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Seeking Sanctuary There’s nothing like taking the time to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the benefits of a slower pace. This special issue of The Cottage Journal was created to celebrate that experience, and the collection of homes within showcases a variety of getaway destinations—from serene beach cottages and family lake houses to the coziest of mountain homes surrounded by lush vistas. Whatever setting you prefer for rest and relaxation, these cottages will encourage you to take a few moments out of your day, kick up your feet, and enjoy your own personal cottage retreat.…
COMFORTS OF HOME Embrace your roots with a map of your local area, leaning into nostalgia and the enduring beauty of home. Through familiar streets and cherished landmarks, capture the essence of home in every detail. VINTAGE FINDS Open a window to the past with vintage maps, weaving tales of cherished memories between past and present adventures. More than décor, these hanging charts adorn the walls with whispers of the joy that comes from life’s journeys. SCALED-UP STYLE For a bolder statement, a wallpaper featuring a map print serves as a lively accent in any room. To add a personal flair, a design showcasing your favorite getaway spot can serve as a conversation starter while also bringing sentimental memories to life in your home.…
After a drive through the countryside led a young Tennessee family to stumble onto the perfect plot of land, the husband and wife’s dream of building a home for their golden years came true earlier than they had expected. Calling on the help of Megan Glenn Architecture, Pritchett Smith Builders, and Kelly Lord Designs, they began to plan a house that would be a haven for their family for decades to come. “The initial concept was a modern take on the traditional farmhouse—mixing a Japanese or mid-century modern transparency and connection with nature with a traditional farmhouse,” says architect Megan Glenn. She notes that the black-painted wood exterior “leans toward a shou sugi ban aesthetic,” referring to the Japanese method of preserving wood by singeing it, while warm-stained wood details…
Step inside Lynn and Randy Coleman’s charming camp, located a mere 15 minutes from their home in Florence, Alabama, and you’ll instantly find yourself captivated by striking waterfront views. In fact, it’s the dreamy screened-in porch, which showcases the picturesque lake scene, that spearheaded the home’s redesign, as Lynn sought to create a well-deserved retreat for her workaholic husband to enjoy. The Colemans came across the cabin by chance 25 years ago, and once they toured the property, they knew it was the perfect getaway for them to enjoy with their son, Kelly. “We kept it the way it was for about 13 years,” notes Lynn. “Then, we decided that we wanted to have a screened porch, and that’s where it all exploded.” Teaming up with Birmingham-based architect Cherri Pitts…
No stranger to creating elegant mountain escapes for her clients in the Highlands-Cashiers locale of North Carolina, interior designer Maggie Griffin was more than equipped to take on the renovation and furnishing of this five-bedroom home shared by three siblings and their families. Maggie expertly blended their distinct styles—all while bringing her signature approach of a layered, fresh take on a traditional aesthetic that breathes new life into well-loved heirlooms. Careful planning and a three-day install resulted in a home that was turnkey ready for the family to enjoy. Built in the 1980s, the home offered good bones and an even better location—just around the corner from their parents’ home in the Sheep Laurel neighborhood of High Hampton. Cosmetic updates were all that were primarily needed to refresh the home,…
Overlooking an idyllic lake view just minutes from a charming small town community in central Georgia, Kelly and Walter Gray’s lake home is the culmination of decades’ worth of dreams. “In 1986, my husband and I built our first home on a street a half mile from here, and we would often walk down this lake road,” Kelly recalls. “He would look at the lake, and I would look at the houses.” But they both noticed one home on the water, which stood out for its traditional details, such as exposed rafter tails. “I said I wanted to live in this house every time we passed it,” Kelly says—and when the home showed up in a real estate listing 30 years later, the couple wasted no time. In a little…
