Use our country decorating ideas to generate the warm and cozy feeling of a beautiful country farm. All of our country style decorating posts are sorted by Color Boards, Rooms to Love, Inspiration Boards, Get the Look and Design Tips to help you with ideas for your specific design project. If you have a target color in mind or are decorating a specific country room all of these country decorating articles can be sorted by the tags listed below each article. We are interested in your feedback. Please let us know which posts you like the most and subjects you would like us to cover in the future.
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[post_content] => With the changing of the seasons, we turn to familiar comfort zones in our home for solace: the bedroom, the fireplaced den, the living room sofa. Outdoors is still there for us, but with darkness coming on earlier and earlier, even the most stoic of us sometimes just want to curl up under a cozy blanket. But first...
Plump up your hibernation den with comfy accessories for the long winter ahead.
... rugs add warmth to an otherwise standoffish floor...
Cultivate an oasis of comfortin your favorite habitat with a lush, plush cottage style rug.
... rugs help reinvent a room and spark new interest...
Celebrate the passage of autumn into winter with a new rug to suit your centering mood.
... rugs boost or soothe your mood with infusions of new color...
Our four featured cottage rugs range from hand-knotted jute to reversible cotton, all with their own charm. To sweeten the deal, read on and get in on a time-tested, no-fuss and free way to deep clean just about any rug in your home. No chemicals, no special tools and no lugging the rug out or having a professional come in to your home.
Rustic refinement with raised texture
Camel, oatmeal and pebble grey
2' x 3', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' x 10', 10' x 14' & 2.5' x 8' runner
A rug can make or break a room, so we at Cottage Home offer multiple rug collections, with patterns and colors hand-selected by our staff. Whether you crave handmade wool rugs, farmhouse-style braided rugs, natural beach house jute rugs, crisp woven coastal cotton rugs or easy-to-clean indoor/outdoor rugs, we have what you need. Samples of many rugs are available for a refundable deposit fee.And now the free stuff!This is a nice little family anecdote about sharing a passion for rugs . . . and a passion for thrift. Here is the promised no-cost method for deep-cleaning just about any rug in your home (there are also some photos of cool, one-of-a-kind heirloom rugs).Inspired yet? Don't forget to tell us about your favorite rug ever and please follow us on Facebook!
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As we get ready to hunker downin our homes for the season, we want everything as cozy as possible. Decorating, redoing (or creating) a cottage fireplace mantel in your living room can be an inexpensive way to get some new-to-you coziness in place fast. As it turns out, you don't even need a fireplace, thanks to the popular "floating mantel".Decorate Your MantelSwapping out the seasons,amping up the glitz for some holidays: this is the fun part. Each one of us has our favorite rendition of the perfect fireplace mantel, whether it be a country rustic mantel overflowing with gourds, Indian corn, rusty farm implements and beeswax candles, a coastal-inspired mantel showing off delicate starfish, glass buoys, driftwood and twinkle lights, or a lodge look mantel piled high with pinecones, antique lanterns and elk statuettes. The little touchescentered around your theme - coastal, cottage, country farmhouse or lodge - are fun to come by and give the decor our own personal stamp. Remember to keep proportion and color in mind for when you step back to observe your new favorite focal point. But sometimes a mantel need a larger item than knick-knacks to set it off - this is where we can help.Accessorize Your Mantel From artwork to mirrors,we have the larger companion pieces your cottage style mantel needs. From the upper left photo going clockwise, we will show you examples of like-minded accessories we offer at Cottage Home Furniture.Sea captain's mustard painted mantel:How we love the old time feel of this dining room and the saffron hue of the mantel. This nautical folk art piece suits this cottage dining room, but if you don't have the original, we have something to fit the bill. Our collection of vintage vinyl floor cloths include some seagoing scenes, and although they are primarily meant for the floor, we don't see any reason why you couldn't frame one (available in 23" x 30" and 43" x 56"). Go with what you love. This one we call Pleasant Point:
Ocean theme mantel with artwork: Pretty and pale, this ensemble proves that not all pictures need to be hung to be taken seriously. The large model sailboat needs balance and finds it in this sea blue painting, propped up nearly on a level. We have a large assortment of custom-made canvas giclee wall decor to hang over your prized mantel, from abstract sea horizons to pastoral landscapes. The giclee that rings true to the one in this sea-inspired living room is called Sea Breeze:
Rustic farmhouse country barnwood beam mantel: Throw another log on the fire and stay a while! This fireplace is too pretty serving as a cordwood container to change a thing. Lanterns, pottery planters and botanical touches encourage the feeling of elegant rusticity, and the large, bold clock face ensnares your interest. We offer a variety of cottage wall clocks to pair with your mantelpiece, including the Hampden 1864 Wall Clock:Ocean theme mantel with mirror: Adding depth and an ocean hue of soft blue to this coastal living room, the mirror is key to setting off the mantel with its adorable sea birds and natural sea grasses (and another sailboat). We offer several mirrors - some are built by the craftsmen who make our farmhouse tables and they come in several dozen different paint and stain colors. Our Stony Brook Mirror is available in several beachy colors and echoes the lines of the white painted fireplace with its interesting jutting edges:
DIY MantelsScoring an antique mantel or weathered barnwood at an estate salealways gets the blood pumping. The same goes for inheriting a country estate with fifteen fireplaces, all with mantels elegantly faded to a Byronesque splendor. But if you have no flea market finds - along with a plain mantel, no mantel or even no fireplace - you can still create "the look" with a little elbow grease - and power tools.Have a mantel that you're kind of on the outs with? Here is a DIY video on how to decoratively augment an existing mantel.Don't have a fireplace?You don't even need one. Here is a DIY video on how to add mount a rustic barnboard beam on a wall that needs a fashionable focal point to create a "floating mantel".Inspired yet?Don't forget to tell us about your merry mantel adventures and please follow us on FacebookPhoto credits (clockwise from upper left): Country Living, Ballard Designs, The Glossy Nest and DigsDigsVideo credits: This Old House and Living to DIY with Rachel Metz
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[post_content] => Set up a traditional style farmhouse dining room table in your home and feel like you have finally inherited the antique farmhouse of your dreams. No matter if you live in an urban loft or a New England cape in the suburbs, incorporating a farmhouse table into your floor plan instantly lends a feeling of comfortable hospitality and unending plenty.
Our featured farmhouse dining room impresses with its inherent checks and balances; dark against light, formal against relaxed and grounded against airy.
Dark and Light
An unquestionably commanding framework is set with dark walnut stained dining chairs and a matching farmhouse trestle table. But what keeps this dining room from getting bogged down with all dark tones is the interplay with the room’s crisp, white elements - the glossy painted ceiling, trim work, wainscoting and chair rail, as well as the white candles, flowers and china. Touches of white as fresh as newly pressed country table linens give an instant lift to spirits.
Formal and Relaxed
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to express individuality in your dining room is through seating choices. Opting for rush seats on these otherwise elegantly turned dining chairs reveals a soft spot for rustic charm. Placing overstuffed, white upholstered host chairs at either end of the table brings a casual feel to the dining room that using all the same chairs would not achieve. The choice of white for the dining chair fabric again lightens things up and also conveys a carefree attitude toward entertaining.
Grounded and Airy
Naturally, the focal point of any dining room is the dining table and chairs, and the darkly handsome pieces in this farmhouse dining room are no exception. But they amiably share the show with all of the other more ethereal elements begging for your attention: the antique botanical prints of lacy leaves and berries, the strong yet delicate blown glass lighting fixtures and the bounty of flowers gracing the table settings. Washing over the whole scene is the light pouring through the large French doors, compelling you to pull up a chair in the moment.
In short, this gracious farmhouse dining room cannot be accused of taking itself too seriously.
Historically Speaking
The trestle table is one of the oldest styles of dining table. With its narrow central structure, trestles were easy to transport, set up and take down. It is also said that trestle tables made sense as people would all sit on one side and be served by one person moving along the opposite side, Additionally, the trestle table, which could quickly and easily be flipped onto its side, was also used as a way to block the onslaught of any intruder who may choose to visit at mealtime in the uneasy days of Medieval Europe.
In the market for a farmhouse table?
We offer many styles of farmhouse table, but the foremost benefit of trestle tables is that they are great for tight seating requirements and provide more comfortable seating because the apron required for tables with legs is eliminated.
All of our hand-made, hand-finished farmhouse trestle table offerings are made in the USA, fully customizable and come in an array of stains, paints and finishes.
Here are a few:
Our Piedmont Country Farm Trestle Table with classic trestle base is one of our most popular farmhouse trestle tables. It is an authentic farm-style table custom built for you with either a planked or seamless top. Constructed with “slow-growth” Appalachian Pine, a renewable resource.
Shown in Blackberry paint over Chestnut stain.
Our Sheffield Barn Wood Trestle Table is a good example of a double pedestal farmhouse trestle table. A true work of art, it is hand-made of wood recycled from old barn boards. Part of our collection of Reclaimed Barn Wood Tables, all bench-built in standard old pine or old oak.Shown with Honey stain top with Tomato over Snow painted base.
The contemporary Moosehead Lake Trestle Table with an inverted trestle and dramatic sweeping curves framing the pedestals is a contemporary version of a traditional farmhouse table. Crafted from dense kiln-dried solid American maple and poplar hardwoods. Table tops are made of solid wood boards joined together in a seamless surface; stained tops are made of maple and standard painted tops are poplar.
Shown in Cinnamon stain.Photo credit: Better Homes and Gardens
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[post_excerpt] => A traditional style farmhouse dining room that is set above the rest with crisp, clean, white elements. The overstuffed white host chairs bring in a casual feel to the more formal dining room chairs and table. The rich mahogany finish creates a stark contrast to the crisp white elements of the plush chairs, wainscoting, and framed ceiling. The large French doors allow the light to pour in creating an indoor/outdoor dining setting. The botanical prints and greenery accents also help to bring the outdoors in.
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[post_content] => Choosing a farmhouse table for your home can feel as momentous and personal as picking out a piece of art or even your wedding outfit. Aside from the creative choices involved, such as picking paint or stain colors, there are some basic practical considerations for everyday functionality.
1. What size farmhouse table do I need?
The ideal dining table size for you depends upon the number of people you seat most days, as well as the size of your room or dining area.
This chart shows recommended table sizes based upon number of people for both round tables and rectangular tables with a width of 36”- 42”.
# of people
Seats comfortably
Workable size
4
4' rect / 48" round
42" round
6
6' rect / 60" round
5' rect / 54" round
8
8' rect / 72" round
7' rect / 66" round
10
10' rect
9' rect
Extensions?
If you entertain often, company board extensions are available for most of our farmhouse tables. They slide into the ends of the table to maintain the look of the long planks used in traditional farmhouse tables and to avoid a split in the center. A pair of extensions increases the size of your dining table by 3 feet - space for four more guests.
Adequate clearance?
Allow a clearance of 36”around your table for walking and pulling out chairs (the minimum without feeling too tight is 27”). Make sure that your dining chairs or benches will fit comfortably around your new table, allowing 2-6” between chairs. If you have a banquette, also consider either a trestle or pedestal base for your table to avoid interference with a table leg.
For additional information, please see our Dining Table Seating Guide.
2. What kind of wood should I choose for the top of my farmhouse table?
Selecting a type of wood for your farmhouse table involves striking a balance between appearance, durability and cost.
Appearance
For a farmhouse table with individual character, reclaimed wood such as pine and oak is a popular choice. Other woods, such as maple or new pine, will give your table a classic farmhouse look without rustic details like distressing.
Wood with beautiful graining, such as oak, should be shown off with a stained or waxed finish. If you prefer your table painted, choose a wood with fewer knots (like poplar or maple) for no show-through.
Durability
If you are concerned with keeping the everyday wear of your table to a minimum, consider the hardness of the wood you choose. Softer woods, such as new pine or poplar, can be more susceptible to dings.
Here is a rough guide to the hardness of different woods by density:
New Pine Poplar Old Pine Maple Oak
Soft ---------------------------------------------- Medium ------------------------------------------ Hard
Cost
For farmhouse tables, the harder the wood, the higher the cost. Pine and poplar are the least expensive woods while oak costs considerably more. Reclaimed (old) wood tables, which are more durable than those made from new pine, are also less expensive than hardwood tables.
Based upon our 17 years of experience designing custom farmhouse tables, the most popular wood choices remain pine, old (reclaimed) pine and maple.
3. What is the most durable finish for the top of my farmhouse table?
A clear top coat over either a stained or painted finish is the most durable surface for a farmhouse table top. Remember that any major surface damage to this finish may require professional repair – or just leave the marks to increase the character of the table top.
Whatever finish you choose for your farmhouse table, we recommend using place mats, coasters and hot pads to keep it free of water rings or burn marks.
4. How do I care for my farmhouse table?
The top of your farmhouse table is easy to maintain – clean with a damp sponge and dry with a clean, soft cloth. DO NOT USE CLEANERS OR SOLVENTS (Pledge, 409, nail polish removers, etc).
For small dings or scratches on painted surfaces, touch up paint (not stain) is available from us. A stain from your local hardware store in a similar color to your table finish can fix minor dings or scratches on stained tables, but major repairs or refinishing should be left to a professional.
Only apply wax touch-ups (we can provide brand information) if you have a table with a waxed finish and want to freshen the look periodically. Do not sand before applying wax, then let dry and then buff off with clean, dry, soft cloth.
Brought to you by Cottage Home - specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
[post_title] => The 4 Most FAQS about Farmhouse Tables
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A farmhouse kitchen is the ultimate area to relax and eat meals in the home. It’s an open-concept space in which families can get together and celebrate. But what elements are found in farmhouse kitchens? And how can you create the ideal farmhouse kitchen in your home? In this latest post, we’re highlighting five examples of features you’ll find in the classic farmhouse kitchen.
What to Consider When Shopping for Farmhouse Kitchen Products
Before reviewing the latest items matching the farmhouse kitchen aesthetic, you must keep some considerations in mind. Below are several key questions to help you when making the decision.
Does the Product Match the Colors of My Kitchen?
When adding new products to your kitchen, take the time to review the exact colors of each item, and ensure the colors match the distinct style of your kitchen. You can speak with the sales team directly to learn more about the color-matching process. This can be important to unifying the current look of the kitchen and achieving your design goals.
Can the Item Be Easily Integrated?
When most people are shopping for new feature items in their kitchen, they aren’t considering the process of integrating the new item. A new sink might be the ideal choice for improving the kitchen’s design. But how much work is involved in getting the sink into the kitchen and installing it?
Will the New Feature Offer Lasting Value?
While farmhouse kitchen styles tend to remain similar over many years, you may find that some new additions are simply a recent trend. Take the time to speak with the experts and find out about the lasting value a new addition can bring to life in your farmhouse.
Here are five distinct farmhouse kitchen design elements you might want to add to your home.
1. Exposed Shelving and Cabinetry
The typical farmhouse kitchen will feature exposed shelving cabinetry, which makes the room feel more open and welcoming. Make sure that exposed shelving is near to natural light sources so that you can expand upon the feeling of openness. Exposed shelving and cabinetry take up less visual space, so they make the room seem larger and the ceilings appear higher and the walls further apart.
2. The Farmhouse Sink
The farmhouse sink harkens back to a time when the kitchen was the hub of all activity within the home. They offer the perfect combination of aesthetics and functionality. The traditional farmhouse sink is noted for its depth and width, as well as its apron, which juts out slightly from the countertop. In the farmhouse kitchen layout, the sink typically contrasts in color from the rest of the countertop.
3. Free-Standing Cabinets
As well as being exposed to the light, farmhouse kitchen cabinets are typically freestanding. That's because space was limited back when the farmhouses were traditionally built, and so homeowners added freestanding features for additional storage. A freestanding cabinet is usually placed against a wall and out of the way to enhance traffic flow in the kitchen.
4. Hardwood Flooring
One of the standout features in many farmhouse kitchens is hardwood flooring. It will look impeccable whether you go for a distressed style or a more natural look. One of the key benefits of using hardwood flooring is that it’s easy to clean. And even wear and tear on the floor will add to the vintage appeal of the space. Many homeowners are now substituting natural wood with ceramic or vinyl for the same aesthetic without the associated maintenance or cost.
5. Traditional Lighting
Traditional farmhouse lighting can become the centerpiece of the room. Simple lighting additions such as Edison bulbs can help that classic style resonate. These features often look better when hanging down into the room. Using a drop-down fixture above your farm table will provide the perfect lighting conditions to prep and eat meals.
Discuss Your Upcoming Home Upgrade Project With Cottage Home Furniture
Our experienced team can help you to pick out farmhouse styles that match your design objectives with precision. We’re committed to offering the highest quality products at affordable prices, and we have a reputation for excellence throughout the furniture industry. To learn more about our products, please visit our website today or call our team directly.
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Spring is an indisputably magic time of year, with its longer, warmer days, budding leaves and flowers, as well as cute baby animals and singing birds. But our favorite part of spring at Cottage Home Furniture is reclaiming a long-lost part of the home - your porch. What's better than relaxing in a classic rocking chair and drinking in the fresh green landscape from your cottage porch after a winter of watching Netflix under a comforter? A well-appointed porch can serve as living room, office, den and even dining room in the warmer weather.
This classic country porch has all the architectural elements to inspire neighbor envy: a handsome brick floor, leafy arbor-like garlands, stately French doors and slender columns with graceful spandrels. Charming pieces of porch furniture, such as inviting white wooden rockers, a reclaimed barnwood table and a painted hutch and cupboard, give this porch character but also maximize comfort and utility. All of these porch furniture choices allow your porch to be your home away from home... at home.
Visit our website for all your porch furniture needs. We also offer total outdoor wicker furniture and farmhouse tables made of naturally decay- and insect-resistant cypress in case you have a patio off the porch that needs decking out, too. Looking for more inspiration? Check out our porch decorating ideas.
Photo credit: Country Living
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Colors guide us through life as they signal the changing of seasons and affect our day-to-day mindsets and moods. A giant in color innovation, Sherwin Williams has pinpointed the color trends for this calendar year. One of their curated palettes, Shapeshifter, embodies bold and all-encompassing celestial hues. We offer these colors and more in our Porch Wicker Furniture collection, a must-see line for the upcoming summer. Made of beautiful and durable natural rattan, our Porch Wicker comes in over 20 frame colors with dozens of coordinating fabrics suitable for indoor and sheltered outdoor use.
Many of the Cottage Home Furniture collections use Sherwin Williams paints. Did you know that you can bring your own Sherwin Williams color into our customization process? Ask one of our sales associates how right here. Explore our cottage colors and coastal colors and other design palettes with our Inspiration & Color page.
Photo credit: Sherwin Williams
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Nothing says the holidays more than a feeling of comfort, warmth and familiar surroundings. With its dark green paneling, roaring fireplace, cozy seating and penchant for plaid, this country living room has all the necessary elements to make it a treasured holiday hangout. Let us help recreate this country lodge house look for you with some of our Cottage Home Furniture pieces.
Explore our Summer House Leather Furniture Collection to find just the right chair for either contemplation or conversation by your hearth. Pictured here is the 37" high Oak Island Leather Accent Chair, available in dozens of leathers and legs colors. Anchor the room with a solid wood Old Pine Baluster Coffee Table, customizable and available in over 45 paints and stains. We offer many other bench-made furniture options in reclaimed wood, from sideboards to dining tables, in our Reclaimed Barn Wood and Old Pine collections. Echo the traditional plaid of this lodge rug with the Red & Gold Aberdeen Vinyl Floor Cloth, an easy to clean alternative to a wool rug. View our extensive cottage rug and vinyl floor cloth selection here. And add a finishing touch to the seasonal tone with folksy wall art - in particular, the rustic landscape of the AA Barn Canvas Giclee Art Print. Our other wall art offerings can be seen here.
Looking for more farmhouse living room ideas? Browse more of our get the look posts!
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[post_title] => Get the Look: Holiday Hearth
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Remember hearing your mother lament about how everyone always ended up in the kitchen, no matter how she tried to shoo them out? Why fight it? This rambling farmhouse kitchen would not be complete -- nor as cozy -- without a comfortable dining nook. A large and welcoming farmhouse table invites family and friends to share a meal, talk about the day's events or even play a few hands of cards.
With a country style table such as the Country Classics Farmhouse Pedestal Table as the focal point for your farmhouse dining nook, the rest of your gathering spot's decor will fall into place. This table is handcrafted from solid wood and available in several sizes and finishes. A built-in bench seat allows lots of perching space while additional stools and cottage style chairs can be moved, mixed or swapped out as needed. Pictured here is our uniquely styled Camp Counter Stool, handmade to order and available in over a dozen colors.
Nothing welcomes you into a farmhouse kitchen like an old heirloom Oriental rug. Start your own tradition with the Jack Red Ivory Hand Tufted Wool Rug, richly hued and available in two additional colors. Keep accessorizing with our bright as a shiny new penny Half Penny Pendant Dining Table Light, the perfect solution for practical over the counter lighting with old farmhouse charm. View our other farmhouse and cottage lighting options here.
Looking for more farmhouse kitchen nook ideas? Browse more of our get the look posts!
Photo credit: Country Living
[post_title] => Get the Look: Farmhouse Kitchen Nook
[post_excerpt] => Remember hearing your mother lament about how everyone always ended up in the kitchen, no matter how she tried to shoo them out? Why fight it? This rambling farmhouse kitchen would not be complete -- nor as cozy -- without a comfortable dining nook. A large and welcoming farmhouse table invites family and friends to share a meal, talk about the day's events or even play a few hands of cards. With a country style table such as the Country Classics Farmhouse Pedestal Table as the focal point for your farmhouse dining nook, the rest of your gathering spot's decor will fall into place. This table is handcrafted from solid wood and available in several sizes and finishes. #farmhousekitchen #kitchennook #farmhousetables #pedestaldiningtables https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
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[post_content] => Today's renewed interest in self-reliance through gardening means that your kitchen probably serves as a daily way station for fresh essential herbs, fruits, and veggies, en route from your modern victory garden to your dining table. Creating meals is more than enjoyable when your kitchen is light, bright, and trimly stocked with everything you need within handy reach. An inspirational kitchen like the one pictured here, which is big on function but small on space, is all the more impressive as it is actually part of a tiny 200 square foot home.Through just a few simple style decisions - heavy reliance on white surfaces, use of extra windows and placement of open, accessible shelving rather than cabinetry - a seeming abundance of elbow room welcomes the eye. The mixed media walls, done in gleaming white subway tiles as well as both rustic, unfinished and painted white barn board, deftly create a hybrid farmhouse cottage kitchen. And the contrasting vibrant color of the produce and plants in almost every nook make the roomscape anything but a whitewash.
What's your favorite food to grow at home?
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Photo credit: Country Living
[post_title] => Rooms to Love: Victory Kitchen
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Breezy aqua barn board walls makes this cottage bedroom feel like a special hideaway right in your own home. A barn board backdrop can suit a fully rustic decor, or the slightly more refined habitat above created with framed botanical prints, fun striped pillows and candlestick lamps with fluted shades. We're sharing some of our favorite Cottage Home pieces that can help you recreate this look and give you ideas to go in other directions.The main attraction of this room is the Cottage Wicker Headboard, which mixes and matches with many other materials, and comes in twin, queen, full and king sizes. Available in over 400 fabric choices, our Shoreline Throw Pillow comes in both square and rectangular, and is perfect for porch, living room and bedroom accessorizing. Our go-anywhere Country Farm Harvest Bench is fully customizable, and is a handy piece to have in a guest bedroom. A part of our Country Farm Furniture Collection, it is available in 40 standard colors and 6 stains. Whether you're attracted to beadboard or scalloped edges, these cottage-friendly options come together in the fully customizable Pemaquid 1 Drawer Nightstand. And the nightstand is a perfect place for the Tea Time Distressed White Table Lamp to perch.
Do you mix wicker and wood?
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Photo credit: Casual Home Furnishings
[post_title] => Get the Look: Barn Board Bedroom
[post_excerpt] => Breezy aqua barn board walls makes this cottage bedroom feel like a special hideaway right in your own home. A barn board backdrop can suit a fully rustic decor, or the slightly more refined habitat above created with framed botanical prints, fun striped pillows and candlestick lamps with fluted shades. #wickerbeds #aquas #cottagebedroom https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
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Scarlet red -- a force to be reckoned with -- does not have to dominate your cottage decor. Paired with the white painted furniture of a cottage dining room or the earthy tones of a lodge living room, this deep red punctuates the neutrality of a room in a powerful yet poised way. Incorporating scarlet can be as easy as adding red throw pillows to a white slipcovered sofa, a square red floral tablecloth diagonally over the center of a long planked farmhouse table, or a red painted end table next to a whitewashed coffee table. The red at the top left of our Color Board is one option for just such an end table from our Country Classics Collection, just one of our many furniture lines offering various styles of occasional tables.Our featured scarlet-compatible wool rugs range from one with a solid, slightly rusty red background with a subtle and dainty border to two other boldly patterned rugs worked in many colors. Earthy colors such as mossy green and beige in the rug design, along with red, allows many color possibilities for accessories. A rug such as the 100% wool Fort Apache Sandstone Hand Tufted Rug lets you easily tie scarlet in with beige, pale aqua, indigo or even a brownish green. The solid and striped fabrics we have pictured from our Shoreline Slipcovered Fabric Collection are just two possible accompaniments to go with the overall color scheme.
How do you tie red into your cottage decor?
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[post_title] => Color Board: Scarlet Fever
[post_excerpt] => Paired with the white painted furniture of a cottage dining room or the earthy tones of a lodge living room, this deep red punctuates the neutrality of a room in a powerful yet poised way. Incorporating scarlet can be as easy as adding red throw pillows to a white slipcovered sofa, a square red floral tablecloth diagonally over the center of a long planked farmhouse table, or a red painted end table next to a whitewashed coffee table. #reds #aqua #southwestern #lodge https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
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[post_content] => Imagine enjoying a nature walk and finding yourself in an unfamiliar part of the woods just as twilight falls. Suddenly you emerge from the trees to see the glow of a fire in the window of a farmhouse and hear friendly shouted greetings. Welcome to the unfussy farmhouse above, where you are ushered into a century-old living room boasting richly stained original built-ins and a quaint whitewashed brick fireplace. You're given the seat of honor next to the fire, in an antique armchair with plush persimmon upholstery, and handed a drink and an old book to peruse while the owners whip up a hearty supper in the next room. One can dream...This soothing refuge boasts the midnight blue of a mid-autumn evening on the walls, punctuated by plucky orange-red and cinnamon woodwork and floors. A few bright spots of white, namely the slipcovered sofa and painted brickwork, serve to balance the deeply restful mood created by dark blue. Details like the beadboard-backed bookcase and granite hearth reinforce a unique nostalgia, and timelessness supersedes the fad of the moment to make a comfortably classic sitting area. Individuality shines through as the butterfly theme of the print on the mantel is echoed in the throw pillows, and according to preference, this room could change up quite easily with the introduction of a new slipcover or plaid or floral accessories.
What was your favorite room at grandma's house?
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Photo credit: Houzz
[post_title] => Rooms to Love: Unfussy Farmhouse
[post_excerpt] => Ushered into a century-old farmhouse living room boasting richly stained original built-ins and a quaint whitewashed brick fireplace, you're given the seat of honor next to the fire - an antique armchair with plush persimmon upholstery. A beadboard-backed bookcase and granite hearth reinforce a unique nostalgia, and timelessness supersedes the fad of the moment to make a comfortably classic sitting area. #blues #reds #natural wood #fireplace https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
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[post_content] => With the changing of the seasons, we turn to familiar comfort zones in our home for solace: the bedroom, the fireplaced den, the living room sofa. Outdoors is still there for us, but with darkness coming on earlier and earlier, even the most stoic of us sometimes just want to curl up under a cozy blanket. But first...
Plump up your hibernation den with comfy accessories for the long winter ahead.
... rugs add warmth to an otherwise standoffish floor...
Cultivate an oasis of comfortin your favorite habitat with a lush, plush cottage style rug.
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Our four featured cottage rugs range from hand-knotted jute to reversible cotton, all with their own charm. To sweeten the deal, read on and get in on a time-tested, no-fuss and free way to deep clean just about any rug in your home. No chemicals, no special tools and no lugging the rug out or having a professional come in to your home.
Rustic refinement with raised texture
Camel, oatmeal and pebble grey
2' x 3', 3' x 5', 5' x 8', 8' x 10', 10' x 14' & 2.5' x 8' runner
A rug can make or break a room, so we at Cottage Home offer multiple rug collections, with patterns and colors hand-selected by our staff. Whether you crave handmade wool rugs, farmhouse-style braided rugs, natural beach house jute rugs, crisp woven coastal cotton rugs or easy-to-clean indoor/outdoor rugs, we have what you need. Samples of many rugs are available for a refundable deposit fee.And now the free stuff!This is a nice little family anecdote about sharing a passion for rugs . . . and a passion for thrift. Here is the promised no-cost method for deep-cleaning just about any rug in your home (there are also some photos of cool, one-of-a-kind heirloom rugs).Inspired yet? Don't forget to tell us about your favorite rug ever and please follow us on Facebook!
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Use our country decorating ideas to generate the warm and cozy feeling of a beautiful country farm. All of our country style decorating posts are sorted by Color Boards, Rooms to Love, Inspiration Boards, Get the Look and Design Tips to help you with ideas for your specific design project. If you have a target color in mind or are decorating a specific country room all of these country decorating articles can be sorted by the tags listed below each article. We are interested in your feedback. Please let us know which posts you like the most and subjects you would like us to cover in the future.
With the changing of the seasons, we turn to familiar comfort zones in our home for solace: the bedroom, the fireplaced den, the living room sofa. Outdoors is still there for us, but with darkness coming on earlier and earlier, even the most stoic of us sometimes just want to curl up under a cozy […]
As we get ready to hunker down in our homes for the season, we want everything as cozy as possible. Decorating, redoing (or creating) a cottage fireplace mantel in your living room can be an inexpensive way to get some new-to-you coziness in place fast. As it turns out, you don’t even need a […]
A traditional style farmhouse dining room that is set above the rest with crisp, clean, white elements. The overstuffed white host chairs bring in a casual feel to the more formal dining room chairs and table. The rich mahogany finish creates a stark contrast to the crisp white elements of the plush chairs, wainscoting, and […]
A farmhouse kitchen is the ultimate area to relax and eat meals in the home. It’s an open-concept space in which families can get together and celebrate. But what elements are found in farmhouse kitchens? And how can you create the ideal farmhouse kitchen in your home? In this latest post, we’re highlighting five examples […]
Spring is an indisputably magic time of year, with its longer, warmer days, budding leaves and flowers, as well as cute baby animals and singing birds. But our favorite part of spring at Cottage Home Furniture is reclaiming a long-lost part of the home – your porch. What’s better than relaxing in a classic rocking […]
Colors guide us through life as they signal the changing of seasons and affect our day-to-day mindsets and moods. A giant in color innovation, Sherwin Williams has pinpointed the color trends for this calendar year. One of their curated palettes, Shapeshifter, embodies bold and all-encompassing celestial hues. We offer these colors and more in our Porch […]
Nothing says the holidays more than a feeling of comfort, warmth and familiar surroundings. With its dark green paneling, roaring fireplace, cozy seating and penchant for plaid, this country living room has all the necessary elements to make it a treasured holiday hangout. Let us help recreate this country lodge house look for you with some […]
Remember hearing your mother lament about how everyone always ended up in the kitchen, no matter how she tried to shoo them out? Why fight it? This rambling farmhouse kitchen would not be complete — nor as cozy — without a comfortable dining nook. A large and welcoming farmhouse table invites family and friends to […]
Creating meals is more than enjoyable when your kitchen is light, bright and trimly stocked with everything you need within handy reach. Don’t shy away from displaying fresh and essential herbs, fruits and veggies in your kitchen, like a way station between your victory garden and your dining table. #cottagekitchens #farmhousekitchen #barnboard #subwaytile cottagehomefurniture.com
Breezy aqua barn board walls makes this cottage bedroom feel like a special hideaway right in your own home. A barn board backdrop can suit a fully rustic decor, or the slightly more refined habitat above created with framed botanical prints, fun striped pillows and candlestick lamps with fluted shades. #wickerbeds #aquas #cottagebedroom https://www.cottagehomefurniture.com
Paired with the white painted furniture of a cottage dining room or the earthy tones of a lodge living room, this deep red punctuates the neutrality of a room in a powerful yet poised way. Incorporating scarlet can be as easy as adding red throw pillows to a white slipcovered sofa, a square red floral […]
Ushered into a century-old farmhouse living room boasting richly stained original built-ins and a quaint whitewashed brick fireplace, you’re given the seat of honor next to the fire – an antique armchair with plush persimmon upholstery. A beadboard-backed bookcase and granite hearth reinforce a unique nostalgia, and timelessness supersedes the fad of the moment to […]
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