Cottage decorating is really quite a bit of fun. Cottages are more fun than homes, and they are usually used as second dwellings or cute little rental properties and thus automatically lend themselves to more creative design features. Naturally, when decorating a cottage, the natural ambiance that surrounds the cottage can be taken into account. A cottage by the beach, for example, can often reflect the natural surrounding with driftwood accents, palm trees, and lots of bright and airy colors.
When decorating a cottage, one basic rule of thumb reigns true. The more simplistic the decorating, the better. Cottages are smaller, usually with smaller rooms than a house, with lower ceilings, and smaller yards. This is generally speaking of course and there is always the exception. By keeping the interior of each room open and as specious as possible, the cottage can seem larger and roomier than one would imagine. The use of bright colors also helps to open up the space. Filling a cottage with too much furniture and other little trinkets gives it a cluttered appearance.
For the smallest rooms, it is recommended to start at the middle where there is ample open space and...