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RHODE ISLAND COTTAGE

Oznell — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:54:49 GMT

Town & Country Living blog featured this adorable beach house by designer Kate Jackson.

It's so cozy, and the water view isn't bad! This is how I think of beautiful and breezy coastal Rhode Island. The designer compared the cottage to "an old fisherman's sweater", in terms of comfort, and I agree:

The stove makes me think that even with winter squalls outside, you'd be snug as a bug. It's apparently a "guest" cottage to the main house, but I'd probably prefer it to the big house!

Love the toasty brown wall color against the off-white woodwork. It's "Flax" by Restoration Hardware, but reminds me also of Benjamin Moore's "Alexandria Beige". It's not oppressive, but deep enough to make an impression.

All the textures contribute to the warmth, like the rattan chair, the bamboo blinds, woven ottoman.

I wish they had shown more than this tiny glimpse of the kitchen--

I like the consistency of the color being brought into the cute powder room--

A window lighting a staircase is a real asset. Stairs are not necessarily my friend, but I do like the architectural effect they have on the cottage--

I can only imagine that the sleeping here is very restful!

Easy living....

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SaveTheTurtles — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:14:25 GMT

I wouldn't turn down this cottage! Lovely.

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Rose429 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:12:51 GMT

@Oznell Guest cottage!!! I love it. I did have a twinge of envy for what money can buy.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:14:31 GMT

What a warm and cozy cottage! Not exactly my style for a residence but it would be perfect for vacation rental. I'd want to change out a few things especially the thick rope handrail. It's a cool feature but I'd feel more secure with a normal wood handrail and I would also want it on the other side of the staircase that's open to the downstairs.

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LTT1 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:16:04 GMT

@Oznell

oh!

This is so "me" all the way!

It makes me feel rested and peaceful just pretending I'm there!

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sligo — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:21:20 GMT

@Oznell .I LOVE my home state. Beautiful "LITTLE RHODY!!" Oznell ,do you know if there is a decorator book showing more of this style? I am really feelng homesick at this moment. We are now living in the South.Many Thanks for all your blogs. Sligo

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Kachina624 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:39:35 GMT

Very nice and comfortable. Quite livable without the obligatory "Florida" beach look. Very interesting accessories. I'm not sure how helpful that bannister would be though.

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DSD2 — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:49:36 GMT

It's beautiful and looks peaceful, cozy and very comfortable.

Rooms with a view. Spectacular.

Another winning post @Oznell

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Catiele — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:08:42 GMT

I am a RI girl. Love the ocean. Spent my summers there. When my boys were young we spent every at the beach if it was a nice day. We always brought a season pass. My husband retired young and and he took the grandkids to the beach every nice day. I was still working at the time. I was just a little jealous at the time.
We now live in the woods and we really like it.

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Bookplate — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:03:15 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Very nice and comfortable. Quite livable without the obligatory "Florida" beach look. Very interesting accessories. I'm not sure how helpful that bannister would be though.

Agree. Very cute indeed but ixnay on the rope!

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Puggywuggy — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:14:40 GMT

What a charming & restful cottage!

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wilma — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:54:50 GMT

@Bookplate

@Kachina624

I don't like the rope either. Not practical as a bannister.

@Oznell

I like most of the furnishings and accessories, but I would add a bit more color.

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SactoSue — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:05:50 GMT

I would be surprised if it fit with the building codes.

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Oznell — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:13:54 GMT

@sligo , since you are attracted to this style, you might like this particular designer, Kate Jackson. She is actually based in Rhode Island, and, although versatile, she seems to specialize in this kind of "cottage-coastal" style. It sounds to me like it's that style than you are drawn to.

Hmmm- I will make a new thread and post some more of her rooms for you. Stay tuned.

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ECBG — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:45:14 GMT

I love the couch, cushions, chest wicker chair and round table. Not fond of spindle furniture! I don't like the green with brown on the walls.

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GingerHead — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:52:22 GMT

@Oznell So beautiful! I agree, I love the warm brown wall color against the white painted wood and unlike some, I love the playful rope stair railing.

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spiderw — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:15:31 GMT

What a lovely cottage!! Everything about it speaks beach living. I like the furnishings and the warmth and coziness I could easily spend some time in this inviting place!!! Very scenic location!

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Oznell — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:09:10 GMT

@GingerHead , what a perfectly apt description-- that rope banister *is* playful! Puts me in a perpetual vacation mood....

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GingerHead — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:00:14 GMT

@Oznell

@Oznell wrote:
@GingerHead , what a perfectly apt description-- that rope banister *is* playful! Puts me in a perpetual vacation mood....

Yes, exactly! Ahhh to be in a perpetual vacation mood.....

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ID2 — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 09:43:46 GMT

Love the construction of this house! Lovely! But, once again, why on earth do they clutter it up with knick knacks and furniture that you can't even walk a straight line through a room?? Take out half the old (yuckky) furniture then it would be perfect. Hate the stair railing.