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How to get the cottagecore look at home
ou love wildflowers, crafting, broidery, plants and a fairy -like esthetic, the cottagee look may be right for you. s trendy style evokes the atsphere, lifestyle and romansm of English country houFortunately, you don’t have ive in a literal cottage to get look. Here’s how to bring design style into your home.
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1. Mount a rail to the wall. Use a support bar and hooks to hang utensils, measuring cups, pots, pans, oven mitts, cutting boards and anything else you want to keep handy.
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E WALLS create a dreamy and poetic mosphere, paint the walls in tel tones. Alternatively, apply owery wallpaper. Just make e the print isn’t too busy, as can overwhelm the space.
E FLOOR ether it’s wood or ceramic, t flooring is a good fit for the cottagecore look. ou add a rug, consider choosing a white or beige cramé model.
E FURNITURE od, wicker, rattan and other natural materials conute to a country esthetic. Look for chairs, tables, s and other furniture made of these materials.Vine and antique pieces are also on theme.
THE ACCENTS Floral prints and botanical fabrics will set the right tone. Plants are a must, but consider incorporating dried or fresh flowers into the space as well. Handmade items, vintage dishware and folk art pieces are also a good fit.
2. Hang shelves. Install them above the stove, fridge, countertop and doorway. Shelves provide an easy storage solution for spices, bins of pasta, candy containers, fresh herbs and more.
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3. Opt for integrated design features. Built-in appliances or a trash chute incorporated into the countertop can byspace. Similarly, a help you makeproperties the most featured of a small slide-out shelf can extend your countertop surface.
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