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This darling cottage kitchen is the perfect size for a weekend getaway. It offers the essentials without any unneeded extras cluttering the small space. The backdrop of all white allows the pastel color palette to pop and draws your eye immediately to the arrangement of polka dots, florals, fabric collages, and painted furniture. The use of lateral and longitudinal boards on the walls, floors, and ceilings emphasize the structure to visually create a larger space. The drop leaf table is a perfect solution for a tight kitchen and saves on space until in use.
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photo: Coastal Living
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This darling cottage kitchen is the perfect size for a weekend getaway. It offers the essentials without any unneeded extras cluttering the small space. The backdrop of all white allows the pastel color palette to pop and draws your eye immediately to the arrangement of polka dots, florals, fabric collages, and painted furniture. The use of lateral and longitudinal boards on the walls, floors, and ceilings emphasize the structure to visually create a larger space. The drop leaf table is a perfect solution for a tight kitchen and saves on space until in use.
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Sometimes a room is in need of more than just a coat of paint to bring it’s personality to life. Wallpaper provides a decorative back splash that sets the tone for a space using color, design, and texture. Introducing the right wallpaper to your room isn't always an easy feat, so here are a few helpful tips to guide you in the right direction!
» Decide How Much Should be Covered -
"Entire Room" To maximize the intensity of a selected pattern use it on all the walls in a room. Depending on the print it can actually make the room feel larger by unifying the space with one print.
photo: IndulgyThis large bloom print creates visual interest and keeps the dining room calm with a neutral unifying palette.
"Focal Point" If you want the selected print to act as an accent, use it to draw attention to an interesting architectural detail. For example, apply it above wainscoting, on the fireplace wall, or on bump out walls.
photo: House to HomeBold avocado wainscoting is balanced beautifully with the vivid toile print in this bathroom. Perfectly suited crisp white fixtures complete the look.
"Top to Bottom" This application is suggested with highly textured wallpapers in more of a neutral color. You want the wallpaper selection to enhance, not overtake, your space.
photo: House BeautifulThe large floral wallpaper in rosy hues is a darling choice for this tucked away bedroom. Using a soft color palette and applying the wallpaper on both the walls and eaves creates a unified space.
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The function of the room suggests the tone of the wallpaper, so keep it subtle in quiet areas like the bedrooms, but try to take a chance in gathering spaces like the living room and dining room. Just like paint colors, your wallpaper selection will help to create the mood of the room. Using lively prints in active areas of your home can also help to increase energy!
photo: Southern LivingThis is a perfect example of going bold in color and giving the walls texture with a grass cloth weave.
Look at the existing furniture and textiles in the room that you want to work around. Choose a color that will complement the color scheme versus duplicating an already predominant color. You want the wallpaper to set the stage for your furniture and produce a balance within the space. That could mean the wallpaper acts more like a focal point when paired with neutral furnishings, or act as a neutral backsplash with more lively furnishings.
photo: Apartment TherapyFraming the cheery yellow wallpaper produces a vibrant accent, as well as making a great backdrop for the white tight back sofa.
Consider how much light the space gets in order to choose the right hue. Avoid darker colors in smaller rooms; use them in larger spaces with a lot of windows instead.
photo: HGTVThis sprawling map wallpaper wraps around the room and works beautifully with the sunny windows and simple decor.
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For bathrooms and kitchens, seek wallpapers that are water resistant as these spaces tend to trap moisture; you don’t want the wallpaper to peel.
For entryways, vinyl wallpaper is a great choice because they tend to be durable, stain-resistant, and easy to clean.
Fabric, Flock and Grass Cloth type wallpapers tend to be difficult to clean so use these in spaces that do not produce a lot of moisture or high traffic.
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Looking back on the year 2012, a few key cottage decorating trends come to mind. Let's take a trip down memory lane of all the exciting products and color schemes that made a memorable year in cottage decor.
Industrial Lighting and Accents made of materials like brass, aluminum, copper, and antique nickel add a touch of contemporary class. Using these materials in lighting fixtures creates a soft glow that warms any space.
Coral and Turquoise made a splash in coastal homes this year because of the fun loving and vibrant effect it has on any room. Pinky coral hues are reminiscent of the sunset, while turquoise transports you to a Caribbean sea. It is easy to feel the tropical wind in your hair surrounded by these beautiful colors.
Gray and White Washed Furniture bring in an old world charm that will never go out of style. Choose one or two pieces with a washed painted finish to add character and introduce a rustic element.
Driftwood Accessories and twig furniture are a fantastic way to bring in a weathered look to your cottage home. It is a sculptural and more abstract way of bringing in coastal elements, by playing with form and texture. Using raw and organic materials is only gaining in popularity and recognition as a must have for any home.
Graphic Prints, like the chevron and diamond, look great in many applications. Whether in pillows, blankets, or rugs, it adds a punch of visual interest with a modern look.
Grey and Yellow are a match made in heaven, because of their balancing properties. Grey tends to be a sleek and modern color used to create a cool tone to a space, whereas yellow tends to be a lively and energetic color. By pairing them, you can create a fun loving and contemporary look.
products: Cottage Home, A La Mode, Urban Outfitters, Shades of Light, Two Lovely Spaces, Rosenberry Rooms, PinterestBrought to you by Cottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
[post_title] => Top Cottage Home Trends of 2012
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Looking back on the year 2012, a few key Cottage decorating trends come to mind. Let's take a trip down memory lane of all the exciting products and color schemes that made a memorable year in Cottage decor.
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These blissful blues and subtle sages create a calming and serene palette, and would work beautifully in a cottage master bedroom. Linens are a luxurious fabric for the bedroom, as long as no one is too hung up on wrinkles! The natural texture and weight of these fabrics lend themselves to an upscale, yet comfortable, scheme as they tend to look worn in and relaxed. Using tan and taupe fabrics for the backdrop creates a versatile foundation to build from, and blends nicely with the other earth tones. Pair these fabrics with white painted pieces, and glass lighting fixtures, to create a romantic and soothing ambiance.Brought to you by Cottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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These blissful blues and subtle sages create a calming and serene palette, and would work beautifully in a cottage master bedroom. Linens are a luxurious fabric for the bedroom, as long as no one is too hung up on wrinkles! The natural texture and weight of these fabrics lend themselves to an upscale, yet comfortable, scheme as they tend to look worn in and relaxed. Using tan and taupe fabrics for the backdrop creates a versatile foundation to build from, and blends nicely with the other earth tones. Pair these fabrics with white painted pieces, and glass lighting fixtures, to create a romantic and soothing ambiance.
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Take a look at these beautiful holiday décor ideas for every kind of cottage style! From a farmhouse in the country to a cottage by the sea, everyone can enjoy a colorful holiday season!
An adorable coastal Christmas tree adorned with starfish, sailboats, and colored balls.
photo: Scrapbook Melissah
Farmhouse and Country style stockings hang from decorative hooks.
photo: Cowparsley
Just a hint of holiday cheer brightens up this coastal cottage bedroom.
photo: Coastal Living
Hydrengeas, starfish and seashells are a fresh approach to holiday decor.
photo: Beachcomber
Coral branches add a touch of the sea to this blue and silver holiday scheme.
photo: Coastal Living
Rustic accents add character and charm to this modern tiled fireplace.
photo: Eclectically Vintage
Simplicity with a little glamour for an intimate holiday meal.
photo: Hooked on Houses
Less is more in this simple approach to a white Christmas.
photo: Dreamy Whites
Brought to you by Cottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Take a look at these beautiful holiday décor ideas for every kind of cottage style! From a farmhouse in the country to a cottage by the sea, everyone can enjoy a colorful holiday season!
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Even though Thanksgiving is behind us, the holiday season of warm foods and gathering with family and friends for long meals continues throughout the winter. You want to ensure your guests are comfortable and feel invited to stay awhile for a cozy evening in. These five seasonal dining tips will not only help to make your dining room look good, but feel good too!
»Address Seating: Comfortable seating is one of the most important elements in achieving a successful dining experience. Upholstered chairs are the most inviting, but they do take up a lot of space and are not always practical for a messy bunch! If you have wood chairs, try bringing in a seat cushion or small lumbar pillows to add comfort, as well as some color.
» Linens: Dress up your table with linens to add a personal touch for your guests. Remember to layer for a visually interesting display by alternating between patterns and solids. For example, a patterned runner that runs the length of the table, topped with complimenting solid placements and accenting patterned napkins, is a practical and pretty equation. The patterns of the runner and napkins will hide the inevitable dinner mess, while the solid placements carve out individual dining spaces. This is where you can have fun with color, pattern, and texture to make it your own!
»Decorative Focal Points: Creating a successful table-scape is a mix of function and flair. The accent pieces you choose for your table should either be tall and slender, or wide and low, to ensure you are not interrupting the primary reason for gathering: conversation. This time of year is perfect for accenting your table with natural items like pinecones, tree branches, or greenery. When using hurricanes, make sure the vessel is appropriate for the items' natural size and scale.
» Lighting: The level of lighting directly affects the ambiance of your dining experience. You want to ensure your guests can see who is sitting across from them at the table without causing a fluorescent lighting effect. Having a low slung chandelier is the perfect solution for an aesthetically pleasing and efficient lighting source. The bulbs are usually 35-60 watts, creating a warm glowing environment. Candles are also a nice touch to set the tone for a cozy night around the dinner table.
» Dining Room Rugs: An essential design element in any dining room is the rug, which anchors the table and chairs, while adding color and comfort. Choosing the right type of rug is not always easy, but low-pile, tight weave rugs are best. This allows for easy maintenance, like spot cleaning and vacuuming, while also making it easy for chairs to move. The size of the rug is also important. You want to allow enough space for the chairs to stay on the rug, even when pulled away from the table. Choose a rug that will be cozy on the feet, and sized correctly for your guests’ ease of use.
Brought to you byCottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Even though Thanksgiving is behind us, the holiday season of warm foods and gathering with family and friends for long meals continues throughout the winter. You want to ensure your guests are comfortable and feel invited to stay awhile for a cozy evening in. These five seasonal dining tips will not only help to make your dining room look good, but feel good too!
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Shades of blue, white, and natural tones bring out a beachy quality to this traditionally styled living room. This classic color combination is ideal in homes with a lot of light to accentuate the airy feeling of the tranquil scheme. The layers of various blue fabrics create an eclectic mix in this casual and comfortable room.
Brought to you by Cottage Home - specializing in farmhouse tables and cottage furniture
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Shades of blue, white, and natural tones bring out a beachy quality to this traditionally styled living room. This classic color combination is ideal in homes with a lot of light to accentuate the airy feeling of the tranquil scheme. The layers of various blue fabrics create an eclectic mix in this casual and comfortable room.
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The white slipcovered loveseat with high flared arms sets the tone for this beach bungalow. The crisp white fabric plays beautifully with the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allows the sunlight to pour into the room. Pops of color are scattered to offset the light to ensure the room maintains balance. The blend of bold colored accents immediately takes you to a beach landscape with the aquas mimicking the ocean and the oranges evoking a brilliant summer sunset.
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The white slipcovered loveseat with high flared arms sets the tone for this beach bungalow. The crisp white fabric plays beautifully with the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allows the sunlight to pour into the room. Pops of color are scattered to offset the light to ensure the room maintains balance. The blend of bold colored accents immediately takes you to a beach landscape with the aquas mimicking the ocean and the oranges evoking a brilliant summer sunset.
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Is your house shipshape for the holidays? Add a touch of seafaring life to your berth with a nautical accent or two!Brought to you by Cottage Home - specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Add a touch of seafaring life to your berth with a nautical accent or two! Featuring a nautical inspiration board from Cottage Home. #nauticaldecor #coastaldecorating #coastalstyle https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
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Your dining room is probably the most popular room in the house during the holidays when families and friends gather around the table for festive feasts. And, if you are planning on doing some dining room redecorating, now is the time to think out of the set. The traditional dining room table and chairs ‘matched set’ is giving way to a more creative ‘mix-and-match’ approach.In everything from fashion to home decorating, the emphasis today is on reflecting your own personality and lifestyle. Throw out the old rules! Experiment! Play around! Find a style that is uniquely you.In July, we talked about farmhouse tables—the ‘must have’ for cottage-style country furnishings. Now, it’s time to talk about chairs. Of course, the first consideration is the size of your dining area and how many people you want to seat. Do you choose a table with extensions to expand seating capacity for special occasions? And what about extra chairs or seating for all those guests?The first thing to remember is that not all chairs need to look alike. You can combine styles and colors in a harmonious blend. Painted chairs can brighten a room with easy-to-care-for finishes. If you are using painted wood chairs as your primary seating or as an accent – don’t overdo. Select one or two colors that blend and work well with your overall décor.
You can also mix and match seating styles. How about upholstered chairs for the head and foot of the table, matched with wood chairs along the sides? There are countless chair styles available that can harmonize to create a distinctive decor. One of the most popular is the country-style Windsor chair, which originated in Britain and quickly became a staple of American dining room furnishings. Some with arms and some without—some simple and others more ornate—there are numerous variations on the Windsor theme with a Colonial motif.
Another popular choice is the ladderback chair, a simple and more compact style, often with rush or cane seating. There are also fanbacks, ryebacks, wheatbacks and open backs. For a more rustic décor, there are twig chairs or wicker chairs. The list goes on. There are authentic antiques and affordable reproductions made to look like antiques. When not in use around the dining room table, these chairs can also serve as accent pieces throughout the home.
If extra seating is your goal – consider the bench. A bench can be used either on one side or on both sides of the table, and can tuck neatly under the table when not in use. The bench dates back to medieval times when all the inhabitants of the castle crowded around the table on hard wooden benches. Today, the bench has achieved new status as a flexible and decorative approach to cottage-style seating.
Mix-and-match also applies to today’s most creative table-top settings where not everything needs to look alike. Use old family china, napkins, serving pieces and silverware to make each place setting a unique collage of family memories.
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Stimulate, revive and rejuvenate. Modern coral is enlivening and warming, great for a bath or shower room. Fresh and invigorating, this vibrating palate of corals and turquoises is a contrasting mix of brights. Even if every other room is calm and natural, go to town in a bathroom with decorating ideas and colors you simply love.
Source: The Color Scheme Bible
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Stimulate, revive and rejuvenate. Modern coral is enlivening and warming, great for a bath or shower room. Fresh and invigorating, this vibrating palate of corals and turquoises is a contrasting mix of brights. Even if every other room is calm and natural, go to town in a bathroom with decorating ideas and colors you simply love.
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"I want my coastal cottage bedroom to be bright, airy, and sunny, yet soft, soothing, and spa-like. I am lucky enough to have large windows overlooking a water view. The cool blues, greens & soft whites in my bedroom picks bring the reflection of the water indoors and help create my perfect sleep sanctuary."
Area rugs usually come in a range of standard sizes. The ratio of the length to the width for standard sizes is similar to the "Golden Ratio" of 1.6, which is a popular, visually-pleasing design parameter. Size availability will vary by manufacturer and specific rug design. Custom area rugs tend to cost twice as much as a similarly sized standard area rug.Due to the variability of room size and shape, furniture arrangements, and limited standard area rug sizes, the best way to select a specific rug for a room is to use an interactive computer layout. As a general guideline for area rug sizing, a rug should be sized to either have all of the furniture off the rug, all of the furniture on the rug, or to anchor the front legs of all the furniture on the rug. For living rooms and family rooms, the best option tens to be having the front legs of the furniture on the rug to anchor the furniture to a cozy seating area.Brought to you by Cottage Home specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Area rugs usually come in a range of standard sizes. The ratio of the length to the width for standard sizes is similar to the "Golden Ratio" of 1.6, which is a popular, visually-pleasing design parameter. Size availability will vary by manufacturer and specific rug design. Custom area rugs tend to cost twice as much as a similarly sized standard area rug.
Due to the variability of room size and shape, furniture arrangements, and limited standard area rug sizes, the best way to select a specific rug for a room is to use an interactive computer layout. As a general guideline, an area rug should be sized to either have all of the furniture off the rug, all of the furniture on the rug, or to anchor the front legs of all the furniture on the rug. For living rooms and family rooms, the best option tens to be having the front legs of the furniture on the rug to anchor the furniture to a cozy seating area.
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This darling cottage kitchen is the perfect size for a weekend getaway. It offers the essentials without any unneeded extras cluttering the small space. The backdrop of all white allows the pastel color palette to pop and draws your eye immediately to the arrangement of polka dots, florals, fabric collages, and painted furniture. The use of lateral and longitudinal boards on the walls, floors, and ceilings emphasize the structure to visually create a larger space. The drop leaf table is a perfect solution for a tight kitchen and saves on space until in use.
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Coastal Decorating
Coastal decorating ideas and ideas to help to bring the seaside feeling to any room. Coastal decorating posts include Rooms to Love, Get the Look, Color Boards, Inspiration Boards and Design Tips all with either a beach house, nautical or whitewash & driftwood feel. All of these coastal decorating posts can be sorted by the tags listed below each article, if you have a target color in mind or are a specific cottage room. For additional help please feel free to contact our coastal style designers.
This darling cottage kitchen is the perfect size for a weekend getaway. It offers the essentials without any unneeded extras cluttering the small space. The backdrop of all white allows the pastel color palette to pop and draws your eye immediately to the arrangement of polka dots, florals, fabric collages, and painted furniture. The use […]
Sometimes a room is in need of more than just a coat of paint to bring it’s personality to life. Wallpaper provides a decorative back splash that sets the tone for a space using color, design, and texture. Introducing the right wallpaper to your room isn’t always an easy feat, so here are a few […]
Looking back on the year 2012, a few key Cottage decorating trends come to mind. Let’s take a trip down memory lane of all the exciting products and color schemes that made a memorable year in Cottage decor.
These blissful blues and subtle sages create a calming and serene palette, and would work beautifully in a cottage master bedroom. Linens are a luxurious fabric for the bedroom, as long as no one is too hung up on wrinkles! The natural texture and weight of these fabrics lend themselves to an upscale, yet comfortable, […]
Take a look at these beautiful holiday décor ideas for every kind of cottage style! From a farmhouse in the country to a cottage by the sea, everyone can enjoy a colorful holiday season!
Even though Thanksgiving is behind us, the holiday season of warm foods and gathering with family and friends for long meals continues throughout the winter. You want to ensure your guests are comfortable and feel invited to stay awhile for a cozy evening in. These five seasonal dining tips will not only help to make […]
Shades of blue, white, and natural tones bring out a beachy quality to this traditionally styled living room. This classic color combination is ideal in homes with a lot of light to accentuate the airy feeling of the tranquil scheme. The layers of various blue fabrics create an eclectic mix in this casual and comfortable […]
The white slipcovered loveseat with high flared arms sets the tone for this beach bungalow. The crisp white fabric plays beautifully with the floor-to-ceiling windows, which allows the sunlight to pour into the room. Pops of color are scattered to offset the light to ensure the room maintains balance. The blend of bold colored accents […]
Add a touch of seafaring life to your berth with a nautical accent or two! Featuring a nautical inspiration board from Cottage Home. #nauticaldecor #coastaldecorating #coastalstyle https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
Your dining room is probably the most popular room in the house during the holidays when families and friends gather around the table for festive feasts. And, if you are planning on doing some dining room redecorating, now is the time to think out of the set. The traditional dining room table and chairs ‘matched […]
Stimulate, revive and rejuvenate. Modern coral is enlivening and warming, great for a bath or shower room. Fresh and invigorating, this vibrating palate of corals and turquoises is a contrasting mix of brights. Even if every other room is calm and natural, go to town in a bathroom with decorating ideas and colors you simply […]
Area rugs usually come in a range of standard sizes. The ratio of the length to the width for standard sizes is similar to the “Golden Ratio” of 1.6, which is a popular, visually-pleasing design parameter. Size availability will vary by manufacturer and specific rug design. Custom area rugs tend to cost twice as much […]
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