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Carmel Cottage Tour
Designer Michael Booth blends Cotswolds charm with Carmel’s coastal character in a storybook home.
In brief
Designer Michael Booth blends Cotswolds charm with Carmel’s coastal character in a storybook home. Michael Booth’s design studio created a storybook home in Carmel-by-the-Sea that merges English country traditions with California’s Central Coast. Originally reported by Homesandgardens.
Carmel's Creative Charm
Carmel-by-the-Sea attracts creatives with its irregular rooflines and distinctive architecture since the early 20th century.
Design Studio Bamo
Designer Michael Booth’s studio created interiors for a couple with grown children in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Storybook Home Concept
The home blends English country traditions inspired by the Cotswolds with California’s Central Coast character.
Reclaimed Materials
Floors use reclaimed wood, with materials allowed to have weight and age for a storybook feel.
Kitchen Design
Exposed beams and decorative tiles create a space with patterned fabrics to soften the overall feel.
Dining Room Strategy
The dining area is placed in the living room for flexibility, avoiding a separate room for infrequent use.
Cotswolds Inspiration
The design draws from the Cotswolds vocabulary but adapts it with Carmel’s character for an atmospheric feel.
Comfort Focus
The home prioritizes comfort for frequent entertaining, children, and holiday guests with a small footprint.
What matters most
Michael Booth’s design studio created a storybook home in Carmel-by-the-Sea that merges English country traditions with California’s Central Coast.