What's the Difference Between Cottage and Country Decorating?
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Becky P on Jun 08, 2013to me, cottage is more blues/whites.....or beachy feeling. I would say yours is more country. My main style is country.Helpful Reply
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Elaine Simmons on Jun 09, 2013I would definitely say country too if you have to put a name on it. So many people are eclectic these days that it really doesn't matter that much what you call it as long as you enjoy it.Helpful Reply
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Reinventing Space on Jun 09, 2013Country! Also, show the room, not a vignette. The style of the room, built-ins and amenities will help determine too.Helpful Reply
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Heather (New House New Home) on Jun 09, 2013I'm with everyone else and say country - cottage has more "natural" elements to it - especially if it's beachy cottage.Helpful Reply
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Virtually Staging Properties, Inc on Jun 09, 2013what you are showing us is called country cottage style decorating. It is cottage style but your theme here in these photos is a country flair. The other form of cottage style decorating would be a theme related to the beach. We love how you made the pillows from the burlap rice bags!Helpful Reply
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Jeanette S on Jun 09, 2013Honestly, I think you can say it is a good mix of both. Cottage has the rocking chairs, quilts, etc., while the true country is a bit more rustic. Sometimes country puts in things rusty and old and your Mother's place is too polished to be true country. Just my thoughts. It is lovely whatever style you call it!Helpful Reply
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Debbie Gates on Jun 09, 2013I have that same burlap rice bag. I actually bought the rice, just for the bag and was wondering what I would do with it. Now I know. Thank you for sharing, love the pictures.Helpful Reply
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Sharon's Interior Images on Jun 10, 2013There is definitely a country theme in this home - rustic & Americana. Cottage is more white wainscoting, moulding & trim work with lighter soft color tones on walls & in fabrics. It's great taking memorabilia and creating vignettes of collections in a fun way when you have that country vibe.Helpful Reply
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CindyandGeorge Schaeffer on Jun 10, 2013I would call this beautiful collection more country home. I think of cottage style as more "fru-fru" (my own word) but usually cram packed with lace, ruffles, loads of pillows and throws. It always looks like every surface is covered with some find or treasure and can sometimes be overdone. The country look is meaningful, simple and full of unique antique pieces. Just my thoughts...Helpful Reply
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Patricia W on Jun 10, 2013Country homes should be full of wood and natural elements. It reflects country life. Hard working folk with deep appreciation of the land, the way is was meant to be used. Simple statements are shown in the photos. Quilt patterns, natural wood, and heritage. I love it!Helpful Reply
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Lizzy Bean on Jun 27, 2014I would decorate farmhouse style....your mom's home currently looks country to me.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Nelson on Jan 09, 2015My take is that your interior décor is more "colonial" than cottage or country. Very nicely done.Helpful Reply
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