When warm
weather arrives, my mind and soul wander off to the beach. (Unfortunately, my
body doesn’t always get the chance to go!) Whether it’s New
England or the Gulf coast, I am physically and emotionally drawn
to sand and surf.
So welcome to my new blog series…
‘Monday at the Beach’
Let’s
go...
Colorful Carolina
Over the course of a decade, this getaway on the marsh in Wrightsville Beach , North
Carolina
Interior designer Liz
Carroll was brought on board to oversee a remodel after a simple
consultation.
So out went aged teal carpeting and dark green walls; in
their place, Carroll installed warm hardwoods and paired crisp whites with
bright hues for a fresh, modern look. Here's how color can bring a
past-its-prime home back to prominence.
Nurture Your Nature
Carroll didn't have to look far to find the color
inspiration that would define the living room; she just had to glance out the
windows. To keep things from getting too overwhelming, she made sure to ground
the space with soothing neutrals.
Room with a View
Because the dining room is open to the main living area,
Carroll continued the green-and-lavender palette, but in softer, more subdued
color ways to keep the focus on food, friends, and family.
Pick a Starting
Point
When Carroll laid eyes on a bolt of look-at-me,
indoor/outdoor TrinaTurk fabric, she didn't think twice about using it to upholster the
guest room's custom headboard; she knew the fun, bold print was exactly what
the homeowners had in mind.
Sea-Worthy Guest
Room
The unexpected color combinations in the guest room's
charming KatieRidder wallpaper inspired Carroll to think outside the box. She
borrowed the poppy red color from the tiny flag atop the illustrated ships and
used it for the Greek key motif on the pillows and custom twin headboards, and
again for the wide trim on the curtains.
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.
