PLAY IT AGAIN
House Beautiful US|June - July 2022
This North Carolina beach house has all of the groove of a 70s classic—without any of the cliché.
Hadley Keller
PLAY IT AGAIN

DINING ROOM

Louvered oak panels let in light while recalling the 1970s development of Figure Eight Island, the site of this house by power design couple Barrie and Matt Benson. Carpet: ABC Carpet & Home. Sideboard: Made Goods. Table: custom, wood with a Saarinen edge and a faux antique parchment top. Chairs: vintage, in Cowtan & Tout fabric. Table runner: R. Runberg Curiosities.

"THIS IS A HOUSE OF ACTIVITY and gathering—of sandy feet and wet bathing suits,” says Matt Benson, principal of Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson, who designed this coastal build on North Carolina’s Figure Eight Island with his wife, interior designer Barrie Benson. This being Barrie’s third project on the island, she focused on differentiating it: “I’m big on personality, on making sure the house looks like it’s their house and not anybody else’s.” For an active, close-knit family who loves to host, that meant an easy, welcoming space with a stylistic nod to the 1970s when the island was developed.

SITTING ROOM

Barrie Benson outfitted this room off the kitchen with comfortable furniture so that guests or family members can keep the matriarch-a passionate cook and host-company while she party preps. Sofa and armchairs: Highland House in Perennials fabric. Carpet: Stark. Side chair: Anthropologie. Side table: Mecox. Lamps and art: vintage. Pendant: PET Lamp.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June - July 2022 من House Beautiful US.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June - July 2022 من House Beautiful US.

ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

المزيد من القصص من HOUSE BEAUTIFUL US مشاهدة الكل
The Bold & The Beautiful
House Beautiful US

The Bold & The Beautiful

A Georgian-style estate swaps fussy formality for rich colors, plentiful patterns, and functionality reflective of family life.

time-read
1 min  |
September/October 2024
French Dressing
House Beautiful US

French Dressing

Can you really turn a big Texas home into a charming Francophile retreat? Oui, oui.

time-read
1 min  |
September/October 2024
Tailor Made
House Beautiful US

Tailor Made

In a competitive real estate market, a couple decides against house hunting and goes all in on a custom build in the heart of Dallas.

time-read
2 mins  |
September/October 2024
One Foot in the Sand
House Beautiful US

One Foot in the Sand

A whimsical space blends island style with classic details and references to the past.

time-read
1 min  |
September/October 2024
Making History
House Beautiful US

Making History

A little creative thinking helps transform this period-perfect Tudor.

time-read
1 min  |
September/October 2024
GREAT ESCAPE
House Beautiful US

GREAT ESCAPE

Scenic lakeside views and a layout made for entertaining become the focus in this family getaway.

time-read
2 mins  |
September/October 2024
THE BEST HOME STORES IN AMERICA
House Beautiful US

THE BEST HOME STORES IN AMERICA

From pop-ups to industry standbys, these expert-recommended shops are filled with equal parts essentials and eye candy.

time-read
1 min  |
September/October 2024
Colors of the World
House Beautiful US

Colors of the World

An old-worldamansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched sical decor, or a freestanding treehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline bold hotel design has the power to unleash the imagination and cement a sense of place. Beyond the scenic landscapes they occupy, these luxury properties are travel experiences in themselves, with scene-setting details spanning from clever color palettes and artisanal textures to historic architecture and bespoke furniture.

time-read
2 mins  |
May - June 2024
Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?
House Beautiful US

Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?

“Like an infinitely wearable LBD, a great paint color can give home interiors eternal flexibility, so I asked experts and designers to share their go-to shade.”

time-read
1 min  |
May - June 2024
LIGHT HOUSE
House Beautiful US

LIGHT HOUSE

A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up and wows-with an unlikely muse.

time-read
3 mins  |
May - June 2024