When warm weather arrives, my mind and soul wander off
to the beach.
(Unfortunately, my body just doesn’t get a chance to go!)
(Unfortunately, my body just doesn’t get a chance to go!)
Whether it’s New England or the Gulf coast, I am
physically and emotionally drawn to sand and surf.
What is it that has this effect on me?
Does this happen to you?
So welcome to my blog series…
'Monday at the Beach'
Let’s go...
Vintage Key West Charmer
Designer Blair Gordon gave this precious Key
West cottage a modern update but kept the exterior true to the historic
neighborhood. He used a conch shell pink on the siding, tempered the paint with
a dark wood stain for the shutters, and painted the porch floors gray. “The
bright color makes the house stand out,” he says.
Sleek and Modern Kitchen
The kitchen’s iridescent mosaic tile
backsplash, capiz shell pendant light fixture, and îpe hardwood floors, lends
an authentic feel thanks to their tropical island style. The large-scale
fixtures paired with the dark wood floors, all-white walls, countertops, and
cabinetry give the classic materials a touch of the unexpected.
Neutral Palette
A warm palette of cream, beige, and taupe is
a natural fit for the living room's vintage style. Geometric shapes, such as
honeycomb pattern on the throw pillows or the trellis motif on the rug, add a
graphic punch to the muted palette. A range of textures, from the woven blinds
to the brass lamp to the lacquered coffee table, also enlivens the space.
Graphic Focal Point
To make the headboard in the master bedroom,
Blair enlarged a photograph of an antique French mirror, laser-cut a piece of
wood to match the shape and upholstered it in a large-scale print. Nailhead
trim not only echoes the detailing but also highlights the headboard's
oversize, dramatic silhouette.
Beach-Friendly Bunkroom
Nothing says "beach house" like a
wall-mounted sailfish. In the bunkroom, Blair turned that coastal icon into
modern sculpture with glossy white paint. "It wouldn't be Key West without
a little conch culture, but there's no reason to go overboard," he says.
The nautical bunks also got the white paint treatment.
What do you
think of this cute little beach cottage?
Is it move-in
ready for you?
