Eclectic Home Tour – Alison Kandler Beach Cottage
Today’s Eclectic Home Tour of Alison Kandler‘s Beach House is a truly happy home! She infuses her place with color and whimsy and it’s sure to put a smile on your face.
Alison Kandler is is not one to shy away from color!
“As an interior designer and decorator, I enjoy creating beautiful rooms that are also comfortable. Most of my work is inspired by traditional architecture and interior design from the 1920’s and 1930’s,” says Alison.
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The front door color hints at what’s in store inside
White cabinets ground a riot of color from floor to stove to the cherry on top red island.
Who says the cook has to stare at a tiled backsplash when they can gaze outside.
A glass pantry door gives a glimpse into what’s available for snacking.
A built in banquette shows off colorful pillows and sconces take the place of expected recessed lighting.
Man’s best friend wasn’t neglected in this design. How fun is this little nook for the dogs bowl!
Again, lots of white paint and a neutral rug ground all the color. I love the wallpaper on the backs of built-in bookcases.
A garden trellis adds height and drama to the space and a trio of mini upholestered chairs add a fun, unexpected touch.
Colorful pink floral wallpaper pairs beautifully with a green farmhouse table.
Old wood beams and a huge chandelier add texture to this sun soaked room and a giant fiddle leaf fig adds life.
Vintage still lives and portraits combine to create a very unique gallery wall.
A clawfoot tub updated in cherry red is the focal point of this bathroom.
A wicker vanity painted in a pale blue is a feminine touch to this bathroom.
Even the kids room has tons of vintage personality.
Saturated hues in pink and green add a preppy vibe to this guest bathroom and the stenciled walls are a beautiful backdrop.
A chippy vintage dresser adds a pop of color to this little nook.
Even the laundry room is awash in color and whimsy with a purple chandelier over a farmhouse sink. Open shelves keep the space looking light and bright.
The outside is as stunning as the interior with a charming pool house covered in ivy.
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Photography: David Tsay and Mark Lohman
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this is such a fun home! i dream of a beautiful oven like that one day!!!! and that pool is pretty dreamy, too.
We need a getaway at that pool house!
I LOVE all the color. This house makes me happy. BUT, I hope the window over the gas range is fixed. Most building codes do not allow a working window over a stove. The flame can blow out and create a deadly situation.
She has done this lots of times in homes she designs and I’m sure she follows all the proper codes 🙂 Thanks for the tip!
Yes Jane, thanks for the tip! I never thought about it being so dangerous, but it makes sense. Maybe a secured decorative window is perfect. I love this! The stove is beautiful!
Oh my goodness I’m going to need to PIN every image. And why not put the stove in front of a window?
Flames and blow out and curtains can burn, both very dangerous situations.. It is often a building violation.
I Love everything about this beautiful home !! The colors and style are so perfect. This is the happiest house I’ve ever seen.
I want this house, it is ravishing.!!
You and me both Marlene!
Very inspirational, Kelly, thank you – love, love, love EVERYTHING about this house!
Totally wired. On page 28 of the Country Living Magazine I received today, is the chippy a photo in this post, the chippy green dresser with the yellow and white wall paper. I was reading the mag Abdul said, I SAW THIS ALREADY. ?
That should have been weird.
How funny! It definitely deserves to be in Country Living!
Thank you so much. I just found a great idea for my kitchen and family room flooring.
Love how right and cheery all the rooms look.
Great Marie – the floors are gorgeous!
Absolutely gorgeous! Lots of inspiration for our little NC beach cottage!
Lucky you to have a beach cottage Christy!
I am such a fan of Alison Kandler’s! She’s the reason I opted for red glass cabinet hardware in our kitchen re-do. All those scallops in that kitchen rule my little world. The stove in front of the window is certainly unusual, isn’t it?
I love the stove in front of the window! Your red glass cabinet hardware sounds fabulous!
This is one of my favorite houses EVER. I have had the kitchen bookmarked for a long time, and I have just added the other rooms to my Pinterest board “Favorite Spaces and Design”. Only the VERY best make it to that board 🙂
Agree – one of my favorites too!
What an utterly sweet home!
I love the idea of dressers in th Kitchen.
Bought awhite dresser about 2 months ago and I thought about putting it in my Kitchen but thought people would think I was crazy. But after seeing this picture im going to do this. Thank you
I’d love to see a picture Carla!
Very enjoyable. Great ideas…even though I live in an apartment.
It’s always fun to tour beautiful homes Bonnie!
Beautiful home!
I love all the color Karen!
I love every inch of this home ! Just looking at it gives me the courage to step out of my comfort zone of plain vanilla to a jumbo box of crayons . Thank you for the inspiration ! Annie
Colorful homes are so fun Anna! Here are a few more of my favorite color loving home tours:
https://www.kellyelko.com/eclectic-home-tour-home-ec-interior-design/
https://www.kellyelko.com/eclectic-home-tour-casa-watkins-living/
and my home here: https://www.kellyelko.com/vintage-house-tour/
It would be so nice to know the names of the paint color and companies.
Click on the link to Alison Kandler’s blog and you can ask 🙂
I love every inch of this home ! It makes my earth toned home feel brave : )
So glad you enjoyed this colorful home tour Anna!