House of Turquoise

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

Dana Small






You know what I love? Homes that don’t take themselves too seriously; ones full of color, life and laughter! That’s exactly the feeling I get from these photos taken by Annie Schlechter for Coastal Living. The home was designed by Dana Small, who infused their waterfront home in Stuart, Florida with cheerful, bright, beachy colors. She actually studied color therapy in design school and learned how it can hinder or help productivity. Imagine all that gets done in this home! I adore all the texture and natural elements in the living room, all so pretty. And hello there, dining room! The collection of colorful recycled frames really stands out on that vivid green background. Lastly, the kids spaces are loads of fun. Love Benjamin Moore’s Tropicana Cabana on the walls of the playroom! A lot of the furnishings in the home were sourced through Dana’s design and gifts boutique in Stuart, Florida called Matilda’s. Definitely looks like a place I’ll need to check out if I’m ever in the area!

 

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Comments

  1. Wow! Congrats to Marjorie! How lucky!!! 🙂

    Can't wait for the next giveaway! I'm so curious!

    Now, this place is making me miss summer! I love the green kitchen. How fun!

    Happy pictures. Love it!

    Have a blessed weekend, Erin!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

  3. Congrats to Marjorie!!! And I love these houses, too (though that fireplace is a bit bizzzzzzy for me) – homes are meant to be LIVED in – and it can be done beautifully!
    xoA

  5. What a fun, beautiful home. I clicked on the article and it describes that the house is located on a waterway. I wish they showed more of the outside of the home and how it sits on the property.

  9. Love it!! I have an 11 yr old who adores turquoise, in fact we just painted her room tropicana cabana-great inspiration photos for us as we work on the room redo this weekend!! Thanks.

  13. I can't believe it!!!! I am beyond thrilled to be the lucky winner of the lamp! I am stunned! I have the perfect place for it.

    Thank you a million, million times!

    Thanks for all the inspiration you bring. I check your blog every single day!

    Kindest regards,
    Marjorie of Nashville

  17. My neighbor went to a party at her house this past weekend. She was in complete awe of the house and said the photos from this spread don't do it justice!!! Her boutique is wonderful and definitely a must if ever in Stuart.

  18. Absolutely wonderful colors here. Everything is so bright & cheerful. I really like the green as well & I'm usually not a fan of that color in a house.

  20. Love love LOVE the light fixture and the picture frames used in the dining area…I MUST follow this designer! Locve her style!

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  3. […] Living up here in Minnesota I can relate to wanting a bright and and cheerful home all year round, like the homeowners of this fun cottage on Lake Michigan designed by Dana Small. I am seriously loving that light-filled kitchen…those stools are too cute! (Found the cushion fabric here!) The bold family room is super fun too, love the Lilly Pulitzer fabric on the pillows and curtains. Finish your tour with more photographs by Lisa Romerein and read all about the home in Coastal Living! And for another fab home I featured designed by Dana Small, head here! […]