Mona Ross Berman's design of a Jersey shore beach house in this month's House Beautiful makes use of expansive neutrals with many bursts of colorful accents in coral, yellow, and turquoise.
Though color is used boldly throughout the home, it is not a jarring experience to travel from room to room because the same tones repeat themselves in all the spaces. Berman was cautious not to make all her choices ultramodern, however, because she wants the design to have longevity for her client. For example, classic picture molding, simple window treatments, and eclectic furnishings balance out the bright paint colors so the design as a whole doesn't feel as if it comes from only one era. Other creative solutions include treating sliding barn doors that hide the laundry area with a strong color to function as artwork on the wall and highlight their beachy texture.
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Those short stout chairs are rather lovely.
As a land-locked Minnesotan, I can not get enough of beach houses and this one is SO my style! I love all the bright colors. Just makes you happy instantly. I clicked thru the link and the dining room is so chic and fantastic with that chandelier!
Amazing chairs ... Source?
In just three pictures, I have filed away two genius ideas: the barn door enclosures for the laundry room, and the decorative paneling on the cabinet doors in the mini kitchen. Very nice!
Friiiiiick I love those barn doors.
Anyone know where I can find something like the leather or wood trunk in the second picture?
Definitely need a source for those chairs! Love, Love Love
So, how hard is it to do that rail and barn door thing? We have got to put something over the large opening from the living room to the hallway for movies after the kids are in bed. I think a salvaged barn door would soak up a lot of sound. Plus, they are so wonderful looking.
Where, oh where can I find the tote in this first photo? Have been looking for one just like it!
I have those chairs! They were in my parents attic so I took them. Anyone know anything about them??
@Mama Dre: the tote in the pic looks like the canvas totes that are sold by LL Bean.
LOVE this home. so airy and cheerful.