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[Oznell]

I always say I lean toward cottage style, automatically, but sort of 'Mad Hatter" cottage, since I like Deco, Art Moderne, midcentury accessories too.   There's a twist of French in there, and, OK, throw in a tiny vein of coastal, since blues are important.

A)

But a recent British article just focused on "cottage", period.  They showed rooms that veered modern in spirit, and also rooms that were more traditionally vintage.  Which version of the ever-elastic cottage category do you prefer-- more modern or more traditional?   Cottage, by its nature, is a very forgiving, and encompassing style.

Very eclectic California woodsy cottage , belonging to designer Leeanne Ford.   Modern, rustic, vintage.

B)

Sweet corner of a very old room-- so antique, the beams are wavy...

C)

By definition, cottages are eclectic-  a mix of this and that.  Some common denominators--  1) traditional or obviously comfortable upholstery, 2) appreciation of plants, flowers and natural things, 3) beams or exposed rafters, 4) antiques and/or lots of wood, 5) fireplaces,often, 6) painted ceilings or floors, 7) color, usually, 8) pottery and art of different eras, 9) lack of pretense, and often a sense of the impromptu, and most important, 10) feeling of coziness.

Both the next two images were in the same article on cottage design:

I'd call this, cottage-coastal-modern.  Love the fat stone lamp and antique rug.  Interesting credenza focal point, since they lack a hearth.  Warm weather cottage...

D)

This is more what I think of as 'classic cottage'.  Mixing eras, etc., with a knowing eye, whimsical, unself-consiously welcoming--

E)

One is more modern, one more traditional.  I like them both.  But I might lean more to the clearly vintage one, plus it has a fireplace and space for books...

Another one, oh, yeah.  And another hallmark of the style, using old chests, bureaus and highboys in living rooms.  And an embrace of art, of all kinds.

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As adorable and necessary as this little guy is, where is the cottage kitty?   I bet cottages have at LEAST as many cats as dogs....

G)

Cheerful.....

H)

.....Or moody.  I like this image actually a bit better than the more manicured one above.    Love the leaning, unframed painting, the "schoolhouse hooks" on the wainscoting, the weathered table, casually flower-laden basket.  Epitomizes 'cottage' to me.

I) 

Bright and happy--

J)

This casually filled cabinet is such eye-candy--

K)

Below, love the quirky spool table, lush curtains, stacked books, crackling fire, and vintage sailboat.    @luvzchiz ,  since you always want a doggie, (me too), here's a bonus 'cottage' one for you...

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[Citrine1]

Beautiful!  I love it all.

[luvzchiz]

@Oznell   😍Awww, thank you for thinking of me!  That beautiful doggie makes the room.  

[BlueFinch]

Ah, there's nothing like refined rustic for me. I could sit down and relax a spell in some of these scenes. They're all warm and welcoming. 

[SaveTheTurtles]

I love all of it.

[ID2]

I live in a cottage on a lake in upper, lower peninsula of Michigan. I LOVE cottage style and my home is decorated very cottagey but looks nothing like these photos. I'm always amazed at how cluttered and crowded people decorate. I could barely even walk through the room with stuff laying everywhere. My home is light and airy and am able to see our beautiful lake from every room. 

[Babyfran]

LOVE the cottage style, especially the English cottage style. To me that's " home." The more nooks and crannies filled with nick nacks and eye candy the better! 🎉

Thank you for posting these delightful pictures! The ginger jar collection is gorgeous.

[jubilant]

I liked most of these. Something very warm and inviting about "cottage" decor....especially English Cottage. It seems to say to me, "come in a sit a spell".

[faeriemoon]

Cool and funky; right up my alley.

[Patriot3]

Love these pics!