As I've mentioned about 20 times before, every time I get my copy of Coastal Living I have to resist the urge to pack all my crap and haul butt to the beach-permanently. Seeing their Idea House, located in I'on South Carolina and designed flawlessly by Angie Hranowsky, only quadruples that urge! I think this house is a great example of how to make a coastal home look relaxed and fresh without going uber "beachy". Plus, you can use a lot of these great ideas as inspiration in any home- land locked, mountainous or desert!
I'm loving to slightly mismatched colors of dusty purple, aqua, coral and gold. Angie uses my time tested perfect ratio for pillows- 1 part graphic, 1 part solid, 1 part textural. Try it out on your own sofa! I promise it'll look balanced. Another great idea is to use a large scale graphic wallpaper on an big, open stairwell. A lot of people wonder what to do with this space and if you'd rather not hang a gallery wall or massive pieces of art, using a paper like this makes the space seen full and interesting!
Another great idea- instead of one fixture above a dining table, I love the look of two pendant fixtures. This works best over a long dining table though! These shown are from Circa Lighting. Angie also uses another "design formula" I love which is open and airy (modern is my preference) side chairs paired with traditional, upholstered chairs and the heads of the table. You can totally mix and match depending on your table and personal style.
This kitchen is so magnificent! I adore the use of an Ann Sacks patterned tile all the way up to the ceiling! It makes the space seem immense and lofty and is a unique way to treat the wall. These vintage style lights are pretty amazing too (buy them here) and I love the juxtaposition of their traditional nature against the modern counter and wall.
The master bedroom is another space that makes me delirious. The bed canopy in an indian inspired John Robshaw print is things girl's boho-chic dreams are made of!
In the den she uses one of my new favorite fabrics, this ikat stripe by Peter Dunham on the windows. Th eonly thing I would do differently (and my window treatment woman would probably agree) is to blackout line the romans so the lgiht doesn't obscure you from seeing that gorgeous pattern! I'm also taking note of that yummy warm grey tinged with purple on the walls!
Here it is used again on a daybed on the porch- I love how she used it running different directions and paired the color with a sunny yellow ikat and graphic David Hicks drapes!
Try these yummy pilows from Fabricadabra for a similar look- pair them with a solid purple linen!
In the master bathroom Angie used two alrge mirrors which left little room for sconces on both sides so instead she just used two statement sconces on the insides of the mirrors. I've run into this probelm before and never thought it would look balanced to do this, but it does!
In the half bath she used one of my favorite papers of all time, Cow Parsley by Cole & Son to punch up the room in a subtle, neutral way. If you're wallpaper shy, try a paper like this in a tone on tone pattern to break yourself in!
18 comments:
I've know seen this home twice, but the way you broke it down with all the sources was super helpful! thanks so much, great post
YOu know I would never had thought of tiling to the ceiling in the kitchen like that.. I think that kind of design is ingenious!
Oh yes, I've seen l'on properties...it is really more than I can handle.
You are right, it has a touch of beach but the design of this home could also work anywhere.
Janell
Love this home so much. It's beachy without it being overdone and it can work anywhere. Thank you so much for all of the extra tid bits of info.
I would love to move to I'on, love this house!
Such a gorgeous home! I love getting inspired looking at designer idea houses.
Jane
I'll have the patterned tile please! It's gorgeous!
I saw this house in person and it really was flawless… just wanted to point out that the large scale pattern used in the entryway and up the staircase is actually a hand painted mural by the very talented local artist Whitney Kreb, gorgeous!
I love the canopy bed and lovelovelove the day bed! ha is the coziest nap spot I have ever seen! Also, the Anne Saks tile in the kitchen is a great twist on the traditional all white kitchen (which I love) while adding a bit more interest! Great post!
Love your comments on all the rooms, so interesting and helpful!
The same thing happens to me every single month when I get my copy too! I just adore this home...thanks for all the great info!
I saw this article and tore out all the pictures from the magazine! Love everything about that house down to the cabinetry!
While I love the style, and I think it looks fantastic, it doesn't make me feel like I'm at the beach... maybe I'm not looking closely enough, but this seems more like a modern city dwelling to me, relaxed though it is.
~ Jen
Thanks of all of the inspiration with purple. I am trying to incorporate it into my room and there are so many great ideas here! Thanks!
Gorgeous house! I need to get my hands on a copy of Coastal Living.
I also love how you broke it down for us -- very helpful!
Gorgeous house! I need to get my hands on a copy of Coastal Living.
I also love how you broke it down for us -- very helpful!
I first saw this space on AT but they did not show other rooms of the home like you did - thanks! I love the backsplash in this kitchen and I love the way they flipped the typical layout and placed the couch near the kitchen and the dining table behind the sofa - it's so different but it really works!
Loving this look because it's not "uber beachy." Oct. issue of Coastal Living also has a condo re-do that uses patterns and texture in browns with subtle uses of seaside decor. Perfect for homes on and off the beach! BTW thanks for the close up of the kitchen tile. That was an inspiring look!
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