Add "tradition" to a Florida Home?
How can I make a home in Florida look "cottagey"
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This site is for the exterior: https://www.homedit.com/making-your-home-look-like-a-cottage/
This site is for the interior: https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22930635/list/15-ways-to-get-the-english-cottage-look
Good luck Valerie!
Hop and bop over to your local home improvement center or news stand. Even in this digital age, there are still magazines in print. The library is another source. There is always Google and Pinterest too. Here are a few sites to get the ball rolling.
https://www.southernhomemagazine.com/product/cottage-home-style-2018/
https://www.amazon.com/Cottage-Home-Style-Magazine/dp/B01HSHJ5Q2
https://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/cottage-style-decorating-16-fresh-simple-design-ideas-pictures
https://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/25-comfy-cottage-rooms
https://www.pinterest.com/mimitexas4est/cottage-home-decorating-ideas/
https://freshome.com/defining-style-series-cottage-style-design
I would use blue and white with wood accents.
Pick up a copy of Cottages & Bungalows magazine for inspiration. Add shiplap to a wall. Add floral prints.