For Molly and Rich English, calling their home an “English cottage” makes perfect sense, even though it’s located in Carmel, California. Built in 1925 by renowned Bay Area builder Gustav Laumeister, their tranquil abode is a magical retreat filled with early-20th-century furniture, artwork, and accessories.
![“I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
