Description of a Cottage

Comfort

• Cottages above all are designed for comfort. With easy care fabrics and an eye toward relaxing, the cottage is considered an escape from the chaos and stress of the world. Decorating themes can be shabby chic, nautical, whimsical, or any combination as long as they are comfortable and vintage.

Single-Storied

• The traditional cottage is a small single-storied house with small bedrooms and bathrooms. The bigger rooms of kitchen and living room are the main focal point, emphasizing the gathering of friends and family.

Large Cottage

• Larger summer cottages are usually set by the lake in the United States. These are summer vacation houses. These summer cottages are also designed for relaxing and comfort but are not year-round residences for most of the owners

Homey Feeling

• Whether in a small or large summer cottage, the materials used give the home a casual, vintage feel. Collections of old signs, photos, vintage dishes or any collection of another era add to the charm of the cottage. Throw rugs, afghans, pillows add comfort while books, puzzles and soft lighting invite you to relax.

Vintage Colors and Flowers

• The colors of a cottage are usually muted, unless it is painted in a nautical style. Soft pastels, whites or navy blues are a few of the paint colors you will find in a cottage. Again, vintage color schemes define the appearance of the cottage. Most cottages also host a garden or at least flowers in pots.