COTTAGE LIVING ROOM DECOR

If you have been with me for any amount of time you know that I love cottage decor, and if you are a new reader here are more of my cottage posts.

I love seeing new ideas for cottage-style decor, and especially love seeing living room ideas as that is where we spend much of our time. 

Cottage and cozy go hand in hand when decorating. If it isn't cozy it isn't cottage.

When you read about cottage decor much of the time it is all about decorating around the wonderful architectural features of a cottage, but let's face it, we don't all live in an actual cottage. Don't let that discourage you.

As you can see from the photo above, my apartment has literally no architectural features, but that hasn't stopped me from giving it a cozy English cottage feel. 

Natural Materials And Textures

Rustic furnishings in natural warm hues lend a rustic charm to cottage decor.

A sisal or seagrass rug, handcrafted furniture made from timber, or cane and rattan, and seating upholstered in natural fabrics such as wool, cotton, and linen all add to the look.

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Seagrass Area Rug  Rattan Chair  Electric Fireplace Stove

Tea Kettle  Blue Velvet Couch  Blue Wool Throw

An Uplifting Color Scheme

I love the soft shades of blue for a cottage. 

Fabric designer Vanessa Arbuthnott explains how blue and yellow make a great pairing for cottage living rooms. 

"Lemon and soft smoke blue complement each other so perfectly. The tone of each of these colors is gentle which draws you into a room. This shade of yellow (above), which I call Hay, is so fresh, making you feel happy, full of hope and sunshine. On the other hand, blue is often seen as peaceful and secure."

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Woven Basket  Vintage Stone Crock  Light Blue Sofa

Blue and Yellow Pillow Cover

A Cozy Window Seat

Imagine yourself curled up on a cozy window seat, tea in hand, and a book lying in your lap ready for a peaceful afternoon. 

A window shade can add privacy without interfering with the space. I would add a thick cushion for comfort. 

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Marble Top Side Table  Floral Roman Shade

Add A Cheerful Color Pop

Neutral colors can appear to make a small cottage space larger, but don't be afraid to add pops of color. Florals are especially popular in cottage spaces,

Accessories can be changed out easier than furniture pieces. 

I'll take the dog.

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Floral Curtains  Side Table  Brass Mirror

Floor to Ceiling Bookshelves

When you snuggle up in your cozy cottage you will want to have plenty of reading material handy, and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves not only give you plenty of storage space but also add to the snug feel. 

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Horse Print  Country Houses Of England Book

Tapestry Pillow Cover

Curtains

Don't overlook curtains in your cottage living room. 

Curtains add privacy, control light, and add insulation. Both florals and plaids are good choices for a cottage living room. 

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Floral Curtains  Floral Print 

Information and photos sourced from Homes and Gardens

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