My visit to Coastal Living's 2012 Ultimate Beach House

Sunday, July 8, 2012

My visit to Coastal Living's 2012 Ultimate Beach House

Things are going my way-

(no, this isn't my pool... but-)

As luck would have it, on the last day of our family trip to

Rosemary Beach, Fla.... guess what opened?

Yes sir! 

Coastal Living's 2012 Ultimate Beach House!

Not many people would get so excited over this, but other

designers and home enthusiasts- get it.

I didn't have to twist the arms of my mom and sister in law to join me-

their jaws dropped along with mine.

Such a nice beachy feel- all soft, coastal colors

from Pratt and Lambert Paints

If you haven't been seeing the fabulous shower systems by

Kohler, start to drool. Sweet surprise- many of the plumbing

fixtures were antique brass 

Yes, the seat is round

Most of the upholstery is made out of Sunbrella fabric. You've known it for

the outdoors, but it is huge for interior furniture as well. Soft and sumptuous

and easy to clean with soap and water (and bleach if needed!).

Striking tiled wall and mirror by Madegoods

Somehow missed taking full photos of the kitchen, but all of

the fabulous light fixtures are from Circa Lighting

Local photographer taking pictures for

the newspaper... he took lots of shots 

of me taking photos too. (I got his name

and number for pure business reasons)

Part of the prep kitchen... loved the Target dishes with

the beaded edges (who knew?). 

More from Kohler

One of my favorite features... most plumbing is hidden

by cabinet doors in the bath... why not add a 

drawer instead?

Beautiful bed custom designed by Reid Classics out of Dothan, Alabama

Maybe my favorite room- stash the kids-

Or maybe this one... Go ahead. Paint your ping pong table!

Upholstered furniture by Lee Industries- a front runner in 

earth friendly materials and sustainable processes

Sis in law, Nicky and Mom, Deanna

Another unique fixture from Circa Lighting

and... tons of woven wood shades throughout

Entry to another well used niche-

(note: one of my favorite features throughout the house was the fact

that all doors (interior and closet) were painted this charcoal grey color).

More creative space for guests

Lynx outdoor grill - it's the Granddaddy

Loved the whimsical feel of the outdoor draperies,

created naturally of Sunbrella fabrics

Installed this Kohler system in my client, New York, New York's house recently-

never occurred to me to use it outside!

The house should be featured in a fall issue of Coastal Living and for

more info on the house as well as the sponsors,

click here

What a great treat for me on my last day in charming Rosemary Beach!

Until next time,