My living room is a combination of natural woods, whites and creamy beiges. I love overflowing the sofa with warm blankets, pillows, and candles in glass jars. I feel as if it brings that cozy, whimsical cottage vibe that I love so much.
The hall/entryway is both inviting and dramatic, with contrasting finishes (most notable, the black-and-white Harley Quinn floor and opposing natural wood floor), white, character-inspiring board-and-batten walls, a trio of crystal chandeliers, antique picture frames, and a cozy sheepskin rug.
Theoretically, if a cottage lacks coziness, you can't very well call it a cottage,” can you?
New Hartford, Connecticut's Ambyr Domonell believes so, and we think her warm-and-fuzzy vibe fits the core of cottage credentials to a T! Ambyr's love affair with decorating started at an early age. Recreating her girlhood room and painting her bedroom furniture seeded her ambitions for interior design, thrifting, and refinishing antiques.
I have been doing DIY projects for as long as I can remember, Ambyr explained. I would redecorate my room again and again as a young girl.
A wife and stay-at-home mom, Ambyr ventured into social media, particularly Instagram, to share her admiration for cottage living-and she scored big, with an impressive 27K followers in just a few short years.
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Variations on Vignettes
The art of still-life interior design.
An English Country Kitchen
Our Project House Utah kitchen came alive long before the first tile was laid, thanks to 3D and mood-board renderings.
Coastal Cool
An updated condo gets an improved layout and a seaside-inspired décor.
Colonial Revival
Built over 120 years ago, this house was relegated to being a college rental with shoddy repairs but was rescued to receive a new lease on life.
Fresh Updates for a Historic Bungalow
A homeowner modifies her 1921 Craftsman with respectful renovations and redesigns.
Summer Scenes & Design Dreams
Our brand ambassador shares his seasonal styling inspirations.
BEAT The HEAT
Get your home ready for the summer heat with cottage-friendly cooling.
Cozy & Collected
An art collector enlists a designer to help her renovate her 1964 Colonial cottage. Together, they create a home filled with sumptuous textiles and treasured heirlooms.
Beach Town Bungalow
While this 1922 Craftsman embodies the character and charm of a bygone era, its owner has found creative ways to bring it into the present while honoring its past.
Nostalgic Magic
Old and new magic combine in this quirky redesign of an old Tudor house, complete with dinosaur wallpaper, scalloped edges and whimsical tile.
