The Christmas cottage should be filled with warmth, character, comfort and ease. In other words there should be no fear of glass rings on tables, fallen pine needles and a bit of dog hair!
Atlanta Homes had some charming pictures of traditional homes and their images of this Christmas cottage were superb. Consider these rooms when trying to capture the essence of timeless holiday charm.
Cottage style homes tend to be finished with warm woods, stone and brick. While these natural elements create the “bones” of the house, it’s the decor and stylish lighting that offers that cozy essence of the space.
I would opt for some antique pieces, plush upholstered seating and beds. Lantern style ceiling lights are a classic for cottage dining rooms, while weathered brass picture lights add a glow to paintings and are the perfect resting place for holiday garland.
Cottages are ideal for holiday accessories. Deep fireplace mantles are perfect for sprigs, stockings and ornaments. You can also keep costs down by filling your log holder with birch branches that are seasonally festive as well as functional...although the wonderful smell of mulled wine or oranges stuck with cloves could also add holiday charm for next to nothing.
1. The classic Kichler Mt. Vernon Black Outdoor Hanging Light is as time-honored as Colonial design.
2. Warm up any picture on a wall with the House of Troy Satin Brass Plug-in Picture Light.
3. Nothing says Christmas like the BonJour Yuletide Garland 4-Piece Salad Plate Set.
4. Cute and warm like a cottage...the Favorite Finds Medium Oak Finish Petite Console Table.
5. This Antique Brass Black Shade Tall Candlestick Table Lamp is perfect for a traditional dining room sideboard.
Photo credits: Atlanta Homes