Monday

{ Creating Cottage style }


Do you walk into some people's homes and wonder why it feels so cozy? You dream about your house having the same feeling?
Well, loosen' up sister. I'm gonna give you some tips and tricks so you can have the same feel in your own home.

#1 Add natural elements. Keep it real. not everything has to come from a store. Talk a walk. Pick up some pine cones or a batch of leaves. You'd be surprise at what they'll add to your coffee table.



#2 Embrace imperfections. You house is never going to look perfect. Roll with it.



#3 Keep it Cozy. I love to keep extra pillows and blankets around. Especially with a house full of kids. They're always snuggling up somewhere.


#4 Mix Patterns and textures. If you like it, use it. Forget matchy matchy.



#5 Layer. This is a little tougher. But, play with it. Add some items, then take some away. ask a friend. You'll get it.



There you have it. By now you should have a cozy, comfy, layer room somewhere in your home. Enjoy it.

5 comments:

  1. Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design10/14/2013

    Great tips!! I love bringing the outdoors inside and layering pieces together. The other day I saw a bunch of quilts for sale and thought wouldn't one of those be great outside.
    Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design

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  2. Love these tips and you got this down girl. LOVELY!~

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  3. Sigh... luv the tips Denise. I describe my style as French country cottage. Lots of nature and calming colours....
    Hugs, Gee

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  4. These are awesome. I think I can safely say I have given up on any matchiness

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  5. You totally have my style with a lot of new ideas thrown in. Thanks!

    XO,
    Jane

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About Denise

Denise Sabia, interior decorator and author of “The Painted Home” blog, takes everyday items found in flea markets, thrift shops or simply along the roadside and turns them into unique pieces that freshen and warm your home … without breaking your budget. Denise began dabbling in design over 20 years ago and studied at Philadelphia University. Her client base continued to grow as did her portfolio of work, branching out to decorating entire homes. Denise lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. with her husband, 3 kids, a dog, rabbit, 3 chickens, a gecko, and the oldest living hermit crab known to man.

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