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8 ways to get the dream country cottage look in every room of the house, according to a stylist

Photo credit: Soak & Sleep/Button & Sprung/Perch & Parrow
Photo credit: Soak & Sleep/Button & Sprung/Perch & Parrow

From Country Living UK

Quaint and pretty, classic country cottage decor conveys a homely feel that encapsulates cosiness, style and rustic comfort. Think simplicity but with ditsy florals, touches of the past, authentic pieces of furniture and charming accessories. Here's how to achieve that dream cottage look in your own home...

HALL

Hallway's are often the dumping ground of the house and can get cluttered, so create a perfect country inspired space with a beautifully crafted peg rail. It will keep coats, hats and bags up and out of the way and if you invest in one with a shelf you can store bits and bobs like post and keys on it too.

Photo credit: Loaf.com
Photo credit: Loaf.com

Bonnie beached timber wall shelf, £155, Loaf.

LIVING ROOM

Choose a super comfy sofa that has a classic style with curvy arms and button back detailing. Team with pretty floral curtains and matching cushions in similar tones to keep the look cohesive. Lighting is key especially for avid readers, opt for a design that has a timeless appeal and one that can be adjusted for ease of use.

Photo credit: Pooky.com
Photo credit: Pooky.com

Astaire floor lamp, £265, Pooky. For a similar sofa try Sofa.com and for similar fabrics try Laura Ashley.

KITCHEN

Country style kitchens can often be dark with low ceilings, so use paint cleverly and keep the walls light and use darker shades on units and beams. These two colours contrast beautifully whilst the red vintage chair adds a pop of colour. Accesorise with flea market finds for individual and charming finishing touches.

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Photo credit: Farrow-ball.com

Pointing No.2003 and Card Room Green No.79, both Estate Emulsion, £43.50 for 2.5ltrs. All Farrow & Ball.


5 best paint colours for country cottage style

Bring nature inside with this calming green shade, Aquamarine 138 absolute matt emulsion, £42/2.5L, Little Greene (1 of 5 below)

Dusky pinks are a big trend this summer, £53/2.5L, Neptune (2 of 5)

You can't beat an off-white shade for timeless appeal, Wimborne White No.239 estate emulsion, £43.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball (3 of 5)

Pastel blue is a classic hue for country cottage style, Duck Egg matt emulsion, £39.50/2.5L, Fired Earth (4 of 5)

Add a cheery glow to your home with this pretty yellow, Concord Ivory HC-12 matt emulsion, £19.50/0.94L, Benjamin Moore (5 of 5)


DINING ROOM

The key to creating the quintessential country cottage look is to mix and match pieces of furniture and styles. Here, the two back chairs, table and bench have a similar linear feel, but the different seating combinations keep the look from becoming regimented and the chair on the end has a vintage vibe. Use white tableware for a simple yet stylish look and add colour in the form of vases and throws.

Photo credit: Perchandparrow.com
Photo credit: Perchandparrow.com

Rebecca large dining table, £490, Bruce black frame chair, £165, Agatha bench, £190, Greta dining chairs, £150. All Perch & Parrow.

BATHROOM

Roll top baths and the country style look go hand in hand, and why not, they are so comfy and luxurious! Invest in fluffy towels and beautifully scented lotions and potions to create the ultimate sanctuary. Scour reclamation yards for old ladders and stools for a rustic feel and use them for storing towels and accessories on.

Photo credit: Soakandsleep.com
Photo credit: Soakandsleep.com

Luxury Egyptian cotton towels, from £8, waffle bathrobe, £40, Natural resin tumbler, £5, resin soap dispenser, £6.50, Revive hand and body lotion, £7, Revive hand and body wash, £6.30, Relax bath oil, £11.53. All Soak & Sleep.

BEDROOM

The beauty of country style living is using pieces from the past to give the look character. Look out for old pieces to mix with new like this smart grey button backed bed teamed with white metal vintage side tables. Keep the look balanced by using a mixture of plain accessories with vintage style prints, this will keep the look fresh but still in the country vein.

Photo credit: Buttonandsprung.com
Photo credit: Buttonandsprung.com

Peony double bedstead in Mercury, £695, Button & Sprung.


5 best country cottage style fabrics

Toiles are a popular choice and add character to a scheme, For The Love Of Rose fabric in dusky pink, whippet, 100% linen, £49.50/m, Vanessa Arbuthnott (1 of 5 below)

This summery print is reminiscent of meadows, Longstock furnishing fabric in blue/coral, cotton mix, £20/m, John Lewis (2 of 5)

This classic print features speckled marans, Sussex hens and some rare blue and buff Orpingtons, 'Lay a little egg for me' hen fabric, 100% cotton, £24/m, Sophie Allport (3 of 5)

Cover cushions in this hardwearing ticking for a cohesive look, Organic ticking in blueberry fabric, organic cotton/linen mix, £32.50/m, Ian Mankin (4 of 5)

Quintessentially British, gingham checks go hand in hand with country cottages, Gingham duck egg check fabric, 100% cotton, £18/m, Laura Ashley (5 of 5)

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