Summer Wicker...

When I think of laid-back summer cottage style, I immediately think of wicker furniture. There's something about it's organic, breezy and simple nature that references the outdoors and evokes feelings of comfort and ease. For me, it is reminiscent of days at the cottage and being on summer vacation.  Wicker furniture or accents are a must if  you want your cottage to exude exotic, coastal or beach-house charm... Woven materials such as wicker, rattan and seagrass are ideal to have in your home because they are lightweight, easy to clean, do not attract mold, do not easily accumulate dust and can be used for indoor and outdoor applications.

Dedon - Nestrest Collection

Marcelo Brito

Michelle Lloyd Bermann design - Stacey Brandford photography

Ami Design

Jonathan Adler

Aqua Vitae Design via House & Home

Archipelago Hawaii

Su Casa Designs

House and Home

I want to live here...

Hats off to Westbrook Interiors for creating one of the most adorable homes I've ever seen. As I was browsing through the pictures yesterday I couldn't help but envision myself in that beautiful abode, curled up on the living room couch reading a book... It exudes warmth, comfort and casual elegance. It blends old with new, traditional with modern, yet manages to stay unintimidating and laid-back.  I love the use of lanterns, the linen slip-covered chairs tucked underneath the rustic barn wood dining room table, the intricately detailed kitchen back splash and cast iron chandelier hanging over the island. I could go on about this show house but I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

For more Westbrook designs visit:  www.westbrookinteriors.com