COMPARE & CONTRAST. In the dining room, Maggie added large blue and white lamps, modern host chairs, draperies and pillows on a bench. She wanted something unexpected in the room and found the right statementmaking element: black and white host chairs. “They stand out, which is exactly what I wanted,” she says.
1. COLOR AND PATTERN. Cottage style is about comfort and color. “Don’t be afraid to use pattern and color liberally! Wallpaper your foyer, use grasscloth in your dining room, and paint your den a happy hue,” Maggie says.
2. LAYER WITH RUGS. Choose rugs you can layer to convey a collected vibe. Maggie says, “We love using inexpensive natural fiber sisals or jutes with antique rugs layered on top.”