Cottages are the ultimate relaxation spaces. So it’s no wonder so many homeowners want to add the cottage feel to their city home. Cottage style offers comfort, simple living and allows you to get crafty with your decorating options both inside and out. If you’re wondering how to add the cottage feel to your cookie-cutter house, read on!
Board and Batten Siding
If you want to bring the cottage feel to your exterior, Board and Batten siding is the way to go. Beautifully crafted and perfectly detailed, Board and Batten siding is extremely elegant and gives off the country feel. With simple upkeep and a low maintenance finish, Gentek’s Board and Batten siding will give you the curb appeal and functionality you’re looking for.
Charming Windows
The right windows can completely transform your cookie-cutter home into a cottage-style oasis. Vinyl windows such as Gentek’s 80 Series windows and Regency windows come in an array of styles to suit your interior and exterior needs. Consider going black when choosing a paint colour for the exterior of your windows. It will definitely give off the cottage feel up against Board and Batten siding.
Wood Beams
Moving on to the inside of your home, exposed wood beams are one of the best ways to add the cottage feel to your house. Add them to your kitchen, dining room, living room, or all of the above to add some serious charm.
Paint and Add Cottage-Style Hardware to Your Cabinets
You can completely transform your kitchen with the colour and hardware you choose for your cabinets. Colours like cream, black and pale blue with cup pull drawer pulls and wooden accents will take your kitchen far!
Beadboard Wallpaper
Just like Board and Batten siding will transform your exterior, beadboard wallpaper will turn your interior in a cottagey dream. Beadboard is a classic design element of old cottages, and you can get the look without the price tag by using beadboard wallpaper. Apply it to your walls, hallway, ceilings, bookshelves, or wherever else you feel needs some extra cottage-style love.
Rustic Lighting
Lighting also plays a major role in the style of your home. Add rustic, cottage-style lighting fixtures to each room in your home to help create the country vibe. Fixtures like lantern pendants and black metal chandeliers will capture the cottage feel.
Barn Beam Mantel
If you have a fireplace, add a barn beam mantel above it. It’s the perfect way to add country charm to a city home and is a beautiful statement piece for your living room. Wood always gives off the feel of a ski-chalet and a barn beam mantel is one of the best ways to incorporate it.
Your home should be as cozy and relaxing as possible. Use these ideas to add the cottage feel to your cookie-cutter house!