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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
Restoration Hardware

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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