Who better understands the beauty of Nantucket than a 40-year resident of the island? Design expert and author Leslie Linsley captures the area’s carefree character in her monograph, Nantucket Cottages and Gardens: Charming Spaces on the Faraway Isle (Skyhorse Publishing, $27). Originally these petite residences were built for island natives who didn’t want or require much space; however, modern-day residents have made these quaint homes into chic New England getaways. Linsley takes a closer look at nearly 30 unforgettable cottages with just as many wonderfully eclectic interiors and traditional weathered exteriors as you might expect. Her book offers gorgeous imagery of these classically designed homes and their accompanying micro-gardens, as well as a glimpse at the simple Nantucket lifestyle that comes with them. Take a look at eight of AD ’s favorite abodes.
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Nantucket Cottages and Gardens: Charming Spaces on the Faraway Isle (Skyhorse Publishing, $35), a new monograph by Nantucket-based author Leslie Linsley, looks at nearly 30 homes that reflect the carefree character of the island. The weathered exterior of this cottage, which looks much the way it did when it was built in the 1800s, is a prime example of Nantucket’s rustic allure.
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The interior of this home features built-ins that showcase the owner’s collection of red transferware, tramp art, and white ironstone.
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This living room is painted hydrangea blue with pure white ceilings and trim. Large mirrors in silver frames brighten the small space.
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The carriage house of this Nantucket home—built in 1850—was was connected to the main building and converted into a living room.
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An open floor plan and built-in window seat are the highlights of this kitchen.
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This post-and-beam studio was turned into a one-room guest cottage with a full bath and sleeping loft. It is separated from the main house by a privacy hedge.
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This two-story cottage, dubbed Essex, is surrounded by water. The double boathouse doors are part of the original architecture.
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Nantucket Cottages and Gardens: Charming Spaces on the Faraway Isle is now available from skyhorsepublishingom.
