Hey lovelies, today I want to talk about the English cottage style, and how to decorate your home so you can achieve the look and feel of an English cottage!
I wrote a similar post called “How to create an English cottage home”, and it was very popular so I thought it would be good to take this topic a bit further and talk about more characteristic of the English cottage style.
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The English cottage style is currently trending and it doesn’t seem to stop anytime soon, and I understand why.
Who doesn’t love a warm and inviting space made up of rustic, cozy and charming elements.
There is something about an English cottage on an English countryside that is so romantic and whimsical.
Unfortunately not all of us can live on an English countryside, however we can still enjoy the English cottage style in our homes, and I will explain how blow!
- 1. Go for soft pastels or neutrals
- 2. Floral patterns
- 3. Choose antique furniture
- 4. Create a cozy space
- 5. Add charm with vintage decor
- 6. Bring the outdoors in
- 7. Mix and match
- 8. Use vintage lighting
- 9. Add a cozy reading corner or nook
- 10. Add personal items to your space
- 11. Window boxes
- 12. Woven baskets
- 13. Open shelving
- 14. Fireplaces
- 15. Curtains or fabric blinds
- Final thoughts
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1. Go for soft pastels or neutrals
The English cottage style embraces a light and airy feel, and this includes pastel colours and of course neutrals. Kitchens are often soft green, soft clue, yellows or creams.
2. Floral patterns
Floral patterns are a hallmark in the English cottage style! You can implement this in curtains, upholstery, throw pillows, wallpaper or even in your dish sets! The opportunities are endless and this adds a touch of charm and whimsy to your home!
3. Choose antique furniture
When going furniture shopping try opting for vintage or antique furniture with ornate details or a rustic look, this will add ton of character to your home adding a lived in look, which is exactly what the English cottage style is about.
4. Create a cozy space
The English cottage style is all about a lived in, cozy and inviting atmosphere. Create this by layering your space with cozy textiles like blankets, quilts, throws and throw pillows!
5. Add charm with vintage decor
Incorprate vintage decor items like old books, antique mirrors, vintage dish sets, brass pots or candle sticks, stoneware jugs and so on to add character and charm to your space!
6. Bring the outdoors in
The English cottage style is big on bringing the outdoors in and using natural elements within the home. Do this by adding fresh flowers, potted plants or art that displays nature to connect the indoors to the outside.
7. Mix and match
The English cottage style is known for mixing and matching patters and textures to create a relaxed eclectic look. Don’t be afraid to experiment with this!
8. Use vintage lighting
Add romance and coziness to your space by using vintage light fixtures like chandeliers, lanterns, sconces, or table lamps! Add different lighting layers to room to add that extra touch of ambience and coziness.
9. Add a cozy reading corner or nook
Create a cozy reading corner by adding plush armchair, side table or shelf for books and a table lamp!
10. Add personal items to your space
Make the space your own with family pictures, heirloom pieces or handmade crafts. This will make your English cottage style decor feel unique and personal to you.
11. Window boxes
Window boxes are a fun and beautiful way to add the English cottage style to the exterior of your home. This will also add a pop of colour and whimsy charm, who doesn’t love that?
12. Woven baskets
Woven baskets are very popular decor accessory in the English cottage style. They are also very practical and can be used for all kinds of storage, decor or organization.
13. Open shelving
English cottage kitchens are very popular for their exposed dishes and kitchen accessories. One way to achieve this is opting for open shelving instead of kitchen cabinets.
14. Fireplaces
Fireplaces are often found in English cottage homes. They add warmth, coziness and an inviting atmosphere. If this isn’t an option for you then consider opting for an electrical fireplace!
15. Curtains or fabric blinds
Soft flowing curtains or blinds, which often have floral or gingham patterns are usually found in English cottage homes!
Final thoughts
This is all I have for you today on the English cottage style! I hope I was able to break it down a bit more for you and you will find ways to incorporate these into your own home!
Until next time,
