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For Rob and Crystal Hasell, a young professional couple with two young children, getting
away for the weekend means travelling to their summer house—next door. When the lot
beside their home, where they have lived for the past five years, was for sale they bought
it as an investment. What was originally planned to be a storage place for pool equipment
and bikes became, due to Crystal’s inspiration, a gracious one-bedroom cottage.
“Our goal was to create a space where everyone would feel welcome, where the kids can
have a blast in the pool while the adults visit and cook-up a great meal,” Crystal states.
“We had a moderate budget. My husband said, ‘Just be reasonable’,” Crystal remembers.
Designer Maria Killam provided guidance with colour, furniture, and finishes. “Maria and I
worked together to respect a modest budget. We spent on important items like drapes,
the couch, and counter top.”
Entering the cottage, guests receive a clear view to the outside pool. In the foyer, the sea
shell white table, moulding, and lamp, as well as the blue and white striped rug and the
accessories introduce the Nantucket aesthetic. Crystal wanted a style that was “casual and
beachy with a lot of natural elements, not too glam.”
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