House of Turquoise

and teal, robins egg blue, aqua, sky blue, seafoam green, and ocean blue

Retro Lake Cottage in Maine












Sweet Stephanie of the blog Royal T Designs (and Dockside Dogs, the cutest little dog boutique ever) was just up in Maine visiting the most adorable cottage I’ve ever laid eyes on. The little lake home belongs to her aunt and uncle who completely renovated the space themselves. She said before they got their hands on it it was a total mess of a shack. They tore it down to just the beams, then collected all the awesome original 50’s appliances, dishes, flooring, countertops, cabinets, etc. They also kept all of the original furniture and reupholstered it…turquoise! A huge thank you to Stephanie for taking all these fab photos and sharing them with us!

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Comments

  4. This looks like it was captured in a time capsule, doesn't it? So nice to know someone put so much thought, energy, & love into this property. And, the truck? Wow! This could be in a movie. xx's

  10. This is sooo cool!!! I love the phone! In my grandma's house there is still one phone like the picture!!! Everything is so beautiful!!!

  15. OMW!! I am in love! When can I move in? I saw an old turquoise Chevy today during my lunch break but he made a turn before I could get a picture of the truck. My parents have several friends with cottages on lakes in Maine that have been handed down through the generations and are just so full of charm.

    ~ Tracy

  17. My mom and I have been sitting here drooling over everything, Erin! That turquoise pendant light is gorgeous and I love that fridge!

  19. I'm Cynthia from Brazil. Erin, your blog is just amazing. I love surf on it. And this house in Maine is something!

  20. Never thought I'd be swooning over an old Chevy truck, but that thing is a beaut! Love the detail in the kitchen countertops and all the retro details. I could SO easily live there. *Sigh!* — Kimberly in So. Cal.

  22. Is it just me or is anyone else just dying to dial that phone?
    Every picture is more incredible than the last. This place is vintage perfection!

  30. i have almost the same table! the top was broken and falling apart as it is chipboard, yet i salvaged the legs and other tubing. going to put it with a cararra marble top. will be divine! great post. xo Beck Geldard

  32. I wish I knew where they sourced the flooring. That’s exactly what I’m looking for. I love humble retro kitchens!