Summer House Ideas – Tastefully Renovated Bungalow
Summer house ideas! Feast your eyes on this tastefully renovated Boston bungalow that manages to mix old with new seamlessly. Dressed for summer with simplicity, it allows every important detail to shine!
Welcome to the home of Ellen of the stunning Instagram account Featherglass. I fell in love with her style and have followed her there since she first started sharing her home. The exterior is stunning with its stone wall, grey painted siding and lots of windows and French doors letting in the light.
Ellen lives in New England around 10 miles North of Boston. She shares her renovated 1920’s bungalow with her husband, their 17 year old daughter and a pair of West Highland Terriers. You’ll sometimes see her dogs in her rooms and they seem to match her decor!
Since it’s summer there is an abundance of flowers reminiscent of an English cottage garden. Ellen often brings fresh cuts inside to add as accents.
Ellen and her husband purchased their fixer upper of a home 20 years ago. To save money they did an initial cosmetic renovation and lived in the house with the original footprint for years.
Two years ago were able to do a major renovation that included a large addition on the back of the home. The renovation was laid out with an open concept living space, a master bedroom and bathroom and a large stone patio outside.
The staircase that used to be in the center of the house had to moved and was probably the biggest project. During the process they had two staircases and eventually they were about to close off and remove one of them.
Ellen likes to keep to keep things simple with her design and color pallet.
She uses a lot of refinished, upcycled and vintage pieces mixed in. “I think that a large dramatic vase, dough bowl, basket or urn makes a great accessory!”
The majority of the building materials for the addition and the home furnishings were found on Craigslist. It’s exciting to see and share this budget friendly home that has high end visual impact.
Ellen loves adding in plants, flowers, branches etc. They instantly transform the look of a room with little to no expense.
Lots of texture is key here in a room with mostly neutrals. Slipcovered furniture makes it easy to care for and keep clean.
The stunning open kitchen at Featherglass with plenty of beautiful white.
The master bedroom is styled simply without a lot of clutter.
The master bathroom has that farmhouse shiplap feel, but without looking mundane or commonplace.
Ellen is so clever in her displays and simple summer house ideas. Don’t you love this vintage mirror used as a tub tray?!!
Be sure to follow Ellen over on Instagram here – FEATHERGLASS. I can’t wait to see what she shares with us for fall and winter!
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Oh I Iove this house-peaceful and elegant!!!!!!!!
I agree….what a gorgeous home!
I love it all. So soothing and serene! Could you tell me about the flooring in the MB and the main house. Thank you.
What a beautiful retreat from this chaotic world. I would never want to leave. Enjoy! ☀️
It doesn’t appear that there is any furniture in the bedroom other than a bed and chair. Is there a dresser/chest of drawers? Curious because I’m in the process of replacing mine but can’t seem to find what others are using especially for a light colored, French flair.
Hello Margo! This is only view of her master, and if you hop on and see her Instagram feed there’s a lot more. Like this view with her antique French cabinet: https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Gq8MOHnkL/
Thanks for stopping by,
Janet
I have a master closet behind the bed, there is a pocket door next to my bed so I don’t have any dressers. There is a small French finished dresser/desk though just inside the closet that Janet did post a pic of above. It’s the one with the oval mirror above it. There is a tutorial for that finish in my story highlights ?
Where was the dresser/desk purchased, and the entry table/dresser in the picture below it? Lovely!
Myrna
Love all the white! Love the bright, light, airy atmosphere. Do you have a blog also?
So beautiful and tranquil looking. Thanks for sharing
I love this home and agree!
Gorgeous home! Inside and out!
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I love this Home Elegant and tasteful .
Janet! Thanks for sharing this amazing feed! I was following her on Insta then lost her…not my decision…you know how that goes! Such inspiration!❤❤❤
This is one of the most beautiful, peaceful homes I’ve seen in a long time. It’s beautiful decorated with simplicity and taste! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!
I couldn’t say it any better. Absolutely georgeous !
I love all the windows, the whites, the room, love it all!
Beautiful…….
Janet, I am absolutely honored to be featured on your blog! What a wonderful job you did putting this together ??
So gorgeous! I love everything @featherglass! ? Thanks for the feature Janet – so nice to find out more about Ellen and her lovely home!
She is one of my favorites too!
Good to hear!!
Absolutely love everything about this home and decor!
Such a classy home….I’m glad that you stopped by!
I enjoy looking at all the home décor styles. My favorite style is a home that is decorated to make one feel cozy, loved and inspired. Pops of color, fresh flowers and whimsical touches in unexpected places make me feel happy. Also, I love when you see a room or home and when you leave from your visit, you feel inspired to decorate your own home. I also love when old family pieces of art or furniture are refreshed and used in a modern way. “The most important work that you will ever do is in the walls of your own home!”
Gosh, so beautiful. Love it – right up my street.
I’d move into that home an a second! Someone else asked about the flooring in MB but I didn’t find an answer. I would also like to know that flooring as well as the kitchen and rest of her floors shown in the pictures.
Thank you
I love most of the homes you feature but this gas to be one of my favorites. It is so thoughtful and peaceful.
I cant tell you how much I love this home. The colour pallet, the plants, the old bits the new bits. All combined to perfection. I hope we can see what this homeowner does for Christmas decor! Please, please, please Janet do a tour of this home at Christmas!
Ahhh this is my dream home. Elegant yet comfy and inviting. Beautiful. Happy Easter Janet.
xoxo
Kris
Oh Janet, every time this home comes up for a tour I find something else to love. That oval mirror above a vintage bureau – well I bought one just like it last week in a sale. Lol. I cant help myself. I just get so inspired when I take your tours.
Good morning Ann and I’m so glad that you enjoy the tours! Glad that you’re inspired to decorate and shop the looks…enjoy!
So love a neutral palette with lots of natural greenery. Lovely home!
My goodness what a beautiful house! I can’t imagine moving a staircase during a the renovation. I love how she used Craigslist to find some of her pieces—that’s something I hadn’t thought of.
Susan
Simply love the gardens with the cottage feel. So calming and soothing just to look at the pi tures!
Wow! This home is stunningly beautiful! I love every detail, the colors, furniture, the fact that the home is older but has been updated to current times so beautifully. You did an awesome job, may I come live with you, lol
Such a bright, calming & serene home! Would you please share about the master bathroom flooring? I love it!
So charming and inviting! Impeccable use of neutrals with foliage to compliment the decor! I love the roses and outdoor stonework. What a beautiful home!
I just love the black touches in each room. EVERY room needs a touch of black in it but many are afraid to add it. It makes a huge tasteful difference!
I love her decorating style. It looks comfortable and peaceful. Thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful home. I’m a big fan of slipcovers and white, white, white! We’ve been in our current home for 7 years, and I’d love to have our kitchen cabinets painted white, but sadly, it will never happen. My husband is so opposed to it.
The home is stunning although with gardens like that, I may never go inside!
Love the mirrored tray in the bath. Would never think to repurpose that item butt it works beautifully.
Your home is beautiful ! I love all the white and how you bring in flowers and branches to decorate. Your Westie looks cute too. He matches – lol.
White French Country is my dream home and this one is perfection. That sunroom is to die for gorgeous!
Oooh, I love this home! It feels so summery and cool and clean! Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful and peaceful home. I could move right in.
Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful decor! I’m realizing I don’t have to have all my collectibles out at once. I hadn’t thought of monochromatic. So many new ideas. Thank you fir sharing this home.
Such a beautiful, peaceful home. Thanks for the tour.
Wow! This is a stunning home!
Lovely home!
The home featured is so elegant ! Love it!
Just the right amount. I wish I had a vision to decorate like this. I guess not everyone has the gift. Just lovely.
Such a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing. I love home tours! God Bless, Gail
I enjoyed seeing this lovely home. Thank you for sharing!
This home exudes calm. I love it!
I don’t know what impresses me more, your decorating skills or your photography skills. WOW! Just beautiful!
Loving the home tours you have been doing. We all love collecting the ideas to save for our own homes. Thanks for sharing this lovely home!
What a beautiful tour to take on a Saturday morning!
A very pretty restful home
This home gives me inspiration to simplify my own home. I so enjoyed the tour of this elegant home. Thank you.
Lovely house snd the flowers are beautiful
This home is so inviting! Love the windows and indoor/outdoor living!
Love this house tour…it is absolutely charming and I could move in tomorrow (or today)!
I love all the beautiful doors and windows. The natural light is a wonderful feature.
Gorgeous home from the gardens to the interior. Cute puppy dog too! I love the mix of raw woods amongst the painted furniture.
Just beautiful! I’d move there in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing.
I’m a huge fan of this home! I love the openness and that white!!! Love it!!
This house is gorgeous. Ellen is a talented interior decorator. I have home envy.
Such stunning simplicity. I love the beautiful gardens, too
What a dream! Would love to visit such a peaceful retreat. Even better, have one of my own!
I love everything about this home, I could move right in!💕
Such a pretty home…and a matching darling dog. Thanks for finding and sharing these sites.
Beautiful home!!!
I just love the inspiration you give us
Beautiful home
Janet you always feature such unique and beautiful homes! I adore your style and am on the hunt for a picture that is similar to the flamingo ones you have at your beach home. We have a second home in Cape Coral and would love to find a similar look for it.
This home is very beautiful. I love the understated design and no visual clutter. So many homes have too much stuff. And all of the furnishings are lovely and certainly don’t appear to be done on a budget.
Quite lovely!! Will find her on Instagram.
Thank you for sharing your great decor ideas. This house was beautiful.
I love the calming feeling from the light neutrals throughout the home. Thanks for introducing me to a new blog, too!
Wow! Simply beautiful!
Stunning! It’s so crisp and refreshing. I love all the white.
Congrats on 300! Thank you for the opportunity to win the gift card.
The house as well as the gardens are stunning, yet serene. An inspiration for sure! Thanks for the tour.
One of the few homes done in white that doesn’t seem sterile. Very inviting, beautiful home.
OMG what a feast for the eyes. So beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Marjorie
What a beautiful home and garden.
I love the neutrals. It’s a beautiful home. Her use of upcyled items is inspiring.
Love New England style, this home is so peaceful and welcoming.
What a beautiful home! It’s so airy, light and inviting. That kitchen is a dream and I could soak in that tub for days! Love it!
Can’t take my eyes off all the gorgeous windows!
Love the light and airy feel of the house. Favorite pic is the one of the roses in the garden!
Lots of inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful home! I wonder if you’ve ever considered doing a tour of a condo? Since I retired and moved to one aid live to see decorating ideas for smaller spaces!
Touring houses, like this, is fun! Thank you! And, thanks for the giveaway!
Gorgeous home! I just had to follow her on Instagram. I always enjoy your home tours Janet…keep ’em coming!!
I usually do not gravitate to a neutral palette in home decor’, but this house is definitely the exception! It is a stunning example of the peaceful feeling provided by white, with texture added to the mix. Just lovely…
What a lovely home. So different from anything here in Ontario, Canada.
Such a relaxing feeling. The white, I really like without an overabundance of decorations. Simple is more. Really tastefully done.
Thank you for sharing.
I love this house. It looks so relaxing and cozy. I will definitely be taking some inspiration from these designs.
Love, love, love this house! And IG! Thank you so much for sharing. I also just re-read your tips on selling on FBMP. We just moved and I need to both sell some things and am on the hunt for others.
What a beautiful house. So open and so much good light. I imagine it is just as beautiful on a stormy, gray day. I love the floors. My very first home was white, open and airy. I loved it. You have so many options for decorating. This was done so well with all that white but texture and interest to break it up. Thank you for sharing such a lovely home.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful home! Simply stunning!
Beautiful home! I especially love her use of plants!
Oh my goodness! I love every single thing about this home! Just stunning!!
The idea of flowering shrubs in the baskets adds so much to these spaces! I’m definitely inspired to do this as I have grey and white baskets from Marshalls that will work beautifully
I have my own New England home 5 miles west of Boston! @featherglass I’d love to meet you for an iced coffee or glass of rosé and let’s go shopping together!
And I hope to win the gift card!
Lovely home
The house is so peaceful and relaxing. I love the neutral palette. Here’s to another 300 Saturdays!
I absolutely love the serenity of the white furnishings and wish I could do that in my house, hi everyone, I have a clumsy husband…’nuff said! HA!
That should be however, not hi everyone!
You know how much I love your tours and blog. Thank you for sharing. Happy 300th episode.
What a relaxing home! It’s the look I aspire to have, thanks for sharing!
A beautiful home that has given me inspiration.
Fantastic home. Wish I had seen your fabulous posts before we built our home. Oh well, I’ll settle for updating accessories! Thanks for your posts.
This is an absolutely beautiful home. I would love to walk through it. Wonder what the grounds outside look like?
What a beautiful home. It looks so inviting. Such inspiration!
Home tours are always so inspiring!
This is sooo elegant and peaceful. This lady has exquisite taste, doesn’t she?
Such a pretty house! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Gorgeous ~ thanks for sharing!
Love the big beautiful windows!
Janet, I love everything about that house…it’s more than charming. It looks like such a relaxing place to spend time. I love her use of black…just the right amount! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous! I’d never want to leave home! So tranquil. Happy 300!
Congratulations on 300 episodes, job well done!
What a beautiful retreat. It’s so peaceful and serene. I love the simplicity of the way she’s decorated the entire house, filling it with such grace and purpose. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous. I could certainly be happy there surrounded by all it’s beauty!
So warm and inviting!
What a beautiful home and garden.
Love house tours. Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos.
Beautiful and relaxing home!
Absolutely beautiful. Wonderful post.
I’m usually not a big fan of all-white homes – but this one definitely changed my mind! Ellen’s use of natural materials, her flowers and stems from her garden and casual yet sophisticated styling makes her home seem cozy!
Love the garden. I am envious, trying to keep things alive in our Arizona heat.
What a beautiful home! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you Janet for this fabulous tour. What a gorgeous home. I love all the white and beautiful light and oh what a wonderful kitchen! Just started to follow her on instagram. Thanks again.
Janet, I love all of your house tours! I especially love reading about your home since I live in south Florida also. Looking forward to your updates on the remodeling.
Beautiful serene home! Got lost in the photos
So many great ideas to use. I esopecially like the vintage mirror used as a bath tub tray !
I saw the two adorable westies in the first picture! I had one for 16 years. She was delightful. Ellen’s home is definitely inspiring me to decorate more with plants either real or faux.
Thank you so much for doing Showcase Saturdays for 300 times. What a wonderful achievement!
What a beautiful home and gorgeous flower gardens. The neutral pallet in the house goes from room to room, which I like. I would love to see the house in person and enjoy a walk through.
I love this home. White, peaceful and elegant.
Congratulations on #300! Although I do not comment often, I do follow you on Facebook and enjoy all your posts. Have a great summer!
Your home is so lovely! The rooms are just beautiful! Thank you for the photos, ideas and the posts…… love it!
Beautiful home!
Such a wonderful home! Loved the post and will forward to following the Featherglass blog!
Oh. My. Stars.! What a beautiful home! Thanks so much for sharing….enjoyed it a lot!
What a beautiful home
This is truly a beautiful home.
What a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy seeing home tours, especially ones that are in my part of our beautiful nation.
Janet, Who ever said white is boring, never saw your home. You use white and neutrals in such a way with just a few pops of color that the feel of your home is relaxing and peaceful. Thanks for sharing your blog.
Wow oh Wow a truly a beauty of a home. You have put your heart & soul into this masterpiece. Luv all the open neutral living / oh those windows to look out & dream. The garden area so lovely . Thanks for sharing will look forward to all your other posts
My soul would rest in this house…it’s so beautiful and simple!
I love house tours, since they offer so many cool ideas.
What a beautiful house.
What a stunning home! I especially love all the natural light.
I love this house. So simple and elegant. Love all the recycled pieces. Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely stunning!
What a elegant home! Such a calming presence inside and out!
This home is where you would walk through the door and say “Ahhhh”
Beautiful mix of vintage and modern simplicity!
Beautiful home – thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful house! I received new inspiration from reading your article. Thank you for sharing!
I could not love this home any more than I do…unless, of course, I could live there. (must include the cute white puppy)
Such a lovely home. Thanks for taking us on the tour. It gives some great ideas.
I love home tours! Amazes me to see how beautiful all of these homes are. Congrats on 300th edition.
Looks very cool and serene to this Texas gal dealing with sweltering heat! I will check out her IG account👍
Wow! Very pretty!! I can only hope one day I could have a home so pretty.
Thanks for sharing!
Paula
Beautiful!
I always enjoy viewing the homes showcased on your site but this one made my heart beat faster.It is exquisite and I will follow them in hopes of viewing more beautiful spaces from their creatively beautiful minds.
Thank you
Sharon
Love the gardens!
Oh gosh! I love the light, floors, beautiful white kitchen!
Stunning!
Wow! So refreshing! I’m sorry to say that I would have towels covering every seating space in the house 🙃 . Oh to be able to have that setting and enjoy it!
A lovely home with a very welcoming feel
Thanks for sharing
Beautiful…I love all the windows that let nature in. I think the kitchen was my favorite. Bet the gardens are amazing.
Wow! This home is so beautiful. I love all the white and cozy feel. The garden is stunning. You’re right – the dogs do seem to match the aesthetic of her home. Thanks for sharing this house tour with us.
Congratulations on your 300th post Janet! Lovely home and beautiful foliage outside as well, for as cold as New England gets.
Such a beautiful home and garden! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous home. New England is one of our favorite places to visit.
Love your beutiful home and all the great ideas on your blog.
Congratulations on #300. This post is fantastic. Love everything about this lovely serene home. Thank you for sharing .
I love her outdoor serene areas. The whites brighten up everything. it makes me want to repaint. I love those exposed back chairs. Stunning home. Cute dog! Congrats on 300
My daughter and I are sister Floridians and share your love of all things french country with a little coastal! Thanks for always bringing us a feast for the soul!
I saved this home when you posted the link before Janet and it inspires me every time I take another look! It’s such a trick to get a beautiful, simple uncluttered look that actually feels warm especially using all whites. Those Westies! You just can’t have a blog without a cute dog to have in the photos right!? Love:0)
I love her decor, too, and next stop is finding her blog. There is sooo much I miss about the East coast while living in the desert and I’m drooling over this post! Thanks, Janet
Beautiful! I love the simplicity of her decor. Allows your eyes to rest and enjoy each piece.
Beautiful home with the curving stairs. I have rose envy, too.
What a lovely home! I’ve always had a dream of living in New England some day. This gorgeous home in such a lovely area would be perfect! The owners are very lucky!
Absolutely beautiful! What are the plants on the kitchen island?
This is a beautiful house — so simple yet so dreamy. I love the outdoor spaces. Thanks for the tour!!
Thank you for sharing your great ideas with me. I look forward to seeing your blog and collecting ideas from the blog.
Please keep them coming!
What a beautiful home! I felt serene just looking at the pictures!
Just lovely. Thanks for inspiring me to get busy on my home.
I love the wall of windows. So much light. I bet it’s lovely any season. Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy your blog and home tours. Each one is so different.
Beautiful place! Saw lots of ideas I’d love to implement! Thanks for sharing!
These pictures are beautiful
I always enjoy a home tour and this is such a beautiful and peaceful one!
Just beautiful
Oh what a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing.
I love the charm and simple elegance of this home. I love that everytime I look at the photos something else catches my eye. Congrats on “300” posts about loving your home.
Beautiful house. I would love to live in a house like that.
What a beautiful home. I love all of the white and the decor flows perfect throughout the house. I saw a lot of inspiration to use in my own home. Thanks for sharing!
What a fabulous house! Everything is just perfect. The kitchen is to die for as my tiny kitchen is about 1/3 the size of this one! I keep on dreaming.
Thank you for sharing the photos of Ellen’s gorgeous home. Very inspiring. Would loved to have seen more of the gardens! Thank you again!!
Thank you for sharing that beautiful home, I’d like to move right in!!
Thanks for sharing these beautiful bungalow pictures! Lovely decor!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful home. I would love to have all the flowering plants around our house, but it’s just too hot in Texas for many of them to survive.
What a beautiful and peaceful home. I also live in Massachusetts at the other end of the state and I could see this style working here in the mountains as well
Great Ideas! Thanks!
Just beautiful and restful!
I enjoy your posts.
This is one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen. I could move right in and call it home!
Happy 300!
Blessings,, Sharon
Beautiful home. Love her style!
Oh my goodness. I am almost speechless. So much beauty in one place. Thank you for sharing this beautiful New England home with us.
This is such an inviting home with a calming feel. I could move right in!
What a stunning home!
What a beautiful home and yard. Do you have any recommendations for slip covers? I am thinking about getting one for my sofa but have no idea where to start looking. The ones shown in this home fit beautifully. Thanks for great ideas and homes.
Yours is a beautiful home !
Gorgeous home-and you are right-the Westies look part of the decor! 😉
Thank you for sharing and for the giveaway!
Love the use of the mirror in the bathtub, thanks for a great post
What an inspiration ! Thank you so much. Will start here today room by room.
Good gracious, your home is beautiful!
What a beautiful and peaceful home…..just stunning! Love everyone’s Saturday posts……keep them coming!
What a lovely and beautiful home! And all those wonderful flowers and plants! Peaceful…thanks for the gift card giveaway, as well…
Lovely home, picked up some ideas which always make a tour interesting.
What a beautifully well done home! Thank you for sharing and I am now a follower on instagram.
Love everything about this home!! So light and airy.
What a beautiful house! I love all of your posts and love see them pop up in my emails!
Stunning!!
Wow! what a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for the idea of what to do next with my huge dough bowl! Just put it on the floor with large plants in it!
Thanks for that tour! There are so great ideas!
Looks beautiful!!
Janet, coming from New England I have always been in love with the homes. They have a quiet understated Beauty and Character only found in New England Homes. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures. Happy 300 to y’all.