As you await your next getaway to the countryside, we have decided to help you discover this style which comes straight from the other side of the Channel. Flowers, bright colours, a cosy atmosphere : all of these things bring a chic and romantic ambiance to every part of your home. Let’s decipher the essentials of this eccentric style.

A cosy living room with pastel tones

You can set up your living room in the style of an English cottage by opting for bright colours such as powdery pink which brings both charm and comfort to your interior. This luminous and appeasing touch to your choice of furniture can be emphasised by picking light types of wood such as pine or ash. At Interior’s, you can find elegant bookcases or Welsh dressers with a patina that was formed by hand and that are incredibly solid thanks to the way they are assembled using tenons and mortises. We mustn’t forget to mention the all-important vintage coffee table finely stained with linseed oil as well as a comfortable bergère sofa reminiscent of the style of Louis XVI. This allows for the charm and character that make for an authentic country home.

Should you wish to refine your cosy decor, consider accessories such as a thick and soft blanket, a candlestick, still life on the wall or a beautiful wooden ceiling light. Let’s end on a bright note with the centrepiece of your living room : the sofa. Keep up with the countryside style by choosing either a sober plain fabric or a flower print that inspires fantasy. However, you should opt for the first option if your room is already made of flowery wallpaper, as we recommend that you avoid a “full-blown look”.  If you prefer leather, an authentic Chesterfield sofa will go perfectly with your English style décor.

A romantic flowery bedroom 

As for your bedroom, flowery motifs and Liberty wallpapers allow for a bucolic feel that is unique to English cottages. In order to bring character to your bedroom, pick a rather heavy fabric for your curtains or a handcrafted boutis for your bed. Be careful not to end up adding too much to the room. You can bring light to the room with more refined furniture in a romantic spirit, such as a curved white bedside table.

As for wall decoration, you can bargain-hunt for an antique trumeau mirror unless you prefer an alluring copy in aged paulownia wood from Maison du Monde or Loberon. Keep in mind that in order to successfully achieve this cottage style, the entirety of the room has to be in perfect harmony whether it be the colours or the materials used. 

A rustic kitchen with an English feel

For your kitchen decor, you should emphasise its rustic side by using natural materials such as wood for your furniture. Top it all off with splendid parquet flooring using smoked oak. Draw inspiration from the walls of traditional country homes and choose soft colours such as celadon blue. To add that last touch of Britishness, your country-styled crockery should be polished and displayed on the room’s shelves. 

An elegant and cosy bathroom

An English cottage style entails both relaxed chicness and comfortable cosiness. For your bathroom, it’s out with your Italian shower and in with a sumptuous and impressive freestanding bathtub. It will serve as the key element of your room thanks to the comfort and elegance it brings. The finishing touches can be deliberately retro thanks to brass or copper taps. Channel your inner creativity in order to decorate your floor in a unique manner by picking stone tiling or cement tiles with “old school” motifs. You can also apply earthenware which will protect your walls as well as dress them to your taste. To keep a pleasant atmosphere, add a few decorative objects such as floral arrangements and let your bath linen be visible. 

Keep the cottage theme running all the way to your stairs

Plan your cottage style right down to the last detail by keeping in mind the importance of adjoining rooms such as the porch, hallways or the stairway. One can use an extravagant botanic wallpaper and put the finishing touches to the rooms with retro accessories from the second-hand trace. Don’t hesitate to add trinkets, potpourris, canvasses, mirrors and other decorative objects that all contribute to successfully forging a “chic countryside” ambiance.