nal'sidihg and discovered 12 foot tall ceilings that had been lowered by a previous tenant." To add more sleeping space, they built a loft above the master bedroom and added a skylight,"so we could see the stars at night." A7x 7-foot sun- room became a"sleeping porch" by adding a bed and dresser. A mere 1000 square feet, the cottage now can accommodate up to eight overnight gliests! DESIGN DECISIONS "My design concept was to keep it light and easy, and not too"sweet" or flowery," says Gwen."I mixed and matched old and new furniture and accessories for a comfortable, lived-in look."When selecting her paint palette, she limited her color scheme to yellow, blue and green with white and charcoal accents, creating a quiet yet classic, sun- drenched atmosphere."I chose colors reflecting the sand and sea around us-"Timeless Day," "Oyster" and "Pale Artichoke" for the walls and "Coastal Fog" for the exterior," Gwen says."I always thought it was serendipitous that I used those particular shades." Polished hardwood floors throughout the cot- tage provide continuity and appear to expand the small rooms. As a finishing touch, the contractors added redwood moldings and wood trims, ordered from a Victorian architectural source in San Francisco. A local woodworker crafted gingerbread trim for the new roof to resemble the original, open-fretwork style. Gwen had all of the furniture upholstered in light cotton sailcloth and buttery yellow cotton damask."I chose each piece for its size and scale MEUOW YELLOW: A sunny shade and white lace trims make this tiny 5' x 6' since every inch counts in such small rooms," bathroom appear larger. The modern pedestal sink has a vintage silhpuette. explains Gwen."I used accents of natural sisal and woven baskets, as well as dark and painted furniture. The dark of the original tent on this site!" Gwen says. pieces punctuate and ground the interior while the white fabric Last but not least, they planted a colorful garden of camellias and accents help to expand and create a feeling of space". flowering pink jasmine, magenta baby ice plant, roses and hydrangeas and bougainvillea vines outside their windows. THE FINISHING TOUCHES Solar-powered lights lend atmosphere in the evenings. With limited space available, Gwen had to pick and choose Gwen's keen eye for detail and timeless design paid off: in carefully the few favorite items she displayed. A grouping of old 1999, the house was featured on the Pacific Grove Historical and new photos adorn the living room wall, including circa Victorian tour and also won a special commendation for 1880s photographs of the Sinex house."We even found a photo historical preservation. 5 TIPS IF YOU'RE TRYING FOR TRANQUILITY • Choose calming colors inspired by nature. Keep bright or expand a room while artwork can sometimes overtake a dark hues at a minimum, but don't be afraid of dark accent space. The more you put on the walls, the less you should points. Remember that pale to medium hues expand space put on the floor (that includes rugs!). and create flow. Bright and dark colors stop the eye. I Repeat items for a harmonious look. Matching chairs or • Keep books, magazines, mail and clutter under control. candiesticks work best in small rooms. Store in baskets, cabinets or drawers. Limit open shelving. • To maximize natural light and make the windows recede, • Keep backgrounds simple. Mirrors work to enhance and keep window coverings white and translucent. 16 small rooms A t i'1 , OCR Text: nal'sidihg and discovered 12 foot tall ceilings that had been lowered by a previous tenant." To add more sleeping space, they built a loft above the master bedroom and added a skylight,"so we could see the stars at night." A7x 7-foot sun- room became a"sleeping porch" by adding a bed and dresser. A mere 1000 square feet, the cottage now can accommodate up to eight overnight gliests! DESIGN DECISIONS "My design concept was to keep it light and easy, and not too"sweet" or flowery," says Gwen."I mixed and matched old and new furniture and accessories for a comfortable, lived-in look."When selecting her paint palette, she limited her color scheme to yellow, blue and green with white and charcoal accents, creating a quiet yet classic, sun- drenched atmosphere."I chose colors reflecting the sand and sea around us-"Timeless Day," "Oyster" and "Pale Artichoke" for the walls and "Coastal Fog" for the exterior," Gwen says."I always thought it was serendipitous that I used those particular shades." Polished hardwood floors throughout the cot- tage provide continuity and appear to expand the small rooms. As a finishing touch, the contractors added redwood moldings and wood trims, ordered from a Victorian architectural source in San Francisco. A local woodworker crafted gingerbread trim for the new roof to resemble the original, open-fretwork style. Gwen had all of the furniture upholstered in light cotton sailcloth and buttery yellow cotton damask."I chose each piece for its size and scale MEUOW YELLOW: A sunny shade and white lace trims make this tiny 5' x 6' since every inch counts in such small rooms," bathroom appear larger. The modern pedestal sink has a vintage silhpuette. explains Gwen."I used accents of natural sisal and woven baskets, as well as dark and painted furniture. The dark of the original tent on this site!" Gwen says. pieces punctuate and ground the interior while the white fabric Last but not least, they planted a colorful garden of camellias and accents help to expand and create a feeling of space". flowering pink jasmine, magenta baby ice plant, roses and hydrangeas and bougainvillea vines outside their windows. THE FINISHING TOUCHES Solar-powered lights lend atmosphere in the evenings. With limited space available, Gwen had to pick and choose Gwen's keen eye for detail and timeless design paid off: in carefully the few favorite items she displayed. A grouping of old 1999, the house was featured on the Pacific Grove Historical and new photos adorn the living room wall, including circa Victorian tour and also won a special commendation for 1880s photographs of the Sinex house."We even found a photo historical preservation. 5 TIPS IF YOU'RE TRYING FOR TRANQUILITY • Choose calming colors inspired by nature. Keep bright or expand a room while artwork can sometimes overtake a dark hues at a minimum, but don't be afraid of dark accent space. The more you put on the walls, the less you should points. Remember that pale to medium hues expand space put on the floor (that includes rugs!). and create flow. Bright and dark colors stop the eye. I Repeat items for a harmonious look. Matching chairs or • Keep books, magazines, mail and clutter under control. candiesticks work best in small rooms. Store in baskets, cabinets or drawers. Limit open shelving. • To maximize natural light and make the windows recede, • Keep backgrounds simple. Mirrors work to enhance and keep window coverings white and translucent. 16 small rooms A t i'1 , Heritage Society of Pacific Grove,Historical Collections,Historic Properties of Pacific Grove,Forest,142 Forest,142 FOREST AVE_011.pdf,142 FOREST AVE_011.pdf 1 Page 1, Tags: 142 FOREST AVE_011.PDF, 142 FOREST AVE_011.pdf 1 Page 1