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Today I'm giving you my top 5 cottage style must-haves. Whether you have a
cottage, a farmhouse. or beach house or you have none of these but would like
your home to feel more like a cottage, farmhouse or beach house, then there are
some key must-have to make it happen. Let's get this thing going! Number 5 on
my list is forged iron and there's so much to choose from from lighting to
forged fireplace accessories. The options are endless. I love to look for iron beds
like this. The simplicity of this bed frame is perfect for any cottage
interior and I love that black finish. It's a total classic!
And speaking of a classic look, iron hardware for your kitchen cabinetry or
for your interior doors is definitely a must-have. That handcrafted, hand forged
look is definitely a must-have.
Back in the day, whatever stones you found on your property would be used in
the construction of your home inside and out. Today fieldstone is usually
referred to stone in its natural shape and to me every cottage interior would
be perfect with some kind of natural stone. Like this fireplace... just equal
parts rustic and simplicity and that's why it's my number four off my list.
Part of what's relaxing about cottage style is the color palette. Number three
on my list is just that! There's quite a range of colors but they should be pale
and pastel versions of your favorite colors. Shades of white are also
important aspects of the relaxed cottage setting.
Number two on my list is wood. Pine wood to be specific. The warm honey tones
of pine are quintessentially cottage style. In fact there could be no better
flooring than natural pine floors for cottage interior. I love the knots in the
wood planks. It's loads of warmth and character and it's imperfectly perfect.
And then there's always the possibility of a pine chest or two. Naturally
beautiful.
And number one on my list of top five cottage style must-haves is painted wood.
Yes! The opposite of number two on my list and in fact you need both painted
and natural wood and painted wood can come in many forms too! From painted wood
ceilings and beams to painted shiplath boards, the look is absolutely cottagey!
It's beyond casual. It's relaxed and carefree. Another way to introduce
painted wood is through painted furniture. From chairs to chests the
painted look is charming and quaint in any interior and perfect for a cottage
look. So there you have it... my top five cottage style must-haves! If you pull all
of these things together you'll have the most relaxed and carefree cottage
interior or farmhouse or beach house or house! Thanks for watching my latest design
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list let me know in the comments section below. I'd love to hear your cottage
style must-have. Thanks for watching this video and I'll see you next time!