A few years ago, we were contacted to help a family with the redecoration of their home. The house was a 1920's Victorian style property located in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. Originally a storefront, the home received multiple additions over the years, which increased the square footage and created the current rambling feel. Historically the property had many different uses and prior to my clients, it was the residence of writer Bruce Porter, who wrote the book "Blow" (which later became a motion picture starring Johnny Depp.)
This active young family and two labradoodles loves all things coastal. The number one goal was to bring the beach inside. We compiled a palette of soft green, blue, and taupe. Our goal was to create a well layered and coastal feel. Weathered wood details and breezy window treatments were added to evoke the ease of seaside living. Classic stripes and monochromatic patterns were added for subtle interest.
The living room flows into the den, so we kept with a similar palette but incorporated warm brown and slate blue for a cozier feel.
On the stairs, we chose a foggy gray and tan stripe to mimic the sea on a foggy day.
In the master bedroom, we used the existing beige wall to set the tone. We incorporated a linen upholstered headboard and sea foam green accents, for a serene escape from the rest of the house.
The family’s mom frequently travels and works late hours for her outside role as a lawyer. She requested to transform an unused second floor room into a “zen room” - a space where she could practice yoga, read, and relax.
Here we incorporated “zen-like” items, such as a water fountain, plants, a woven basket for yoga mats, and an oversized comfy sectional for relaxation. We chose a salty-weathered palette to maintain the coastal feel and incorporated a textural wallcovering to mimic shingles on a seaside cottage.
In the second floor hall we incorporated nautical blues for interest.
The family is originally from Pennsylvania and requested that their guest rooms be cheerful and welcoming for visitors. In this guest bedroom we opted for a clean look with blue walls and crisp white linens. Perfect for a blissful night’s sleep.
And no home is complete without a work from home space, or two. Here is an office that we created on the second floor. The room was inspired by one of my favorite artists, Annie Wildey, and her incredible surf paintings. We finalized the room with a framed print of one of her original works.
Photography by Sarah Winchester Studios
