Innholdsfortegnelse for Autumn 2019 i The Cottage Journal

If you’ve ever admired stunning design photography on Instagram but struggled to recreate the effect in your own home, the latest book by designer Jeffrey Bilhuber, winner of the 2019 Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award, is for you. Everyday Decorating compiles the practical and invaluable advice Jeffrey has gleaned through his more than 30-year design journey. From “Comfortable” and “Happy” to “Charming” and “Cozy,” each of the eight chapters in this dazzlingly bold book presents a unique element of interior decorating in all its glory. On every page, stunning photography is accompanied by Jeffrey’s insightful design advice, breaking down exactly what makes these spaces shine. Subjects like pairing colors, embracing imperfections, and creating a “moment” are all addressed in a way that makes the process of crafting your dream space…

As an interior designer, Katie Payne Confer of That Girl Katie Design Studio knows how to tackle a challenging project. But when she and her husband moved from San Francisco, California, to a mountain home in Jackson, Wyoming, they were faced with the challenge of turning the space into the perfect home for their family. “There were just weird angles and . . . some odd things that didn’t make sense,” Katie says, noting that the basement was in particularly bad shape. But adding square footage and reworking the flow of the layout wasn’t the only obstacle that needed to be overcome. Originally brown cedar, the home’s exterior had been painted yellow, and it was nearly too much for Katie. “We almost didn’t buy the house,” she says. In the…

When Jordan Yarbrough and his wife, Hamilton, moved into their cottage-style ranch in 2016, they immediately began planning for a renovation. “We were going for a modern farmhouse feel,” Jordan says of the space, noting both he and Hamilton tend to like a blend of timeless, classic style with a modern, clean design. Small changes, like replacing the flooring throughout the house and removing a few walls to open up the living areas, made a significant impact on the home’s overall look and feel, but the biggest changes were made in the heart of the home. The kitchen got a complete facelift with all-new cabinets, marble countertops, appliances, and, of course, lots of paint. While they were at it, the couple added a laundry room and pantry space off the…

Carved from History Pages 13–14—Collection from The Nest. Western Style for Home Pages 15–17—Featured shop, Belle Cose, in Jackson, Wyoming. The Perfect Spot Pages 37–48—Interiors and select furnishings by Stray Cats Home Decor. Creative Solutions Pages 49–60—Interior designs by Katie Payne Confer, That Girl Katie Design Studio. Contractor, Dan Clancy, Teton Heritage Builders. Page 51—Foyer wallpaper by Shoppe Amber Interiors. TV cabinet by Douglas Rey, Architectural Design & Management. Pages 54–56—Kitchen cabinets by Douglas Rey, Architectural Design & Management. Backsplash by Heart Four Ironworks. Page 58—Portraits by Dominic Avant Fine Art. Pages 59–60—Map wallpaper by Wallpapered. Eclectic Design Pages 61–70—Interior designs by Dwelling. Sharing Sanctuary Pages 71–80—Florals by Beth Edwards and Jenny Loughridge, Jenny Noland Designs. Artisan woodwork by Wayne Matthews. Pages 77–78—Dinnerware by Spode in Woodland pattern. Modern Classic…

When Gary Henkin bought his vacation cottage in the commercial fishing town of Hampton Bays, New York, only a handful of families had resided there. “It was like the place was frozen in time,” he recalls. “The family that owned it before me had lived there since the 1960s.” The charming cottage, built in 1949, still had some of the original furnishings, which swept Gary off his feet. “I kept looking at lots of houses that weren’t my home,” he says. “When I walked in this house, I knew it was my home.” The home is situated on a bluff at the end of a dirt road, just a few steps away from the water, which was exactly what Gary was looking for. The entire neighborhood was built by a…

When it came to decorating her client’s mountain home in Wilson, Wyoming, Kate Binger, founder of interior design firm Dwelling, had a clear goal for the space. “We wanted to honor the heritage of the West as well as the farmhouse architecture,” Kate says. To accomplish that, Kate and her team incorporated mountain-style elements into a space that maintained the comfortable airiness of farmhouse design. From the stone fireplace in the living room to the wooden ceiling beams throughout the home, rustic details are balanced by vaulted ceilings and stretches of white surfaces. “My clients gravitate toward a refined masculine aesthetic,” Kate notes, adding that the design style was inspired by some of the homeowners’ original furniture and art that was sourced from Orange County, California, and Santa Fe, New…

If anyone knows the secret to successful and beautiful outdoor living, it’s exterior designer Scott Shrader. The California native created the gardens of Ellen DeGeneres and Patrick Dempsey, and is now sharing his skill set with readers in his new book, The Art of Outdoor Living: Gardens for Entertaining Family and Friends. In the 240-page coffee-table book, Scott visits 12 properties that were designed with making the most of the outdoors in mind. His philosophy is to bring the interior to the exterior. Whether this be through plenty of cozy seating, firepits to gather around, or French doors that extend living areas to the garden, Scott makes the most of every square inch of these homes, something every cottage homeowner can appreciate. Scott makes creating an outdoor oasis easy even…

It’s no secret that Doug Sutton loves life on the lake. After renting a cabin on Lake Martin in eastern Alabama for years, he and his partner, Andrew Nix, finally decided it was time to purchase their own—but it wasn’t as easy as they thought. “We had a tall order and we were determined to avoid compromising on things like privacy, big water views, sunsets, and a casual flow between indoor and outdoor living,” Doug says. After a long year of searching, they found the perfect home on the banks of Smith Lake in northern Alabama in the fall of 2017. “We toured a ton of homes on the lake, and none of them felt quite right,” Doug says. “When we pulled up to this house, it reminded me of…

Autumn is a quiet time of year in Jackson, with golden aspens scattered throughout the area. While many visitors return home once summer has ended, the harvest season shares its cool mornings and pleasant daytime temperatures with those who choose to linger. With a history of fur trading and prospecting, Jackson has embraced its early American heritage in more recent years, as evidenced in the Town Square, and now boasts around 10,000 residents. Each September, the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival offers 11 days of visual and culinary arts and is widely acknowledged as an attraction that is respected the world over. Located in the heart of town, Jackson Hole Center for the Arts offers year-round performances and a community theater. Of course, the area is home to outdoor pleasures…