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Bedrooms

Inspiration Board: Lake House Bedroom

What better way to rest after a long day hiking, swimming, or fishing than in a cozy cabin bedroom? The stately bed sets the tone for the fantastic rustic theme seen throughout the lake house bedroom, while the accent colors of warm brown, red, and blue reflect the woodsy atmosphere found outdoors. A kaleidoscope of earth tones are found in the braided rug, which enhance the warm and inviting feel of this restful room. And don’t forget the adorable moose accent pillow that adds a dose of country charm!

May 28, 2014 No Comments

Farmhouse & Country

Rooms To Love: Romantic Elegance

Designer Jim Howard created this design scheme in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida for a couple who wanted their new home to express the feeling of a cozy beach home and a rustic Tuscan villa. As you can see, he executed those concepts beautifully. Together, the powder blue and cream color scheme evokes the feeling of sand and sea, while the wrought iron candelabras and dramatic scalloped valances provide a rustic Italian tone.

May 20, 2014 No Comments

The Distinctive Cottage Blog - Get the Look: Punch O'Color Coastal Living Room

Coastal & Beach House

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.

May 16, 2014 No Comments

Cottage Style

Rooms to Love: Reinventing History

This inspiration room comes from a recent article in Country Living about a nearly 100 year old dance hall that has been converted into a stylish home. Keeping the open concept floor plan and entertainment friendly atmosphere was an important design concept that the Johnston family executed flawlessly.

April 30, 2014 No Comments

Bedrooms

Get The Look: Comfy Cottage Bedroom

This comfy cottage bedroom is the perfect place to relax at the end of the day. One of the best things about this cottage bedroom is all the different textures that work together – wicker, wood, fabric – they are all here. The fabric prints are warm and inviting, while the lamps add a little bit of contemporary cottage style. Don’t forget about the artwork on the wall – it’s just the right bit of detail that helps to tie the room together!

April 18, 2014 No Comments

Coastal & Beach House

Color Board: Soft Neutrals

The soft neutrals of this cottage kitchen colors combination never gets old because there are so many hues to explore. This combination is soft and quiet, bringing light and happiness into this stunning kitchen. Though the wall color and upper cabinets are both white, they are in different hues to create contrast: the walls are a warmer creamy white, whereas the cabinets have more of a gray undertone. This is a renovation done by designer Sarah Richardson, who brought a modern appeal to an old country farmhouse.

April 4, 2014 No Comments

Coastal & Beach House

Rooms To Love: Mixing Materials

Not only does this nautical living room look amazingly comfortable, but it has a charming coastal appeal as well. This space successfully incorporates a myriad of materials, from cotton and leather to rattan and sea shell, the textures are endless. The traditional red, white, and blue color palette has a variety of unexpected touches, including the whimsical polka dot and geometric print pillows. This is a perfect way to utilize a transition space that leads from the kitchen to the porch. Having comfortable seating and place to put your feet up makes it easy to relax!

March 28, 2014 2 Comments

Bedrooms

Inspiration Board: Beach Bedroom

Bring the beach into your home with this coastal inspired bedroom and cottage decorating ideas. The aqua bed frame provides just the right pop of color to be the focal point of the room. Surround this with beautiful lighting fixtures, such as the shell themed chandelier and the nautical Capiz Shell Table lamp and Voila! – your own private getaway. #cottagedecorating #beachhousebedroom

March 26, 2014 2 Comments

Bedrooms

Rooms To Love: Cozy Daybed

What a lovely spot for a quiet afternoon! The dusty blues and roses are beautifully blended with pale creams and yellows to create a distinctive cottage look. The iron bed frame is a classic country style, and is tailored nicely with the quilted box cover. Adding the chipped painted mantle piece above the daybed is a great way to display old frames and pictures for a vintage flair.

March 3, 2014 2 Comments

Articles

Collaging Upholstery Pieces

The collage application for upholstery has been around for years, but has gained the reputation of being a predominately country look. In this post, we

October 16, 2013 No Comments