The Cottage Journal

02/02/2025

This California cottage blends breezy coastal vibes with timeless French flair. From sunlit spaces to sophisticated details, this home is a celebration of effortless style and coastal tranquility. (📷 : Mark Lohman, Styling: Sunday Hendrickson)

Moving into a home a block away from the street where she grew up was a dream come true for Janet Solomon. “I always wanted to raise my kids the way I was."

02/01/2025

As winter begins to fade, we’re embracing the in-between with cozy textures, soft florals, and refreshing pastel hues! (Repost: on Instagram)

01/31/2025

It’s National Hot Chocolate Day! Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of these decadent recipes. (📷 : Magazine) https://thecottagejournal.com/celebrate-national-hot-chocolate-day-decadent-recipes/

01/31/2025

Soft hues, rich textures, and a hint of old-world charm make this space feel like a warm welcome to the season ahead! (Repost: on Instagram)

01/30/2025

Decorated with both treasured heirlooms and vintage finds, Mary Lee Braswell's cottage is a new build with an old soul. Take a tour of this curated space at the link.(📷 : Jim Bathie, Styling: Maghan Armstrong) https://thecottagejournal.com/new-build-with-old-soul/

01/29/2025

The primary bedroom in this South Carolina home features an antique rug layered atop seagrass. “That’s a fun trick if you’ve got a rug that you really like that doesn’t necessarily fit the whole room,” designer J.P. Horton says. “By layering it, you can kind of trick the eye.” See more of this cozy home in our latest Vintage Cottage special issue, on newsstands now. (📷 : Julia Lynn)

01/28/2025

From enchanting mantel moments to cozy reading nooks, explore 6 creative ways to showcase antique books in your cottage. (📷 : Mac Jamieson, Styling: Ashley Kay Johnson) https://thecottagejournal.com/6-creative-ways-to-display-antique-books/

01/26/2025

This stunning kitchen remodel highlights the space’s historic architectural details and incorporates a cherished china collection that adds a personal touch. (📷 : Ashlee Kindred, Interior designs: Tiffany Skilling) https://thecottagejournal.com/historic-architectural-details-and-a-beloved-china-collection-shine-in-this-kitchen-remodel/

01/25/2025

Florals and soft green accents blend beautifully in this dreamy cottage bedroom! ( on Instagram)

01/24/2025

Designer Melinda James thoughtfully updated this Texas cottage to be the perfect fit for one young family. (📷 : Michael Hunter)

Designer Melinda James thoughtfully updated this Texas cottage to be the perfect fit for one young family.

01/24/2025

Classic florals and warm wooden tones bring this powder room to life with a touch of added vintage charm. (Repost: on Instagram)

01/22/2025

Inspired by the gentle snowfall and bare trees that mark the season, a table bedecked in creams, blues, and browns gathers friends for a delightful midday repast. (📷 : John O'Hagan, Styling by Mary Beth Jones) https://thecottagejournal.com/warm-up-at-a-heartfelt-winter-table/

01/21/2025

Interior designer Elizabeth Drake’s goal for this Midwest lakeside home was to create a place that combined gracious space for all members of the family, wrapped in a feeling of warmth and coziness. Follow the link for a home tour! (📷 : Werner Straube, Interior designs: Elizabeth Drake) https://thecottagejournal.com/midwest-lakeside-cottage-built-family-mind/

01/20/2025

To capture the perfect view in this Cashiers, North Carolina, mountain home, the homeowners centered the house on Rock Mountain and included plenty of carefully placed windows. “You can see the mountains in the background, regardless of which window you’re looking at,” says architectural designer Jim Robinson. See more at the link! (📷 : Aaron Hogsed, Architectural designs: Jim Robinson) https://thecottagejournal.com/see-north-carolina-mountain-home-captures-view/

01/19/2025

Kim Robinson’s collections of vintage pieces in her 1920s coastal cottage complement the age of the home, like the hutch in the kitchen—an aqua blue that echoes the hues of the water right outside the windows. See more of this home in our Vintage Cottage special issue, on newsstands now. (📷 : Kim Robinson)

01/18/2025

Transform a mundane task into a moment of joy with a laundry room makeover! We're loving the green accents and cheerful botanical wallpaper in this space from on Instagram.

01/17/2025

When a semiretired couple downsized to a new home in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, they enlisted the help of interior designer Anne Marie Hauer of Choux Designs to make it all come together. Take a tour of the stunning new space at the link! (📷 : Robert Radifera, Styling: Charlotte Safavi) https://thecottagejournal.com/this-downsized-virginia-home-melds-new-beginnings-with-old-traditions/

01/17/2025

Copper pots, candlelight, and fresh flora warm this space, finding beauty in the heart of winter. (Repost: on Instagram)