The Home Depot Partnership x Custom Window Authority
Last updated August 21, 2024
Steve + Nikki from Cottage + Sea @cottageandsea in Encinitas, CA are a husband and wife duo who restores, renovates, designs and styles properties along the coast. They enjoy working together on property investments, renovations and design projects and love creating unique and memorable spaces for people to enjoy. They specialize in honoring the historic nature of homes with character (from the 1920’s to 1950’s) bringing them back to life through restoration and era designs, while also bringing added modern touches, luxury style and functionality. Their beautiful backdrops, renovations and interior styles have been enjoyed and featured by celebrities, creators, media, podcasters, and others.
Their projects have been featured on the cover of Modern Home Magazine, Dwell, MyDomaine, Apartment Therapy, Origin Magazine, Coastal Living and more.
Steve learned the craft of buying investment properties and renovating them since he was a young boy working with his dad and Nikki has loved design and decor since she was young, using her creativity in product design, business and interior styling. They love the surf and creating spaces for people to enjoy!
A Note From The Home Depot
Explore how Steve and Nikki of Cottage + Sea received custom window treatments from The Home Depot to transform their space. Follow along to receive helpful guideline to take on a window treatment project yourself!
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Cottage + Sea Transforms 1950s Mint + Sea Cottages with Home Depot Shades
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Before:
Step 1: Identify Your Needs
Step 2: Explore Your Options
Step 3: Get Personalized Support
Cottage + Sea Transforms 1950s Mint + Sea Cottages with Home Depot Shades
Introducing the transformation of a charming 1950s cottage in Encinitas, California. Steve and Nikki of Cottage + Sea embarked on a journey to breathe new life into their beloved home. They transformed it into a short-term vacation rental getaway in the quaint beach town of Encinitas and named Mint + Sea. One of the key elements of the renovation was finding the perfect window coverings to complement the space and enhance the overall aesthetic.
In this blog post, we will take you through the process of selecting and installing shades for the cozy cafe nook and living room and show you why we fell in love with the Bali Natural Woven Wood Shades in Ocean Sand from Home Depot.
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Step 1: Identify Your Needs
When we decided to renovate our Mint + Sea, we knew that finding the perfect window coverings would be a crucial part of the process. We wanted to create a cozy cafe nook and with a bench-style seating area, which didn’t allow for floor-length curtains. This meant that we would have to be careful selecting window coverings that would fit the space and complement our design aesthetic.
Step 2: Explore Your Options
To find the perfect shades for our space, we decided to visit Home Depot. We were impressed by the variety of shades available and knew we would be able to find something that would work for us. One of the things that made the experience at Home Depot even better was the personalized support we received.
Before making a final decision, we ordered swatches online, which arrived quickly, allowing us to see how they looked in our space, making the decision much easier. We fell in love with the Bali Natural Woven Wood Shades in Ocean Sand.
Step 3: Get Personalized Support
In addition to the in-store team who were very knowledgeable and helpful, the team at Home Depot sent an expert out to measure our windows and ensure that the shades would fit perfectly. This gave us peace of mind and made the process much easier.
Step 4: Place Your Order
Once we made our final decision, we placed our order over the phone, but it’s also possible to do it online. We were pleased to know that Home Depot’s “Guaranteed to Fit Promise” would ensure that the shades would fit perfectly when they arrived.
Step 5: Easy Installation
Once they arrived, the installation process was quick and easy, and all the shades fit perfectly. We appreciated the smooth process.
Step 6: Enjoy Your New Shades
With the shades installed, we were able to sit back and enjoy our newly renovated space and welcome our new guests. The shades were a perfect fit and looked beautiful in our home. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to go with Home Depot and the Bali Natural Woven Wood Shades in Ocean Sand.
We appreciated the personalized support and the peace of mind that the “Guaranteed to Fit Promise.” With a wide selection of shades to choose from and the expertise and support of the Home Depot team, we were thrilled we’d made the decision to go to The Home Depot for our window covering needs. We enjoyed the seamless, easy process, and the shades turned out beautiful.
We look forward to all the memories that will be made in years to come in the Mint + Sea Cottage!
This post was created in partnership with The Home Depot. The author may have received compensation for this article and associated images or video, potentially in the form of products and/or services. All expressed opinions and experiences are the author’s own words.
