Have you ever wanted to live in a doll house? Well, that's essentially how the cottage chic style can make your home feel.
It's an interior design style where furniture, lighting and decor are elegantly distressed to create an antique appearance. Some pieces are in fact antique, but even the newer elements appear old in a charming way. The look is quaint, comfortable and vintage. It usually involves a soft color palette, soft textures and a graceful aesthetic.
Cottage chic chandelier style idea.
One of the prettiest ways to dress up a cottage chic home is with elegant, transitional style chandeliers like this pretty living room above from Dreamy Whites.
This charming look is not only perfect for your quaint home, but also for entertaining. Vintage chic weddings located in barns are very popular. They create a casual environment while still allowing everything to feel pretty. This space from Amy Neunsinger is a perfect example.
Vintage chic barn style entertaining with a delicate chandelier.
These chic spaces include chandelier styles that are never overdone, they're minimal and understated, like in this kitchen below from Harrison Design Associates.
This Quorum La Maison Grey Chandelier features candelabra style lights, perfect for the vintage chic look.
Vintage style kitchen with chic lighting.
There are some departures from the cottage chic decor that can lean toward "Victorian". This would include a darker color palette and elements that are not quite as delicate. For example, take a look at this living below from Amy Neunsinger.
For a more Victorian take on the cottage style, try this damask pattern chandelier or cage style chandelier.
The darker wall color, slightly heavier furniture and lighting take this look from cottage to Victorian.
Chic style living room with Victorian feel.
You can also style your outdoor patio with cottage chic decor. Take the bird cage style chandelier one step further since the outdoors is perfect for bird cages. This outdoor space from My Romantic Home is so pretty.
This Quorum birdcage pendant light is perfect for a chic outdoor patio.
Lots of pretty flowers and a little outdoor furniture make this location perfect for afternoon tea and relaxing with a good book.
Chic patio with birdcage style chandelier.
So, never give up your dreams of living in a doll house, it's quite possibly actually!
Image credits: Sandy Foster, Dreamy Whites, Amy Neunsinger, Harrison Design Associates, Amy Neunsinger, My Romantic Home