How to Achieve a Cottage-Like Home
There are houses that give you a feel out of place, where you could not seem to sit down because it is just so damn uncomfortable. But have you ever been to someone’s home and the instant you walk in, you immediately feel right at home?
This hominess is because home owners know how to style their homes. This style is called a Cottage Style, the one that gives such a homey atmosphere that visitors feel relaxed, comfortable and that they don’t want to ever leave.
You can easily identify this style compared to others as you usually see furnitures that has chipped paints or the distressed paint,flowery designs and soft flowy fabrics.
Because of the comfort that a room is supposed to exude, the furniture should not be bulky and intimidating. You can get a couch for example, but make it look softer by covering it with flowery fabrics with frills. But, you can also choose ones that are solid in color so you can change up accessorizing the throw pillows instead.
Dressers could also be a good addition, not just aesthetically as it can also be used as storage.Those that look like its paint has shed off would look perfect in your room.
Be creative and turn an old door into a headboard. All you have to do is turn the door sideways place it nicely as headboard. Before that though, you can paint it white and glaze it to make it look distressed.
You can do the distressed looks yourself by following simple instructions online or in books.
For the furniture that you can’t handle, never hesitate to tap the services of assembling companies like American Direct Logistics.
Chandeliers and lamps will also help you achieve the look you want. It does not have to be expensive. The flea markets actually has nice stuff that could help you with your project. You can even give it its rusty look by getting a spray paint and spray the thing with a rusty color and sponge i t with a dark brown paint.
Now that you have an idea of what to do, it will be easy to decorate the entire home with the effect that you like. While thrifting is good, you might want to spend more on the more important things where you need something hygienic like a set of plates, for instance.