Synopses & Reviews
Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual waterfront atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away.
Waterside property holds an undeniable appeal, as do the cozy, casual dwellings that exist there. Cottages near the water tend to be snug and modest, with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. For many cottage owners, the goal is to create the illusion that their decor is somehow thrown together, albeit very tastefully. Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside havens, from tidy New England beach cottages to bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River.
About the Authors
Barbara Jacksier has more than twenty-five years experience editing shelter magazines, including Cottage Style, Country Victorian, and Romantic Living. She was also the photo-editor/consultant for The Ultimate Kitchen Book, The Ultimate Bathroom Book, and Window Treatment Styles for Publications International.
Photographer Dan Mayers was the exclusive photographer for several books-Scalamandre, Extraordinary Interiors, Details, and most recently, Dog Palaces. Dan's work appears regularly in Harris Publications Decorating Magazines as well and Old House Interiors and La Vie Claire.
Synopsis
Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside retreats from coast to coast. Bungalows near the water tend to be snug and modest with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. This home decorating book takes you to tidy New England beach cottages with bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River.
Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style, re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair, or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Decorators will find inspiration for shabby chic style to americana, tropical palm tree paradise, and even Cape Cod designs.
Contents Include:
- Boathouse on Lake Michigan
- SeaSide Home on Bethany Beach
- Island Refuge
- Tropical Paradise in Key West
- Cape Cod Cottages
- Lakeside Living
- Beach Houses
- Southern Back River Cottage
Synopsis
Cottages near the water tend to be snug and modest, with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach.
Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside havens, from tidy New England beach cottages to bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River.
Barbara Jacksier has more than twenty-five years of experience editing shelter magazines, including Cottage Style, Country Victorian, and Romantic Living. She lives in Clifton, Virginia.
Photographer Dan Mayers is the photographer for several books-Scalamandre, Extraordinary Interiors, Details, and most recently, Dog Palaces. Dan's work appears regularly in Harris Publications Decorating Magazines as well as Old House Interiors and La Vie Claire. He lives in New York City.
Cozy cottages from coast to coast
Synopsis
Cottages near the water tend to be snug and modest, with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach.
Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside havens, from tidy New Englandbeach cottages to bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks ofMichigan's Kalamazoo River.
Cozy cottages from coast to coast
For over twenty-five years, Barbara Jacksier has edited numerous magazines, including Cottage Style, Romantic Country, and Flower Gardens, and has contributed to the Ultimate Kitchen Book, the Ultimate Bath Book, and Window Treatment Styles. Her feature articles also appear in Log Home Design magazine and Timber Home Living. Born and bred in New York, her first experiences with the sea were at Coney Island, where her most memorable summer job was setting out beach chairs and umbrellas for appreciative sun-worshipers.
Dan Mayers is a New York-based photographer whose work appears regularly in Cottage Style, Romantic Country, and Old House Interiors magazines. His previous books include Scalamandre, Extraordinary Interiors, and Dog Palaces. He resides with his family in Manhattan.
Synopsis
Cottages near the water tend to be snug and modest, with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach.
Synopsis
Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside retreats from coast to coast. Bungalows near the water tend to be snug and modest with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites, nautical blues, or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. This home decorating book takes you to tidy New England beach cottages with bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River.
Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style, re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair, or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Decorators will find inspiration for shabby chic style to americana, tropical palm tree paradise, and even Cape Cod designs.
Contents Include: Boathouse on Lake Michigan SeaSide Home on Bethany Beach Island Refuge Tropical Paradise in Key West Cape Cod Cottages Lakeside Living Beach Houses Southern Back River Cottage
Synopsis
Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating, so that anyone, anywhere, can create a casual atmosphere, even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style, re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair, or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update, there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Interior designers will find tips and ideas ranging from shabby chic and americana to tropical palm tree paradise and Cape Cod styles.