How to Select Decor for Your Cottage-Style Home

If you have a cottage-style home, you obviously want to choose the correct decor to enhance space. Most people think of cottages as cozy and uncomplicated; sort of getting back to the simpler things in life and making home the central point of the family. The decor is not just charming but each piece can enhance the other giving you and your family a great space to call home.

1. 
   

   Choose
   accessories for your cottage-style home such as antiques,
   vases, and even vintage dishes. To create the perfect cottage-style
   space, look to draw several pieces of furnishings and
   decoration from an older generation. Keep in mind the home can have
   modern amenities, but how it is decorated makes a cozy and warm feeling.

   
   


2. 
   

   Choose
   natural colors along with furniture that has a distressed look. You
   can choose antiqued pieces or even newer ones that have been specifically
   made to look old. You should have some amount of wicker
   in your cottage-style space.  All of these together create a
   feeling of relaxation and simplicity.

   
   


3. 
   

   Use wood or brick walls to bring out the features of the cottage
   home. For instance, you can stain wood in order to give it an older
   look. Exposed brick that is in good shape doesn't need any work, it
   is going to warm up the room and bring the old feeling to a modern
   environment.

   
   


4. 
   

   Choose
   floral patterns for furniture covers or accent your sofa with
   pillows that have floral designs. Place dried flowers in antiqued
   vases around the home along with a wire wine basket.  Pillar
   candles are a must-have to really warm up the home.

   
   


5. 
   

   Install
   hardwood floors if you have the budget for it since this creates a
   very homey feeling along with the natural color-scheme. If
   you cannot afford new floors, choose warm colored throw rugs to
   cover the floors. Choose lace window curtains-- remember keep the
   natural theme throughout-- no loud or dark colors. With a little bit
   of effort, you can turn your cottage-style home into a welcoming  haven that has elements from the past while being sophisticated and
   modern.