Tanya Lacourse of Violet Marsh Interiors transformed a cottage in Maine into a magical, unique home.
A charming cottage with warming interiors and a quintesential countryside feel in the heart of idyllic Ramsden.
After all of the holiday decor comes down, January can feel a bit dull. The English cottage style is the perfect cure for the winter decorating rut/winter blues. Its charming elements (plants, tea, books) focused on lifestyle are calming to the mind and body. This style forces us to focus on life’s greatest pleasures…..the simple […]
Visitors often mistake Landers House for an old fisherman’s cottage. In fact, it’s a Seventies bungalow, skilfully ‘aged’ and extended by Laura McKay
When interior designer Bee Osborn first left London with her teenage daughter in favour of the Cotswolds, she didn’t plan on making the move permanent. But with her two other grown-up daughters quickly joining her (a response to the pandemic) the family soon settled into a new life at their idyllic country cottage. Choosing to undertake some extensive, albeit thoughtful, renovations, Bee set about creating a warm and stylish home brimming with texture, natural materials and practical space-saving solutions. Here she tells and shows us more…
Recapping my trip to Hayes Cottage in Bluemont, VA including a photo tour of this beautifully decorated space, the many reasons you need stay, and ideas for what you can do in the area.
When interior designer Bee Osborn first left London with her teenage daughter in favour of the Cotswolds, she didn’t plan on making the move permanent. But with her two other grown-up daughters quickly joining her (a response to the pandemic) the family soon settled into a new life at their idyllic country cottage. Choosing to undertake some extensive, albeit thoughtful, renovations, Bee set about creating a warm and stylish home brimming with texture, natural materials and practical space-saving solutions. Here she tells and shows us more…
Deep in the Mendip Hills, garden designer Sean Pritchard has turned a labourer's dwelling into a charming home
Cottage home decor is all about adding charm and coziness to a space. These cozy cottage interior ideas are so good!
Don’t limit yourself to just one color for your cottage theme. See the different cottage paint colors I used to create the perfect balance in my home!
Midsummer Wood is a property in Bourton-on-the-Water, a town in the Cotswolds known for being picturesque – but even here it’s one of the most mesmerisingly magical dwellings.
Thatched roofs and the sweet scent of roses may lure you to a village where a charming cottage awaits. Explore old and new English cottage designs.
Paint & Paper Library BTWN Dog & Wolf (693) is a mid blue paint colour. A French mid-toned blue, BTWN Dog & Wolf complements soft greys to create an inviting scheme. A classic blue with lashings of grey undertones which make it extremely versatile. A classic colour to pair with soft greys like Lead V or Blanket.Paint & Paper Library Paint FinishesPure Flat EmulsionPure Flat Emulsion is the signature finish from Paint & Paper Library, providing the ultimate soft matt, chalky finish. With the lowest sheen level of 2% created using premium base ingredients, Pure Flat Emulsion is the flattest emulsion available. Suitable for interior walls and ceilings, this wipeable matt paint is beautifully suited to bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas and other low traffic areas.Architects’ MattArchitects’ Matt is a completely washable matt emulsion paint with excellent scuff and stain resistance. Use on interior walls and ceilings in all rooms, including kitchens, hallways and areas of high usage. Also suitable for exterior masonry decoration.Architects’ Eggshell Use Architects’ Eggshell on metalwork, furniture, conventional radiators, trim, kitchen furniture as well as kitchen & bathroom walls. Ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms where condensation may be problematic. Dries to a smooth low sheen level of just 15%. Suitable for interior and exterior application. This water based eggshell is low odour, washable and environmentally friendly with minimal VOCsArchitects SatinwoodArchitects’ Satinwood is a durable water-based paint with a subtle satin finish (30-35% sheen). Specially formulated for use on wooden trims, walls, kitchen cabinets and wooden furniture. Easy to apply, it is extremely hard-wearing and designed to withstand the many knocks delivered to all interior woodwork including kitchen cabinetry. It is fully washable, quick to dry and has minimal odour. Suitable for interior and exterior application on wood and metal.*Architects’ ASPArchitects’ ASP is a water-based primer undercoat suitable for use on all interior and exterior surfaces including woodwork, metal, tiles, glass and all building plastics. It is easy to apply and extremely robust, thus offering a durable and long-lasting base for a wide variety of surfaces. With its low odour and quick drying time, it is the go-to preparation primer and undercoat for both water based and oil based finishes.Please note we are unable to accept returns of Paint & Paper Library paint as each tin is tinted to order. We advise purchasing a paint sample pot of your chosen colour prior to purchasing larger quantities. While we have done our utmost to showcase the colours on screen to their true colour, unfortunately, screens do not accurately represent paint colours as they will appear in your home.
Paint & Paper Library BTWN Dog & Wolf (693) is a mid blue paint colour. A French mid-toned blue, BTWN Dog & Wolf complements soft greys to create an inviting scheme. A classic blue with lashings of grey undertones which make it extremely versatile. A classic colour to pair with soft greys like Lead V or Blanket.Paint & Paper Library Paint FinishesPure Flat EmulsionPure Flat Emulsion is the signature finish from Paint & Paper Library, providing the ultimate soft matt, chalky finish. With the lowest sheen level of 2% created using premium base ingredients, Pure Flat Emulsion is the flattest emulsion available. Suitable for interior walls and ceilings, this wipeable matt paint is beautifully suited to bedrooms, living rooms, dining areas and other low traffic areas.Architects’ MattArchitects’ Matt is a completely washable matt emulsion paint with excellent scuff and stain resistance. Use on interior walls and ceilings in all rooms, including kitchens, hallways and areas of high usage. Also suitable for exterior masonry decoration.Architects’ Eggshell Use Architects’ Eggshell on metalwork, furniture, conventional radiators, trim, kitchen furniture as well as kitchen & bathroom walls. Ideal for use in kitchens and bathrooms where condensation may be problematic. Dries to a smooth low sheen level of just 15%. Suitable for interior and exterior application. This water based eggshell is low odour, washable and environmentally friendly with minimal VOCsArchitects SatinwoodArchitects’ Satinwood is a durable water-based paint with a subtle satin finish (30-35% sheen). Specially formulated for use on wooden trims, walls, kitchen cabinets and wooden furniture. Easy to apply, it is extremely hard-wearing and designed to withstand the many knocks delivered to all interior woodwork including kitchen cabinetry. It is fully washable, quick to dry and has minimal odour. Suitable for interior and exterior application on wood and metal.*Architects’ ASPArchitects’ ASP is a water-based primer undercoat suitable for use on all interior and exterior surfaces including woodwork, metal, tiles, glass and all building plastics. It is easy to apply and extremely robust, thus offering a durable and long-lasting base for a wide variety of surfaces. With its low odour and quick drying time, it is the go-to preparation primer and undercoat for both water based and oil based finishes.Please note we are unable to accept returns of Paint & Paper Library paint as each tin is tinted to order. We advise purchasing a paint sample pot of your chosen colour prior to purchasing larger quantities. While we have done our utmost to showcase the colours on screen to their true colour, unfortunately, screens do not accurately represent paint colours as they will appear in your home.
From party crash pads to family favourites.
Mike and Mitzi Horwood have returned their cottage in Wales back to its former traditional style, using vintage textiles and solid wooden furniture to create calm and welcoming interiors
Transform your home into a serene and relaxing beach haven with these simple summer coastal décor ideas.
While sifting through old digital files, I came across these "before" photos of our lil' back patio and garden. I paired them with "after" shots on the right to demonstrate just how much the trees, vines, and potted plants have grown over the past 7 years! Update (2/
Looking for simple ways to bring those summer vibes to your home? I'll take you on a tour of my 1920 beach cottage and share some easy summer decorating ideas to add to your existing decor mix.
A family home in Mill Valley has been redesigned by Gil Shafer Architects & Rita Konig to bring some English cottage charm to California.
Today's home tour is chock-a-block full of collectible eye candy and is a coastal home in Maine. The minute that you see the location you'll
