Romantic Cottage Design Ideas
Many people refer to romantic cottage style decorating as "shabby chic" style. Romantic cottage style uses soft, feminine colors and fabrics with plenty of soft flowers to create comfort and beauty. Many of the items take their cue from the Victorian era. You may find items in antique and flea markets. If you prefer new items, many home decorator stores feature items designed in the romantic cottage design. Does this Spark an idea?
Furnishings
Create a cottage style headboard in a bedroom by using an old wrought iron fence or gate. To add romance, weave a garland of silk and flowers through it. When decorating in cottage design the choice of fabric is key: opt for floral fabrics in muted prints and soft chenille. These fabrics should be incorporated into quilts, tablecloths, throw pillows, kitchen linens and window treatments. Furniture painted white, then gently distressed, is popular in romantic cottage design, and so are abundant cushions and pillows. A mirror with an ornate frame, painted porcelain and plenty of glassware and candles accent a romantic style.
Storage
Fabric-covered boxes in different shapes and sizes and feminine hatboxes can be used for storage. Add lace trim, ribbons and pearls to embellish them. In a bathroom, place decorative soaps on a vintage saucer.
In the kitchen, use open shelves to display vintage dishes and consider painting the edges of the cabinets in a soft color to match other kitchen accents. Search flea markets for antique kitchen gadgets to put on display in a romantic country kitchen. Have wood cabinet doors replaced with those that have glass panels. In romantic cottage design, use plain or painted woven baskets to store items such as towels, or simply place dried flowers and herbs in them for a charming home decorator item. A gently used wooden sideboard may be used to hold dishes and display items, and can double for extra space during a buffet-style dinner party. You may prefer to give it a fresh coat of pastel paint.
Lighting
Recycle an ornately designed vintage fixture in romantic country design by painting it white. Wrought iron pieces with lots of details are ideal of this purpose. For an added feature, put chandelier shades on the fixture to soften the light. For table lamps porcelain bases or metal bases painted in soft pastel colors complement the cottage look when topped with pretty silk shades with crystal trim. For a romantic lighting option, use candelabras with white or cream candles
Hardware
Small details add the finishing touches to romantic cottage style. Add small crystal hand-pulls to ceiling fans. Porcelain and crystal cabinet hardware look right at home in romantic cottage design, as do vintage crystal doorknobs with ornate metal hardware on cottage doors. Black wrought iron window hardware makes a nice contrast for feminine cottage window treatments.
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