Tailored Cottage Design

Cottage architecture, mixed with clean-line furnishings, give this bright and airy Mid-Atlantic coastal home a family-friendly feel. Throughout the house, paneling, wainscoting, and built-ins are the strong bones that showcase, but don't compete with the home's furnishings. Sleek furniture, such as tight-back sofas and straight-lined tables, lean toward contemporary style. Mocha hardwood floors are layered with low-maintenance jute and sisal rugs. Serene shades of blue, seen in fabrics and used to backdrop the bookcases, punctuate the home's decor and connect the open floor plan.