When you think of a cottage, you instantly think…enchanting, cozy, comfortable, relaxing. If this
is the look and feel you would like to create for your home, we have some ideas to help.
A key component to creating a classic cottage look is the quintessential charming front door. If
your home already has an original cottage door, do what you can to preserve it. If not, shop
around for a unique, charming cottage-style front door.
Next, you can compliment your door by framing it with flowering, climbing plants such as roses
or wisteria. Dress up your stairs with a variety of potted plants, some of them cascading over
the side. You might add window boxes filled with colorful flowers and varying greenery. Plants
are essential in creating that storybook cottage look you are seeking.
Keep extending the charm by adding a worn brick or stone walkway to your door. Off to the
side, planting a natural flower garden with plants of varying colors, textures and heights would
really elevate the level of cottage charm. Hydrangeas come to mind with their full, luscious,
bulbous blooms. Look for plants that are hardy and rather low maintenance.
To top it all off, you could add a traditional white picket fence with flowering vines growing
through and over it. This would surely make your cottage theme complete!
You have probably noticed, the keys to creating a classic cottage look are unique, charming
details on your house, such as your front door. As well as an abundance of plants… climbing,
cascading, as well as full and luscious. Just what you imagine when you read a classic
storybook.
Giving your home’s exterior a classic cottage look will definitely upgrade your curb appeal. Your
home will exude charm, warmth and character. We hope these ideas will help you complete
your look.
