When warm weather arrives, my mind and soul wander off to the beach. (Unfortunately, my body just doesn’t get a chance to go!) Whether it’s New England or the Gulf coast, I am physically and emotionally drawn to sand and surf.
What is it that has this effect on me?
Does this happen to you?
So welcome to my new blog series…
'Monday at the Beach'
Let’s go...
'Monday at the Beach'
Chic North Carolina Beach
The quirky charms of this beach cottage were played up. The small 1914
cottage was kept as is and no additions and every inch of the 1,350 square feet
were optimized.
Sandy-Hued Living
Room
Blue, white, and sandy hues were chosen for the living room. Fun lampshades
bring the colors together, and a touch of rope trim provides a nautical touch.
A casual wooden coffee table and coastal accessories used sparingly add to the
nautical feel.
Cool Blue Bedroom
Although the master bedroom is small, the space has been maximized by
affixing a headboard that has plenty of shelf space in lieu of floor
space-hogging bedside tables. Cool blues and whites make the room seem
comforting rather than cramped.
Durable Breakfast
Nook
This plush seating area sees frequent use for eating or for a cozy reading
nook or office. The natural golden shade of the cushions forgives sandy feet,
and the glossy paint on the wood floors is ideal for a beach cottage because
it’s a low-cost, high-charm treatment.
Subtle Coastal-Themed
Kitchen
This galley kitchen is made to look larger by using the same shade of paint
on the walls and ceiling. Cabinetry doors and drawers are accented in a cheery
hue to keep the white kitchen from feeling sterile. Horizontal planked wood
siding adds character that plain, painted drywall couldn’t, and a few coastal-themed
decorations, such as the marine-style pendant lights and shrimp sculpture,
convey a sense of place without going overboard.
What do you think of this cute little
cottage?
Is it move-in ready for you?
Many thanks go
to my friends at Coastal Living for their help with this.
