10 Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Cottage

Looking to breathe new life into your cottage?

Here are fast ways to freshen up your cottage so you can enjoy it all year long. Scroll down and get inspired!

1. Apply An Antique Painted Finish To Your Furniture

Windsor-back chairs in a sage green hue liven up a casual eating area.

2. Mix Up The Look

Brighten a sunroom with new drapes, patterned throw pillows and a painted floor.

3. Forage For Florals

Decorate an entry with a wicker basket and wildflowers or found branches in a weathered planter.

4. Embrace An Indoor-Outdoor Vibe

Switch out more formal counter stools for something with beachy, tropical style.

5. Try Indigo Accents

Accessorize a guest room with art, a ginger jar table lamp and a striped throw pillow in the same hue for a layered look.

6. Bring In Vintage Finds

Mount flea market art on a bookcase to create visual interest and add personality.

7. Go Bold With Color

Paint a screen and back door set in a vibrant color like canary yellow. It will bring a smile to your face!

8. Style Beds With Cool Textiles

Layer block-printed sheets, coverlets and accent pillows for an interesting mix of color and pattern.

9. Think Vertically

When space is tight, use tall storage and display pieces, like this painted vintage rack on wheels.

10. Repurpose Pieces

Find an old blanket box to use as a hall table.