A Restful Beach House

With ample natural lighting, a foundation of classic white and touches of green and splashes of orange, this beach house near Oyster Bay, New York, would certainly calm your soul and immediately draw a sigh of relief as the burdens of the work week easily float away. Interior designer Christina Murphy’s work is exquisite and she creates a simplicity that is welcomed in a home away from home. If you’d like to read more about her inspiration and ideas, read the entire interview here.

As the work week begins today, just keep in mind, a productive five days makes for an even lovelier two day weekend, and if this getaway locale was something I was able to look forward to at the end of the week, I too know I’d make darn good and sure it was a very productive week so I could enjoy myself all the more. Enjoy your day.

All images courtesy of House Beautiful

Beautiful Beachside Abode

Lately, I have had an inkling to plan a trip to the Oregon coast.  Each time I have gone, I have come back refreshed, filled with a bit more appreciation and, if this is possible, even more love from my dogs for letting them roam the sandy coastlines.

So while I plan and daydream about a hopefully-someday-venture to see the Pacific again, have a look at this beautiful Atlantic Coast home located in Southampton, New York.  Designer Kim Coleman’s touches of French whimsy, cool aesthetics, and use of high ceilings are most definitely calling my name.

The two space above – a sitting area by the pool and a powder room with a tremendously large clamshell sink and Mother of Pearl tiles by Maya Romanoff are two of my favorite rooms in this house.  I have one more below, any guesses as to which one it is?  Hint – reading, relaxing and sipping are involved.  (Oops, I think I just gave it away.)

Imagine  grabbing your summer beach read, a cool glass of sangria and the sounds of the waves and wind to create the perfect afternoon in this screened porch.

Imagine the moonlight reflecting off of this dining room table.  Now that would be encouragement to plan a candlelight dinner, no?

An original way to involve a mirror in the foyer.  Did you notice the reflection?

The good news is there is a guest house that is located near the dunes.  Being a guest at this home would be something special, wouldn’t it?  Below is a look inside.

 

To see even more images from this beautiful beach house found in House Beautiful click here.