Going down the Pinterest rabbit hole often leads to the best discoveries.
Nikki Colquitt would agree.
That’s how she stumbled upon interior designers Allison Smith and Anne Scott Shelley ofMaison Studios.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
That rug inquiry led to a design partnership.
Colquitt turned to the decorators with a specific request: Bring the outside in.
The designers layered celadon hues with airy neutrals that stay cool even on Florida’s 100- degree days.
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“For a house near the sand, you need easy materials that won’t feel too stuffy.
We stuck to natural fibers like linens and cottonsno velvets or wools,” says Smith.
See how these designers turned a stark spec house into a cozy home that feels good all year long.
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Color It Coastal
The Colquitts visited their neighborhood,WaterColor, for several years before settling here.
It’s hard not to fall in love with this community’s laid-back pace and sherbet-colored cottages.
The home’s mint exterior (Sherwin-Williams’Bonsai Tint, SW 6436) fits in on the block.
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Louvered doors beside that painting hide the laundry room.
“Now I don’t have to be a helicopter mom and worry about messes,” she says.
Live Outside
The rear porch is basically another living room.
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“Outdoor furniture can either be massive or tiny,” says Smith.
“Finding the right scale was where we started.”
Bring In The Shiplap
Backsplashes aren’t a requirement.
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Cabinet-front appliances painted gray-green (Sherwin-Williams’Austere Gray, SW 6184) relax the space even more.
A mix of metals, like the brass faucet and white bronze hardware, adds character.
Make An Escape
The canopy bed was another specific idea Colquitt brought to the decorating process.
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Airy pinks, greens, and grays round out the look.
Create A Quiet Corner
The master bedroom’s soothing palette spills into the sitting area.
“It’s like a multipurpose room that’s still my private space,” says Colquitt.
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The designers found the vintage rattan chair on Etsy for a song.
The designers chose deep sea blues instead of pastels to play up a nautical theme.
“The light fixture reminded us of an octopus, and the pattern of the draperies almost resembles seaweed.
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Grass cloth warms up the walls,” says Smith.
Layering neutrals with rich blues keeps the room from straying too childish.
This room also holds the rug that started the whole project.
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
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Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
