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...]

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...]

Work Hard, Play Hard: Coastal Home Offices

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Have you ever seen the movie "Something's Gotta Give?" It's a rom-com featuring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson, but the real star of the film is the jaw-dropping coastal home Diane Keaton's character owns. Seriously, it's worth watching just to see this house. We bring this up because one of our favorite parts is the coastal home office in the master … [Read more...]

Style Watch: Modern Florals for Your Coastal Home & Closet

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The spring season always marks the emergence of new styles, both in the fashion world and the interior design world.  This spring season's top trend can be boiled down to two words: color and florals. Floral patterns fall in that rare place between being playful and elegant, and they're making a strong showing in 2013. You couldn't hide from them at this … [Read more...]

Setting the Table for Spring

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Spring is a great time to host a party, formal or informal, and festive seasonal parties are one of the many perks of coastal living.  Just like your wardrobe and home accents change from season to season, your table top should also reflect the season you're in. For spring, that means color! Coastal Living shared some wonderful tips on setting a coastal … [Read more...]