Cottage Style
Decorating - How To Create A Warm And Inviting Oasis
by Michael Holland
If you are interested in
cottage style decorating for your home interior, there are many exciting
ways you can design just about any area of your home to capture the
perfect authenticity of such a theme.
Cottage style decorating for
the home interior carries with it a very warm and inviting feeling. With
this in mind you may already be thinking about the types of colors you
will be painting your walls, the type of upholstery you will be interested
in for your cushions, chairs and couches, as well as the style of
furniture that would best suit this fashion.
The one aspect you will need
to keep in mind if you have chosen cottage style decorating for your theme
is to remember that although cottage designs are similar to country, there
are some important differences that make these two styles separate from
one another.
For instance, although cottage
style decorating has the similar interior simplicity, and warmth as a
basic country style, it is altogether more modern.
In order to give you more
ideas to think about when using cottage style decorating as your home
design, you may wish to take the following tips into consideration:
Think Wicker or Think Wood -
When it comes to furniture for cottage style decorating, the most
authentic looking pieces are those made of wicker or wood. The reason for
this is because these furnishings appear more natural, and rustic, and are
often associated with the outdoors.
Floral Patterns and Bright
Prints - When it comes to the upholstery of your furnishing pieces, the
cottage style decorating theme is all about bold and vibrant colorful
patterns, with the most popular patterns often being floral.
Warm Colored Walls - The walls
of a room that are based on cottage style decorating should be fashioned
in warm colors such as tones of yellow, and terracotta. You may also want
to add a stencil or wallpaper border to the top of the wall in another
color to add a nice accent to the wall.
Wood Floors and Area Rugs -
Hardwood floors are the best look for a cottage themed room. If you cannot
afford hardwood floors, you may be interested in using laminate, which is
a good substitute in appearance for hardwood floors.
You will also find that area
rugs make an excellent addition to the room. Just make sure you pick
designs and patterns that will match with the upholstery in the room.
Simple and Sweet Accessories -
The best type of cottage style decorating accessories are those that are
personal and homemade.
Family photos are perfect for
wall hangings, or for dressing up an end or coffee table.
Simple rustic paintings or
those of flowers, or vegetables and fruit also add a nice touch. You may
also be interested in a coo-coo clock for cottage-like decoration.
There you have it, some great
ideas for you to consider when cottage style decorating your home. Keep in
mind that you don't have to limit your cottage theme to one room; you can
express this style in your living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom,
bedroom and more. The choices truly are endless, and what's even better is
they are all yours to make.
About the Author
Michael Holland is the
creator of
Kids Rooms and
Crafts.com and
Home Decorating
Made Easy.com. His web sites offers lots of FREE decorating tips and ideas
for decorating your home.
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