Old World Elegance for Your Coastal Home: The Armoire

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If there’s one coastal home decor style that won’t be going out of taste anytime soon, it is old world elegance. This style is really about showcasing graciousness and distinguished taste. There may be no single piece for your home that displays timeless elegance better than an armoire. The history of the armoire is an interesting one. Designed in 13th … [Read more...]

Our Summer Must Haves

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Spring is here and summer isn’t far behind. You know we love coastal home interiors, but we’re also enjoying everything else beach life has to offer. As fellow beach lovers, we know summer is your season to shine. To help you make the most of it, we’ve rounded up a short list of our favorite summer fashions and accessories. No respectable … [Read more...]

Coastal Home Case Study: Rustic Lighting on Daufuskie Island

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One of the perks of living in the 21st century is getting to enjoy coastal home decor inspired by the past but made for a modern lifestyle. There are so many ways to incorporate historic charm into a coastal home that it can be hard to decide which elements to use. In design dilemmas like this, case studies are always helpful. Southern Living featured a … [Read more...]

Get the Gatsby Look

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As you've surely heard, the newest film adaptation of The Great Gatsby is hitting theaters this weekend. We've already noticed touches of the roaring twenties making a comeback in women's fashion this year, and we don't expect the trend to die down any time soon. In anticipation of opening night, we're taking a photo tour of the film's over-the-top homes and … [Read more...]

To (High Point) Market We Go!

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One of the best parts about working in the residential interiors industry is attending trade shows and getting a sneak peak of upcoming trends. Of course, one of the best parts of being an avid Cottage & Bungalow blog reader is you get the all the inside info minus the cost of airfare. Now, who's jealous of who?  We've recently returned from our trip to … [Read more...]