Today I read
this wonderful post by Margot Austin that left me feeling nostalgic for home and the smell of the sea. This beautiful home in Dublin, New Hampshire only made me miss it all more. Not that our house looks anything like this, but the style just reminds me of cottages near the sea, of wooden dories and fences and signs with their bright paint flaking off in the salty air. Google tells me that Dublin is nowhere near the sea, and I am not even sure if that is what influenced homeowner Nancy Ross, but certainly a New England sea-faring style pervades the decor. With those lovely slipcovered chairs in denim and French linen, there is something European about it too.
That sink above is just beautiful, but my favourite part of the house is the library, where the navy walls set off the white and wood accents just perfectly. It is dramatic and yet cozy. The vignette with the photograph is fantastic.
Only a few more months before my next visit out east and I can't wait! Click here to see many more photos and an interview with the homeowner.
I love a neutral colored room.. all that white is so relaxing.. however, it just scream to my Beagle "come get me dirty". I'm just sayin' ;)
ReplyDeleteHA! I know - I was trying to picture our house with white covers with 2- and 4-year-old BOYS...not happening! Brown Ikea leather sofa stays until they are 18.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about a home with furniture which is slipcovered well - when perfectly done it looks comfortable and inviting and warm - this hits the mark totally. I do love the dark walls in the library!
ReplyDeleteSwooning! I dream in white, and I dream of whote slipciovered furniture, but like many with kids, a husband and pets...not happening anytime soon...sigh. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment Jo! I agree - not practical, but oh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou really don't see a lot of dark navy walls but they look so great here. Thanks for the comment Lisa!
ReplyDeleteI love how there are pops of rich color added to the predominantly white color palette. That is probably my favorite part about this entire space! :-) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the grey on the walls in the first photo. What do you think for our living room? Do you think I need to do the hallway (and up the stairs) with it too? I don't want to bite off more than I can chew!
ReplyDeleteI love the style of this home! The aged white wood and dark walls look fabulous together.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin! Your work, by the way, is lovely. I was admiring it at the OOAK!
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