A guest room has chair-rail-height pine planking. "Hanging the planks horizontally made the room feel larger," says Bubnowski. This room and another guest room on the first floor are tucked beneath the master suite.
Side note: Sam Oberter is the talented photographer who took the pictures of the New Moon Cottage. He's also a surfer, so he and Bubnowski hit it off right away and have become good friends.
So much wainscoting is painted white that it's always fun to see a different take, such as this richly stained wood. While mounting it vertically would have given the feel of traditional paneling, its horizontal placement makes it modern.
Horizontally oriented pine planks are a contemporary take on traditional beach cottage beadboard. They create a cozier area for the bed, serve as a visual headboard and make the space appear bigger. See the rest of this home
Stock bedrooms with essentials. Clean sheets and extra pillows are a no-brainer, but try adding a few of these extras to take it to the next level:iPod dock with speakersSmall alarm clockVintage home or fashion magazinesAn electric tea kettleSmall basket with sample-size toiletriesLocal travel guide
7. Listen to music and take a nap. Good old-fashioned sleep is one of the best things for a cold. Turn on some calming music and climb inside that custom bedding you just bought. Beds are for sleeping, not just holding throw pillows. (However, you can sleep on throw pillows too.)
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7. Listen to music and take a nap. Good old-fashioned sleep is one of the best things for a cold. Turn on some calming music and climb inside that custom bedding you just bought. Beds are for sleeping, not just holding throw pillows. (However, you can sleep on throw pillows too.)
Think of extras for guests: ipod dock with speakers, small alarm clock, vintage home/fashion mags, electric tea kettle, small basket of toiletries, local travel guide