Design Ideas Archives

August 24, 2018
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Bret Gum
Styled by Sharon Brandt

Do you think you have to own a historic cottage to get that charming vintage architecture? Think again. Sharon Brandt imbued old-house character into her Redlands, California home by decorating…

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Renovation Diary: How to Carve Out Room for a New Master Bathroom

August 22, 2018
Written and photographed by Betsy Glass

Now that you have seen some before pictures of “Victory Farms”, in this blog you will see demolition under way and with the walls opening up, I can start adding…

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Distressed furniture like this oriental-style altar table is perfect for making a room look comfortable and lived-in.

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From Drab to Darling: How to Rework a Layout

When a pair of young homeowners came to Beth Bourque of Beth Bourque Design Studio with a vision for their bungalow-style house in Hingham, Massachusetts, Beth knew they needed a…

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Small Space Solutions for an Awkward Bedroom

August 18, 2018
Written by Sarah Jane Stone
Photography by Alison Allen of Deuce Cities Henhouse

Awkward spaces, immovable eyesores, challenging budgets. There are many reasons to put off a room redo—even if it is your key space for respite and rejuvenation. Especially if an awkward…

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Renovation Diary: The Victory Farms Project

August 16, 2018
Written by Betsy Glass

Victory Farms. It’s a gem of a place about a mile from Lake Michigan in a quintessential beach town located in New Buffalo, MI. “Harbor Country” is the nickname for…

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How to Design the Best Guest Bedroom

August 8, 2018
Written by Maria Baruxis
Photography by Dustin Peck Photography

Existing somewhat apart from a home’s daily activities, the guest bedroom is a room sometimes forgotten and often yearning for a little love. Easily consigned to a storage room, it…

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The Flippin’ Designer: Meet Betsy Glass

August 7, 2018
Written by Betsy Glass

Hi…I am Betsy Glass the face behind “The Flippin Designer”. I am so ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with Cottage & Bungalows Magazine and share all of our…

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House Tour: A Vintage-filled California Beach Cottage

August 6, 2018
Written by Kris Christensen
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Karen Wilhelmsen

A home is many things, but when you treat it like a creative playground, inspiring things happen. And Carol and Steve Cook of Ventura, California, certainly do. Not only is…

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House Tour: A Romantic Beach Bungalow

August 2, 2018
Written by Autumn Krause
Photography by Seamus Payne
Styling by Susie Holt

Dream homes can be hard to come by—or they are simply destined to be and will find their way to you. Such wondrous kismet worked for Susie Holt and her…

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This Screened-In Porch is the Entertaining Space of Your Dreams

July 31, 2018
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Emily Followill Photography
Styled by Joann Kandrac

Imagine relaxing in a room that was built in your backyard—instead of just looking out at it through a window. Interior designer Joann Kandrac recently created such a room in…

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Design Ideas

Give a New Home an Old Cottage Look with Architectural Pieces

Renovation Diary: How to Carve Out Room for a New Master Bathroom

From Drab to Darling: How to Rework a Layout

Small Space Solutions for an Awkward Bedroom

Renovation Diary: The Victory Farms Project

How to Design the Best Guest Bedroom

The Flippin’ Designer: Meet Betsy Glass

House Tour: A Vintage-filled California Beach Cottage

House Tour: A Romantic Beach Bungalow

This Screened-In Porch is the Entertaining Space of Your Dreams

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