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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Decorate Like a Stylist • MAKE ANY ROOM MAGAZINE-WORTHY WITH TIPS AND PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE STYLISTS.

All in the Family • By taking on the design of his parents’ house, designer Nick Gagne returns to his roots to create a coastal New England style that bridges his past and the whole family’s future.

Middle Ground • An architect and her husband transform a cottage in Southern California into a home that embodies both their tastes.

Tiny Timbers • A novice renovator revamps her family’s 1900s Arizona carriage house into a luxury tiny-home rental.

Treasure Hunt • A family finds a just-right locale for summer life on the Rhode Island shore and builds a character-filled cottage to match.

Crafted by Hand • A California mother transforms her home into a love letter to her family—one DIY project at a time.

Small Wonder • A ramshackle 18th-century Connecticut cottage gets a fresh start as a quiet getaway for a city couple.

Vintage Vision • After moving into a basic 1950s mountain cottage, the Cruices set about instilling it with charm—using April’s passion for history and Joe’s pro-level construction smarts to create a family home filled with color and warmth.

Surf’s Up • A cheery California getaway puts its Minnesota owners—and all who enter—in a vacation frame of mind.

Blank Canvas • An online content creator turns a ho-hum rental apartment into a showplace for his budget-friendly design ideas.

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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