Top furniture trends: Cottage style
Comfortable and inviting, cottage style aims to put people at ease with its no-fuss nature, genuine charm and serenity.
What Makes Cottage Furniture?
Cottage style evokes a cozy and quaint feel often with a nod to coastal or beach styles. To bring home this charming style, look out for these design elements:
1. Distressed Wood
Distressed wood, often painted, white-washed or two toned is frequently used in cottage style design. Cottage style is full of character and so should be the wood finishes inspired by this look. Keep an eye out for surfaces that show signs of age, wear and tear, including weathered tabletops and reclaimed wide wood planks that let the natural grain shine through.
2. Light Colour Palette
As for colour palette, think light sandy tones mixed with warm toned whites and peaceful shades of blue or pastels to create the airy and bright look cottage style is so loved for. Since cottage design can often have an eclectic look, a unifying colour palette will help to bring the space all together.
3. Mix and Match
Playing with pattern and print is also a large factor in cottage style design. An eclectic, but coordinated mix of florals, stripes, checks and plaid transforms your space into a cozy cottage beautifully.
4. Vintage Character
Casual elegance defines the style of cottage design. Traditionally, cottage style furniture has a vintage quality to it and many pieces may be repurposed for new uses in unique ways – think milk crates as storage and benches as coffee tables. Ornate characteristics in a distressed finish are also part of the defining charm of cottage style and can be found in many dining tables and bedframes inspired by this look.