| Published on May 30, 2024
If you’re someone who quickly grows tired of design trends and bright colors, a neutral outdoor space is your safest bet. You can punch up the look by layering in different textures and shapes rather than…
Here, we present the concept of a dry garden applied to an urban balcony. The project is located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco and is designed by Daniel Nolan, landscape designer and former in-house designer at Flora Grubb Gardens. The garden…
Photography by Maria DeForrest, Interior designs by Marnie Oursler
Text by Bethany Adams
For Marnie Oursler, owner of Marnie Custom Homes, listening to her clients’ needs is a vital part of creating fresh and functional getaways on the East Coast. “I design and build…
| Published on May 29, 2024
Outdoor decks are one of the most effective ways for homeowners to extend their living space. The best outdoor deck trends of 2024 provide ideas for making this additional living space more stylish, inviting, and environmentally friendly.
With…
There are maybe a handful of living landscape designers whose names non-gardening types may recognize. Dan Pearson is one of them. Known for his beautiful, bordering-on-wild gardens and commitment to fostering biodiversity, the British designer, horticulturist, and writer (his quarterly online magazine,…
| Published on Apr 23, 2024
Talk to any professional house cleaner, and they’ll share a common mistake people make when cleaning — using too many products. Cutting back on the number of cleaners you use not only saves you money but also…
Photography by Michael Hunter, Greenhouse built by Judy Kurtz
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
Here at The Cottage Journal, it’s no secret that we love vintage style for the timeless beauty, storied depth, and one-of-a-kind character it can add to any space. But with Earth…
| Published on Apr 19, 2024
Sometimes, the best cure for stress and the busyness of daily life is a trip into the woods. Fortunately, this Kawagama Lake residence offers it all — lakeside views, fishing, hiking, and a beautiful home to…
| Published on Apr 16, 2024
Revamping a playroom may not be at the top of your to-do list, but it is an area that can influence the patterns of your home life for those with children. Transforming a playroom into a fun…
Photography by Jean Allsopp, Architectural designs by Tim Adams, Interior designs by Courtney Dickey, Styling by Lynn Nesmith
Text by Holly Seng
Nestled in the picturesque Morningside neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, Tara and Randy Parrish’s 1940s cottage underwent a dramatic transformation—both inside and out.…