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Design Tip: Natural Fiber Rugs

Do you love the look of natural fiber rugs, but are unsure of which kind would work for your home?  If so, here are a few tips to help you find the right natural fiber (or alternative) rug to achieve...

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Design Tip: Spring is in the Air!

Spring is here, and with the blooming of buds on the trees and flowers in our gardens, here at Cottage Home we are inspired to bring that color inside! It’s time to shed the wool blankets, kick off the...

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Design Tip: Beadboard Paneling

Image: BHG Beadboard paneling is an old fashioned wall treatment that creates a charming cottage style decor.  It used to be installed board by board, but over time humidity and moisture buckled the...

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Design Tip: Orange Decor

Click on any image to learn more! 1. Sig Melon Fabric Summer House Upholstered Collection $48 per yard  |  2. Sunny Insignia Flat Weave Rug $223  |  3. Sunny Jagges Stripe Flat Weave Rug $223  | 4....

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Design Tip: Weathered Painted Finishes

Both driftwood and whitewashed furniture finishes are gaining popularity and demand in today’s decorating trends.  Whether it is a modern living room, or a rustic dining room, these finishes fit in...

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Design Tip: Laundry Room Styles

Browsing online we always see these absolutely beautiful laundry rooms that inspire the desire to redecorate this nook of the home immediately!  The approach to decorating your laundry room shouldn’t...

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Top 5 Reasons to Use Barn Doors

1. Space Saver When working with small spaces, as cottages often are, we are always looking for clever ways to save space.  Using barn doors in lieu of traditional swing doors, not only offers a custom...

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9 Uses For Reclaimed Wood In The Home

At Cottage Home, we specialize in custom made furniture using reclaimed wood.  The weathered wood boards are taken from old barns and buildings and then re-purposed into beautiful hand-made furniture....

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Our 17 Favorite Uses for Nautical Rope

Rope is a must have accent when creating a nautical inspired design scheme. It provides a true maritime feel and can be used in so many ways. We have gathered our 17 favorite rope accents to use in the...

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Blue Painted Stairs 6 Ways

Painted stairs are such a fun way to add color and personality to your home in an unexpected way – whether you are looking to jazz up your entryway or distinguish a back staircase.  We’ve collected six...

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Fall Dining Decor

From simple table accents to elaborate tablescapes, your dining table is a great place to showcase your personal style. Here are our favorite awe inspiring table designs for this fall. Which tablescape...

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Painted Ceilings For Every Room

Poor ceilings.  It seems they have been neglected for so long – banished to the boring corridors of plain white.  Well, no longer!  Painting a ceiling is a great way to add color and visual interest to...

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Design Guide: Bed Frame Sizes

Widths and lengths for common mattresses and support systems are highly standardized within the United States and Canada.  However, mattress heights are not standard and will vary by style,...

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Design Tip: Sizing and Hanging Chandeliers

Chandeliers are an important design element in the home that bring both fashion and function to a space.  Lighting defines and accentuates the ambiance you want to create in your home by creating...

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Design Tip: Keeping It Cozy

When the snow is falling, the wind is whipping, and the snow plows are out, there is only one place to stay warm – inside!  Making your home cozy is essential in the long, cold winter months here in...

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Our Favorite Coastal Kitchens

These coastal kitchens are amazing!  They each have their own distinct style, but all share the same aqua and white color palette, phenomenal tiled back-splashes, and beautiful pendant lighting.  It’s...

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Color Board: Purple Reign

 1. Purple Soumak Wool Rug  4’x6′, $770 (other sizes available)    |    2. Quartz Stripe Woven Cotton Rug  4’x6′, $112 (other sizes available)    3. Purple Alhambra Vinyl Floor Cloth  5’x5′, $390...

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Color Board: Teal & Tangerine

1. Stems Coral Fabric (F), $85/yd  Shoreline Slipcovered Furniture   |    2. Teal Alhambra Vinyl Floor Cloth,  5’x5′, $390 (other sizes available)  |   3. Pepperrell Cove Upholstered Sofa, 84″W,...

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Get the Look: Vintage Rustic Bedroom

Inspiration Image: Better Homes & Gardens 1. Fiona Small Chandelier, 27″D x 33″H,  $1,400  |  2. Eva Iron Bed, Vintage Iron Bed Collection, shown in Vintage Beige, starting at $1,845, 35 standard...

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Inspiration Board: Denim and Daffodils

1. Five Skippers at Sea Canvas Giclee, 30″ x 45″ (other sizes available), $380  |  2. Lake Murray Bench, customizable length, 36″H, from $675, Lake House Furniture Collection  |  3. Gypsy Stripe...

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