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Cottage Style Decorating on a Budget
by
Kathy Wilson
Cottage decorating is meant for real living,
which makes it
perfect for the budget decorator!
Cottage style is a relaxed and casual style,
reminiscent of
a small vacation cottage in the woods, at the
beach, or in
the mountains. There are no rules, except
everything is
usable, feet can be put up on the furniture, and
charming is
the word of the day.
That being said, there are certain things a
budget decorator
can do to bring the cottage style into ones
home.
*Add white through the room. If you prefer color
on your
walls, remember to add lots of white and light
colored
accessories to brighten. White painted
furniture, white
plates on the wall and white fabric would all be
great
contrasts. If you have white walls, add a hint
of color to
them with a wash of the palest pastels, and
color in the
fabric.
*Use lots of fabric in the room. Slipcovers,
pillows, and
tablecloths are all hallmarks of a romantic
vacation spot.
Combine patterns. An easy way to combine pattern
in the
cottage style is to look for different patterns
that all
have a white background and similar color
schemes.
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