The Cottage, Meads Bay Beach, Anguilla BWI – expose

building as well as developing a new beach home on a small island is not the simplest of jobs.

This was a personal job as well as I was working with a number of people who all have different tastes. I wished to integrate everyone’s concepts yet make sure the area was cohesive.

This is a cottage so nothing as well elegant or formal. A cottage is much more traditional. That’s why we have spindles as well as rails on the veranda as well as not glass. I desired it to be comfortable. It’s unwinded Chic. It’s the getaway house of your preferred aunt as well as uncle who like to have a cocktail, or two, as they view the sun set from their veranda.

The logistics! The one two punch of the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Atlantic as well as then two years later the very first worldwide pandemic in one hundred years didn’t help. However, thanks to a extremely devoted as well as difficult working team, we did it! The Cottage is finished.

Here are two before photos:

Standing in front of what was going to be the kitchen area island looking out at the sea view.

After: The sea view from behind stated island. The home was developed to take advantage of the spectacular views. There was a huge argument about the ceilings. indeed they are extremely high (over 19 ft) as well as the wood was gorgeous however I believed discoloring them a dark color would be a mistake. The only natural light is coming from the bi-fold veranda doors as well as method on the other end, the windows in the kitchen.

We painted the walls as well as ceiling a softer white than the outside color The color running with the home is blue with touches of yellow, as well as a coral red.

The countertops are poured concrete. The counter stools are from Serena as well as Lily. The handcrafted made bowl is Schoolhouse as well as the pomegranates came from our contractor’s mom’s backyard.

Almost whatever has to be imported because of the island’s size. I had a regional carpenter make rather a few pieces. I was asked why not purchase the bedside tables, in the primary Bedroom, in the specifies as it would be simpler as well as most likely cheaper. I did it since we already had a full container coming from America as well as it’s essential no matter where you build/renovate to support regional companies as well as artisans when possible.

I cannot stand it when you’re not able to get a sense of location in a house. I’m a big fan of the huge American stores I sourced from however it’s a great thing, particularly for a new build, to mix it up. I don’t like areas that feel like a showroom. I likewise sourced from smaller vendors as well as to the trade.

The Caribbean is mix of cultures as well as that’s reflexed in The Cottage. I side-eye the truth that a person culture is typically missing in spite of the majority of the people who online in the Caribbean being from that culture.

The dining table was sourced at the French store La Maison in St Martin. The chairs, Amazon USA. A regional upholster made the seat cushions. The material is from Ghana as well as was purchased at the African Market store in St. Maarten (Dutch side). The vase is Crate & Barrel.

The view looking in from the veranda. Ceiling fans are Minka Aire. Sofa is from La Péninusle in St. Martin. Coffee table is Serena as well as Lily. Arm chairs IKEA. customized seat pillows outdoor/indoor material Sunbrella from Showroom Tapissier in St. Martin. Side table from house Kara in St. Martin.

I developed the customized bookcase/desk with our carpenter.

This is the view looking out from the veranda.

The kitchen. The cupboard doors were customized made by our carpenter. The pendants lights had to be a special purchase from Schoolhouse since of the height. Sconces as well as hardware are Schoolhouse as well. I chose not to do upper cabinets. This may not be useful for a main home however for a getaway home it makes sense. It’s simpler to discover everything. I feel upper cupboards would look strange with these type of ceilings. They would cut the area in half.

Glassware, tableware, as well as little appliances are from Crate & Barrel. The larger appliances including the red wine refrigerator (it’s in the island), integrated dishwasher, as well as mircowave are GE as well as were purchased with Sheila Haskins who is the authorised GE vendor on island.

When it concerned the countertops, I understood from the extremely beginning they would be concrete. I like that they were made by hand as well as the material is ideal for this beach home style. The floors are coral stone tile from the Dominican Republic. Backsplash is Granada Tile likewise handcrafted.

I desired this to be a comfortable home where people might unwind as well as delight in themselves. The tray is from Serena as well as Lily. The art work was commissioned from a young Anguillian artist, Carmel Gumbs. It’s a black as well as white oil of Shoal Bay. B&W was a danger however with the amazing views why compete? It’s different. The clients like it. Vase is Crate & Barrel. The morning of the shoot I cut some branches from our sea grape tree.

The primary bedroom as the sun starts to set. The bed is Crate as well as Barrel. The basket is Vendredi in St. Martin. The lamps are from One Kings Lane, as well as the bed side tables are custom. The sheets in all the bedrooms are Boll & Branch.

Another angle of the bedroom. That view! So thankful we went with these type of doors. fantastic for indoor/outdoor living.

The en-suite bathroom. Sconces are from shades of Light.

I developed the customized vanities with our carpenter as well as contractor. We discolored the wood instead of painted it. I like having some wood in the bathrooms. Warms things up a bit.

In the original plans there was one more wardrobe where the tub currently is. Where the shower is now was expected to be the tub as well as the shower. I did a walk with when the interior walls were up. I suggested we get rid of the wardrobe as well as location the tub there. It’s a getaway house. It’s not required to have two big closets. I believe many people would rather have a roomy shower.

Sigh. That shower.

This bedroom likewise has a sea views as well as a king size bed. Bed is from Serena as well as Lily. Lamps One Kings Lane. Bedside tables from La Péninsule in St. Martin. dresser is from Crate & Barrel.

That sea grape tree has been there for ages. I would like to unwind on this veranda. Chaise lounges from One Kings Lane.

The en-suite bathroom. The next bedroom (yellow room) has the exact same bathroom.

The yellow room. garden View. twin beds as well as dresser are Crate & Barrel. Bedside tables from La Péninsule, St. Martin.

This color was rather controversial. This space gets a great deal of sun as well as the color modifications during the day with the light. It’s called Bermuda Sun. Appropriate.

I’ve just checked out an short article in Architectural digest concerning exactly how yellow is one of the most difficult colors to work with however it’s making a comeback. I stand by my choice! Plus, it’s extremely quite at night.

The wardrobes were developed by our carpenter.

In the hallway looking into the half-bedroom as well as the powder room.

The day bed is from Crate & Barrel. floor lamp Serena as well as Lily.

The customs/installation drama with this wallpaper was worth every grey hair.

This is a little room. Powder spaces are the ideal area to go all out. Wallpaper is Thibault (to the trade). Sconce is Circa Lighting.

This is technically the front of the house. You walk in as well as your eye goes instantly to the view.

The cupboards are custom. Bench is Serena as well as Lily. Black sconces, hooks, as well as door knobs from Schoolhouse. Chrome sconce is Circa illumination as well as these are in all the bedrooms as well. Art work is a print from St. Martin based artist Antoine Chapon.

Bag is from Ghana sourced at the African Market store, St. Maarten.

The extremely big Dutch Door. I altered it from a routine door so it’s possible to keep the top open for a breeze without fretting about young children, out of eyesight, going outside .

Custom shade is from The shade Store.

Meads Bay beach is likewise well-known for its sunsets. Not a poor location to delight in them. Table, like seat, coffee table, from Le Péninsule as well as the yellow chairs are from La Maison, both in St. Martin. Tableware as well as teak candle holders (on the floor) from Crate & Barrel. Table top candle holders from Paloma & Co.

I would like to walk out of the bedroom as well as sit right here with some rosé or rum punch.

No words concerning this view.

Sconces on the veranda are Circa Lighting. Sconces outside the veranda are shades of Light.

Meads Bay.

Buona notte/Good night!

The logistics of this job were on the Italian bureaucracy level. One thing I would extremely suggest is hiring a regional job manager from the extremely beginning, even if you’re on island. We started working with Gifford Connor mid-way with this project. when the pandemic hit, as well as the borders were closed, I wasn’t able to go to the task site even when I was in St. Martin just a 20 minute ferry trip away. It was fantastic to have somebody on the ground to keep whatever moving forward.

Anguilla is really a special place. She has handled to keep her spirit (so far) in spite of the boost in tourism. The government looked at what St. Maarten did as well as chose not to go that route. There are no casinos as well as no huge cruise ships. I didn’t appreciate this island when I was a teenager. I believed it was as well little as well as so boring. All my relatives were very strict as well as nosy. I wanted I were back in jersey at the Willowbrook or short hill shopping centers with my friends. Ha. That all altered when my parents moved back to St. Martin after retiring. I started to spend much more time in the Caribbean as well as realized that all the things that I resented when I was younger, I needed/wanted in my life.

This residential or commercial property belonged to my great-grandmother Priscilla Connor. I don’t understand much about her as well as next time I’m in Anguilla I will try to look up when she was born. Her child Martha was born in 1898 (and lived to be practically 101 years old). The high-end high-end tourism grow took off in the ’80s. now the four seasons (formerly the Viceroy) is on one end of the beach as well as Malliouhana hotel is on the other end. My grandma was a widow as well as yet she refused to offer her land. She turned down every offer. She stated it would go to her children. It did as well as my uncles as well as aunt agreed with my mother to let “the kids” develop The Cottage. everybody contributed. We’re one of only two or three regional households to still own residential or commercial property on this beach. I believe of Priscilla often. I question what her life was like as well as what she would believe of Anguilla today. This is much more than just a beach home to us.

Doors, windows, wood, as well as indoor shutters sourced from Arawak Hardwoods a regional business that likewise has an office in Florida.

All restroom fixtures as well as fittings are from high quality Bath.

Builders: Ernest Fleming as well as Shawn Romney

Architect: Anderson house Planners

Project Manager: Gifford Connor, APA – Anguilla residential or commercial property Services

Photography: KSharp Media

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