USA | The Nantucket Hotel & Resort has introduced two new vibrant, garden-inspired private cottages, reflecting the resort's character.
New York City-based interior designer Michael Kramer of Michael Thomas & Co. has teamed up with iconic fashion brand Lilly Pulitzer to design two vibrant, garden-inspired private cottages at the legendary Nantucket Hotel & Resort. This one-of-a-kind collaboration blends fashion-forward patterns with island elegance, ushering in a fresh new chapter for the resort's storied charm.
This is the third of Lilly Pulitzer's immersive guest experiences with the hotel group Little Gem Resorts, including a summer cottage at The Winnetu Oceanside Resort in charming Martha's Vineyard and an exclusive Lilly-Villa at Lovango Resort and Beach Club in the US Virgin Islands.
For this project, the new collection of Lilly Pulitzer fabrics and wallcoverings from Lee Jofa provided the perfect floral and coastal inspiration. Set just outside the hotel, these two private cottages were the ideal canvas for Benjamin Moore's rich colour offering. Each cottage is a celebration of colour, comfort, and craftsmanship, boldly showcasing the latest textile collection. Lilly Pulitzer and Lee Jofa artists transformed the spaces into true resort escapes by pattern-blocking the whimsical floral prints across custom headboards, drapery, accent pillows, and hand-painted murals, creating a visual story that feels both nostalgic and modern.
"The curated print selection is exceptional; our multi-colored 'She's Got Sol' serves as a pivotal design element, while the 'Costa Verde' chevron repeat, presented in various colourways across upholstery and wallcovering, lends an ethereal quality. We are thrilled to partner again on a collection with Lilly Pulitzer and have our brands chosen for this important project," said Suzanne Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer for Lee Jofa.
The first cottage, a two-bedroom suite,features a distinct floral identity in each room, connected by a shared living space anchored by a Lilly Pulitzer-designed hand-shelled fireplace, perfect for cosy coastal evenings. The room inspired by beach accessories, in a rich Benjamin Moore sand-tone called "Straw Hat", provided a mild neutral landscape for layers of colour. A painted mural in the kitchen created by Lilly Pulitzer's studio artists using Benjamin Moore paints echoes the bold fabrics throughout the cottage, bringing the full design narrative to life with layered creativity and intent. A playful touch of Palm Beach whimsy was added in the grand living space using a Circa Who Mario Lopez Torez light fixture.
In the second, more intimate one-bedroom cottage, Kramer saturated the walls in Benjamin Moore's "bird's egg blue," allowing the vibrant wallcoverings and floral textiles, seen in the pillows, custom window treatments, and entry mural, to create a colour-saturated look and feel. The space has been elevated, with Benjamin Moore's high-quality paint delivering colours that feel timeless and nostalgic.
Custom Pooky Lighting sconce shades layer a maximalist touch to the pattern-mixed space. Artwork including images of Lilly herself adorning the walls, as well as exclusive fine art pieces from Lilly Pulitzer x Nick Mele. The brand's home collection can be found throughout the space for an added colourful touch.
"We wanted these cottages to feel like garden parties you never want to leave," said Kramer.
"They're playful but sophisticated, designed for the guest who wants luxury and personality in equal measure."
"Nantucket is a very important resort town where Lilly Pulitzer has celebrated along with the community for decades. The Summer Cottages at The Nantucket are the perfect combination of all the things Lilly brand stands for: a world of Lilly's signature prints in an exquisite colour palette, all wrapped up in a chic resort lifestyle," said Mira Fain, Lilly Pulitzer's Chief Creative Officer.
"We are thrilled guests can check into these beautiful cottages, receive an instant dose of our uplifting brand, and build everlasting memories."
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