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White plank floors and walls provide a fresh and clean base for your decor. Red and white is a classic summer combination. Be consistent and stick to the colour scheme also in the smallest details (note the red geranium plant!). |
Summer time, cottage time. Easy living is the order of the day, and that also applies to how you organize your summer home. Ideally, it has to stand up to sandy feet and dripping bathing suites; it has to accommodate visiting relatives and improvised corn-on-the-cob dinners with friends; and it has to invite you to crawl up and finally read that treasured book. All this and you still want it to look stylish! How do you achieve it? My solution includes a crisp, white base which you combine with one major accent colour, natural textures and accessories, and an effort to always try to limit your furniture and things in general to the essentials. I hope these pictures will inspire you to create your own easy, breezy summer haven!
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A white-and-blue floral slipcover is quintessentially cottage! Seek out local thrift stores for old tables that you can refinish. |
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Enjoy a peaceful breakfast surrounded by stripes - a safe summer choice for upholstery and cushions. |
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New and old - furniture as well as guests - typically share the space around the summer table. The bright red mirror and chairs give the room some needed punch - and tons of style! |
And here are a few accessories - all found in North Bay stores - which will complete your home's summer look:
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Pot from Stewart's Decorating |
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Lanterns from Winners. |
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| Weathered mirrors from Winners. |
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| Wicker stool from Vested Interest and sisal rug from Stradwick's Carpet One. |
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