Waterside Cottages showcases fourteen romantic waterside retreats from coast to coast. Bungalows near the water tend to be snug and modest with exteriors painted in sun-reflecting whites? nautical blues? or playful colors. The interiors of these houses likewise avoid formality in favor of a casual approach. This home decorating book takes you to tidy New England beach cottages with bright tropical bungalows to a boathouse on the steep pine-studded banks of Michigan's Kalamazoo River. Waterside Cottages defines the attributes of successful coastal decorating? so that anyone? anywhere? can create a casual atmosphere? even when the nearest body of water is a thousand miles away. Whether you're wanting to decorate a living room in a relaxed island beach style? re-do a kids bedroom with a nautical flair? or give your sea or lakeside kitchen a needed update there are decorating ideas for a variety of tastes. Decorators will find inspiration for shabby chic style to americana? tropical palm tree paradise? and even Cape Cod designs. Contents Include: Boathouse on Lake Michigan SeaSide Home on Bethany Beach Island Refuge Tropical Paradise in Key West Cape Cod Cottages Lakeside Living Beach Houses Southern Back River CottageHardback | 160 pages205.74 x 256.54 x 20.32mm | 975.22g40043Gibbs M. Smith IncLayton? United StatesEnglish