10 Cottage-Style Decorating Ideas

Adding warmth to a wood-and-white dining space, these mismatched chairs and the deck door are painted shades of green.

Add accessories made of natural materials like these napkin rings crafted from solid acacia wood.

• Wood Slice Napkin Rings; $24 for a set of 4

Here, an accessory palette of blues and greens creates a beach-cottage vibe. Above the kitchen bar, a cluster of ceramic pendant lights helps make the space feel intimate.

Choose dinnerware in rich colors like this orange set (with a subtle ombre finish) that'll make your dining space feel like summer any time of year.

• Alta Reactive Glaze Dinnerware Set; from $24

Let book collections serve as art. Display books by subject so each shelf tells a story.

Brighten up a bed or living room seating by layering colorfully patterned textiles.

• Candy Stripe Coverlet; from $148

Don't use your garage? Consider redesigning it as a guesthouse, art studio, or den. Here, a stand-alone garage was converted into a bedroom.

Cottages often have space constraints. In the kitchen, choose dishes and culinary tools that have style and character.

• Latte Bowl Set (pictured at center); $24 each

No cottage would be complete without woven baskets—they add a textural element to a space while providing storage solutions.

• Braided Storage Bins; from $29

Add pillows and call any corner nap time. Here, what was once a home's covered front porch now functions as a window seat in the backyard.