HGTV Magazine - July/August 2022 by Lawrence Ambrocio

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BEACH HOUSE

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planter Contour 12"H x 12"-diameter porcelain ceramic planter in blue indigo, $79, peachandpebble.com. It’s ﬁlled with petunias.

doormat Doves 18" x 30" coir doormat, $45, shopentryways.com

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Check out a Minneapolis, MN, backyard that feels like the tropics.

fun decorating Wow! What Color Is That? Get inspired by these awesome paint shades 17 Happier at Home Which ﬂower gives you all the summer feels? The poll results are in! 22 The High/Low List Different price tags, such similar style. Whatever you add to your cart is a score 25 All Set Step up your outdoor dining with these great tabletop ideas 33

home + help How Bad Is It...To let mail pile up while you’re on vacation? To claim a spot at the pool with a towel? And more! 39 We Bought a House Online! These homeowners made the ultimate purchase without seeing it in person. Could you do the same? 42

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house tours It All Started With the Table From the ﬁrst decision to the last, a mom infuses joy into every part of her family’s San Francisco, CA, home 47 365 Days of Summer Life is a beach at this adorable bungalow in Ocean City, MD 58

in the kitchen Naturally Gorgeous A downto-earth kitchen in McLean, VA, draws inspiration from the woods outside 71 Food + Stuff: Apricot-Glazed Grilled Chicken and Corn Fire up the grill—and break out some cute new cookout gear!

outdoor style Our Very Own Tropical Oasis Living in Minneapolis, MN, didn’t stop this couple from channeling their Southern California roots into a super-lush backyard 80

Now That’s Curb Appeal Stop and stare at these Montgomery, AL, houses—then steal some ideas! 84 8 Fun Ways to Lounge Around Your backyard could become the hangout of the season. Take a cue from these decked-out spaces 92 Beach Party! Toss that old towel and treat yourself to one that looks like a blast 100

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COVER Photograph by Lisa Romerein. Styled by Christina Wressell INTERIOR DESIGN Matt Covell, structurecustomhomes.com

Summery brights plus snazzy black-and-whites are a perfect combo. pillows On the Spot 22" x 22" polyester indoor/outdoor pillow in citrus, $100, annieselke.com; La Fiorentina 17" x 17" linen pillow cover in black, $150, ariannabelle.com

vase 5½"H x 4"-diameter sisal and grass container, $28, kazigoods.com

chairs Riviera rattan and resin chair in black/white, $298, serenaandlily.com

table Tompkins Industrial 74"W x 36"D x 29½"H engineered wood and steel dining table in black, $1,199, westelm.com

platter Ring 15"-diameter melamine platter, $20, frenchbull.com

rug Zebra pattern 5' x 7' cowhide rug, $659, potterybarn.com

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“I originally painted this door blue and planned to do white for the siding, but I decided to break out. Deep gray and zingy raspberry feel different from other houses in the neighborhood. Gray’s a neutral, but this dark shade has personality, and the pink is sophisticated yet fun—ﬁtting for a Dutch door.” —Sandy Kritzinger, @collaborativeinterior, Cornelius, NC

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“When I was in the Moroccan desert on a trip a few years ago, I saw beautiful shimmering sunsets. I re-created them in my bathroom! In the evening light, the color turns a gorgeous luminescent orange that instantly transports you to the golden hour in the Sahara.” —Tommy Lei, @mybelonging, Los Angeles, CA

“My clients really like green. This blade-of-grass shade punches up the neutral sofa. And because it’s saturated and fresh, it makes a statement without weighing down the dimly lit room. That sunny ottoman plays well with the green and ties in with the gallery wall.” —Isabella Patrick, @isabellapatrickinteriors, New York, NY

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“A teen who loves pink lives here, and I wanted her to keep loving it until she leaves for college. The shade we chose reminds me of a bouquet of peonies, because it’s timelessly gorgeous.” —Nicole White, @nicolewhitedesignsinteriors, Sunrise, FL

water fountain “The built-ins and cabinets used to be stained wood that had been stripped, and were in desperate need of a makeover. I pulled the blue from the window shade. Putting it on the ceiling, too, turned the room into a cool escape—what’s better for hot Houston weather?” —Ashley Goforth, @ashleygoforth, Houston, TX

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happier at home Which ﬂower gives you all the summer feels? The poll results are in! say hydrangeas

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Hydrangeas win by a landslide! Nearly half of the 2,000 people who responded to our poll consider these showstoppers the cream of the crop. The gorgeous, ﬂuffy blooms have stood the test of time— fossils date as far back as 65 million years.

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the prettiest can Arcadia Garden Products Chic 1.8-gallon metal watering can in pink, $35.50, homedepot.com

matching planter Fairﬁeld 20"W x 20"D x 20"H polyethylene planter in cornﬂower blue, $129, gardeners.com

busy-bee gloves Bee cottonblend and rubber garden gloves, $26, shopterrain.com

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Hydrangeas need a pot that’s at least 16 inches wide and deep.

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Hydrangeas thrive on consistent moisture. You should water them several times a week at the plant base, until the soil is damp about an inch below the surface.

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the high /low list Different price tags, such similar style. Whatever you add to your cart is a score.

$608 $170 This modern classic was inspired by an 18th-century Chinese vase. Bungalow 5 Thalia 30"-tall porcelain lamp base, burkedecor.com

$173 It’s all about the details: a perky stripe of ball trim and a crisp welt. Knowles 20" x 20" polyester pillow, easternaccents.com

Pick a color—it comes in eight shades of purple and lots of other hues, too. Toby 28"-tall glass lamp in African violet and brass, lampsplus.com

$55 Freshen up your porch for less with a frill-free yet equally cheerful ﬁnd. Summervibes 20" x 20" polyester pillow, society6.com

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Cream-colored tires and a light pink frame make this lo-ﬁ version extra sweet.

Sol Eclipse electric bike in sorbet, blixbike.com

Chatham bike in blush, retrospec.com

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These chic French café chairs are woven by hand.

Major deal alert! You get a pair of chairs for the price.

Riviera resin wicker and powder-coated-aluminum armchair in Atlantic, serenaandlily.com

Everhome Galveston synthetic wicker and powdercoated-steel chairs in light blue, bedbathandbeyond.com

$65 $20 Artisans affix each bead to these exquisite table toppers. Kenya beaded coasters, price is for a set of 4, vongernhome.com

$1,150

Different-colored rings help everyone pinpoint whose glass is whose. Esme beaded coasters, price is for a mixed set of 4, urbanoutﬁtters.com

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Marbleized swirls mesmerize on a side table.

A super-angular silhouette makes this one stand out.

Made Goods Raine 18"H x 14"-diameter lacquered resin stool in green swirl, meadowblu.com

Emissary Zigzag 12"W x 12"D x 18"H ceramic stool, interiorhomescapes.com

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In pretty pastels, it might be the Instagram pool ﬂoat of the summer.

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Sunnylife Campervan 71"-wide PVC pool ﬂoat, kohls.com

Retro Van 60"-wide vinyl pool ﬂoat, bigmouthinc.com

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Currey & Company Alberto 28"-diameter marble and wrought iron chandelier, lumens.com

Bungalow Rose Rahman 17 ¾"-diameter beads and iron chandelier, wayfair.com

$335 $69 Courtney toyo and satin fedora, eugeniakim.com

$250 Bookends crafted of mirrored acrylic will shine brightly on any shelf. Pineapple 6 ½"-tall acrylic bookends, tarawilsondesigns.com

You’ll be over the rainbow for a striped fedora. Scala straw hat, jcpenney.com

$55 Try a 3-D-printed pair to showcase your favorite beach reads. Pineapple 7 ½"-tall plastic and resin bookends, thehampshirelaneco.etsy.com

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A charming bench with practical performance fabric is the ideal piece for an entry.

This lower-proﬁle, armless version would ﬁt right in at the foot of a bed.

Marina 54"-wide mango wood, cane, and polyester-blend bench, kathykuohome.com

Levan 52 ½"-wide wood, rattan, and polyester bench, jossandmain.com

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Step up your outdoor dining with these great tabletop ideas.

Make a cool vase “The pineapple centerpieces stole the show,” says Liz Joy (@purejoyhome) of this party she threw for friends. After you scoop out the fruit, add water and a mix of bright ﬂowers; a blend of large and small blooms has the most impact. Secure the pineapple top with a metal skewer. HGTV Magazine 33

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Mix high and low Shelly Dozier-McKee (@confettistyle) stacked melamine plates from HomeGoods on heirloom wedding china and chargers she found at estate sales. Then she kept with the theme by placing patterned paper napkins over solid cloth ones. The runner is just a piece of fabric folded under.

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You can elevate any meal by giving guests their own little cast-iron pots. “Even baked beans feel fancy in mini Dutch ovens,” says Elizabeth Van Lierde (@college_housewife). Try varying other elements, too: She served corn muffins on a pizza peel and used beer bottles as vases.

Go big on citrus Lemons, oranges, and grapefruits add a splash of color to this table by Amanda Gluck (@fashionablehostess). She halved some of the fruit to mix up the look, then pulled it all together with eucalyptus and lemon leaf garland. The ﬁnishing touch: leaf place cards pinned to fresh lemons.

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Add fresh herbs

Set out some succulents “They last way longer than ﬂowers do,” says Jenni Yolo (@ispydiy). She bought terracotta pots in different sizes, spray-painted them Satin Pink Taffeta by Krylon, then ﬁlled them with a variety of plants. When the party was over, everyone took one home!

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Katrina Blair Sullivan (@thekatrinablair) dotted a natural runner with mini vases full of cheerful chamomile ﬂowers and alstroemeria, then put pots of rosemary at each end of the table. “They smelled incredible!” she says. Glass lanterns from Walmart give the setting an elegant touch.

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how how bad is it if your dog gets yard time but not so many walks? Dogs need excursions for the sensory experience. “They explore the world through their noses—a walk is like a ‘sniffari’— and they don’t get enough stimulation roaming around their everyday digs,” says Fanna Easter, chair of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Take a daily walk if possible, and change the route periodically.

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how bad is it to leave outdoor pillows out all the time? “The only thing you should be ferrying in and out is a frosty beverage,” says our market director, Kate Doherty. Outdoor pillows are made to withstand moisture from rain, and the ﬁlling is resistant to mold. The colors might fade over time, but as Kate points out, that can be a good excuse to upgrade: “You may want a whole other look!”

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“Thieves look for crimes of opportunity, and a stack of mail could signal an empty home,” says Robert Siciliano, home security expert for porch.com. Mail theft is a concern, too, and someone could ﬁnd personal information to use for identity fraud. Put your mail on hold for upcoming trips—you can save time by ﬁlling out the form at usps.com.

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how bad is it to let mail pile up when you’re on vacation?

how bad is it to claim a spot at the pool with a towel? Coming back within an hour is ﬁne if it’s not too busy, says Thomas P. Farley, an etiquette maven in New York City. Think: a weekday morning at the community pool. During crowded times like weekends or holidays, or when a hotel is full, aim to return within half an hour. “Getting lunch is acceptable; playing a tennis match isn’t,” says Farley. And do you really want someone touching and moving your towel? Exactly.

how bad is it to leave sunscreen in the car? Sunscreens can’t take the heat. “High temperatures can break down ingredients that shield skin from harmful rays, making them ineffective,” says Henry W. Lim, MD, a dermatologist in Detroit, Michigan, who reviews formulas for The Skin Cancer Foundation. Sprays, sticks, and lotions are all susceptible. Better to be safe than sunburned and move the bottle to your handbag.

how bad is it to sneak kids onto rides when they’re too short? Safety experts are not on board with this. Half an inch might seem like nothing, but the difference could mean a loose restraint. This can lead to head and neck injuries when kids are bounced around, according to the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. To avoid a meltdown at the Whip-N-Whirl, check height rules in advance.

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These homeowners made the ultimate purchase without seeing it in person. Could you do the same?

his past spring, a good 10% of all home buyers in America sealed the deal on their houses without so much as a walkthrough. The trend started as a pandemic necessity because open houses were out of the question, but it seems to be here to stay. “More and more people are relying on virtual tours with agents in today’s evercompetitive market,” says Jessica Lautz, Ph.D., vice president of demographics and behavioral insights for the National Association of Realtors. Without enough homes for sale to meet the ongoing demand, buyers have to act quickly. And tech tools have made it possible to get mortgages, sign documents, and carry out closings online. If you’re thinking of clicking “add to cart” when you see your dream house, read on: Six families share some helpful tips.

Matthew and Kristy Green with Lela, 3, and Emmit, 6, moved from San Francisco, CA, to East Grand Rapids, MI.

“We wanted to know specifics about houses, and our agent went the extra mile to make sure we did. During video tours, she’d prop up her phone and stretch out her arms to show us how big something was, then take out her measuring tape so we could gauge furniture placement. Once, she showed us the scale of a kitchen by lying on the floor. She did five or six video calls with us at the property we bought to help

Because of her, we said ‘Let’s do it!’ without hesitation.” —Kristy Green

ILLUSTRATIONS BY NATHALIE DION WRITTEN BY ALYSSA LONGOBUCCO

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A family gathering place was homeowner Kara Cronk’s top priority, so she ordered this Thos. Moser cherry wood table before anything else. The wallpaper is by Pierre Frey.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAVID TSAY STYLED BY CATHERINE DASH

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hen Kara Cronk set out to make a new home for her kids after separating from her husband, she got lucky with an airy 1,300-square-foot house in the San Francisco, CA, neighborhood where they already lived. “The stuff I bought faced two tests,” says Kara. “Do I love it, and would it make me and the kids happy?” The answers were “yes” and “yes” when she saw a Thos. Moser trestle dining table, extendable to 120 inches. She pictured it as a place for post-soccer pizzas, birthday celebrations, and weekend breakfasts with waffles made from scratch. “I knew it would be the cornerstone of our home,” says Kara. Next, with help from designer Emilie Munroe, she tackled some smallish reno projects, including removing a ﬁreplace in the living room to create more hangout space and turning an unﬁnished attic into a playroom. They blended colors, patterns, and art, embracing a fresh start...and any shade of pink Kara wanted.

entry Whether Kara’s coming or going, the house is a powerful reminder that her place reﬂects her taste. She chose a blush hue (Pale Petal by Benjamin Moore) for the door and gave herself ﬂowers in the carved blue cabinet, from Anthropologie. The runner is Erin Gates by Momeni. 48 HGTV Magazine

Kara with twins Atlas and Kinsley, 7, and labradoodle Tillie

kitchen The blue backsplash and ﬂoral window shade were already in place when Kara moved in and jibed with her colorful aesthetic. She just added a complementary runner (by Joanna Gaines for Anthropologie). “Cooking has always been meditative for me,” she says, “especially in this space because it has doors that close it off.”

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living room “I’m not a big TV

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person, but I wanted the coziest place for family movie nights,” says Kara. She and Emilie created it with a plush sofa and velvet ottoman by Cisco Home, layered rugs (the geometric one on top is by Serena & Lily), and high-hung drapes made of watercolorpattern fabric by Rebecca Atwood.

A mix of textures resulted in a memorable gallery wall. The big textile framed in acrylic is from St. Frank.

playroom A formerly uninsulated

Camp ﬂags make any room cuter. This one is from Oxford Pennant.

attic morphed into an awesome hideout for the kids, topped off with dot decals from Urbanwalls and a disco ball. “When friends are over, all the kids head here, and the adults have quiet time,” says Kara. The hot spots: plump bean bag chairs from Crate & Barrel.

What’s more fun than putting together rooms that’ll delight your kids? It’s pure joy all around.

atlas’s room Kara had the Pottery Barn Kids bunk bed in mind for houseguests, but Kinsley has become a regular. After sleepovers, she and her bro get into earlya.m. car races on the rug from Serena & Lily. For a change of scenery, the kids head up the ladder to the playroom. “They like to build pulley systems to send their stuffies up and down,” Kara says.

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kinsley’s room Detailed wallpaper, called Too Much Stuff (by Flat Vernacular), plays off Kinsley’s fondness for collecting. “Even as a small child, she’d drag a bag ﬁlled with random things everywhere,” says Kara. The teeny-tiny pattern contrasts with big chunks of color in the Anthropologie rug.

main bedroom “I love my room because it’s quieter than the rest of the house, but not monotone,” says Kara. An indigo window shade (made with fabric by Christopher Farr Cloth) and a cobalt bench from Wayfair offset softer blues in the wallpaper by Rebecca Atwood and shag rug by Lulu and Georgia. A warm, honey-colored rattan bedframe by Serena & Lily grounds the space.

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Kara has a thing for nubby white lamps. Who wouldn’t?! These are from Circa Lighting.

FOR SOURCES, SEE PAGE 104.

GET THE LOOK sconce Isaac Long Arm 16"-tall brass and steel sconce in persimmon, $299, schoolhouse.com

table Noble House Salli 59 ¼"W x 35 ½"D x 293 ⁄4"H MDF and walnut veneer dining table, $368, homedepot.com

throw Delco 51" x 59" acrylic accent throw in fuchsia, $45, livingspaces.com

cabinet Gulliver 30"W x 17 ½"D x 35"H hardwood and engineered wood cabinet in navy, $998, anthropologie.com

chair

fabric Blooms linen fabric in multi, $170 per yard, rebeccaatwood.com

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CHAIR: ALISON GOOTEE

Adjustable canvas and polystyrene ﬁll bean bag chair in blue, $159, crateandbarrel.com

house tours art Dreaming in Blue I by Cyrille Gulassa 8" x 10" framed print in beautiful burgundy, $64, minted.com

pendant Halo 27 ½"-diameter pendant in gild ﬁnish, $1,269, circalighting.com

bench Delilah 55 ¼"-wide velvet, wood, and metal bench in navy, $299, tovfurniture.com

cups Alphabet melamine cups in pinkish and bluish, $9, ricebyrice.us

wallpaper Seabrook Southwest Tile peel-and-stick wallpaper in blue, $35 per single roll, decoratorsbest.com

lamp Robert Abbey Dolly 21 ½"-tall ceramic lamp in lily, $388, lampsplus.com

rug Brilliant Poppies 5' x 8' wool rug, $598, anthropologie.com

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Life is a beach at this adorable bungalow in Ocean City, MD.

paint color Try Alyssum by Sherwin-Williams.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY LISA ROMEREIN STYLED BY CHRISTINA WRESSELL

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playtime! Pink siding and a sunburst design in the gable set the tone for the family’s laid-back lifestyle. The living room and kitchen open to an expansive deck by Trex—a space that’s equally geared toward kiddie-pool dips and entertaining. The bar window swings out to let in the breeze.

Seanna and Matt Covell with Coco, 4, and Dylan, 5

eanna and Matt Covell spent their childhood summers in Ocean City, MD, eating French fries on the boardwalk and biking barefoot with friends. They wanted the same for their girls, so when this 1,000-square-foot bungalow—just two blocks from Matt’s parents’ place—came on the market, they snagged it. Matt, a builder and designer, took the lead on transforming the dilapidated 1960s house. He and his team gutted it, vaulted the ceilings, and installed white oak ﬂoors and shiplap throughout. “In a beach house, you can easily go overboard with the nautical theme,” says Matt. The Covells wanted a fresher vibe and layered in modern geometric tile, vintage surfer swag, and bright pops of color. “It’s a tiny house, and it didn’t take much to trick out every space,” Matt says. His daughters approve. “They get to wake up every morning in a funky paradise,” says Seanna, “then head down the street to get spoiled by their grandparents.”

pelican pop The Covells worked with a local spray paint artist to come up with the pelican plan, then let him go to it. Matt built the oak box to house the TV, with shelves for family photos and a retro skateboard to keep the screen from dominating the living room. The girls perch on the stools by TOV...when they’re not competing for the Anthropologie hand chair. The leafy sectional is from Lee Industries.

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beachy woods The couple had planned to put a geometric reclaimed wood panel on the barstool side of the island but realized it would have more visual impact as a backsplash. “It’s the feature guests talk about most,” says Seanna. For the island, they used the same light oak that they chose for the ﬂoor, which made the space seem bigger. Also, says Matt, “we had leftovers and were trying to save money!”

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surfer style When he’s not riding his custom Album surfboard, Matt hangs it in the dining area. “Honestly, there was no room anywhere else—and the colors ﬁt our theme!” he says. He and Seanna display the girls’ art on a string with clothespins. A zebra pattern rug is Matt’s cheeky, nonbeachy addition. “I got it on a safari to Pottery Barn,” he says.

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making waves The ﬂowy layout of Clé tiles in the shower creates the illusion of movement in the primary bathroom. An old surfboard ﬁn on the CB2 mirror and a pop-art painting of a snorkeling girl keep the theme going.

a touch of blue “You’ve gotta go blue somewhere in a beach house, right?” says Matt of his shiplap bedroom wall. For quirk, he turned half of the planks on an angle. Framed surfer magazine covers from the ’70s and ’80s show the way to a deck and outdoor shower.

paint color Try Baritone Blues by Valspar.

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pink palms While the installer was hanging the fuchsia wallpaper (from Wallshoppe) in the guest room, Matt got the idea to cut around a few fronds and paste them to the ceiling. The black-andwhite bedding and tapered lamps are from Crate & Barrel.

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cozy quarters Dylan and Coco’s bedroom “turned out kind of like a cruise ship bunkroom,” says Seanna. The upper beds have boat-style railings; the bottom ones have rope-handled drawers for clothes. Matt added striped throws from Anthropologie for bursts of color. The mermaids were his bunkwarming gift to the girls.

paint color Wrought Iron by Benjamin Moore

FOR SOURCES, SEE PAGE 104.

ook pillows Surya Natur 18" x 18" cotton pillow in light blue and light beige, $50, houzz.com; Phoenix 20" x 20" polyester pillow in fuchsia, $88, annieselke.com; Emuna Hook 16" x 16" wool and cotton pillow, $69, jungalow.com

lamp rug Hilary Farr Peranakan Tile 8' x 10'6" polyester rug in gold, $1,337, kaleen.com for buying info

Opry 26½"-tall iron lamp in verdigris green with shade, $289, crateandbarrel.com

pool Malibu Barbie Dream 18"H x 66"-diameter kiddie pool, $59, funboy.com

fin JJ Wessels Splash 9 ¾"-tall fiberglass surfboard fin, $100, captainfin.com

wallpaper Electric Palm 26¼"W x 39"H removable panel in white, $58, wallshoppe.com

chair mirror 24"-diameter acacia mirror in wood ﬁnish, $149, cb2.com

blanket

BLANKET: ALISON GOOTEE

Geometric Kids full/queen cotton quilt in black and white, $179, crateandbarrel.com

Friedeberg Hand suar wood chair, $1,499, franceandson.com

Character, but keep it simple: Cabinets in limed white oak and forest green surround a black European-style range by Ilve.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALISON GOOTEE STYLED BY KARIN OLSEN

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A Tulip table and Wishbone chairs— both vintage—and a built-in bench make a cozy dining nook.

ature buffs Emily Johnson and Rahul Jampala were thrilled to find a home in a woodsy setting—but they were not so thrilled when they saw that their McLean, VA, place had a tiny 165-square-foot kitchen. He likes experimenting with savory dishes, she likes baking her great-grandma’s Swedish treats, and they wanted to be able to spread out. Partnering with designer Tanya Smith-Shiflett, they doubled the room’s size by expanding into a little-used dining room. They installed new cabinets and an island with plenty of storage, and chose design elements that reflect their surroundings. “The rustic look makes our kitchen ultra-usable,” says Emily. “We can beat it up a bit without hurting anything!”

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island At 8 feet long, it has room for a stand mixer, cutting boards, and stools for guests (from West Elm). Now the couple can prep and sauté side by side. “Last Thanksgiving,” says Rahul, “we hosted 25 people and made everything from scratch.”

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There’s a coffeemaker tucked inside.

Loki and Finnegan, the couple’s Löwchen—aka little lion dogs—are eager taste testers.

countertops The

cabinets Tanya’s company,

lighting Matte black cage

couple preferred quartz for its durability (it’s not porous, so stains won’t sink in). They chose a variety with gold ﬂakes that play off the tone of the cabinets, then used it for the front of the apron sink, too.

Unique Kitchens & Baths, built them, using a pale oak on top and a rich green on the bottom. A roll-out pantry shelf holds a microwave and baking supplies, and drawers in the island store cookware and spices.

pendants by McGee & Co. with tapered candle bulbs ﬁt with the contemporary pastoral design. On either side of the range hood, sconces in aged brass by Hudson Valley Lighting add a touch of antique glam.

in the kitchen sconce Hudson Valley Lighting Heirloom Single Light 9"-tall metal sconce in aged brass ﬁnish, $430, build.com

towel Buffalo Check dish towel in blue, $7, crateandbarrel.com

pillows From the top: Market Stripe 18" x 18" linen pillow in butterscotch stripe, $119, schoolhouse.com; Porch & Den Rhodora 20" x 20" cotton pillow in navy blue, $55.50, overstock.com

vase Ribbed Abstract Floral 10 ¼"-tall stoneware vase in pink, $68, anthropologie.com

get the look glasses Textured Lowball glasses, $24 each, schoolhouse.com

stool Esse 28"-tall leather and wood stool in canyon charcoal and matte walnut ﬁnish, $349, article.com

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pull Mercer 4"-wide brass pull in tumbled brass ﬁnish, $15, potterybarn.com

rug Timeless 2' x 6' chenille rug in red, $79, rugs.com

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dish towel East Urban Home Herringbone tea towel, $56, wayfair.com

Fire up the grill—and break out some cute new cookout gear!

apricot-glazed grilled chicken and corn RECIPE ON THE NEXT PAGE.

platter and tongs Dover platter, $35, crateandbarrel.com; tongs, $10, surlatable.com

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRISTOPHER TESTANI FOOD STYLED BY BARRETT WASHBURNE PROPS STYLED BY CARLA GONZALEZ-HART

in the kitchen butter dish Flip-Top plastic and silicone butter dish in green, $15, butteriedish.com

timer Dusen Dusen Everybody metal timer, $48, areaware.com

basting brush Craft Series silicone and wood basting brush in indigo, $13, lecreuset.com

drink dispenser Abilene 220-ounce enameled stainless steel and plastic drink dispenser, $90, crateandbarrel.com

grilled chicken and corn

corn holders Aspire plastic and stainless steel corn cob holders, $7.50 for a mixed set of 4, charbroil.com

¼ ½ 1 ⅛ 4

cup apricot jam tablespoon fresh lime juice teaspoon hot sauce teaspoon red pepper ﬂakes chicken legs, split (4 thighs and 4 drumsticks) Kosher salt and black pepper 4 ears corn, shucked and each cut into 3 pieces Lime wedges, for serving

1. Heat grill to medium. In a small bowl, combine jam, lime juice, hot sauce, and red pepper. 2. Season chicken with ½ teaspoon black pepper. Grill with the cover closed, turning occasionally, for 20 minutes. Uncover and keep grilling, basting with sauce until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more.

glasses Bahia Brights 7 ¾"-diameter melamine plates, $15 for a mixed set of 3, worldmarket.com

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Flora and Yellow/Red glasses, $18 each, poketo.com

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3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add corn to pot with 2 teaspoons salt and simmer until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, transfer to platter, and serve with chicken and lime wedges.

tropical oasis OUR VERY OWN

Living in Minneapolis, MN, didn’t stop this couple from channeling their Southern California roots into a super-lush backyard.

All plants in this section are hardy for the locale and will continue to ﬁll in over time.

The multilevel water feature is oh-so-zen, with a koi pond below the waterfall that’s home to 30 ﬁsh.

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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM ALBRIGHT STYLED BY KELLY RYAN KEGANS

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The ﬁnishing touch: faux ﬂamingos!

Steve and Meghan Modrow

garden Indoor/outdoor living is second nature to Steve and Meghan Modrow, who both grew up in SoCal. Their house didn’t allow for that until they bumped out the kitchen and opened up the back with sliding doors and windows. Now they can fully appreciate the backyard retreat that Steve, a landscape designer, created with tropical plants (they winter in his warehouse), a pond, and stone and wood paths. Says Meghan, “It’s like a vacation right at home.”

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patio

The main bedroom and Meghan’s home office overlook the yard.

Friends hang out on these orange metal stools from Hayneedle.

Steve filled this big planter from The Home Depot with a fiddle-leaf fig, caladium (it has pink leaves), and polka dot begonia.

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For style with durability, the couple went with limestone pavers. That 12-foot-wide folding window above the counter (made by Sierra Paciﬁc Windows) stays open, weather permitting. “We use it a good six months out of the year— 55 degrees feels great after a Minnesota winter,” says Steve. While he and Meghan regularly have people over, they also enjoy cooking and eating in the open air when it’s just the two of them.

Meghan’s collection of vintage Pyrex is pretty and handy for daily use. This Dekton counter by Cosentino is ideal for indoor/ outdoor use; it’s heat and UV resistant.

kitchen After the Modrows expanded the space, they updated it with a bright turquoise glass backsplash, sleek cabinets and pulls from IKEA, and cool vinyl sheeting by Atraﬂoor. “We picked the ﬂowerlike pattern and customized the scale to get the graphic look we wanted,” says Steve.

The front got a redo, too! Steve and Meghan preserved the cottage look of the house so it would ﬁt in with others in the neighborhood, but they updated the siding to board and batten and added a sleek metal portico. The fab new door, painted Hep Green by SherwinWilliams, complements the landscaping.

BEFORE FOR SOURCES, SEE PAGE 104.

BUILT IN: 1941 BOUGHT IN: 1977 SIZE: 2,900 sq. ft.

The stained-glass pineapple is a symbol of hospitality.

Original latticework has English garden charm.

BLACK AND GRAY is a paint duo that never goes out of style. Homeowners Nancy and Steve Mitchell have kept the same palette since they moved into the brick cottage more than 40 years ago.

EUPHORBIA: ALAMY; PERIWINKLE: GETTY IMAGES

A LITTLE PORCH with terracotta tile is a perfect place to sit. “It’s where we watch rainstorms sweep through,” says Nancy. ENTRY TOUCHES including the casing around the door, an ornate pediment, and a pair of tall black urns exude elegance. THE BAY WINDOW adds dimension to the front of the house—and extra space inside. Says Nancy, “We get a ﬂood of wonderful light in the living room.”

Planters of colorful PERIWINKLE on the porch add pizzazz to the neutral exterior.

paint HOUSE Tinsmith by Behr

TRIM Super White by Benjamin Moore FRONT DOOR AND SHUTTERS Gloss Black by Rust-Oleum

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BECCA FREDERICK

garden ornament Pineapple 5"W x 5"D x 10"H cast stone concrete garden ﬁnial, $69, potterybarn.com

After European travelers spotted the fruit hanging outside Caribbean houses in the late 17th century, it went on to become a worldwide symbol of welcoming. These days, you can ramp up your curb appeal with pineapples in all forms: garden statues, lanterns, door knockers, even string lights. HGTV Magazine 85

A centered chimney highlights the home’s symmetry. BUILT IN: 1926 BOUGHT IN: 1994 SIZE: 1,661 sq. ft.

Mini triangles make the round windows special.

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ARCHES ON THE PORCH of this Craftsman immediately drew in homeowners Kay and Bobby Hassett. “They’re a rare ﬁnd in the neighborhood— they make our house unique,” says Kay.

CALADIUMS, known for their jumbo heart-shaped leaves, are a cool companion for the bed’s small circular blooms.

paint HOUSE Milkyway by Benjamin Moore

TRIM Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore

MATCHING GABLES create eye-pleasing balance, as do the three arches on the left opposite the three windows on the right.

CALADIUM, ROSES: GAP PHOTOS; HYDRANGEA, SUNPATIENS, GERANIUM: GETTY IMAGES; HOUSE NUMBERS: ALISON GOOTEE

CLAPBOARD SIDING painted a bright cream color stands out against the brick at the base of the house. Back in the day, home builders used brick for foundation walls. A WELL-KEPT FLOWER BED was one of Kay’s top priorities. She planted taller greenery— the tea olive shrub between the windows and star jasmine vine on the left—behind lowerlying plants and ﬂowers.

SUNPATIENS

play off the brightness of the house’s white trim.

LIMELIGHT HYDRANGEAS

in the back of the bed change from green in the summer to pink, red, burgundy, and bronze in the fall.

Fiery GERANIUMS in the porch planters seem to say, “Step right up.”

Santa Barbara 12"-tall powder-coatedaluminum house numbers in matte black, $64 each, modernhousenumbers.com

rocking chairs Estate recycled plastic rocking chair in black, $199, polywood.com CORAL DRIFT ROSES in the bed are resistant to high temps and drought—bring it, August!

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BUILT IN: 1928 BOUGHT IN: 2017 SIZE: 2,496 sq. ft.

A plaque indicates historic status in the Old Cloverdale neighborhood.

A row of boxwood lends the patio a little privacy.

outdoor style ARBORVITAE and VINCA in the urns

complement the

THE FUNKY BRICKWORK is kind of famous in the neighborhood, say homeowners David and Elizabeth Brewer. “We’ve run into people who were for that alone,” says David. TUDOR FEATURES such as half-timbering, multipane windows, and tall peaks along the rooﬂine started appearing in American houses in the late 1800s; the style originated in England in the late 15th century. THE OAK FRONT DOOR, with charming strap hinges and leaded glass, is as old as the home itself. THAT VIBRANT LAWN wasn’t always so green. David and Elizabeth run the mower over the St. Augustine grass every weekend from fall to spring to pick up oak leaves in preparation for summer. “It’s worth the work to get the lush, carpet-like texture,” says David.

door IWP Aurora A1301 ﬁberglass door, from $6,000, jeld-wen.com for stores

BOXWOOD in front of the patio gets trimmed every two weeks, giving the impression of a partial wall.

lanterns ARBORVITAE, VINCA, BOXWOOD, CAMELLIA: GETTY IMAGES

paint UPPER TIMBERING AND OUTER WINDOW TRIM Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams

LNC 1-Light Farmhouse 5 ½"W x 4 ½"D x 11"H metal outdoor pendant in matte black, $103, homedepot.com

The CAMELLIA on the far right is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 15 feet tall. LOWER TIMBERING AND INNER WINDOW TRIM Sonic Silver by Behr

doormat Floral 18" x 30" coir doormat, $34, vivaterra.com

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BUILT IN: 1912 BOUGHT IN: 2014 SIZE: 5,200 sq. ft.

A transom is a cool place for house numbers; Etsy has lots of decal options.

The homeowners installed a semicircular driveway to create an entrance as grand as the porch.

outdoor style WHITE PETUNIAS on the

AN EXTRA-WIDE PORCH serves as an outdoor living room for Brandy and Robert Price. It was falling apart when they purchased the house, so they rebuilt the ﬂoor with tongue-andgroove pine.

hanging basket

right of the middle step attract butterﬂies and hummingbirds.

12"W x 6½"D x 18"H natural willow and iron door basket, $79, darbycreektrading.com

ANGELONIA delivers spikes of purple ﬂowers through the fall.

THOSE TAPERED COLUMNS are made out of long-lasting composite, and the couple installed a fresh oak railing to match. “It’s our boys’ chore to wipe it down when it’s dirty!” Brandy says. A NEW DOOR looks original to the house. The couple worked with a local mill to craft one that captures the home’s folk Victorian style.

PENTAS that drape

over pots below the angelonia are called Egyptian star ﬂower, after their ﬁve-point shape.

110-YEAR-OLD WINDOWS open and close now that the Prices have repaired them. The local historic committee said no to new replacements, which turned out to be a good thing: “The diamond molding and wavy glass have become two of our favorite features,” says Brandy.

door PETUNIA, ANGELONIA, PENTAS, ASPARAGUS FERN: GETTY IMAGES

7118 Thermal Sash mahogany door, from $2,100, simpsondoor.com for stores

paint HOUSE Meditation by Benjamin Moore

TRIM Cameo White by Benjamin Moore

ASPARAGUS FERNS in the pots below the ﬁrst step are great bang-for-yourbuck foliage. In summer, they do best with daily watering and misting.

what’s with the pine straw? It’s the preferred ground covering in the South because it keeps plant roots cool in the heat and warm in the cold. Unlike wood chips, which are common in the Northeast and easily wash away, the straw locks together and stays put. HGTV Magazine 91

mod hot spot Butterﬂy chairs have sinkright-in appeal, and a semicircle of them around a ﬁrepit is an open invite for s’mores in this Hillsborough, CA, yard. Lanterns in the tree make the whole space look magical. GET THE VIBE The chairs are from Circa50; the hanging lanterns are from Tazi Designs and Etsy, but string lights can achieve a similar effect. DESIGN BY @JULIECROSBYDESIGN

XL crash pad The only thing better than a porch swing is one that’s practically a bed. When it’s 38 inches deep like this one in Dover Plains, NY, there’s room to sprawl out with a book—or kick back with the kids. GET THE VIBE The swing is from ThePorchSwing Company.com. Bolsters offer cushioning on all sides; these are upholstered in striped fabric by Holly Hunt. DESIGN BY @VALERIEGRANTINTERIORS

OPPOSITE PAGE: DENNIS MAYER; THIS PAGE, FROM TOP: ANTOINE BOOTZ; ANDREW FRASZ

total staycation Teak and fabric loungers, like the ones in this Summit, NJ, backyard, have resort cred—with or without the pool. Cold drinks are always within reach on the glam garden stool. GET THE VIBE The stool is from Made Goods, and the loungers are by Kingsley Bate. Back wheels are key: The chairs won’t screech if you move them. DESIGN BY @MLINTERIORDESIGNS

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cool little pool Bamboo fencing adds a tropical look to a galvanized steel stock tank in this Palm Harbor, FL, yard. With a smallscale pool, you can relax under the complete cover of an umbrella. Giant inﬂatable swan optional! GET THE VIBE Pick up a fringe umbrella (it’s from Target) and paint outdoor furniture, like this table and chair set found on Facebook Marketplace, to match. DESIGN BY @SERENE.AND.CO

into the woods Wood-slat fencing and lush greenery in every corner make a yard like this one in Seattle, WA, seem posh and secluded. The large-leafed plants are oakleaf hydrangea. GET THE VIBE You can DIY a semi-private fence at a reasonable cost using lattice or bamboo; YouTube has tutorials. Then put in climbing vines and as many plants as you please. DESIGN BY @SCJ_STUDIO

OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP: RACHEL SWEERIN; COREEN SCHMIDT; THIS PAGE: EMILY ALTOON

outdoor style

a trendy lounge It’s happy hour 24/7 on this patio in Sherman Oaks, CA. The fun ﬂoor is made of trellis-patterned concrete tile by Arto; the funky cement hand chair is from Design Mix Gallery. GET THE VIBE Consider spray-painting a pattern on a deck ﬂoor, pepping up your seating with bright pillows, or hanging weatherproof art as a conversation piece. DESIGN BY @HOLLISJORDYNDESIGN

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tropical trip Splashes of color and punchy patterns make this Fort Worth, TX, courtyard stand out. Flooring from Zia Tile picks up hues in the mural. GET THE VIBE Hire a local artist to create a totally unique design, like this one by Mariell Guzman, or go the DIY route with a stencil. Even painting one wall a bright color will make a big impact. DESIGN BY @SHAUNAGLENN

high-spirited seating Hanging woven chairs on a deck in Lexington, SC, are a throwback to playground days, but with grown-up style. GET THE VIBE Seats that hover above ground are always more fun! Install fringed charmers like these from Amazon, or try hanging wicker egg chairs or a hammock.

FROM TOP: MOLLY CULVER; TANNA WILLIAMSON

DESIGN BY @TANNA_WILLIAMSON

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Acapulco PVC cord and steel chair in sunset, $439, sillaacapulco.us

Sonoma Goods for Life 17" x 17" polyester pillow in bright tropical ﬂoral, $17, kohls.com

Castaway Living polyester and wood hammock in yellow multicolor stripe, $130, dfohome.com

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Murrel resin wicker and polyester daybed, $1,099, article.com

Havenside Home Mahina resin rattan chaise lounge in gold, $225, overstock.com

Teddi polyester and powder-coatedsteel chairs in rosewater, $749 for a set of 2, shopthenovogratz.com

Marley poly wicker chair in blue, $799, urbanoutﬁtters.com

Blue Modern 20" x 20" polyester pillow, $49, livingspaces.com

Bolé Road Stripe and Step 20" x 20" polyester pillow, $47.50, westelm.com

Opalhouse Fringe polyester hammock in orange, $80, target.com

Big Sur polyester and wood hammock in teal ombre, $120, fabhabitat.com

Toss that old towel and treat yourself to one that looks like a blast.

Arco cotton beach towel in cloud, $72, quiettownhome.com

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The Swell polyester-blend quick-dry beach towel, $59, tesalate.com

Frond of Mine cotton beach towel, $21, vivandlou.com

Teddy Kelly Follow the Bliss polyester-blend quick-dry beach towel, $28, dockandbay.com

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Rowley polyester quick-dry beach towel, $45, slowtide.co

H for Happy Happy Print cotton beach towel in warm, $12, bedbathandbeyond.com

Go Anywhere polyester-blend quick-dry beach towel in mod, $44, onceagainhome.com

Geo Sunset cotton beach towel, $50, sandcloud.com

Cotton beach towel in ﬂamingo fun, $12, oldnavy.com

Moroccan Dream cotton beach towel, $49, funboy.com

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page 18 Nairobi Dusk #PPU3-10 Behr

page 20 Water Fountain #5001-10A Valspar

page 48 Pale Petal #1178 Benjamin Moore

pages 58–59 Alyssum #SW6589 Sherwin-Williams

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pages 84–85 Gloss Black #7779830 Rust-Oleum

pages 84–85 Tinsmith #BL-W11 Behr

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pages 90–91 Meditation #AF-395 Benjamin Moore

pages 88–89 Urbane Bronze #SW7048 Sherwin-Williams

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sources Throughout the issue: PILLOWS Pillows shown are often sold as pillow covers only (which will be noted in the pillow’s buying info); for pillow inserts, including sizing and buying guides, go to amazon.com/pillowﬂex. ART Art shown framed is often sold unframed only (which will be noted in the art’s buying info); for frames of various styles, sizes, and prices, go to pictureframes.com.

cover CHANDELIER Pottery Barn. SURFBOARD albumsurf.com. CHAIRS Serena & Lily.

TABLE West Elm. RUG zebra pattern 5' x 7' cowhide rug, potterybarn.com. PILLOWS (yellow) On the Spot 22" x 22" polyester pillow in citrus, annieselke .com; (multi) Palm Beach 20" x 20" polyester pillow, annieselke.com; (black) La Fiorentina 17" x 17" linen pillow covers in black, ariannabelle.com. BOWLS (pink) Tierra Bowl Set in lavender, jungalow.com. ART (orange and pink stripe) custom, christinawressell.com.

house tours

It All Started With the Table, pages 47–57 INTERIOR DESIGN Emilie Munroe, studiomunroe.com. CONTRACTOR Maginn Construction, 415-407-3793. Dining Room TABLE

Thos. Moser. WALLPAPER Pierre Frey. ART allysonbrownphoto.etsy.com. WINDOW TREATMENT Hartmann&Forbes.

BANQUETTE custom, J.F. Fitzgerald. BANQUETTE FABRIC leather, Holland & Sherry. PILLOWS (blue) Striped 22" x 22"

linen pillow in indigo, St. Frank; (yellow lumbar) Dobby Woven 20" x 14" polyester pillow in amber, worldmarket.com. CHAIRS Design Within Reach. NAPKINS Geometric Bossa Nova cotton napkins in multicolor, worldmarket.com. CUPS Alphabet medium melamine cups in pinkish and bluish, ricebyrice.us. VASE Marbled 10 ¼"-tall glass squat bowl, westelm.com. RUG Floordesign. Entry STAIR RUNNER Floordesign. LAMP Bethany 16"-tall steel lamp in aged brass and blush with shade, mitzi.com. ART Dreaming in Blue I by Cyrille Gulassa, minted.com. VASE Hearth & Hand Round 4"-tall ceramic bud vase in dark blue, target.com. CABINET Anthropologie. FLOOR RUNNER Orchard Erin Gates 2'3" x 8' jute and wool rug in natural, momeni.com for buying info. Kitchen VASE Hearth & Hand Distressed Stripe 78-ounce stoneware pitcher in blue/sour cream, target.com. DISH BRUSH Iris pan brush, atomicgardenoakland .com. DISH TOWEL Baker Stripe cotton dish towels in assorted, anthropologie .com. GLASS CANISTER (next to stove) Dicunoy 2 ½"-diameter glass butter dish, amazon.com. RUG Joanna Gaines for Anthropologie. Living Room PENDANT Barbara Barry for Visual Comfort. WINDOW TREATMENT custom, susanchastain.com for buying info.

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DRAPERY FABRIC Rebecca Atwood. ART Juju Hat feather and raffia wall

hangings in various sizes, stfrank.com; Biddew Shell Sublime 58 ½" x 58 ½" textile in Lucite frame, stfrank.com; Navy Mate Bird 19" x 19" print, erinflett.com; Cactus Garden, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Studio by Robert Malmberg 24" x 14" print, stfrank.com. TABLE LAMPS Circa Lighting. CANISTER Capri Blue Petite 3 ¾"-diameter glass jar candle, Anthropologie. SIDE TABLES Arden Home. CHAIR Design Within Reach. BLANKET anthropologie.com. SOFA Cisco Home. PILLOWS (pink) Muted Woven 18" x 18" jacquard pillow in coral, worldmarket .com; (purple) Berry Waterfall Yoruba linen pillow, stfrank.com. SCULPTURE Threshold Studio McGee 3 ¾"W x 9 ½"D x 3"H marble links, target.com. COFFEE TABLE BOOK Vivid by Julia Green and Armelle Habib, anthropologie.com. TRAY 13" x 20" faux shagreen tray, athome.com. OTTOMAN Cisco Home. RUG Park HandKnotted wool rug, serenaandlily.com. Playroom WALL DECALS Polka Dot Pattern 4"-diameter vinyl wall decals, uwdecals.com. CAMP FLAG Color Outside the Lines 16" x 24" wool felt pennant, oxfordpennant.com. TABLE Pottery Barn. CHAIRS Pottery Barn. BEAN BAG CHAIRS Crate & Barrel. Atlas’s Room WINDOW TREATMENT (Roman shade) custom by Susan Chastain; (fabric) Savannah Hayes. SCONCE Schoolhouse. BED Camp twin-over-twin wood, plywood, rubber wood, and MDF bunk beds in navy, potterybarnkids.com. PILLOW Pillowfort cheetah pillow, target.com. BEAN BAG CHAIR Burke Decor. BACKPACK Kane Kids Rockets of Awesome Neon Camo polyester backpack, niniandloli.com. RUG Serena & Lily. Kinsley’s Room WINDOW TREATMENT (Roman shade) custom by Susan Chastain; (fabric) romo.com; (trim) pom-pom fringe, samuelandsons.com. WALLPAPER Too Much Stuff wallpaper, flatvernacular.com. PLANTER Geometric 4 ¼"-diameter ceramic planter in white and gold, worldmarket.com. NIGHTSTANDS Serena & Lily. BED Cisco Home. BLANKET Ombre Dyed 50" x 60" cashmere blanket, anthropologie.com. BEDDING Opalhouse Jungalow Scalloped Edge cotton and polyester quilt and standard shams in gold, target.com. RUG Brilliant Poppies wool rug, anthropologie.com. Main Bedroom WINDOW TREATMENT (blue Roman shades) custom, susanchastain .com for buying info; (fabric) Christopher Farr Cloth, desousahughes.com for buying info; (white Roman shades) Hartmann&Forbes. WALLPAPER Rebecca Atwood. ART (above bed) Open Air VII, Yard Foraging III, and Perennial II by Adele Yonchak, sbfinearts.com for buying info. TABLE LAMPS Cisco Home. CLOCK Threshold 5"-diameter brass mantel clock, target.com. ACCENT BOXES Arden Home. NIGHTSTANDS Arden Home. BED Serena & Lily. BEDDING Casaluna heavyweight

linen blend quilt, target.com. PILLOWS (on window seat) Coral Cross Miao 22" x 22" and Rose Vine Chintamani 18" x 18" linen pillows, stfrank.com. WINDOW SEAT FABRICS Pierre Frey and Romo. FUR Real Sheepie Personal 2' x 3' wool sheepskin in blush, burkelman.com. BENCH wayfair .com. RUG Lulu and Georgia.

365 Days of Summer, pages 58–69 BUILDER AND INTERIOR DESIGN Matt Covell, structurecustomhomes.com and surfhouseproperties.com. ARCHITECT Carib Daniel Martin. Exterior BEACH BALL Amor Glitter Confetti 16"-diameter inﬂatable beach ball in pink, amazon .com. KIDDIE POOL Malibu Barbie Dream 18"H x 66"-diameter inﬂatable pool, funboy.com. PILLOWS (blue) Pool View 22" x 22" polyester pillow, annieselke .com; (yellow) Natur NTR-005 20" x 20" cotton pillow in mustard and light beige, surya.com for buying info. RUG Hilary Farr Peranakan Tile polyester rug in gold, kaleen.com for buying info. DECK trex.com for buying info. Living Room MURAL custom, frechetteairbrush .com. BLANKET Ombre Dyed 50" x 60" cashmere blanket in pink, anthropologie .com. SOFA Lee Industries. PILLOWS (yellow) On the Spot 22" x 22" polyester pillow in citrus, annieselke.com; (pink stripe) Phoenix 20" x 20" polyester pillow in fuchsia, annieselke.com; (sun) Emuna Hook 16" x 16" wool and cotton pillow, jungalow.com; (blue) Natur NTR-004 cotton pillow in light blue and light beige, surya.com for buying info. HAND CHAIR Anthropologie. STOOLS wayfair.com. COFFEE TABLE Serena & Lily. RUG etsy .com. Kitchen CABINETS ShowplaceEVO, showplacecabinetry.com for buying info. HARDWARE Emtek. BACKSPLASH custom. BARSTOOLS Serena & Lily. Dining Room CHANDELIER Pottery Barn. SURFBOARD albumsurf.com. CHAIRS Serena & Lily. TABLE West Elm. RUG zebra pattern 5' x 7' cowhide rug, potterybarn.com. PILLOW Palm Beach 20" x 20" polyester pillow, annieselke.com. BOWLS (pink) Tierra Bowl Set in lavender, jungalow.com. ART (orange and pink stripe) custom, christinawressell.com. Bathroom TILE Radar 8" x 9" cement tile in Federal blue and white, cletile.com. MIRROR cb2.com. VANITY Pottery Barn. SOAP DISPENSER vintage. Main Bedroom WINDOW TREATMENTS Hunter Douglas. BED Pottery Barn. NIGHTSTANDS Pottery Barn. LAMPS Cabo Woven 17"W x 17"D x 26"H rope lamp, crateandbarrel.com. Guest Bedroom WALLPAPER Wallshoppe. LAMP Opry 26 ½"-tall iron lamp in verdigris green with shade, crateandbarrel.com. NIGHTSTANDS cb2.com. PILLOWS Society of Wanderers gingham 20" x 20" linen pillow in lemoncello, lostandfoundshop .com. BEDDING Geometric Kids cotton quilt in black and white, crateandbarrel .com. Bunk Room PENDANT Circa Lighting. BLANKET Knit Pom Pom 50" x

60" cotton blanket in red, crateandbarrel .com. BEDDING Urban Outﬁtters.

in the kitchen

Naturally Gorgeous, pages 71–74 INTERIOR DESIGN Tanya SmithShiﬂett, uniquekitchensandbaths.net. PILLOWS (striped) Market 18" x 18" linen

pillow in butterscotch stripe, schoolhouse .com; (blue) Nubby Stripe 22" x 22" wool and cotton pillow cover in navy, arhaus.com. GLASSES Textured Lowball handblown glass, schoolhouse.com. TABLE vintage. CHAIRS vintage. PENDANT (above table) hudsonvalleylighting. hvlgroup.com. PENDANT (above island) mcgeeandco.com. SCONCES Heirloom 10"-diameter metal wall sconce in aged brass, hudsonvalleylighting.hvlgroup.com for buying info. ART Arranged Shapes I by Christopher Bettig, 18 ¼" x 24 ¼" print

with black metal frame, schoolhouse.com. COOKWARE Always 10"-diameter ceramic

and aluminum pan with lid in blue salt, fromourplace.com. STOVE Majestic II 40"wide electric freestanding range, ilveusa .com. PEPPER MILL Milltop 17"-tall salt and pepper mills in blue, us.josephjoseph.com. COUNTERTOP Pulsar, silestoneusa.com for buying info. STOOLS westelm.com. SINK kohler.com. CABINET HARDWARE Aspen Collection metal round knob and rounded pull in light bronze, topknobs.com.

Food + Stuff, pages 77–78 DISH TOWEL East Urban Home Herringbone 18" x 30" polyester towel in green, wayfair .com. PLATTER Dover 14"W x 10 ¼"D stoneware platter in white, crateandbarrel .com. TONGS 7" silicone and stainless steel tongs in green, surlatable.com. DRINK DISPENSER Abilene 220-ounce

sources enameled stainless steel and plastic drink dispenser, crateandbarrel.com. BUTTER DISH Flip-Top plastic and silicone butter dish in green, butteriedish.com. TIMER Dusen Dusen Everybody metal timer, areaware.com. BASTING BRUSH Craft Series silicone and wood basting brush in indigo, lecreuset.com. CORN HOLDERS Aspire plastic and stainless steel corn cob holders, charbroil.com. PLATE Bahia Brights 7 ¾"-diameter melamine salad plates, worldmarket.com. GLASSES Flora and Yellow/Red drinking glasses, poketo.com.

outdoor style Our Very Own Tropical Oasis, pages 80–83 LANDSCAPING Steve Modrow, biotalandscapes.com. CONTRACTOR Minnesota Fine Homes, mnfinehome.com. WINDOWS sierrapacificwindows.com. SLIDING DOORS sierrapacificwindows.com. PILLOWS (black and white) Pienet Kivet 20" x 20" cotton pillow cover, marimekko .com. TILES (dining) Hudson sandstone, orijinstone.com for buying info; (terrace and steps) Kota Black limestone, banasstones.com for buying info. PATIO PLANTER homedepot.com. STOOLS Flash Furniture Jameson metal bar stools in orange, hayneedle.com. Kitchen TABLEWARE vintage Pyrex. SHELVES custom, mnfinehome.com for buying info.

COUNTERTOP cosentino.com for buying info. STOOLS jossandmain.com. CABINETS

(white) Ringhult high-gloss kitchen ﬁberboard, plastic, and melamine cabinet series in various sizes in white, ikea .com. CABINET HARDWARE (silver) ikea .com. Front Yard PLANTERS (turquoise) tonkadale.com; (teal) bachmans.com.

8 Fun Ways to Lounge Around, pages 92–96 Opener: HOME BUILDER page 92, Black Bear Builders,

925-998-5808.

live it up! What a Scream! page 108 CLOCK Ice Cream 7¼" x 11½" bamboo

and acrylic clock in mint, nestaccessories .etsy.com. ART Fifteen Scoops, Please unframed print, natlundeen.etsy.com. VASE I-Scream 7"-tall porcelain vase, jonathanadler.com. T-SHIRT Ice Cream Appreciation Society cotton kids’ T-shirt in teal, alphabetbags.com. PILLOW Parocela Ice Cream Sprinkles 13" x 18" cotton pillow, wayfair.com. PLANTER Ice Cream Cone 3"-tall plastic planter, ﬂagrantdrew.etsy.com. DOORMAT Ice Cream Sprinkles 18" x 30" coir doormat, shopdivineivy.com. DOG COLLAR Ice Cream nylon and brass dog collar, upcountryinc.com. SOCKS Ice Cream Cone cotton-blend women’s socks in cream, ties.com.

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