BH&G Cottage Style

Cottage Style offers tips for boosting curb appeal, fresh ideas for displaying antiques, and plenty of inspiration for brightening any space—no matter the square footage. The personalized interiors of these charming cottages tell their homeowners' stories. Whether it's a suburban bungalow, a seaside cottage, or a forest-dwelling cabin, the romantic houses gracing this issue's pages are lovingly decorated to be character-rich, collected over time, and inviting to all.

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Style Finder • ARE YOU A STORYBOOK ROMANTIC, A LOVER OF COZY CABINS, OR A SEASIDE STROLLER? CHECK OUT OUR THREE SIGNATURE TAKES ON COTTAGE STYLE AND DISCOVER EASY WAYS TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE LOOK HOME.

Happy Campers • A thoughtful renovation turns a 1930s lakefront cabin in Vermont into the ultimate family hangout.

On Island Time • An empty-nester couple rehabs a beachy cottage to create a colorful escape from city life.

Mountain Retreat • The cozy rustic style of this cottage—built near an old silver mine on a Montana ranch—has friends and family laying claim all summer long.

Over the Rainbow • A color-loving homeowner gives a drab bungalow a candy-coated makeover—one bright idea at a time.

Simplicity by the Sea • A dream vacation home in South Africa inspires one family to indulge in life’s simple pleasures.

Afternoon Delight • It’s not every day that you see a cottage garden converted into a croquet lawn, but for one Cape Cod couple, there was never a question of what their new backyard would become.

Classic Spirit • Beloved antiques and fresh coastal style converge in a Rhode Island cottage that is as relaxed as its setting.

High on a Hilltop • A 34-step climb from the shore to their hilltop island cabin rewards a Finnish couple with breathtaking views across the archipelago.

Smooth Sailing • An interior designer lovingly—and patiently—restores a Chesapeake Bay cottage into a getaway fit for her family’s summer adventures.

Memory Maker • A dowdy lakeside cottage offers a young Toronto designer a chance to test her skills. Her guests give her an A+.

Old Made New • A young couple brings a 120-year-old Dutch Colonial in Maine up to date while preserving its most charming historical details.

Shopping Guide • Find collectibles, linens, antiques, and more with the help of this state-by-state shopping guide to flea markets and family-run stores. Or check out our list of national retailers. Addresses and phone numbers have been verified, but we cannot guarantee the availability of products and services.

Resources • Contact these design professionals or sources for more information about their services and products. For more decorating ideas, check out our online links at BHG.com/CottageStyle.

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