Cottages and Bungalows

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

Embrace the Joy of the Holidays

Cottages and Bungalows

Find More Holiday Décor • Check out this month’s online exclusives.

Historic Beach Cottages Adorned in Seasonal Simplicity • The beloved summer retreats at Crystal Cove celebrate the winter holidays in nostalgic style.

Meaningful Traditions • Our 2023 Brand Ambassador shares what makes the holiday season special for her growing family.

Presenting Our Christmas Tree Contest Winner! • After hundreds of entries were narrowed down to a group of beautiful finalists, this Winter Wonderland tree won the hearts and votes of Cottages & Bungalows’ social media followers in our second-annual challenge.

Christmas in the Cotswolds • Come along for a walking tour of English cottages dressed in their holiday best.

The Ultimate Gift Guide • Thoughtful and fun ideas for everyone on your holiday list.

Spinning the Christmas Color Wheel • This English country cottage kitchen shines with a bold and bright palette of holiday cheer.

Christmas in the Country • Pantry Hill, a spec home transformed into a turn-of-the-century escape by a creative family, proves that the best heirlooms are special holiday memories.

A Colorful Christmas • This home spreads holiday cheer in vivid colors.

Curated Holiday Collections • This home and online shop illustrate the beauty of thoughtfully decorated interiors lovingly filled with unique antiques and thrifted treasures.

A Very Victorian Christmas • This festive home is filled with creative displays and Old World pieces.

Sweet & Simple Season • Greenery and vintage finds add life and character to the neutral holiday décor of a cottage.

A Merry Modern Cottage Farmhouse • Make your space cozy with budget-friendly DIY décor.

The ABCs of Creating a Cozy Décor • Bring home the holiday cheer with this elementary-school teacher’s smart decorating tips.

A Star is Born • Stars will fill the formal powder room of our Project House Utah speculative build, making it a whimsical yet elegant bright spot for its future homeowners.

Beauty Restored • Purify your life and your home by using shades of white.

Trend Tips: Santas in a Box • How can you display your collections of the jolly fellow to make a big impact? The creator of this hot Christmas décor trend is here to show you!