Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2024 i Cottages and Bungalows

WHIMSICAL ELEGANCE COLOR AND SIMPLE TOUCHES GIVE THIS KITCHEN A FUN, SOPHISTICATED FEEL. ABOUT THE PROJECT: Part of an overall home renovation, this kitchen needed a refresh. The homeowners, a couple with two school-aged children, wanted to ditch the dark, modern and heavily sectioned layout of the original kitchen. “We decided to completely open up the kitchen, breakfast nook, family room and dining room into one big, open concept and move the laundry room back to the other side of the house so we could incorporate a mudroom,” designer Amy Peltier says. The inspiration for the aesthetic design is displayed in the island’s pop of color. “The client had seen a vibrant blue-painted island in a photo and wanted to incorporate a cheerful version of that color,” Amy says.…

When an avid art collector who has worked at one of Chicago’s top antiques shops begins to renovate her home and hires a designer for collaborative help, the teamwork is dynamic and the results are inspiring, as seen in this 1964 Colonial cottage home in Western Springs, Illinois. “Inspiration is everywhere, now more than ever, and even with as much as we can see and pull from magazines and social media, I find there are certain projects that require professional help,” homeowner Taylor says. She and her husband, Dan, purchased the home from Dan’s brother and his wife. Taylor knew it needed some changes. “My ultimate wish and vision for the home was to make it feel collected and warm while also being a cozy and functional space for our…

This Colonial-style home in Newport, Rhode Island had 120 years of history under its roof, but for a long time none of its potential was tapped since it was turned into a college rental and suffered the indignities of shoddy workmanship, impersonal builder-grade renovations and so much dust and dirt that it was impervious to scrubbing. However, the minute Rebecca Staub, principal and founder of Rebecca Staub Staging & Design, saw it, she knew that with a little love it would be the perfect home for her family. “Through it all, I could see that the house had great bones and a nice flow,” Rebecca says. “We resolved to bring it back to its original beauty.” Buying a historical house and renovating every inch of it is ambitious. On top…

cottagesandbungalowsmag.com Vintage Restoration: Bringing Back the Charm of a 1920s Kitchen See how one couple restored their kitchen back to its beautiful origins and poured the 1980s look down the drain! Get the Look: Modern Minimal Meets Rustic Bathroom Want a minimal décor that still has a warm and inviting appearance? Try mixing simple modern finishes with a few rustic accents. California Cottage Kitchen Update How do you combine traditional features with modern flair and bold color? Tour this charming California kitchen where no detail was left undone. Make Way for an Open-Concept Kitchen The warm colors and smooth textures of this new kitchen combine with a comfortable open-concept space to enhance family time. Upgrading a Bathroom on a Budget It’s difficult to believe this lively and vibrant kids’ bathroom…

Once upon a time, an imaginative and quirky couple named Megan and Austin met and fell in love at Dragon-Con, a sci-fi event. They ended up purchasing a 1930s Tudor home together in Georgia’s East Atlanta Village, a neighborhood that’s as quirky as they are and is known for its music scene, coffee shops and unique restaurants. But while the home was in the perfect location and full of history, it simply didn’t fit the couples’ magical personalities. They knew they needed help in achieving their unique vision, but not just any designer would do. Enter Micaela Quinton of Copper Sky Design + Remodel. “In the commercial world, I’ve worked on many restaurants, specifically with a restaurant franchise that is known for its quirky, colorful and playful interiors,” Micaela says.…

Cozy. Dreamy. Inviting. Warm.Those are the words Jackie Lynn Thornton uses to describe her home, but they may not be the words that come to mind when you picture a 100-year-old bungalow. Jackie skillfully used her eye for design and love for old homes to achieve the ambience those words describe in renovating and reimagining her 1921 Craftsman bungalow. “The living room had the fireplace, which made my heart happy, and I loved the paint color.” “I achieved this look by using soft fabrics, soft pillows and throws. Also, soft paint palettes are soothing and relaxing,” Jackie says. “I mixed a little dark wood with my creams and whites, which adds warmth to a room. Soft lighting also makes a home warm and inviting—and candles are a must! Adding floral…

“Mom was an extremely accomplished woman and the cottage was her respite from the grind of the corporate world,” Shelby says. Nestled among the trees on a lake in Port Austin, Michigan, a little cottage built in 1960, adorned with sunshine-yellow striped awnings, holds fond memories for Shelby Abbott and her family. “My mom, Michelle, and my aunt were spending a vacation in Port Austin, like they did year after year, when in 2007, my mom expressed how much she’d love to have her own home there. They went to look at a few homes for sale and when they discovered the cottage, they both knew it was IT.” Shelby’s mom put in an offer to include the furnishings and after a week of waiting the cottage was hers. “Mom…

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If you live in an older home —or hope to one day— you are likely in love with their architectural details and period charm. However, you may wonder how you can update their typically smaller rooms without sacrificing any of their built-in beauty. Jackie Loughery, who lives in this 1922 Craftsman bungalow rooted in Long Beach, California’s Historic District, has opened its stylish new front door for you to take a house tour to see how she managed to seamlessly blend room elements that were added 100 years apart. “I have always loved older homes and their charm,” Jackie says. “The windows and built-ins attracted me the most to this home. I will say, it takes a certain amount of appreciation to live in a historical home because there is…

Before a design is actualized in real life, it’s a rendering! The renderings on these pages, which include 3D and mood-board visualizations, are of the kitchen in our Project House build by The Fox Group. They provide a fascinating look at the behind-the-scenes process of taking a room from concept to reality. “Our cabinet maker, Christopher Scott Cabinetry, brings our ideas to life in 3D renderings so we can see the designs to scale in relation to the rest of the home,” says Cara Fox of the Fox Group. “We then edit even further to make sure the designs are perfect!” For this kitchen, Cara’s personal travel experiences were a huge influence. It was particularly inspired by her love for the English countryside and horses. The green cabinets reflect a…

What inspires an ethereal blue guest bathroom? For one North Carolina couple, it was the love of their old car, a Pontiac, with dreamy blue undertones. They wanted to emulate the soothing color in their guest bath, but with a cramped layout, a dated porthole window and a closet that took up too much of the footprint, they needed help. Enter Ayten Nadeau of i-TEN Designs, LLC, in Raleigh, North Carolina. “Our goal was to give guests an intimate spa-like experience with soothing blues,” explains Ayten, who specializes in working with natural light and infusing foliage and natural elements into her designs whenever possible. The porthole window was replaced with a larger size to allow more light in and the linen closet was moved to the hallway to allow ample…