Spring is on its way and I recently opened up my beach house for the summer. In my research on Suzanne Kasler I came across her work on the 2004 showhouse for Southern Accents at Watersound Beach. But 2004 is so long ago you say - I want new and updated! Suzanne Kasler proves yet again, that classic style is timeless! 
Suzanne brings in texture with the seagrass ottoman, the rug, the woven shades and the baskets. She completes the look with a vintage pond yacht model and sailing prints. I also like the touch of the vintage style electric fan. I think the noise of that fan would really add to the experience of this classic room.
So let's spend a moment to review her wonderful interpretation of the classic nautical theme for those of you who may have missed it. 
Notice Suzanne's use of horizontal hung wood paneling finished with marine like varnish. This detail along with the yacht like fittings and the bunks attached to the walls with boat cleats, really gives the feeling that you are in the cabin of a boat. Swing-arm lamps, installed high on the ceiling for reading in bed. I especially like the sailcloth curtains, hung with rivets and and tied with top stitched leather fittings. All these elements bring your eye up and down around the room.
Notice Suzanne's use of horizontal hung wood paneling finished with marine like varnish. This detail along with the yacht like fittings and the bunks attached to the walls with boat cleats, really gives the feeling that you are in the cabin of a boat. Swing-arm lamps, installed high on the ceiling for reading in bed. I especially like the sailcloth curtains, hung with rivets and and tied with top stitched leather fittings. All these elements bring your eye up and down around the room.Antique badminton racquets mounted on the wall and a basket of vintage croquet items flank the cupboard, filled with assorted finds from the sea mixed with books and vases. The patchwork rug and seagrass chairs all subtlety give you the feeling of the beach in a classic and sophisticated way.
Here is another room from the showhouse. Like the room above this room also uses the warm varnished wood, but on the ceiling. Notice the sea inspired lights and nautical ladder to sleeping loft above. White slipcovered couch is welted in navy blue.
The propeller fans, lacquered red cabinets, and a porthole-like mirror, evoke the feeling of being on a ship; again in a very soothing, non kitschy way. And, again your eye moves up and down around the room as the details gently unfold themselves to you.
Suzanne brings in texture with the seagrass ottoman, the rug, the woven shades and the baskets. She completes the look with a vintage pond yacht model and sailing prints. I also like the touch of the vintage style electric fan. I think the noise of that fan would really add to the experience of this classic room. Wanting a sophisticated and classic nautical style? Look no further!
To see more of this house visit Southern Accents Watersound Beach Showhouse.
Love all of the nautical details. Great eye candy!
ReplyDeleteEverything she does is gorgeous! I love the beds and all the warm woods constrasting with white.
ReplyDeleteLove this post. I've seen the room w/the suspended bed but not the others. The red lacquered box room is so creative.
ReplyDeleteShip shape! Very nice! One feels like sailing away...
ReplyDeleteSuch great details! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with that boys' room in the first few photos! You're right...they are absolutely timeless. They're all gorgeous, but that boys' room went into my files! :)
ReplyDeleteGina, You're so right! Classic design like this never goes out of style, and Suzanne is so talented with this. I love the wood ceiling and the glass front display armoire with nautical themed collections.
ReplyDeleteSuch a talent. Her work is tip-top!
ReplyDeleteX
V
As I was going through some old magazines (I have way too many old magazines!), I saw a Kasler designed home from the early 90s, and it was nothing like what she is doing now! This home looks much more like her streamlined style. Great post - I don't remember seeing this spread before!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That bed is fantastic!!
ReplyDeleterue
I absolutely adore the beds attached to the walls. Very clever!
ReplyDeletePlease stop by my blog. I am hosting a 200th post giveaway.
nautical is so faboo.
ReplyDeletethere is nothing like it !!
great images, thank you.
x
Is there anything that Ms. Kasler can't do?
ReplyDeleteHer attention to detail is amazing.
Love those linen shades.
I also wanted to congratulate you, Gina. You won one of my candles. Could you e-mail me with your address?
xo
Brooke
This space is so great. Beach cabin blend. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
Gina,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for bringing us more of Suzanne Kasler. I am really lovin the window treatments with the straps & grommets! Might have to add that to my list of favorites.
Congratulations on your big win over at Brooke's! Now you know how thrilled I was when I won your fabulous give away!
All the best.
Lisa
I am obsessed with the nautical decor right now. I love the ropes hanging from the beds here. I like how the decorating is nautical, without being too in your face about it.
ReplyDeleteYour design is so unique, fresh. This home has given me eyes that are sooo open to new and exciting things, thank you. Colleen F
ReplyDeleteCan anyone tell me where I could get Rivets like is used on the window treatments?
ReplyDelete