The Distinctive Cottage

Category: Farmhouse & Country

Coastal & Beach House

Get The Look: Teak Patio

Teak patio furniture is a great choice for a beautifully weathered finish and a versatile style!  Teak wood naturally grays over time, giving it an aged

Bedrooms

Celebrating Earth Day!

Every April, Earth Day reminds us to appreciate the beauty of the world around us, and how much we need to protect and preserve it. Our earth provides us with tangible necessities to live, like air, water, and food, but it also provides us with a constant intangible resource, it’s beauty. For centuries, that beauty has provided artists and designers alike with inspiration from luscious landscapes, magnificent mountains, and roaring seas.

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Pros and Cons of Stylish Home Trends

Since spring is upon us, now is a great time to begin brainstorming ways to freshen up your home! These trends are all unique and easy ways to liven up and re-organize the most frequently used spaces in the home. Looking at all sides of the pretty and practical elements of these trends helps to identify if they are a good fit for you and your family.

Cottage Style

Inspiration Board: Cottage Charm

Whether it is a cottage by the ocean or a lakeside in the woods, cottage charm can take on many forms. A true cottage is outfitted with a wide variety of furniture and accessories to make it an eclectic and unique home. This cottage style inspiration board is a blend of materials and a concise color palette, with traditional elements like the cotton braided rug and natural rattan wicker. The soft greens, blues, and ivories combine to create a romantic, charming feeling in this setting.

Bedrooms

Staff Picks: Katie’s Compromise “The Master Bedroom”

This serene green color package brings together our two distinct tastes of casual elegance and rustic farmhouse charm to create a gender neutral master bedroom. It is a melody of seafoam and sage greens, with a splash of brown and black blended together perfectly in the striped rug. The arched upholstered headboard in the soft seafoam fabric is a flawless choice that captures elegant simplicity.

Bedrooms

Design Tip: Bedroom Break-Down

This beautiful cottage style bedroom has major personality and a whole lot of color!  Take a look at the break down to read why this

Cottage Style

Inspiration Board: Whimsical Sun Porch Dining

The best part of a sun porch is that you can outfit it as an extension of your home!  This aqua and coral color palette is made more diverse with the addition of reds, greens, mustard yellows, and darker stains.  It is a whimsical and cheery palette that creates the perfect surroundings for a fun outdoor family space.  #farmhousetables #cottageporches #cottagewickerfurniture #inspirationboards https://cottagehomefurniture.com

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Get Ready for Summer – A Guide to Outdoor Decorating

Here in Maine, the snow is starting to melt and patches of ground are peaking through. The days are longer – and the sun is warmer. After a long winter, we are all dreaming of those lazy days of summer when we can enjoy the great outdoors, so naturally we are thinking of outdoor decorating ideas.

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The Benefits of Houseplants

Five benefits of houseplants for your home, whether they be decorative or useful or both! See more helpful home decorating tips at the Distinctive Cottage.

Dining Rooms & Kitchens

Inspiration Board: French Country Dining

When designing with French Country flair you want to emphasize rustic wood with rubbed and distressed finishes mixed with a dash of toiles and frills.  It is a delicate balance between luxury and comfort with a primary focus on rustic charm. #countrystyle #reclaimedwoodtables #countryfurniture https://cottagehomefurniture.com