I am a daydreamer and prone to imagine the endless possibilities for finishing our walk-out basement and then to procrastinate! So many options and projects to emulate! A breezy East Coast direction like this dream project in South Carolina from Lisa Furey? Warm and cozy winter cabin getaway? How open of a floor plan? Let’s tour the coastal great room of this Palmetto Bluff charmer full of ideas for us all.
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Cottage Great Room & Paint Colors
Design: Lisa Furey Interiors; Photography: Lindsey Shorter
But first…are you busy in the garden these days? I remember being surprised by the English garden of Vogue’s Anna Wintour:
Were you studying the structure of her garden or distracted by the linen dress Miranda Brooks wears? Here’s a pretty pinstripe-y linen shift in that spirit:
Did that dress have you at POCKETS? Me too!
I swear we’re going to get to this great room. Fine. I’ll share the good stuff straight away:
Predominant Paint Color
The most important color throughout this project is a cool off white that I am pretty confident about myself. I slathered buckets of it on the interiors at our former home even before this home was built. Here it is:
I explored this off white in detail in the link below:
What is OC-151 like? Crisp and cool with blue undertones. Benjamin Moore calls it “a classic, all-purpose white that creates a clean canvas in the home.”
If it looks like a warmer white in the photos, that’s because of the sunlight warming it.
This is why it is always important to sample multiple whites and watch how they change throughout the day as the light changes. Do visit this if you need ideas for the best bright white for your home.
OC-151 Inside and Out
In this image, notice how BM White OC-151 looks on the board and batten exterior and shiplap interior:
Design Elements in Cottage Great Room
We’ll deconstruct the design elements in this coastal cottage’s open floor plan great room and learn more about how to get a breezy look with a restrained color palette.
A shiplap paneled ceiling is painted the same white as walls, trim, and doors. In a lofty space, the mood is kept celestial, informal, and unfussy.
Need these exact indigo blue linen pillows on sofas? They are custom Schumacher Andromeda. The coffee table is Oomph Edgartown.
Which White for a Crisp Coastal Feel?
It’s easy to see how important the white painted interior is for unifying various elements which could get busy with the various textures.
Built-ins flank the fireplace and nearly disappear. That’s the thing about introducing plenty of texture…it can be your color when you’re cray cray for limited or no color!
You can also see how windows are left cover-less. If privacy is not an issue, it’s always an option when you are maximizing natural light.
The open floor plan means the kitchen and dining area are open to the living area.
In the kitchen, you can see how the range hood design was taken all the way to the peak of the vault.
Great Room Lighting from Visual Comfort
Need a place to start for classic, coastal style lighting? Make sure to look to Thomas O’Brien. The quality of the lighting designed by him is top notch. (We have a Thomas O’Brien chandelier in our breakfast nook.)
If the pendants are discontinued, check out other coastal style lights by Visual Comfort or Thomas O’Brien. Isn’t it crazy that is is often the more simple, unfussy styles that are difficult to find?
Here are a few options for simple glass table lamps:
Since I have seen these in person, I can attest they are lovelier than they appear in these photos!
These examples are versatile enough to will work with a range of furniture and styles!
Staircase Light Fixture
Coastal Cottage Video
More Cottage & Great Room Paint Colors
The paint color for interiors and exterior as well as trim, ceilings, and cabinetry? BENJAMIN MOORE White OC-151.
Master Bathroom Vanity Paint Color: SHERWIN WILLIAMS Tinsmith.
Grey Kitchen Island Paint Color: BENJAMIN MOORE Pashmina AF-100
Blue cabinet in entry: BENJAMIN MOORE Andes Summit.
Coastal Cottage Bespoke Kitchen Design
Find more resources as we continue this tour in a second installment and be sure to see this coastal cottage’s kitchen RIGHT HERE!
And for fans of Nancy Meyers aesthetic, take a peek at this!
Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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