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Main bedroom
                                                                                                                          A rustic chest of drawers
                                                                                                                        provides plenty of storage
                                                                                                                        in this serene space. Chest
                                                                                                                          of drawers, eBay. Lamp,
                                                                                                                           lampshade and rug, all
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                          areas to the sides. ‘With the chapel being so close to
                          the water, I was keen to inject a New England flavour                             LIVING THE DREAM
                          and introduced a palette of coastal hues, including                               Buying a holiday home gave Mandy
                                                                                                             the chance to enjoy coastal living,
                          greys and blues, to reflect the nautical surroundings,’
                                                                                                                   both indoors and out.
                          says Mandy. ‘I then added the occasional pop of red for
                          impact. The key was being bold and not being afraid of
                                                                                                              What influenced your
                          choosing large pieces of furniture and artwork.’
                                                                                                              modern coastal style?
                             Mandy has thoroughly enjoyed her interiors journey                             ‘Inspired by the New England look of
                          to create a personal, inviting coastal retreat. ‘Everyone                          Martha’s Vineyard, I chose a palette
                          has been so supportive of our venture,’ she says. ‘For                             of blues and off-whites to create a
                          example, the shop owners I bought the dining table                                 calm, laid-back feel. To enliven the
                          from in Gloucestershire don’t normally deliver as far                             scheme, I added muted red accents.’
                          away as West Sussex. But they made an exception, as                               How have you given your
                                                                                                             home a maritime look?
                          the gentleman had such fond memories of staying
                                                                                                            ‘I’ve mixed unusual pieces found on
                          at his grandfather’s Bosham cottage.’                                             our travels to Indonesia and Mexico,
                             There’s no doubt that buying the coastal home has                               with cherished heirlooms and other
                          added a special dimension to the McPhersons’ life. ‘We                                  carefully-selected items.’
                          adore our visits to Bosham,’ says Mandy. ‘In fact, we’ve                          How did you incorporate
                          recently decided to rent the chapel out when we’re not                                  coastal texture?
                                                                                                              ‘I incorporated shiplap panelling,
                          here, so others can enjoy the area too. Whether it’s a
                                                                                                              bleached wooden furniture and
                          stroll around the harbour with Maddie, or exploring
                                                                                                               painted pieces. I love the rustic,
                          further afield, there’s just so much to do. In fact, neither                       Hungarian grain sack covers on our
                          Grant nor I feel we will ever tire of our exceptionally                            bar stools and the array of cushions
                          lucky find, or our new coastal lifestyle.’                                       in coastal and contemporary designs.’
                          Rent Chapel House at chapelhousebosham.com



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