland stone home gets a 21st-century makeover while retaining plenty of farmhouse charm.

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WRITER DEBRA ENGLE PHOTOGRAPHER HELEN NORMAN FIELD EDITOR JANNA LUFKIN

Helen Norman always wanted to live in a stone house. Growing up in a 1700s home surrounded by farm country, she had long dreamed of finding her own historical place set on a few rural acres—ideally, it would be a neat little home with a manageable property.

That was before 130 acres in Maryland became available next to her brother’s farm. Helen, a photographer, and her husband, Mark Elmore, loved the beauty of the land, complete with the requisite stone house and its own small village of outbuildings.

But there was one problem—the house was falling down.

Still in its original floor plan, the 1850s house had no kitchen and no real bathroom—not the best scenario for a couple with a toddler and another baby on the way. But Helen and Mark bought it anyway, envisioning what it could be rather than what it was.

The original 1,100-square-foot house came with some good news, including pine floors that sprang to life when refinished and windows recessed in curved plaster, a feature Helen has never seen elsewhere. After making the home livable, the couple decided to add on, enlarging the tiny space for their two growing boys.

By the time they started the addition, they’d bought 120 tons of fieldstone from a local resident to use for the foundation. An exact match to the house, it creates a seamless transition from old to new. “The original house is small,” Helen says, “but we wanted it to be a hero, with the addition telescoping out from it.”

More than doubling the size of the house meant making strategic decisions. The couple removed staircases from the living room, replacing them with built-in shelves and cabinets neighboring the fireplace. They also preserved original stone walls, which lend rich texture and deep warmth to the master bedroom, garden room, and seating area off the kitchen.

Opposite: Detailed millwork matches the home’s original trim. Homeowner Helen Norman stripped and waxed the deep pine windowsills, which provide natural display space for her topiaries. Above: Sited on a hillside, the stone house came with outbuildings, including a barn and smokehouse.

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Clockwise from top left: An awkward space where a staircase used to be becomes a tucked-in desk with storage underneath. The living room offers comfy respite with slipcovered furniture and a needlepoint rug bound in velvet. Helen hired an upholsterer to cover an heirloom sofa in the master bedroom in heavy drop cloth fabric; a hoop needle and heavy thread were used to sew the fabric directly over the previous upholstery. White peonies plucked from the yard herald springtime. The current dining room served as the home’s original kitchen and includes a fireplace and built-ins painted French blue. Cushions on an old iron daybed and painted wrought-iron chairs create a cozy sitting area on the front porch; curtains define the space and shade the morning sun.

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This photo: A Meg Page original painting hangs above a favorite jelly cupboard and a collection of Helen’s treasured pottery, including pour bowls and antique crocks.

Grain sacks, cotton duck fabric, and heavy drop cloths cover pillows and chairs, protecting furniture—especially from the couple’s dog, Grizzly—and keeping the overall feeling of the house casual. “My total fabric cost for the whole house was probably $125,” Helen says. “I’d rather buy a great painting than spend a lot of money on upholstery fabric.”

Helen carries that practical attitude into her garden room, a favorite spot where she can fulfill her love of growing things year-round. The results show up throughout the house in small topiaries and fresh pots of herbs. “I like a touch of something living in every room,” she says.

Unquestionably, Helen and Mark brought back life and dignity to their falling down old home. “It’s hard to find farms where all the buildings haven’t been sided in vinyl or aluminum,” Helen says. But despite the condition of the house when they first saw it, they are happy they focused on its potential. “We didn’t have to undo bad things,” she says. “We just had to put it back together.”

For resources, see page 95.

Left: In an eating area off the kitchen, Meg Page’s watercolor renditions of Helen’s heirloom peonies create the illusion of extra windows. A wing chair slipcovered in Belgian linen adds comfort and a soft silhouette at the dining table, preventing the grouping from becoming too stark and spindly. This photo: Open shelving and a custombuilt island give the hardworking kitchen vintage character.

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This photo: Found in the basement of the original house, a soapstone sink is ideal for indoor gardening. The green vintage rack holds Helen’s collection of flower frogs and other potting paraphernalia.

Right: Splashes of blue and layers of bedding on a stately four-poster give the master bedroom a regal touch. Nature-inspired prints and patterns are at home in the farm setting.

Below right: In the guest room, Helen layers Oriental or animal hide rugs over inexpensive sisal to add texture. Nubby textiles contrast with the cool metallic stool and zinc tabletop. Below: Carrara marble countertops for the master bath’s twin sinks inspired the smoky blue wall color. Vintagestyle beaded board and painted wood floors create cottage charm.

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This photo: The screen porch in Scott and Leslie Fennell’s Kiawah Island, South Carolina, cottage is a prime spot to sit and take in the view across the marsh.

Pillows in Peter Dunham fabrics add pops of pink to the neutral outdoor furnishings. Opposite: Pretty peonies on the brass-topped coffee table pick up pink and blush tones in the living room.

ISLAND IDYLL

With clean lines and a nature-inspired palette, this contemporary island cottage blends in effortlessly with its serene surroundings.

WRITER AND FIELD EDITOR ANNE T. POPE PHOTOGRAPHER KATIE CHARLOTTE STYLIST SANDRA L. MOHLMANN

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Left : The sunny foyer greets guests with an abstract painting by Brian Coleman perched above a sleek console table. A basket of towels says welcome to the beach . This photo: Symmetry reigns in the elegantly casual living room.

The marsh scene by Sarah Jeffers over the fireplace reflects the landscape outside, and matching open shelves display objets d’art and other curiosities. Designer Allison Elebash paired custom chenille sofas and seagrass barrel chairs for ample seating, making the most of the space and keeping a low profile.

The airy Kiawah Island cottage of Scott and Leslie Fennell is perfectly perched oover a verdant marsh with expansive views of the river that winds along South Carolina’s coast. After discovering the pristine lot, the couple, whose main residence is in nearby Charleston, worked with Thomas & Denzinger Architects to design a contemporary home that would seamlessly blend into the classic Low Country setting.

Large windows welcome views of the lush maritime forest and marshes, and an open floor plan and generous porches ease indoor-outdoor flow.

Inside, designer Allison Elebash took her cue from the home’s surroundings, highlighting the creams, greens, blues, browns, and grays of the natural world with a complementary palette indoors. Hardwood floors and textured rugs combine with woven accent pieces, wrought iron, and pottery throughout. “Scott and Leslie are well traveled and wanted a fresh take on the traditional Southern beach house,” Elebash says. “We began with foundational pieces and added accents with natural fibers, sculptural lines, and

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Opposite: Elebash commissioned a face-inspired painting from artist Sally King Benedict as the focal point of the dining space. “Sally’s work draws the eye in as a colorful, playful statement piece,” Elebash says. “The face really set the tone for this room.”

Below: Dramatic windows give this cottage kitchen a splash of natural light and a view of the trees.

Elebash used Calacatta Gold quartz, a chic brass Kelly Wearstler fixture, and sculptural brass barstools for a sophisticated vibe. “Whether day or night, our family and guests love to gather around this island,” Leslie says. Right: Leslie relaxes on the upper-level porch. The gray wicker sectional is covered in piped Sunbrella fabric, with Schumacher prints on the pillows. Custom curtains—also in Sunbrella—provide shade from the afternoon sun.

updated finishes—along with modern artwork. It’s relaxed, but with a sophisticated feel.”

Elebash conceived the main level as an open space for daily living that can be dressed up for entertaining. The inviting living room offers comfortable seating with custom chenille sofas and seagrass side chairs. A striking ebony-and-brass coffee table anchors the room, and a wispy marsh scene by Sarah Jeffers hangs over the fireplace.

In the adjacent dining area, Chippendale chairs with a pale apricot fabric surround a custom round table with a fluted base for a casual, lighthearted feel.

Just steps away, the kitchen’s dramatic windows flood the space with sunlight. Custom cabinetry is painted a serene watery blue (Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball), which is complemented by the cool Calacatta Gold quartz on the countertops and waterfall island.

Elebash chose the striking Kelly Wearstler light

fixture above the island to add visual interest to the high ceilings and as a bold contrast to the traditional beachy elements of the cottage. Brass fixtures and hardware echo the theme.

The bedrooms continue the quiet, nature-inspired palette. In the main-level master bedroom, grass-cloth walls in a soft gray-blue bring just-right texture. On the upper level, additional bedrooms and baths for the children are light and bright with block-print fabrics and whimsical art and accessories. The upper-level porch between the rooms is—as expected—a prime gathering spot for the young and young at heart.

“We are so pleased with the look, feel, and flow of this special little house,” Leslie says. “It lives beautifully, and we find it very hard to leave.

Weekends have been turning into long weekends on a regular basis.”

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“OUR GOAL WAS TO REFLECT A LAID-BACK, CONTEMPORARY COASTAL VIBE.” —designer Allison Elebash

Opposite: In daughter Madeleine’s bedroom, a bold accent wall features Galbraith & Paul’s Casita wallpaper in a vibrant green. The headboard was custom designed, and white lacquer lamps are a nod to the turtles that nest on the nearby beach. “Each room in the house has a subtle reference to the island,” Leslie says. “After all, we are here because of Kiawah’s natural beauty.” Clockwise from top left: Elebash selected this alabaster light fixture for its sculptural feel. “It reminded me of shells and coral bleached by the sun,” she says, “like a special treasure you might find washed up along the seashore.” Cheery artwork, an upholstered ottoman, and a quirky rattan chair found at World Market brighten a corner of Madeleine’s bedroom. The blue-and-white guest bedroom features custom headboards in a graphic block print, crowned by woven rush mats. An airy sea glass light fixture glows above. The master bath is a study in serenity with a large walk-in shower and freestanding soaking tub; hardwood floors offer a warm contrast to the tile walls. Elebash chose the island-inspired Cole & Son Palm Leaves wallpaper for the petite powder room, adding a little glamour with a gilt mirror and brass fixtures. The peaceful master bedroom features grass-cloth walls, a custom headboard in a Galbraith & Paul print, and an upholstered bench; lacquer bedside tables and other white accessories are deliberately understated to keep the focus on the view.

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This photo: Salvaged 100-year-old heart pine ceiling beams, vintage shutters, and a chunky custom-made table nod to the homeowners’ desire for some Texas rusticity. Opposite: An expansive back porch extends nearly the width of the house.

Wicker chairs pull up to an iron-base table that can remain outdoors.

COASTAL perch At this serene coastal cottage, dressed in calming neutrals and organic textures, people and wildlife add the color.

WRITER AND FIELD EDITOR LUANN BRANDSEN PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL HUNTER

Standing on her back porch, Audrey Wylie watches a lanky heron forage in the nearby marsh as a purple martin swoops into a multifamily birdhouse just over the railing. “They’re so engaging,” she says of the vociferous swallows. “I find it fascinating that the same pair of purple martins return from South America each year to nest in the very same house.”

Audrey knows a thing or two about migrating, returning nearly every weekend to the familiarity of her getaway perched on a finger of Galveston Island tapping into the Texas bay of the same name.

Trading Houston’s dynamic energy for relaxed days stirring up savory gumbo, walking the shoreline, and toasting beautiful sunsets provides what she calls “a fabulous change of pace.”

Designer-builder John Dreiss and designer Ginger Barber get credit for the home’s authentic ease. “I wanted a simple, classic beach house with dog- and familyfriendly interiors that are light and open, with a softness and a Texas flair,” Audrey says. “They nailed it.”

For Barber, who grew up along the water and favors clean-lined, timeless schemes, blending Texas Cottage Style

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Above: An antique tall cabinetturned-island inspired the kitchen’s style. Designer Ginger Barber extended the island’s surface area with pieces cut from an old door made of similar wood.

Right: On display in the living room, a vintage pond boat—a lucky small-shop find—enjoys smooth sailing in the home’s coastal scheme. Opposite: The guest sitting room carves out a space for visitors to relax and watch movies. Antique oars and educational wildlife posters adorn walls, and an old blanket chest stands ready to support drinks, food, even propped-up feet.

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“THE INTERIORS FEEL LIKE

YOU’RE AT THE BEACH,

BUT IT’S NOT FORCED.”

—homeowner Audrey Wylie

rusticity, neutral palettes, and coastal influences comes as naturally as the tides.

Throughout the home, whitewashed shiplap, jute and seagrass rugs, grass window shades, and nubby linen slipcovers inject texture-rich interest into the neutral scheme. Antiques, including a stunning French cabinet that now serves as a kitchen island, provide rugged warmth amid the new. And color comes in whispers—a small blue ladder-back chair in the living room, green salvaged shutters flanking the bar area, and soft muted throws. “Audrey didn’t want too much going on,” Barber says. “It’s not overly decorated. In the living room, for instance, the large cypress-stump coffee table has so much life and movement that we didn’t need too much else. A lot Right: Washable linen slipcovers, an easy-to-clean wool jute rug, and nearly indestructible shiplap walls ensure the living room remains dog- and familyfriendly. Lueders limestone quarried in Texas trims the fireplace. Below: “You just don’t see pieces like this anymore,” Barber says of the old ladder-back rush-seat bench just off the great-room. A fat linen cushion complements the antique’s raw wood finish.

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This photo: The children’s sleeping quarters mimic bunk beds on a ship. Old crates topped with cushions double as storage units and seating.

of homes today have too many great things in one room, and that’s not peaceful.”

With minimal distractions and practical materials, the home opens itself to easy living.

“It’s low-maintenance, and no one worries about getting anything dirty,” Audrey says. “The interiors feel like you’re at the beach, but it’s not forced.

Instead, the home is comfortable and relaxing, which helps you focus on what’s around you.”

And that list is virtually endless: the roseate spoonbills who forage in the wetlands, the lone osprey who perches daily on the back porch railing, and, of course, those magnificent sunsets that cast a warm, comforting glow all around.

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This photo: A photo-on-canvas beach scene by Houston photographer Karen Sachar fittingly enhances the master bedroom’s sense of retreat.

Opposite: The master bedroom opens to a screen porch, which welcomes breathtaking coastal views.

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With four sons no longer living under their roof, this empty-nester couple welcomed the next chapter of home life with fresh furnishings, bright colors, and plenty of all-American charm.

WRITER WENDY GRAY PHOTOGRAPHER ED GOHLICH FIELD EDITOR KAREN REINECKE

Saying goodbye to a house full of kids can be bittersweet, but for Anne and Ted Peterson it was also the catalyst for a much-needed remodel. “Ours has always been the hangout house, and we didn’t want that to change when the kids left,” says Anne of their La Jolla, California, home. “That said, we had some lackluster finishes and posters on the wall that needed to go.” So the empty nesters sought out a design professional to undo the wear from raising four boys—and give their home an up-to-the-minute refresh in the process.

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The couple didn’t tell their grown children about the project; they wanted to surprise them with a house that still felt like home, only better. Their designer of choice, Audrey Kennedy, jumped right in. “I basically kept the style—let’s call it all-American—that the Petersons already had but brought it into a new era,” she says. “We knew we wanted to honor the crisp aesthetic as well as the amazing energy of the home.”

New hardwood flooring and a bright palette of navy and green—offset with plenty of white—establish the laid-back beach cottage vibe the Petersons wanted

Double doors are well-suited to a coastal cottage where light and views take priority. Simple navyand-white Roman shades and a Kelly green bench establish the home’s cohesive color palette.

Above left: Getting a complete makeover, the dining room features host and hostess chairs on casters and a table that extends for the holidays.

New light fixtures shine against the all-white backdrop. Above right: For a cottage feel, designer Audrey Kennedy added tongue-and-groove paneling to the kitchen peninsula. She brought in new chairs, repainted the cabinets and walls, and refinished the existing oak floor planks.

Left: The family room previously had wall-towall carpeting, but this stylish rug offers the same level of comfort and sound reduction. Kennedy re-covered the couch in gray linen and purchased a handmade coffee table to complement the existing mantel.

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This photo: The breakfast nook is anchored by an existing oak table that got a coat of fresh white paint. Kennedy painted the accent wall above the beaded-board paneling rich navy to give the space dimension.

Clockwise from top left: Ottomans under the dining room console coordinate with pillows on the living room couch and double as extra seating when needed. Navy, green, and white repeat throughout the home, even in the smallest accessories like this bowl of apples. Once featuring country floral wallpaper and a white cabinet, the main-level powder room got a complete redo that favors a crisp blue diamond backdrop and navy vanity. So the flow is natural, this eating area just outside the family room and breakfast nook is themed to match the interior; to accomplish this, Kennedy introduced new cushions, accessories, an umbrella, and a rug, and repainted the siding and trim.

Coordinating mirrors help the master bath medicine cabinet (left) integrate seamlessly into the refreshed environment, which includes new polished-nickel hardware and a casual navy stool. A charming arbor and mature front yard give this seaside cottage major curb appeal.

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without going too nautical. New furnishings mix with existing ones, updated with easy-care slipcovers and sturdy fabrics.

Anne says that when their sons first came for a visit, they completely embraced the look. “It’s always a good sign when people can come into a redone space and still feel instantly comfortable,” she says. Kennedy is equally pleased with the results. “The house had a lot of interest already—the bones were there—we just freshened it up and put some jewelry on it,” she says. “This style reflects the Petersons beautifully; it’s sunny and happy, just like they are.” Kennedy remembers fondly how Anne offered her warm homemade cookies every time she visited during the design process. It doesn’t get much more all-American than that.

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Above: Two boys once slept in a surfer-theme room that now is well-appointed for two visiting family members.

The space is quite large, so Kennedy placed wicker trunks with leather straps at the foot of each twin bed; they stylishly house extra bedding. Left: A room with an ocean view, the master bedroom got a fitting update in the form of light sea-glass blue paint. Touches of green reference the bright green bench in the home’s entryway.

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shopping guide 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.

National Retailers

California

Fishs Eddy

2400 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 510/204-0767 ohmegasalvage.com

212/420-9020 fishseddy.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 800/516-4309 shabbychic.com

Tuesday Morning

Ohmega Salvage

Rose Bowl Flea Market 1001 Rose Bowl Dr. Pasadena, CA 91103 (Second Sunday of each month) 323/560-7469, ext. 510 rgcshows.com

Santa Monica Airport Outdoor Antique and Collectible Market

Airport Ave. at Bundy Dr., Santa Monica, CA 90066 (First and fourth Sundays of each month) 323/933-2511 santamonicaairportantique market.com

800/457-0099 tuesdaymorning.com

Colorado

State by State Alabama

719 S. University Blvd.

Denver, CO 80209 303/733-2666 Facebook: The Bunny Gate

2424 Seventh Ave. S Birmingham, AL 35233 205/323-6036 hannaantiques.com

209 Central Ave. Kremmling, CO 80459 970/724-3315 Facebook: The Junk Trunk

Hanna Antiques Mall

Alaska

The Bunny Gate

The Junk Trunk

Mile High Flea Market

701 E. Parks Hwy. Wasilla, AK 99654 907/357-8980 homeagaindecor.com

7007 E. 88th Ave. Henderson, CO 80640 (Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

303/289-4656 milehighfleamarket.com

Arizona

Connecticut

2025 E. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to the public) 602/253-6206 antiquitieswarehouse.com

1921 Rte. 32 Uncasville, CT 06382 860/848-0707 classiccountryfurniture .blogspot.com

The Boardwalk Shop

Antiquities Warehouse

Found by Domestic Bliss 7131 W. Ray Rd., Suite 13 Chandler, AZ 85226 480/773-6863 founddesign.co

Arkansas

410 Vintage Market

410 N. College Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701 479/521-2444

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Classic Country Furniture

Lillian August

32 Knight St. Norwalk, CT 06851 855/576-4144 lillianaugust.com

Delaware

The Coastal Cottage

101 Atlantic Ave. Ocean View, DE 19970 302/539-7821 thecoastalcottageshop.com

District of Columbia

Mom N Pop Antiques

3534 Georgia Ave. NW Washington, DC 20010 202/722-0719 attic-dc.com/store/mom-n-pop -antiques

Florida

Renningers Antique Center 20651 U.S. 441 Mount Dora, FL 32757 352/383-8393 renningers.net

Georgia

Heirloom Iron Bed Co. 27 Oak St. Roswell, GA 30075 678/710-6160 heirloomironbed.com

Lakewood 400 Antiques Market

1321 Atlanta Hwy. Cumming, GA 30040 770/889-3400 lakewoodantiques.com

One Fish Two Fish

401 Whitaker St. Savannah, GA 31401 912/447-4600 Facebook: One Fish Two Fish

Scott Antique Market

Atlanta Expo Center 3650 and 3850 Jonesboro Rd. Atlanta, GA 30354 740/569-2800 scottantiquemarket.com for show dates

Hawaii

Honokaa Marketplace Inc. 45-3586 Mamane St. Honokaa, HI 96727 808/775-8255 Facebook: Honokaa Market Place

Idaho

Crows Nest Mercantile 114 12th Ave. S. Nampa, ID 83651 208/461-2766 Facebook: Crows Nest Mercantile

Illinois

Architectural Artifacts Inc. 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago, IL 60613 773/348-0622 architecturalartifacts.com

Grayslake Antique and Collectible Market through Zurko Promotions Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 (Year-round, second Sunday monthly and the preceding Saturday) 715/526-9769 zurkopromotions.com

Kane County Flea Market

Kane County Fairgrounds 525 S. Randall Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 (March through December, first Sunday monthly and the preceding Saturday afternoon) 630/377-2252 kanecountyfleamarket.com

Sandwich Antiques Market

Sandwich Fairgrounds 1401 Suydam Rd. Sandwich, IL 60548 (Six Sundays from May through October, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; see website for dates.)

815/786-3337 sundayatsandwichantiques .com

3rd Sunday Market

2301 W. Market St. Bloomington, IL 61702 (Third Sunday of the month from May through October, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

217/202-2847 thirdsundaymarket.com

Indiana

Dutch Village Market

700 N. Tomahawk Trail Nappanee, IN 46550 574/773-2828 Facebook: Dutch Village Market

Green Oak Antiques

3024 S. County Rd. 425 E. Rochester, IN 46975 574/223-5702 greenoakantiques.com

Shipshewana Auction & Flea Market

345 S. Van Buren St. Shipshewana, IN 46565 (See website for dates.)

260/768-4129 shipshewanatradingplace.com

Iowa

Maryland

Mississippi

103 First Ave. W Newton, IA 50208 641/787-0353 Facebook: Relics LLC

55 Maryland Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 443/949-7055 bluecrabantiques.com

214 W. Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804 662/842-2757

Relics

Valley Junction Antique Jamboree

137 Fifth St. West Des Moines, IA 50265 (See website for dates.)

515/222-3642 valleyjunction.com

What Cheer Flea Market

Keokuk County Fairgrounds 13061 170th St. What Cheer, IA 50268 319/404-4066 (First weekend in May, August, and October) whatcheerfleamarket.com

Kansas

Antique Emporium of Alma 322 Missouri Ave. Alma, KS 66401 785/765-3332 almaantiquestore.com Facebook: Antique Emporium of Alma

Kentucky

Blue Crab Antiques

Nostalgia Alley

Maine Cottage Store

Missouri

Urban Country

316 W. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64113 816/361-8222 astorenamedstuff.com

Massachusetts

10091 Manchester Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314/909-0123 missouriantiquemalls.com

1205 West St. Annapolis, MD 21401 866/366-3505 mainecottage.com

7121 Arlington Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814 301/654-0500 urbancountrydesigns.com

Brimfield Antique Show

429 Main St. Palmer, MA 01069 (One week each in May, July, and September; see website for dates.)

413/283-6149 brimfieldshow.com

Cedar Chest

150 Main St. Northampton, MA 01060 413/584-3860 explorecedarchest.com

Warson Woods Antique Gallery

1218 Washington St. Hoboken, NJ 07030 201/222-0606 lunarosahome.com

Montana

Accent & Antiques

1015 14th St. S Great Falls, MT 59405 406/727-6049

Stuff & Such Antiques

121 W. Broadway St. Philipsburg, MT 59858 406/560-3241 stuffnsuch.wix.com/antiques

Nebraska

Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

Special Finds

Louisiana

Allegan County Fairgrounds 150 Allegan County Fair Dr. Allegan, MI 49010 (Last Sunday of the month, April through September) 616/735-3333 alleganantiques.com

2877 Perkins Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225/344-2311 theroyalstandard.com

407 N. Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734/665-9110 shopv2v.com

The Royal Standard

V2V

Maine

Minnesota

6 Hunnewell Ln. Woolwich, ME 04579 (Every weekend and Wednesday from Mother’s Day in May to Columbus Day in October) 207/443-2809 montsweagfleamarket.org

321 S. Main St. Stillwater, MN 55082 651/439-0814 alfrescocasualliving.com

Montsweag Flea Market

The York Antiques Gallery 746 U.S. Rte. 1 York, ME 03909 207/363-5002 yorkantiques.com

Alfresco Casual Living

Downtown Oronoco Gold Rush Days

Downtown Oronoco (Third weekend in August) 507/367-2111 goldrushmn.com

Empire Antiques

278 Monmouth St. Hightstown, NJ 08520 800/626-4969 aaempireantiques.com

Michigan

Allegan Antiques Market

157 W. Delaware Ave. Pennington, NJ 08534 609/737-7171 ashtonwhyte.com

Stuff

Mount Sterling Court Days 132 S. Queen St. Mount Sterling, KY 40353 (Begins the weekend before the third Monday in October) 859/398-0289 mtsterlingcourtdays.com

New Jersey

Ashton-Whyte

10666 Sapp Brothers Dr. Omaha, NE 68138 402/896-9140 brassarmadillo.com 106 N. Hwy. 77 Homer, NE 68030 402/698-2296 Facebook: Special Finds Homer

Nevada

Vintage Charms

40 Bridge St. Yerington, NV 89447 775/463-3133

New Hampshire

Mid Week Antiques Show Douglas N. Everett Arena 15 Loudon Rd. Concord, NH 03301 (Wednesday and Thursday following the first Saturday of August) 845/876-0616 barnstar.com

Luna Rosa Home

New Mexico

Whitehawk Antique Shows

Santa Fe Community Convention Center 201 W. Marcy St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 505/992-8929 whitehawkshows.com

New York

Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market New York City

W. 39th St. between 9th and 10th Aves.

New York, NY (Every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting) 212/220-0239 hellskitchenfleamarket.com

Lavender Fields

318 Wynn Ln. Port Jefferson, NY 11777 866/898-5461 lavenderfieldsonline.com

The Pink Pig

2750 Essex Rd. Essex, NY 12936 518/962-8833 pinkpigwestport.com

Rhinebeck Antiques Fair

Dutchess County Fairgrounds 6550 Springbrook Ave. Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Memorial Day weekend and Columbus Day weekend) 845/876-1989 dutchessfair.com

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shopping guide North Carolina

Oklahoma

105 Cherokee Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 910/691-8380 cottagechicstore.com

Cottage Chic

Liberty Antiques Festival 2855 Pike Farm Rd. Liberty, NC 27355 800/626-2672 libertyantiquesfestival.com

Porter & Prince

6 Brook St. Asheville, NC 28803 828/277-2337 porterandprince.com

The Vintage Village

9300 Durant Rd. Raleigh, NC 27614 919/796-4754 Facebook: The Vintage Village

North Dakota

Fargo Antiques & Repurposed Market

5258 51st Ave. S Fargo, ND 58104 701/356-9199 farmantiques.weebly.com

MNM ReStore

87 S. Central Ave. Beach, ND 58621 701/872-2424

Plain and Fancy Antique Mall

1726 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 701/775-0714 Facebook: Plain and Fancy Antique Mall

Ohio

Aunt Eek’s Store

South Dakota

Virginia

5802 W. 51st St. Tulsa, OK 74107 (Year-round, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

918/445-3532 saturdayfleamarket.com

620 Broadway Yankton, SD 57078 605/668-2252 Facebook: Collectiques

42350 Lucketts Rd. Leesburg, VA 20176 703/779-0268 luckettstore.com

Oregon

338 Main St. Franklin, TN 37064 theirongateonline.net

Swick’s Flea Market

Stars Antiques Malls

7027 SE. Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503/239-0346 starsantique.com

Passion Flower Design 128 E. Broadway Eugene, OR 97401 541/344-3857 passionflowerdesign.com

Pennsylvania Renninger’s Antiques Market

2500 N. Reading Rd. Denver, PA 17517 (Year-round, Sundays only) 717/336-2177 renningers.net

Renninger’s Antiques, Outdoor Flea, and Farmers Markets 740 Noble St. Kutztown, PA 19530 610/683-6848 renningers.net

Rhode Island Aardvark Antiques

9 JT Connell Hwy. Newport, RI 02840 800/446-1052 aardvarkantiques.com

9800 U.S. Hwy. 22 E Stoutsville, OH 43154 740/477-8363 Facebook: Aunt Eek’s Store

Homestyle

Clark County Fairgrounds 4401 S. Charleston Pike Springfield, OH 45502 (See website for dates.)

937/325-0053 springfieldantiqueshow.com

South Carolina

Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market

229 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02903 401/277-1159 homestyleri.com

GDC Home

1290 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.

West Ashley, SC 29407 843/571-5142 gdchome.com

Golden & Associates Antiques

204 & 206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401 843/723-8886 goldenassociatesantiques .com

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Tennessee

The Old Lucketts Store

Williams & Sherrill Interiors

The Iron Gate

2003 Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23173 804/320-1730 williamsandsherrill.com

127 Corridor Sale

Washington

690 miles along U.S. Rte. 127 (From 5 miles north of Addison, MI to Gadsden, AL) (First Thursday in August through the following Sunday) 127sale.com

Texas

Blue Leaf

2303 South Blvd.

Houston, TX 77098 713/520-9975

First Monday Trade Days

800 First Monday Ln. Canton, TX 75103 (Year-round, Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of the month) 903/567-6556 firstmondaycanton.com

Utah

Capital City Antique Mall 959 S. West Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801/521-7207

Vermont

Equinox Antiques & Fine Art 3568 Historic Main St., Route 7A Sunderland, VT 05254 802/362-3540

Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens 1813 Mountain Rd. Stowe, VT 05672 802/253-8050 stowekitchen.net

Seattle Antiques Market 1400 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98101 206/623-6115 seattleantiquesmarket.com

West Virginia Capitol Flea Market

2101 Greenbrier St. Charleston, WV 25311 (Year-round, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

304/342-1626 Facebook: Capitol Flea Market Charleston

Wisconsin Wisconsin Dells Antique Mall

S2269 Timothy Ln. Wisconsin Dells, WI 53913 608/356-3916 wisconsindellsantiquemall .com

Wyoming

Cy Avenue Antique Mall

1905 Cy Ave. Casper, WY 82604 307/237-2293 Facebook: Cy Antique Mall of Casper, Wyoming

resources

Contact these design professionals or sources for more information about their services and products.

For more decorating ideas, check out our online links at BHG.com/CottageStyle.

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SUMMER SANCTUARY

SET IN STONE

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Interior design: Charles Riley, Charles Riley Design, New York City; charles@charlesrileydesign; charlesrileydesign.com.

Renovation architecture: James Rill, AIA, Rill Architects, Bethesda, Maryland, 301/656-4166; contact@ rillarchitects; rillarchitects.com.

Construction: Jeff Thomas, Hearthstone Home Developers, Danbury, Connecticut; 203/240-3814.

Interior design: Nancy Harper, Studio Miel, Washington, D.C.; 202/7469866; hello@studio-miel.com; studio-miel.com.

Kitchen island design: Jan Hoffman and David Woodward, Hoffman & Woodward, 412 W. King St., East Berlin, PA 17316; 717/259-7676; hoffmanwoodward.com.

Landscape design: Austin Ganim Landscape Design LLC, Fairfield, Connecticut; 203/333-2003; austinganimlandscapedesign.com.

Renovation contractor: Thorsen Construction, Alexandria, Virginia; 703/501-1506; info@ thorsenconstruction.us; thorsenconstruction.us.

LOCAL REFRESH

Landscape design: Christopher J. Dow, Gibson Island Corp., Gibson Island, Maryland; 410/255-1414.

PAGES 24-29 Interior design: Maura O’Malley, Maura O’Malley Interiors, 129 Newbury St., Fourth Floor, Boston, MA 02116; 617/680-1633; info@mauraomalley.com; mauraomalley.com.

Architecture: Anne Snelling-Lee, 54 Carver Rd., Newton, MA 02461; 617/464-4665; anne@aslstudios.com; aslstudios.com.

General contracting: Pimental Contractors, 120 River Rd., New Bedford, MA 02745; 508/995-0524; pimentalcontractors.com.

COLORFUL PERSONALITY PAGES 30-37 Architecture: Thomas H. Egan III, Evolve Residential, 89 W. Concord St., Boston, MA 02118; 617/4240003; tom@evolveresidential.com; evolveresidential.com.

Interior design: Josh Linder, Evolve Residential, 89 W. Concord St., Boston, MA 02118; 617/424-0003; josh@evolveresidential.com; evolveresidential.com.

BRIGHT AND BREEZY PAGES 46-53 Design: Tracey Rapisardi, Tracey Rapisardi Design LLC; 941/359-0208; tracey@traceyrapisardidesign .com; traceyrapisardidesign.com; traceyrapisardistyle.wordpress .com; Instagram: @tracey_rapisardi_ design.

For more furnishings, visit Mandi Rapisardi at Summer + Company, 431 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236; 941/877-1326; summerandcompanyhome@ gmail.com; summerandcompany home.com; Instagram: @summer_ and_company.

10 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR PAGES 54-61 To view homes Adam Widener is currently listing in the New York City area, visit The Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate; theeklundgomesteam.elliman.com.

Reach Adam at 646/543-7978; adam.widener@elliman.com; Instagram: @adam_widener.

Interior design: Lauren Liess, Lauren Liess & Co., Washington, D.C.; 571/926-7825; mail@laurenliess.com; laurenliess.com.

ISLAND IDYLL PAGES 70–77 Architecture: David N. Fisher, AIA, Thomas & Denzinger, Charleston, South Carolina; 843/723-6651; david@ thomasanddenzingerarchitects.com; thomasanddenzingerarchitects.com.

Interior design: Allison Elebash, Allison Elebash Interior Design, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; allison@allisonelebash.com; allisonelebash.com.

COASTAL PERCH PAGES 78–85 Interior design: Ginger Barber, Ginger Barber Interior Design, Houston; 713/523-1925; ginger@ gingerbarber.com; gingerbarber.com.

Construction: John Dreiss, Purple Sage Construction, Galveston, Texas; 409/737-3005.

AMERICAN CLASSIC PAGES 86–91 Design: Audrey Kennedy, AGK Design Studio, La Jolla, California; 858/551-8752; audrey@agkdesignstudio.com; agkdesignstudio.com.

Design: Quinn Pofahl, New York City and The Hamptons, New York; quinnpofahl@gmail.com.

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