Kentfield Cottage: Modern Beach Style Home with Brilliant Pops of Blue and Coral

It is in the suburban calm of Kentfield, California that one finds this gorgeous cottage that perfectly epitomizes the charm of summer at its breezy best. The Kentfield Cottage designed by Katie O’Neill Design perfectly showcases the basics of beach style combined with warmth and comfort of cottage goodness and does so without ever going overboard. Every element inside this home is simple, stylish and there is a certain understated elegance about it all. Every room of this curated cottage feels welcoming and organized with the right backdrop and apt of use of bold, beautiful colors.

Picture-perfect-becah-style-bedroom-in-beige-with-bright-coral-and-blue-accents-89767 — Picture-perfect beach style bedroom in beige with bright coral and blue accents

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In the living area one finds a large sectional in light brown with a rug in matching hue. Lovely drapes in cream usher in filtered natural light while accent pillows in light blue along with indoor plants bring a hint of color to this neutral space. A slim console table with a couple of stools in the corner saves space while adding more light to the interior while the bedroom with its white backdrop and brilliant splashes of blue and coral ends up stealing he spotlight almost instantly.

Beautiful living room with beach and cottage styles rolled into one

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Color-palette-in-earthen-hues-with-natural-textures-all-around-is-perfect-for-the-beach-style-living-space-76126 — Color palette in earthen hues with natural textures all around is perfect for the beach style living space

Comfortable-sectional-in-light-brown-for-the-small-modern-becah-style-living-room-80233 — Comfortable sectional in light brown for the small modern beach style living room

Slim-console-table-with-twin-stools-tucked-underneath-save-ample-space-whle-creating-a-simple-and-lovely-focal-point-91071 — Slim console table with twin stools tucked underneath save ample space while creating a simple and lovely focal point

We adore the use of bright coral and beachy blue in the bedroom as the accent pillows and wall art end up making a really big impression even as the slim bedside tables and lamps add to the ambiance in here. A series of vases and perfect lighting complete this relaxing Californian cottage! [Photography: Margaret Austin]