You cannot achieve a true modern cottage look without having a few vintage or traditional details to highlight. We love incorporating vintage kitchen faucets for instance that have a slight patina. You may also see this in a farmhouse-style sink or even a vintage-style dresser as a bathroom vanity. Just like the English and French country homes you want these pieces to make a statement - to do that you don’t want to over-crowd your modern cottage space with antiques but rather have the modern clean lines set the scene for those truly special items.

Your design style isn’t just one thing! It’s true! Show me a photo of any home and I will show you at least 2-3 different design style elements within that space. Being a blend of different styles is a good thing! It gives you the flexibility to tailor your space more unique to your tastes and preferences. After all, the purpose of having a design style in the first place is to express yourself through your home decorating, right?