110 | May 2019
FAMILY
STYLE
Designer Tharon
Anderson picked
materials that
withstand a crowd
of kids, sandy
feet, and summer
fun. Her favorite
materials for:
HARD SURFACES
“I love cement
or glazed terra-
cotta tiles in the
bathroom. They’re
indestructible, and
you never have
to feel bad if water
sits on them.”
For counters in the
kitchen and baths,
hard, nonporous
quartz gets the nod.
UPHOLSTERY
Busy patterns
minimize the look
of stains and
spills. Protect
cushions with a stain
repellent, or
choose a natural
fabric for slipcovers
that can go
through the wash.
FLOORS
For wood fl oors,
Anderson opts
for oak. The
hardwood is
durable but has
plenty of character.
Flat-weave rugs
keep sand and dirt
on the surface
for easy cleanup.EN T RY WAY
A fl at-weave
indoor-outdoor rug,
right, shakes clean or
can go into the washer.
A big basket stocked
with beach towels,
sunscreen, and toys
sits at the ready
under the console.
M ASTER
BEDROOM
To set a calmer tone
than elsewhere in
the house, Anderson
pulled an array
of soft blue-greens
into the master,
below. In another
reverse, the walls
bring in color;
bedding and other
accents are white.
KID ZONE
The kids’ bathroom,
below right, and the
bunk room, opposite,
bring together a
mix of brights. The
bold palette
works because one
color is as intense
as the next.PLAY UP THE
MILLWORK
Benjamin Moore
Boothbay Gray
(HC-165)
repeats from the
front door.