When it comes to home tours, sometimes I like to save the best part for last. But in the case of this stunning beach house designed by Tamsin Johnson, I had to lead with my favorite part of the home, as it’s probably the best display of chic, whimsy beach house I’ve ever seen.
This indoor/outdoor room is perfect with its minimal furniture, and the perfect mix of modern lines with vintage beach furniture and decor. And, of course, thatpalm tree!But the real cherry on top for me are the fun fishy light pendants, combined with the crabs crawling on the wall behind the bar…
Because the rest of the place is very clean and small, this beach house decor kit works perfectly for me here!! I think I could have easily shared this space with all of you, and called it a day, but there’s so much good to be had, so let’s get into the rest of the house, shall we?
So, I have to say up front that some of the interiors here are a little weirder than I usually enjoy. While I like most of the pieces, there are certain elements that feel very formal to me(for a beach house, especially!)and one of them is the excessive use of pillows in this first living room(yes, I said first, because there are like… three total at least.)To someone you lovelovepillows, this says a lot.
What is me?dolove is the thread on the sofa, and even the hem feels like a fun nod to the nautical! But paired with a bunch of pillows not only on the sofa but in every other living space … it confuses me. so I prefer to think of chairs and cane chairs without them – and maybe a few more on the sofa. Doesn’t it sound right now? At least in your head?
I also really like that cute little accent space, and the drama from that breakfast nook in the back… I can’t believe there isn’t a single picture of that space itself, because I’d love another look. I love that plaster pendant. Side note: the stone in the fireplace has a retro vibe, and I’m into it.
On the other side of the room is a formal dining area, and I love how Tamsin used these three lamps together as an unexpected moment. They feel like candy colored jellyfish to me!? They sure help lighten the mood of that heavy table!
Now we go to the kitchen to…
Checking out my stylist’s eye, a collection of Italian ceramic pots that I would personally love!! It’s an old-world accent amidst this modern take on a Mediterranean-style kitchen. But I love how fresh and bright everything is! Also, can we talk about those custom knobs on the main doors?? Good. I think one is like a pantry and the other is a refrigerator.
Now here is the tricky part of this house tour because… the house isvery largethat some rooms are like a jumble to me! I usually like to walk you through the house in a logical way, but we’ll have to take it this way!
I think there might be guest accommodation somewhere, though, because there isanother onein the kitchen.
I love the colors here and how the green marble melts into the green cabinetry! The other choices are too cold for me, but I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed to have this kitchen on vacation. I’ll pretend it’s for the dining room and the living room…
This bedroom…
And this shower…
By the way – I think Tamsin does bathrooms better than most…
And now a quick look at the master bedrooms…
These standbys aren’t my jam, but I’ll take everything else, especially that view! And I went pink happy in the second room…
But mostly, I would just like to spend my day away from here, looking at the sea.