Summer Cottage

If you love the freshness of summer interiors but long for a cosy and relaxing space to put your feet up then a SUMMER COTTAGE interior design is the perfect match for you. This interior look combines the rusticity of country homes with light and fresh colour schemes and patterns to create a stylish space within your home.

When selecting your colour scheme opt for a combination of neutral and pastel colour schemes that will create a pop of colour in your interior space. Rich creams, beige and crisp white can be paired with pastel pink, peach, mint and blue for a shabby chic feel that is light and feminine. For a cool coastal inspired cottage look then opt for crisp white and sea blues that will create a tranquil seaside ambiance in your chosen room. If you wish to bring the sunshine of the outdoor spaces, indoors then add some bold yellow hues to your cottage interior for a bright and uplifting atmosphere.

Select wallpapers featuring classic garden flowers or wild flowers that will look wonderful in pink, blue and green hues to create a fresh focal point within your chosen interior. Select co-ordinating floral or gingham patterned curtains in floral colours that will stand out against a neutral painted background or wood or exposed brick areas. Opt for cushions that will add visual detail to a bed or seating area. Combine floral cushions featuring roses, hydrangea or bold and bright sunflowers and team with classic linen, plaid or knitted designs for a variation in texture and colour. Select bright and feminine bedding featuring an array of flowers, birds and animals or classic gingham in soft lemon or mint for a subtle burst of summer colour.

As you may have already noticed, flowers are a key aspect of creating a summer cottage interior and they are a simple and cost effective way of updating your home without the need for complete redecoration. Select some simple glass or ceramic vases and fill with elegant roses or wildflowers that can be placed in strategic positions around the room. For a classic cottage look then fill a traditional dresser with vintage crockery featuring pastel coloured floral patterns or summer landscape scenes that are sure to create a focal point in the room. Team with plaid lamp shades in soft lemon colour tones and natural wooden accessories for a perfect blend of rustic and elegant design features.

Painted and natural wood furniture is key to creating a balance of cosiness and light that suits this interior design. If you are opting for natural woods then stick to light golden oak, beech or driftwood items that will create texture and warmth within your chosen room. White and cream painted furniture will create an uplifting ambiance within your home and are perfect for creating a sense of space and light in smaller rooms. If you fancy trying your hand at some furniture up-cycling then take an old piece of furniture and paint with soft and feminine pastel chalk paint and distress the edges and carvings to give an elegant shabby chic style finish.

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