Cottages and Bungalows

Create the cottage lifestyle you love in any home with expert tips, inspiring house tours, and fun DIY tips and instructions.

Change Is in the Air

Cottages and Bungalows

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Coastal with a Southern Twist • A dark and dated cottage gets a face-lift.

Know Your Terms

Soaking Up Summertime • Toni’s tips on creating a cozy al fresco dining space

EASY HARDWARE UPDATE

It’s A Family Affair • The savvy owner of a décor, clothing and vintage boutique honors her family in all she creates.

Memorable Mantels • Simple steps for making a statement with your mantel

Styling Notebook

When Words Are Not Enough • Give flowers!

Cottage-Style Finds for Every Budget • Whether you’re splurging for a long-admired element for your home or making the most of every penny, here are some fun finds to get your creative wheels turning.

Pick a Rug, Any Fun Rug • Summertime is the perfect time to throw down a light, bright or whimsical rug.

Sunroom Serenity • A dreamy blue mixed with natural tones produces a room fit for napping.

Hanging Out in Style

Summertime Is Outdoor Time • Whether to the beach, pool, patio or lawn, summer is calling us outside.

AMERICANA CHIC • A colorful palette, a unique and elegant backsplash, and thoughtful, functional updates come together in this D.C. area Craftsman cottage kitchen renovation to create a fun space for family time and hosting.

DESIGN CLOSE-UP: Picking Your Palette • Choosing the right palette for your kitchen can feel a bit daunting, but seasoned designer Allie Mann has some advice to make the task less challenging.

Jubilee on the Lake • A lakeside property featuring docks and outdoor entertaining spaces becomes a true haven for the homeowners during the worldwide pandemic.

Entertaining en Plein Air • Jubilee Haven’s outdoor spaces are just as mesmerizing as its indoor ones. Janice loves using them for hosting guests and visitors. Here are her five top tips for styling and entertaining in the great outdoors.

A True Floridian Home • An architectural firm designs a true Floridian home for two retirees and creates an enduring escape, despite hurricane restrictions.

Design Mind. • Outdoor spaces need just as much intentionality as those indoors. Here are Chris and Peter M.’s top five tips for designing in the great outdoors.

Coastal Serenity • A patriotic palette infuses this bay home with a crisp coastal vibe.

The House of Good Taste • A Massachusetts homeowner transforms a dilapidated bungalow into an elegant Craftsman’s cottage with tasteful surroundings.

Home Away From Home • A designer takes a vacation rental cottage from drab to fab.

What Stays, What Goes? • Tiffany shares her tips on how to tackle a major renovation and redesign.

Free YOUR MIND • Five design tips for a complete mental refresh in your home.

The Sweet & Sunny Seaside • Escape to Laguna Beach for home-grown grapefruit and charming table settings.

Restful Retreats • Take a look at the bedrooms for Project House Tennessee—each with its own unique feel.

Thos. Moser Furniture

Bounty of Botanicals • Botanical art is calming, timeless and fresh in this update of a southern Virginia office.

Summer by the Sea • Lifestyle writer Tricia Foley documents the characteristics of unique homes she encountered after moving to Bellport, New York, a seaside oasis for creatives of all types.

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A vintage Coastal Cottage • Create an easy, breezy look with color and imperfect details.