meets beach. A 1920's bungalow home in the heart of downtown Carmel, California undergoes a small renovation that leads to a complete home makeover. New driftwood oak floors, board and batten walls, Ann Sacks tile, modern finishes, and an overall neutral palette creates a true bungalow style home. P
batten kitchen/p>Modern meets beach. A 1920's bungalow home in the heart of downtown Carmel, California undergoes a small renovation that leads to a complete home makeover. New driftwood oak floors, board and batten walls, Ann Sacks tile, modern finishes, and an overall neutral palette creates a true
traditional beach cottages and adds to the sense of the beach surroundings.
Cozy beach bungalow in Carmel. Board and batten walls contribute to this California home's casual beach-cottage aesthetic. A small entry table and lamp make good use of an awkward corner. See more of this home
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How to Get That Modern Scandinavian Look
It's not all stark design and clean lines. Scandinavian decorating is surprisingly warm and ventures well beyond white
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need to decorate like a Scandinavian:
1. Wood. There is no such thing as wall-to-wall carpet in Sweden. Warmth comes from wood and area rugs, and shoes are never worn inside the house.
2. Light, light and more light. We stayed in a house with 20 hours of daylight and not a single window treatment. There
fragrance and decor for the tabletop inside or in a container outside. If kept outside, protect from freezing the first year. Potted rosemary can easily dry out. Keep an eye on this. That shouldn't be a problem because you will be passing by often for a snip for cooking.