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...
For a centuries-old Sag Harbor, New York, cottage, designer
Tom Scheerer shattered convention and
followed the client’s heart, pairing unexpected colors and juxtaposing favorite
traditional and modern pieces of furniture and art. The result? A perfectly
imperfect mix of new and vintage pieces both distressed and sleek, subtle, and
daring.
Campy Living Room
Light wicker furniture and a soft blue wing chair balance
the heavier wood of the living room. For a super-casual, camp-like feel, try
hemming the curtains so they hit just at the windowsills. This look works
especially well in rooms with high ceilings and wainscoting, which provides a
natural visual cue for the shorter length.
Quirky Bedroom
Consider a face-lift of what you already have before
writing it off completely. With just a few tweaks, an old four-poster bed found
a place in this bedroom. To give it a more modern look, it was painted black
with a satin finish that matches the iron extensions and canopy frame affixed
to the posts. Now the canopy, made from old Indian bedspreads, reaches to the
ceiling.
Cheery Sunroom
The sunroom is used to curl up with a good book or hang out
with friends, so comfy seating was a must. The room is only a 11 by 13 foot
area with which to work so the contractor build two benches for a space-saving
and less expensive option than a sectional. The room is kept cheery and bright
with fresh white paint on the walls and ceiling and bright blue cushions.
Vibrant Dining Room
The once-dingy white industrial pendant light was simply
utilitarian before being doused with cobalt paint. A coat of sunny yellow takes
the Chippendale chairs from traditional to kicky with the stroke of a
paintbrush. Mixing finishes like what’s on these tables and chairs adds textual
variety.
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.
