Patterns
In some subdivisions of the cottage home decor style, you may find a lot of mixing and matching with patterns. This is especially true in the bedroom, or living room, as it’s not unusual to mix different patterns on the pillows and upholstery, or on the bedding and pillows.
When attempting to mix and match different patterns in the space, pick a single color and then choose two or three different patterns that use that same color. This allows you to maintain a cohesive look that even a professional interior designer may be envious of.
Remember, cottage decor and shabby chic decor are two different things. Cottage is comfortable, cozy and somewhat traditional. Shabby chic is all about vintage, worn and well loved pieces. Though it’s easy to blur the lines between the two, it’s important to know the difference between these two styles of home decor.
When choosing light fixtures such as chandeliers, many people are stumped when it comes to the type of crystal or glass that is being used on the fixture. Crystal, or its occasional glass substitute, can be extremely attractive and make an elegant statement in any room of the home. Today, chandeliers are extremely trendy and it's not unusual to see them in rooms other than the dining room. When shopping for a crystal or glass chandelier or other light fixture that contains these materials, it's important to know some of the basics.
