Homeowners looking to create a peaceful interior design that gives them sanctuary from the troubles of everyday life many times turn to the ever-popular romantic cottage style associated with bed and breakfast inns. Also called flea market style because the character and charm is found in the many treasures found at flea markets and antique malls. Since this style features a homey collected look, much emphasis is put on collectibles and handmade items. Cottage style decorating is meant for real living, which makes it perfect for the budget decorator! Creating the Cottage look can be done with any style home. A room should evolve over time for maximum charm and contain such elements as weathered finishes, faded florals, and furnishings with history. Below are some more tips for creating a cozy, relaxed, and yes, even a romantic mood. Just a word of advice...this is a style women love and men.....not so much, especially if you go overboard with the frills. Maybe for a week end at a bed and breakfast but not every day living. Just use restraint !!! There is a tendency to get this style confused with the more European shabby look. Many people end up with a combination of the two. An upcoming post will look at that style in more depth. pinkinki.net White wicker furniture with pretty printed pillows and flowers. No matter what style home you have this combination will definitely set the stage for the Cottage look. My advice is to ALWAYS aim for authentic antique and vintage furniture if you truly want to project this style. via pinterest This style is not about perfection. Chippy furniture is embraced in this style and adds to the charm. lavenderhousevintage.co.uk lady-gray-dreams.tumblr.com Wall paper is a good choice for the Cottage Style interior. Display pretty collectible like these hats and canes. Since this is a "colleced over time" look, be sure to purchase antique and vintage collectibles and display them in pretty cupboards. This homeowner has papered the inside of their display case with a lovely wallpaper. Slipcovers, pillows, quilts and tablecloths are all hallmarks of a romantic vacation spot like a bed and breakfast. Collect vintage linens from antique and collectible stores and flea markets. pinterest.com One of the gorgeous qualities of this style is the use of soft colors, and neutral color palettes. Soft neutrals such as eggshell whites, sky blue, and soft roses and neutral beige and tans give a cottage style appeal to Cottage Style interiors. livingpierside.tumblr.com This style won't break the bank and is one of the easiest styles to use if you are starting out with nothing and are on a strict budget. If you are a collector and like finding treasures, this style is definitely for you. ideasforho.me Scour flea markets for inexpensive pieces that you can transform into heirlooms with wallpaper, decoupage and painting techniques. midnightpoem.tumblr.com Pretty tea sets, plates, and other vintage accessories are an important part of the Cottage Style. miss-rose-sister-violet.tumblr. via pinterest I have always collected antiques and in the 80's my style was more English Cottage. I actually had this set and sold it to an antiques dealer. My style changed and I sold an entire collection of accessories. Was pleasantly surprised when I saw this picture on Pinterest. It is difficult to find complete sets....could it be mine??? That's what happens many times when your styles change, you get rid of things so you can buy different treasures. google.com Aqua is a popular cottage color. Always mix in some pretty antique furniture! eugeniamariaefendy.blogspot.com Painted furniture is popular with this style. Also consider adding quaint lighting such as wall sconces and tole painted chandeliers. source unknown I featured this Cottage kitchen once before but it is so cute I had to share again in this post. White cabinets look lovely in this style kitchen. Also consider papering your ceiling!! yourdecoratinghotline.com And flowers...always flowers! Create romantic nooks and window seating filled with pillows....anything that adds charm!! Cottage prints are more in the line of country style. Pink is a very popular color. warrengrovegarden.blogspot. Wallpaper with large floral sprays are perfect for Cottage interiors. zuhairah-homeinteriordesign.blogspot.com Cottage Style is all about being relaxed and cozy so don't be afraid of mismatched patterns. frenchlaundryblog.b... Just think quaint when you are decorating with this style. If you have new fixtures, do anything to add charm. Here for instance they have paneled around their bath tub to give it a more vintage feel. Claw foot tubs are excellent too! berengia.tumblr.com Another romantic Cottage bathroom. Use a pedestal sink or find a pretty vintage piece in which to install your sink. theoldpaintedcottage.com Cottage style decorating offers a casual approach to decorating your home, no matter where you live or the size of your space. It is an inviting and imaginative style, and if you love to mix and match furniture and accessories, it is hard to go wrong with this approach. indulgy.com And, of course, the vintage look spotlights antique family heirlooms...... zsazsabellagio.com with accents that include handkerchiefs and even clothing and jewelry. via pinterest cardinalacre.tumblr.com A cute idea for a Cottage home. I know I sound like a broken record but don't go overboard with ruffles. via facebook A beautiful Cottage style dining area. bhg.com The gingham background sets the stage for a pretty mix of patterns. This bed with lattice trim and a pergola like canopy is the perfect addition. via pinterest An easy way to combine pattern in the cottage style is to look for different patterns that all have a white background and similar color schemes. source unknown Handmade crafts are nice accessories for the Cottage home. Just don't go overboard. You don't want your home to look like a craft shop. prettypetals.typepad.com Wallpaper your risers for the perfect Romantic Cottage stairways. berengia.tumblr.com A few doilies scattered about adds to the appeal of Romantic Cottage home.... romantiskahem.blogspot.com even if they are on the floor!! queenbee1924.tumblr.com Touches of lace are always pretty and work well with this style. Just don't get carried away. Same with ruffles. Too many can overpower your room and cause it to lose the soft vintage feel that is the very essence of Romantic Cottage. Make sure the lace enhances and doesn't overpower and take away from your look. whimsicalraindropco... Many rooms are furnished with antique wrought iron beds and pretty floral bed coverings and quilts. Look for rag or hooked rugs for your floors. frenchlaundryblog.b... Either purchase or learn to make your own painted furniture. Pink, blue, green, aqua and white are the most popular colors in the romantic Cottage style. beautifulambience.tumblr.com via pinterest source unknown meme-rose.blogspot.com.au Pretty embroidered pieces are just the thing to give a vintage hand made look to any room. You can find lovely pieces on Ebay or Etsy. 2.bp.blogspot.com Slipcovered furniture is also a popular element when decorating a Cottage Style interior. rosegardenromantic.blogspot. decoholic.org via pinterest Pretty muted colors and soft fabric are what you want to focus on in decorating your Romantic Cottage home. Try to find vintage if you can. via facebook Personally I prefer just a few painted pieces mixed in with antique furniture but many like this homeowner fill their room with painted pieces. via pinterest Many times rooms include florals, (soft pinks, reds, and greens), and white wicker furniture. Romantic Cottage creates a soft, pretty, and comfortable atmosphere. via pinterest Pink and blue are also perfect colors for the Romantic Cottage interior. And look for collectibles like these to display. And last but not least, there HAS to be roses!! 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Hello everyone, Hope your week is going well. I had planned to do this post from down south but I had internet issues there. As you may know this is the boat house that my husband and son built a little over a year ago. I have shown bits and pieces but today I have more photos that I haven't shown before. There are still some little touches to be done but I can show them later. We used old windows and doors ,spindles and some old wainscoting as well as a couple of old barn beams. The posts on the porch were also recycled, I love how it reflects in the pond. Some of you might remember that I got the old door and the old iron bed at the 70 mile yard sale last September ~ both for $20, The little conservatory on the back faces south and we used old french doors in here.Although it is small I love it! If you would like to see more of it click here. A small porch across the front to sit and enjoy nature. It has already had a few changes as this was before the iron bed. Andrew's grandfather was a carpenter and this was his handmade ladder that Andrew treasures.I kind of doubt that either of them imagined it with linen and lace! The little nook is a cozy place to enjoy the view or read a book. It has an electric fireplace for ambiance. The loft is a favorite place for our grandchildren. This was the first year for this flower bed and it did well for a first season. We used soil from our own compost pile. I can't wait until we can sleep out here again.....it is such a peaceful retreat! The view from the side so you can see the tiny conservatory and the nook for reading etc. There are still little finishing touches to be done.....you know how I love to play house! Most people love to linger for a spell when they visit and some want to move right in... but alas I claim first dibs on it!!! I am sure you will see lots more photos of it this summer. I think Andrew and our son did a great job~ don't you? I am joining French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday, Common Ground for Be Inspired and My Romantic Home for Show & Tell. Thank you for visiting, Carolyn
Written by Los Angeles Interior Designer Brooke Giannetti, Velvet and Linen is a blog about Brooke's life with her Architect husband (also known as Steve), her three children and her ever evolving design style.
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Top o the morning to you... Every year St. Patrick's day is celebrated worldwide. Over the years seeing images from Ireland it has reserved a spot on my Bucket list. Today I found some beauty to appreciate Warning... you will want to go here! & Inspire us till then... The beauty of Ireland's countryside where it meets the sea is breathtaking. Pinterest Those are sheep climbing that steep grade.... Pinterest Romantic cottages clad in stonework, painted with bright colors, thatched roofs & the lushest gardens imaginable. Pinterest Pinterest Pinterest This oval shaped country house is truly a structure of art. I would love to see the interior walls.... Pinterest A rural country house... simply says "Home" Pinterest Amazing Irish chicken coop made with peat moss, roofed with thatch. Doesn't it look like it's out of a fairytale? Pinterest Interiors are stunning by Irish architects. The detail above the arch is simply magnificent. Pinterest Pinterest A peak at a new Irish inspired kitchen. Fresh, clean with thoughtful organization. Pinterest With all the natural beauty Ireland has, these Irish horses are certainly to be treasured. pinterest They are colorful Irish cob - Gypsie Vanner Pinterest The most gorgeous horses. If I had a horse, I would want one of these.... They look like models! Pinterest We love their Irish dogs too, Irish setters. Pinterest We love wearing something green...on St. Patrick's day so we won't get pinched! We love their Irish beer. I was the Killian's Irish Red model years ago... Pinterest If we listen carefully on St. Patrick's day, we might hear a faint echo of celtic music and the celebration at the oldest pub in Ireland, EST. in 1198. The Brazen Head. My design tip: The colors of Ireland reflect it's natural beauty of the grass, sea & mountains. Using them in accent pieces will add some Celtic inspiration to your space. Hop over to SECOND SHOUT OUT BLOG for my "Saturday's Designing with Vintage" post. SHOP my vintage collection at Casual Loves Elegance. Have a beautiful weekend, xo, me
This lovely painting is from the front cover of a book entitled "The Ladies Flower Garden", a diary compiled and written by Wendy Hobson. this edition was published in Australia in 1993 by Ken Fin Books. Copyright 1993 CLB Publishing, Godalming, Surrey, England.
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A home to make you smile, what better design mantra could there be for turning a house into a home - the guiding principle behind this weeks home story from Sarah Laming. I've only recently discovered Sarah's home (thank you Instagram) and when I came across this image of her yellow kitchen (above) my jaw dropped, I uttered the word "wow" and then I smiled. A jaw drop, a "wow" and a smile are always a guarantee for me that I want to see more. Sarah not only has a beautiful house with a interest
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I mentioned before that I've been reincorporating blues back into the decor here at Heaven's Walk. Simply put.... I missed it. I truly enjoyed having the soft, faded red touches here and there during the past year - it's such a warm, happy color. But the softness and airiness of springtime and bright summer days ahead left me pining for my pale aqua and smokey blues once again. I pulled out my down-filled pillow from a favorite Etsy shop, Sassycat Creations, and placed it in front of my favorite grain sack which I had draped over the back of the chaise in the living room. Be sure to visit Jan at Sassycat Creations on Etsy. Her pillows are beautiful! The grays and pale blues are soft and summery looking. Pale red is still making it's presence known though. You'll find it in the piles of grain sacks on top of the armoire in the living room. Yes...I'll be the first to admit that I have a grain sack addiction. Can you blame me...? I know I'm not alone, though. Am I right Shellagh, Tracey, Maria, and Maria? :) The newly painted and distressed metal French bottle carrier was brought up from the basement and placed on the coffee table. Large, purpley blue hydrangeas were placed in Mason jars. Fragrant peonies blossoms from my garden will soon replace the faux hydrangeas. Oh, and I started up my waterfall in the pond yesterday. Guess who showed up? Nineteen bullfrogs. While Hubby and I had our first happy hour of the season on the back deck last evening, they were all croaking a chorus, happy to be back home again. Ok, back inside.... Hydrangeas also made an appearance in an ironstone sugar bowl in front of the French candelabra on the round wicker table in the corner of the living room. (and that, friends, is what my English instructor used to call a "run-on" sentence. lol!) I love this vignette. This silver candlestick was given to me by my mother. She always used a pair of these on special occasions when we had guests for dinner. One on each side of the holiday centerpiece like they used to do back in the day. I've also been working on some recent ReStore finds. They're close to be completed. Oh, and just so you know, after much deliberation, consideration, and hesitant fingers, I deleted my Pinterest boards today. I know...major bummer. I had been reading too many scary scenerios lately from other bloggers, and just didn't want the burden of "what if..." lurking constantly in the back of my mind. If Pinterest decides to change their policy, I'll start pinning again. But until then, if I see a photo I like, I'm just going to save it to my computer. I'll miss pinning, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. Ok, enough of my gabbing. Time for me to get to work! [ Blessings ] Linking to the Linky Parties on the lower right of my sidebar. Just click on the buttons! I'd love to have you become a Linky Follower of Heaven's Walk, too!
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