Key West Cottage Details- RePost for Centsational Girl

Every year, in the Spring, my husband and I take a wonderful trip to Key West, and every year, I rent a bicycle and explore the streets and back streets falling in love with the beautiful cottage architecture, and every year, I find a new "favorite" cottage...

 

But THIS YEAR, I decided to make notes of the architectural details I particularly love...sort-of "research" for our future Starfish Cottage, here are a few of my favorites-

1. Beautiful PORCHES- wraparound porches, two story porches, balcony porches- filled with white wicker, and palms and pots of tropical flowers and plants

 

 

2. Shutters- Bahamian-style shutters, custom cut-out shutters, operational hinged HURRICANE shutters...

 

 

3. Gingerbread-style woodwork-

 

 

4. Bright Colors- 

 

5. Lush landscaping- "jungle-like" courtyard pools and fountains-

 

6. Haint blue painted porch ceilings (a color said to ward away unwanted bugs)-

 

7. Flags- I LOVE when homes fly various national and state flags-

 

Hope you enjoyed my quick architectural tour of Key West Cottages...seeing these photos again makes me want to go back again!!!

...make everyday special- WHEREVER you live...kristy

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[Liz]

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