Nature-Inspired Palette
Adding warmth to a wood-and-white dining space, these mismatched chairs and the deck door are painted shades of green.
Forest Accents
Add accessories made of natural materials like these napkin rings crafted from solid acacia wood.
- Wood Slice Napkin Rings; $24 for a set of 4
Consider a Theme
Here, an accessory palette of blues and greens creates a beach-cottage vibe. Above the kitchen bar, a cluster of ceramic pendant lights helps make the space feel intimate.
Be Bold
Choose dinnerware in rich colors like this orange set (with a subtle ombre finish) that'll make your dining space feel like summer any time of year.
- Alta Reactive Glaze Dinnerware Set; from $24
Open Storage
Let book collections serve as art. Display books by subject so each shelf tells a story.
Add Layers
Brighten up a bed or living room seating by layering colorfully patterned textiles.
- Candy Stripe Coverlet; from $148
Reinvent Small Spaces
Don't use your garage? Consider redesigning it as a guesthouse, art studio, or den. Here, a stand-alone garage was converted into a bedroom.
Utility Art
Cottages often have space constraints. In the kitchen, choose dishes and culinary tools that have style and character.
- Latte Bowl Set (pictured at center); $24 each
Beautiful Storage
No cottage would be complete without woven baskets—they add a textural element to a space while providing storage solutions.
- Braided Storage Bins; from $29
Cozy Corners
Add pillows and call any corner nap time. Here, what was once a home's covered front porch now functions as a window seat in the backyard.