Decorating your cottage in the summer can be tricky. You don’t want to sacrifice time on the dock to do a major reno! Here are 6 easy and inexpensive ways to add a little cool to your cottage (and still have time to roast marshmallows by the bonfire).
Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
Vintage Vibe
Scour garage sales, antique shops and second-hand stores for cottage décor. When grouped together on a table or in a cabinet, a collection of pitchers, glass jars or bottles makes a statement.
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Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
Under cover
Slipcovered furniture is your friend. Either have a cover made in a durable fabric for an old sofa or chair, or buy a slipcovered couch like this one from Ikea. Slipcovers are washable so even a pale colour is practical. Consider picking up a spare cover to swap out if needed.
Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
Flower power
Whether purchased from your favourite flower shop or picked on a walk in the woods, fresh flowers give a room instant style. Forgo a traditional vase for glass jars or other vessels for a more casual feel.
Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
DIY decor
Personalize your cottage with DIY elements to make it feel your own. Whether you update a table with a fresh coat of paint or create some rustic artwork, each project will make your cottage feel like home.
Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
Keep it simple
When decorating your cottage be inspired by your surroundings but don’t get carried away with a theme. The use of patterned cushions, colour and texture in this living room evoke the feeling of being by the water without being over-the-top.
Cottage chic: 6 ways to decorate your cottage on a budget
Double duty
Invest in furniture that can serve more than one function and that work well in small spaces. Use a bench as a coffee table; it’s scale will suit a small space and it can be pulled up to the dining table for extra seating when hosting a dinner party. An oversized basket with a lid can serve as an end table and store blankets for those chilly cottage nights.
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