Tips on Decorating Using Cottage Style Furniture - Part 2

3. Opt for light colored window treatments. Sheer and light colored curtains are also perfect as this would give you that privacy without keeping out the light.

4. Another easy way to add that vintage feel is to put up vintage prints on your walls. This would add to the old world feel that you are aiming for.

5. Having real plants around the house is also an easy way to capture that cottage style appeal. So have some indoor and outdoor not only would it enhance the look of your living space, it would also create a relaxing atmosphere.

6. If you plan to repaint, choose colors that are on the lighter side. White, light beiges and yellow are just some of the most commonly used colors. But you can also try some light blues as well as light greens. Just remember to keep it light and relaxing as that is the main attraction of this style.

7. Add as many natural elements as you can. Wood is the main resource used here. Try to stay away from using chrome or anything metallic as that are related to the more modern style. Wood adds that sort of country appeal which is what really makes up this style. Furniture made of wood are the best additions if you want to re-create a romantic, Parisian feel to your home. Choose ones with intricate detailing.

It would also help to look through home design magazines and see for yourself how they have recreated this style. Make sure that you don’t copy it exactly the way they'd done it because having your own input is what would make it truly beautiful. Just get some inspiration and basic ideas. This should not be hard at all because refurbishing your home using cottage style furniture is very easy because you can just mix and match everything. It doesn’t really matter if they match because that’s where its quirk lies. If you try to match everything, you lose the sense of "carefree" design.

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