Bulbs

Just a quick post today - My friend Michelle sent me this image (below) because it reminded her of the "What Watt?" light fixture in my "Green" post from a few weeks ago. Hundreds of lightbulbs are suspended from this ceiling - so cool! I love feedback - thanks Chelle!

Robert & Kathleen Photography

Gramercy Park Hotel, NYC

I checked out their website, and they had some more images of this space that I'd like to share. 

...simply stunning

1920s Nantucket Refuge

With a typical New England Noreaster on its way, I think we can all agree that warmer weather can't come soon enough. No offense to winter or anything - I do love being inside and under a fuzzy blanket with a cup of hot cocoa on frigid evenings... but I'm getting anxious for flip flops and sun dresses. Anyway, during my routine surfing this morning, I came across this quaint Nantucket cottage owned and designed by Jeffrey Bilhuber. 

The cottage, fondly known as "Rose Cottage", was purchased by Bilhuber on a whim when a real estate agent contacted him after hearing about his fondness for the property. He had seen the exterior multiple times, but had never set foot inside. Buyer's remorse started to set in after he saw the run down condition of the interior. But, being a creative person, he still managed to see potential in the 1920s fisherman's cottage... and decided to press on. 

Before

Library / Entrance

After

The ceiling was removed to reveal the rafters underneath. It really opens up the small space!

Before

Dining Room

After #1

Bilhuber decided to keep this space somewhat simple, as he thought too much luxury would overwhelm this small space.

After #2

View from Dining Room to Library / Entrance

Before

Living Room

After

The door leading to the kitchen was sealed. Bilhuber kept the natural grey finish of the walls and popped some crisp whites.

Before

Master Bedroom

After

Check out the floating dressing table in front of the recessed window. Love that!

Before

Guest Bedroom

After

I love the bureaus being used as nightstands. Their height matches the window sill height, and the tops of the bed pillows - very simple but powerful detail.

Ok, so who's ready for some summer getaways?

Photo Credits : Peter Vanderwarker

Article : Michael Frank for Architectural Digest