A charming Beach Bungalow on Long Island via Martha Stewart. A part of me is definitely the beach bungalow/cottage type. I wondered, what actually is a beach bungalow as compared to a Beach Cottage?
In a beach bungalow you're allowed to paint the wood floors! On Marthas site both terms are used. It's a beach bungalow in the title, then a Beach Cottage in the article.
Here's what I found out in short: A bungalow is sort of a cottage, but a small single story one, originally designed to provide housing for the working class.
The name originates from British colonial rule in India during which time this style was popularised.
Today I suppose many beach bungalows are used as second homes, as summer getaways with interiors that reflect leisure and a slower pace of life...
... where things are kept simple.
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9 comments:
I'll take any coastal home I can get, no matter what it's called!! :-)
The turquoise floors in the bungalow that you posted are really nice. Sort of like bringing the water indoors :-)
Kelly @ DesignTies
this will surely be an interesting place to visit. me and my family will surely plan on visiting soon. i miss beaches in long island.
We have a beach cottage, er, bungalow, here on Galveston Island. And I had our floors painted white, which I always wanted to do. It's small, cozy and fun, (I think anyway). Love the coast. cheers, -susan
I love the fireplace and the bookshelves and the painted floor. Very pretty!
I hadn't seen these photos. Whatever you call it--a bungalow or cottage--I love it! Those turquoise floors are just too cool.
Oh my what a beautiful blog you have. I absolutely love the blue chairs.
Oh I LOVE this cottage/bungalow. I think it is now my goal to be able to live somewhere where I can paint the floors turquoise - how cool is that. And I just love the red coral accents throughout - I know it's the popular trend right now, but I just love the colors together. Thanks for your message on my blog! Yippee! :)
I find myself coming here more and more. Every time I do, I find myself wanting to move away! If I had a beach bungalow, I'd decorate it exactly in the photos above, with beautiful saturated color. I may even do that floor. My question is, can anyone afford to live in Long Island anymore?
I love the colors. I just bought some great coastal photographs from http://saltysailorphotography.com/
for the wall decor in my living room.
thanks very much for these suggestions!
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