Inland Home Design Inspired by Family’s Collaboration
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
The creative ways the homeowner has personalized the tract home through the use of architectural remnants and artistic vignettes from treasured collectibles
The dedicated space created for the family dogs
Collections of blue and white antique porcelain, French Limoges oyster plates and hand painted miniature boxes
An artfully layered blend of antiques, fine art and repurposed textiles grace this Inland Home
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BEACH & BAY COTTAGE TOUR SNEAK PEEK #6
Inland Home Design Inspired by Family’s Collaboration
(Bethany Beach, DE, June 12, 2026): (Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of previews of the ten homes that will be on display during the 34th Beach & Bay Cottage Tour to be held virtually July 12 through August 2 and, for 8 preselected homes, in-person on July 22 and July 23.)
The Owner moved to Ocean View from Oxford, Maryland in 2020 to join her daughters in planning a transitional coastal style family home in the Reserves. The four-bedroom two story home is ideally sited to showcase the flow of natural light from the pond view windows in the main living area and primary bedroom at the rear of the house. A family collaboration on the home began with everyone gathering at the construction site to inscribe favorite scripture verses on the foundation and trusses.
The collective family input into the ultimate design was further enhanced by the spatial design skills of the Owner’s daughter who worked closely with her to personalize the blank canvas of her tract home. Together they created an artfully layered blend of antiques, fine art and repurposed textiles. The Owner’s unique talent for creating pleasing artistic vignettes is evident in her tastefully curated displays of architectural remnants, travel mementos and treasured collectibles. Favorite comfortable furnishings from previous homes balance the fine art aesthetic to create a welcoming family-friendly vibe in the main floor gathering space as well as in the nautical kids’ lounge upstairs. These rich details reflect the character and comfort that the Owner and her family sought in designing a multigenerational home, even down to creating a designated “pup room” for the family’s beloved dogs, Bixby and Bentley.
This is just one of the outstanding properties that will be viewed by those who purchase tickets for the 34th Beach & Bay Cottage Tour. This week’s home is one of the 8 homes on the 34th Tour that will be available for in-person tours by holders of Combo tickets. And, like all 10 homes on the 2026 Tour, this home will also be available to be seen virtually by holders of both Combo and Virtual tickets. Each of the 10 homes will feature a professionally produced video which will offer Tour patrons an opportunity to view each home as often as they want from anywhere during the three-week virtual tour period. Special features include bird’s-eye drone video footage and the ability to view the Tour on any internet-enabled device.
The 34th Beach & Bay Cottage Tour is proudly presented by Leslie Kopp and The Leslie Kopp Group, and this home is also sponsored by Platinum Sponsor 84 Lumber.
Combo tickets are $50 and Virtual-only tickets are $35. The number of Combo tickets is limited and may be used either day of the tour, with a single entry permitted to each home. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit the Cottage Tour’s website at beachandbaycottagetour.com.
The Cottage Tour is produced by the Friends of the South Coastal Library. All net proceeds directly benefit the library’s operations.