Take a fresh approach in creating a space the reminds you of the beach. Starting with light and airy fabrics on the sofas in the living room. Updating the kitchen with fabric lighting and counter tops that resemble sand. Simple slip covered chairs in the dining room can be easily washed. White luxurious bedding in the bedrooms. Just…
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Christopher Peacock Designs His Own Kitchen
Christopher Peacock is a British-born designer and founded his upscale cabinet design business 18 years ago. Since then, he has installed thousands of six-figured kitchens here and abroad. He, his wife, and three boys moved into their new Colonial house in Greenwich, Conneticut in 2005. His first project, of course, was to change out the kitchen. …
Set Design: It’s Complicated
The movie It’s Complicated directed by Nancy Meyers was set in a serene Santa Barbara coastal area. You may remember that Nancy Meyers also directed the design-rich, Something’s Gotta Give and The Holiday. All three movies offer trend setting interiors that Meyers herself was deeply involved in. This story line follows along the path of love, divorce…
Casual Chic
I can appreciate a laid back, casual, coastal feeling and these photos give me inspiration to create a space that is seaworthy. This sliding chair for the patio covered in nautical stripes would be a perfect place to read a book or chat with someone special. If my ceiling was high enough, I would have a canoe hanging from…
Tory Burch’s White Kitchen
Clothing designer Tory Burch may be best known for her chic clothing line, but it also seems like she has designer taste at home. I came across this online article while I was searching for white kitchens. I always wondered what her kitchen would look like and I wasn’t taken by surprise. It’s as elegant as I thought it would be. Located…
FALLING IN LOVE WITH THE TIMELESS SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE BEACH HOUSE
(updated 6.18.24) Back in 2010, I fell head over heels for the gorgeous beach house in Something’s Gotta Give. The home, with its elegant yet relaxed Hamptons style, quickly became a dream for many, myself included. Little did I know then, this classic design would not only endure but evolve into an iconic aesthetic that still…