Contemporary Cottages updates beach and mountain cottages with fresh, modern appointments, magical entryways, updated and repurposed rooms, open ceilings, custom floor plans and unique lighting--all without disturbing the timeless charm and scale that defines a cottage.

Molly Hyde English has authored two previous books on the subject: Camps and Cottages (2000, Gibbs-Smith) and Vintage Cottages (2007, Gibbs-Smith). She owns Camps and Cottages, a leading source for curated home and lifestyle furnishings, has been covered by a number of national publications, and maintains a website and Instagram following. The store is located in Laguna Beach, California.

Ryan Garvin is a noted interior design photographer based in Southern California. His work regularly appears in a number of national print and web publications, ranging from Elle Decor to Traditional Home, and has a following on Instagram.