Light and airy designs come to mind when I think of cottage decor. Like a fresh spring breeze, cottage design is a mix of vintage and modern, emphasizing natural materials. The large wood console table in this entryway is the perfect example of using organic elements with modern accents, such as the brass and glass lamp, late stone urn, and a round mirror hung on the wall above.
25 Cozy, Comfy Cottage Décor Designs To Inspire You
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Published: December 19, 2023
Updated: December 12, 2023
The older I get, the more enjoyment I get from staying home with my family and enjoying the spaces I’ve worked so hard to create. Thank goodness cottage décor is in style because I love the focus on cozy textures and antique accents that blend together to design spaces meant to be lived in. I’ve finally been able to use my family heirlooms and treasures to decorate my home, showcasing family memories in a new, stylish way.
I also adore the use of botanicals in my home décor, including as centerpieces on side tables and in fabrics and prints I hang around the walls of my home. It’s the perfect excuse to venture into nature and bring elements of the outdoors inside for all to enjoy. If you’re ready to dust off your vintage family pieces and select the most luxurious and decadent fabrics you can find, I promise you’ll fall in love with this stunning gallery of cottage décor designs below.
02 of French Country Meets Cottage Decor
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You’ll often find touches of French country design in a cottage home, with delicate and ornate features bringing an elegance that a rustic farmhouse lacks. The beige and white fireplace and distressed armchair nearby accessorize the white room, while a large wooden mirror with a dried floral wreath is hung on the mantel above. Decorating with plants brings an earthy, colorful accent to this living room.
03 of Simple, Modern Cottage Decor
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Images of florals, chintz, and antiques crowding a room often come to mind when we think of cottage decor. Thankfully, modern tastes have focused on minimal accents, elevating the look to something cozy and chic. These plain white walls are simply accessorized with a gold-framed painting and a blanket ladder, while the coffee table displays stacked books with a glowing candle and a vase filled with hydrangea blooms.
04 of White Walls With Elegant Accents
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I always associate white walls with both cottage and coastal styles, which gives any space a light and airy appearance. This kitchen and dining room space is a perfect example of how simple accents, such as a round, gold mirror or patterned wicker stools, can add an elegant touch to any space. This allows the focus to be on the warm wood tones of the furniture and plant decor that create a calming oasis in this room.
05 of Window Nook With Rustic Charm
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Natural light is my favorite feature of any room, but especially when it illuminates a cozy window seat filled with charming details. The built-in shelves are the perfect nooks to keep books, plants, and accouterments within easy reach when lounging on the light beige cushions that line the bench. My favorite part of this design is the rustic wooden beam that stretches across the top of the wood-framed windows, adding an old-world charm to the space.
06 of Layered Neutrals for a Harmonious Design
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Layering neutrals is anything but boring, as evident in this living room. The tan sofa is draped with soft and cozy blankets and pillows that match the white armchairs framing the white stone fireplace. Botanical prints on the walls match the potted plants placed in the corners of the room. The layers of colors and shades blend together to harmoniously form a peaceful and relaxing design.
07 of Organic Accents in Neutral Living Room
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Organic accents will definitely uplift your living room design, so be sure to incorporate a few accents to help achieve the ideal mix of nature and comfort. The white geometric lamp placed on the side table adds just the right amount of texture, along with a miniature stone planter. Shades of gray and white around the room allow the wooden shelves and blue and white striped throw pillow to pop against a neutral backdrop.
08 of Green Wainscoting Entrance
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I’m obsessed with the gorgeous shade of green used on this board and batten wainscoting inside the entrance to this stunning home. The look is modern, earthy, and cozy when paired with the tan throw pillow and wicker decor. The white upper walls and wood floors work together to achieve a design that is both classic and contemporary.
09 of Oversized Vase as Coffee Table Accent
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Light wood and organic accents are quintessential elements to achieve the cottage look. The coffee table placed in the center of the room is accessorized with a large ceramic vase filled with leafy boughs, while a chocolate brown sectional wraps around the room. Keep the attention on your accessories by keeping your walls bare and allowing a few eye-catching pieces to take center stage.
10 of Layering Patterns With Deep Red Accents
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Botanical elements and decor are essential if you want to achieve a cottage look in your home. These accents can be minimal, like framed prints on a gallery wall and a large vase filled with leaves, as seen in this living room. Layering patterns with the same accent color, such as a deep red, is also an effective way to design that cozy look that cottage-core is known for.
11 of Cottage-style Meets Farmhouse Vibes
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There’s a fine line between farmhouse and cottage designs, so there is plenty of room to blend the two styles to suit your preferences. The faded red brick and wood-burning stove are a more rustic accent, while the blue velvet armchair layered with patterned pillows adds to the cottage vibe. White walls and plentiful natural light provide a fantastic blank canvas that allows you to decorate to your heart’s content.
12 of Vintage Accent Piece for a Modern Design
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I have so many family heirlooms and treasures passed down to me throughout the years, and I’m so glad that using vintage pieces in home decor is trending again. It allows me to showcase these gems without worrying about them looking out-of-style or fussy. This home designer got the memo and decided to use an antique lamp and framed photo to decorate the wooden mantel of the red brick fireplace. Adding a mounted buck’s head is the perfect rustic touch to complete the look.
13 of Organic Accents To Bring Nature Indoors
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Bringing small touches of nature into my home is one of my favorite ways to accessorize for each season. Using towering stalks of pussy willows in a white vase on this corner credenza adds height to the display, as well as incorporating an organic accent to the scene. The white board and batten wainscoting in with the light gray walls in this living room are a classic look for a cottage home, as is the use of small, natural accents.
14 of Cozy Throws and Pillows With Rustic Accents
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Plentiful pillows and cozy knit throws draped across this gray, tufted sofa make for an inviting scene as soon as you walk through the front door. In my opinion, the rustic wooden coffee table and matching stool are the best accessories, thanks to the character they add to the room. But don’t forget the dramatic green wreath hung on the front door that matches the bouquet of white flowers that are displayed on the entryway table.
15 of Shades of Gray and White
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I adore a good herringbone floor pattern thanks to the texture and movement it adds to any room. The faded color of this floor gives the whole living room a vintage air, which is elevated with a heather-gray sofa and a plush rug in the center of the room. Shades of gray and white on the sofa are echoed in the decor placed on the wooden shelf mounted above, while a potted tree adds a simple accent in the corner of the room.
16 of Cozy Modern Cottage
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If you really want to make a statement, use black shiplap to create a stunning fireplace focal point guaranteed to catch your eye as soon as you enter your living room. When contrasted with the white walls and sheer curtains in this living room, the overall effect is one of modern comfort. Modern design can still appear comfortable while focusing on the clean lines and minimal decor it is known for.
17 of Floor Decor With Simple Walls
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Natural wood will always be my default when it comes to choosing doors and trims because I love the warmth and natural touch it automatically gives to any room. I’m particularly captivated by the wicker baskets and woven ottoman artfully grouped near the corner of an ornate fireplace in this living space. When floor decor is as gorgeous as this is, leave the walls simple to avoid a cluttered look.
18 of Cottage Decor With Contemporary Coffee Table
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Cottage-core can sometimes appear fussy and overly decorated, so it’s a great idea to add a few modern pieces to make the design feel more contemporary. The addition of a round, wooden coffee table with black metal hairpin legs helps give this family room an updated look. The rest of the room focuses on light neutral shades and textured fabrics that will always be in style.
19 of Modern Art in Cottage-core Bedroom
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I can’t think of a better place to focus on cottage design than in the bedroom, mainly thanks to the style’s focus on comfort and simplicity. The layered pillows on this bed are so inviting and relaxing, and I adore how shades of beige are used throughout the bedding and wall decor to create a harmonious design. The look is updated with modern art displayed on the walls around the room.
20 of White Decor in Modern Cottage Living Room
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Simple, clean lines never go out of style, and this living room is proof of why. The white fireplace is a stunning focal point with mantel decor that gives the room a timeless look. A farmhouse-style coffee table in the center of the room is modernized by focusing on all-white accessories that blend with the walls and carpet around the room.
21 of Warm and Cozy Entryway Design
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Homey touches exude warmth in this charming entrance. The layered white and gray cushions on the bench near the front door add texture to an often-neglected spot in our homes, while the shelf above is decorated with white saltbox houses and a wide-framed mirror. Add in a lovely piece of wall decor to help add an additional layer of interest to the space.
22 of Original Features for Added Character
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It’s nearly impossible to replicate original features, which is why they’re so desired to emphasize a room’s character. The stone peaking through the white plastered walls of this home is the perfect accent that gives this space the needed depth to prevent it from looking like a cookie-cutter design. The beige stone is partnered with beige furniture and wooden accents to form an unforgettable design.
23 of Texture Fabrics for a Showstopping Bed
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I always try to find ways of incorporating texture into my home, which is why I love the waffle-knit throw and matching pillows displayed on this plush bed. The layered patterns and textures seen in the other accents pillows and a draped throw are the perfect way to add depth and interest, especially when the bard walls allow your fabrics to take center stage.
24 of Layered Neutrals in Modern Sitting Room
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Never underestimate the power of neutrals in creating a classic, comfortable design. Layered shades of gray in this sitting room add depth to the design, from the dark gray sofa to the light walls. Dark wood floors and farmhouse-style tables bring a touch of the country into an otherwise modern room.
25 of Warm Tones With a Blue Velvet Sofa
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Focusing on warm tones is an easy way to incorporate a cottage look into your home, creating an inviting ambiance that immediately puts guests at ease. My favorite part of this design is the light blue velvet sofa that speaks of luxury and relaxation, especially with the addition of patterned pillows displayed across its cushions. The botanical prints on the wall above add a subtle brightness thanks to the use of vibrant colors that are impossible to miss.
26 of Neutral, Modern Home Décor Ideas
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A black piano stands in the corner of a farmhouse living room with white board and batten walls, gray wall paint, and a gray linen sofa. Add a neutral floral wall hanging, a faux fur rug, and some black farmhouse lanterns to add a cozy look to the space.
