The space has all the amenities of a luxury hotel.
As a world traveler, Vern Yip knows a thing or two about being pampered while on the road. In the tiny guest cottage of his beachfront Florida getaway, the designer and TV host packs in all the amenities of a luxury hotel—plus plenty of stunning textiles and trim from his collection with Trend—while retaining the cozy charms of a true home away from home.
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Mirrored insets break up a wall of kitchen cabinets and bounce light into the room. "With clear-glass doors, everything is on display," Vern says. "And that isn't something you want to worry about in a small space where storage is at a premium."
Frosted glass inserts lighten up the space-saving barn doors without sacrificing privacy.
The custom quartz console in the living room multitasks as a prep surface and dining table.
Hanging shelves replace bulky bookshelves, allowing guests ample access to Vern's favorite reads.
Floor-to-ceiling curtains can be pulled shut to cordon off the bunk nook. "Each bunk has a TV, so it really feels like you're inside a luxury tent!" Vern says. Vertical stripes of tape trim break up the expanse of fabric.
The tight urban lofts of Rosemary Beach meant little space for an in-ground pool, so Vern had one built on the roof of the carriage house. The best part, he says: "It has the most amazing views!"
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