The Distinctive Cottage

Category: Coastal & Beach House

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Design Tip: Orange Decor

Most of us associate orange decor with the vintage look of the 1970’s, but in today’s modern and colorful home, it is making a comeback in a big way! Shades of orange create a warm, inviting, and friendly ambiance that expresses a more whimsical and adventurous cottage decorating style.

Color Board: Energetic Colors!
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Color Board: Energetic Colors!

Are you looking for a fun and lively colorful cottage decorating palette to get a room redesign started? Look no further! This color board offers a beautiful balance between zesty orange and lime green, with a splash of powder blue. The burnt sienna printed rug (in the top left hand corner) would lay the foundation for a bold look in a living room, with the powder blue fabric for the sofa. Then, have fun with the other patterns and prints for pillows, accent chairs, and curtains! Any combination you decide on will make your space a haven for color and creativity.

Inspiration Board: Graceful Dining
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Inspiration Board: Graceful Dining

Creating a graceful and soothing dining room is easy when working with a palette like this! The medley of sea foam greens, sage, robin’s egg blue, sand, and white has a relaxing effect in this understated room. A clean and simple dining room does not have to mean using all neutral tones. This is a great example of putting together a classic look without shying away from all color.

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Design Tip: Beadboard Paneling

This beautiful cottage style bedroom is a perfect example of how beadboard can really make a statement. The stunning blue paint on the walls really emphasizes the horizontal beadboard wall covering, and brings a whole new level of charisma to the space. You will also notice that the beadboard is used on the ceiling as well. A small, but important, design detail in using multiple beadboard surfaces is to switch up the sizing of the panels as well as the direction that they run. The ceiling slats are smaller and positioned vertically, and the wall slats are slightly larger and positioned horizontally. This helps to break up any monotony or over-stimulation you might feel if the beadboard was the same everywhere.

Staff Pick: Linda's Private Oasis #cottagestylekitchen #coastalstyle #coastaldecor #coastalbararea
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Staff Pick: Linda’s Private Oasis

A coastal inspired bar area blending neutrals, blues and greens with classic style. #cottagestylekitchen #coastalstyle #coastaldecor #coastalbararea

Get The Look: Darling Cottage Decor
Coastal & Beach House

Get the Look: Darling Cottage Decor

It is easy to fall in love with this charming cottage style living room! Quintessential cottage decor takes center stage here, from the casual white slipcovered sofa to the distressed painted furniture, it is an adorable and unique look. The beauty of cottage and country style decor is that it is easy to mix and match to create a space that reflects everything you love. The more eclectic, the better.

Color Board: Seaglass
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Color Board: Sea Glass

Any home can become a coastal retreat by incorporating these vivid blues and greens. By mixing and matching sea glass tones, it’s easy to create a lively and energetic scheme with a unique layered look. The awesome round rug is a fantastic jumping off point to help build a fun and cheerful space. Reminiscent of the sparkling sea, these hues are sure to be as alluring in your home as they are on the coastal shores.

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Get The Look: Tropical Brights

This lively tropical living room is full of personality that we just can’t get enough of! The neutral walls and the white slipcovers are a fantastic backdrop that sets the stage for the bright accent colors to really shine. The symmetrical layout makes the room easy on the eyes, and allows you to really enjoy the small and lively details of the space.

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Color Board: Bittersweet

This bittersweet palette boasts a perfect balance of cool and warm colors, sure to inspire coastal decorating ideas for your coastal cottage home. The splashy notes of coral and zesty lime are cooled off with a dose of soft seafoam. What’s wonderful about this palette is the versatility of the colors! You can emphasize the coral and the lime for a punchier look, or really play up the seafoam. Either way, the colors will create a harmonious atmosphere in any space.

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Inspiration Board: Porch Breakfast Nook

What better way to wake up and enjoy a cup of coffee than on a three season porch? Here is an inspiration board to help you put together a quaint and cozy breakfast nook look. The hues of blue, cream, and white make for an easy-on-the-eyes palette that will blend right into the summer sky. Wicker pieces can help create a seamless transition from the inside to the great outdoors. Rattan is a natural material that is eco-friendly and durable. We suggest this look for a covered or three season porch only, because natural rattan is not meant to be in the direct elements.