18 Beautiful Cottage Living Room Ideas To Easily Use

Looking to transform your living room into a comfy cottage haven? You’ve got great taste.

This post is all about beautiful cottage living room ideas to easily use. 

If there’s one thing I’m sure of in home decor, its that cottage decor is never going to get old. Although it can be traced back to the rural homes of England, dating back to the mediaeval period, According to the Interior Trends 2022 Report by Living Cozy, cottagecore takes the crown for the top interior design trend.

Cottage living room decor is all about coziness, character, natural textures, and unique charm.  So whether you love the traditional cottage decor or more rustic design, you’ll be able to create the look that you’ll adore. Let’s have a look at some ways you can introduce the beauty of cottage living room ideas in a simple and easy-to-do way. 

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18 Beautiful Cottage Living Room

1. Cosy corner lamp

Adding a soft-glow corner reading lamp is ideal for curling up with a book and perfectly captures the storybook charm of your cottage living room.

2. Cute Shelf display

A beautiful shelf display which shows off your personal treasured finds is a perfect country touch to your cottage living room.

3. Add window strips

A simple DIY trick but it will instantly give your living room that homely cottage feeling. You don’t need to get your windows replaced either because you can get self-adhesive stick on window strips. You could create squares or go diagonal. 

4. Natural accessories

You can bring the charm of the countryside into your cottage living room with natural accessories. You could use visually pleasing items like woven baskets, houseplants, cotton, linen and wool, and natural stone accents. 

5. Add dark wood

For a touch of charm add some dark wood into your living room mixed with the more earthy tones. Think about dark wood coffee tables, console tables, wooden hangers, exposed beams, and mantle shelves. You could even add some dark wood interior rim or DIY beams if you don’t have any in your home. 

6. Cast iron  decoration

Cast iron is perfect for cottage living room decor with its rustic and vintage charm. You’ll be adding a sense of history to your decor and it is used to create a wide variety of items so you have lots of great choices; from furniture and lighting fixtures to sculptures and doorstops. 

7. TLC for the fireplace

You can give some TLC to your fireplace such as:

• Embrace Natural Beauty: Opt for a natural stone veneer or stacked stone cladding for a timeless and textured update.If your fireplace already has brick, simply clean and expose it for a touch of rustic charm.
• Reclaim the Wood’s Character: Does your fireplace have existing wood framing? Reclaim its beauty by cleaning and refinishing it. This adds a touch of history and warmth to your cottage ambiance.
• Brighten the Space: If your current fireplace surround isn’t made from natural stone or brick, consider painting it in a light, neutral color like white, cream, or light gray. This brightens the space and creates a more open and inviting feel.
• No Fireplace, No Worries: Don’t have a traditional fireplace? Create a cozy focal point with a freestanding faux fireplace.

8. Checked curtains

For a classic cottage look, go for gingham checks in red and white, blue and white, or green and white. Larger checks in neutral tones can create a more relaxed and modern cottage vibe if this is what you prefer. 

9. Dress up sofa with lots of cushions

layering your sofa with cushions gives sit that inviting cozy feeling, a hallmark for cottage decor. The soft luxurious textiles will look beautiful and allow for layering tactile patterns and textures. 

10. Flower wreath over the fire place

 A flower wreath over the fireplace is romantically cottage like, it brings in softness and nature and is perfect for customizing according to the season. You could even make one yourself if you love to get creative with your home decor. Try incorporating some of the flowers around the room to match the wreath!

11. Jug flower vase

I love how jugs offer a unique way to display your favorite flowers. Maybe you even have a jug with a bit of history and a story to tell behind it, perfect for adding heritage to your cosy cottage living room atmosphere. 

12.  Woven rugs

The natural materials and intricate patterns of woven rugs are ideal for cottage living rooms. There are many different types, for example, jute rugs are eco-friendly and sustainable options that offer a soft, organic texture that complements the natural aesthetic of a cottage. Woven wool rugs are made from a renewable resource, these high-quality rugs add a touch of luxury and warmth to your space.

13. Arm chair

You’ll be able to sink into comfort with intricately detailed and wonderfully patterned cottage armchairs. They’ll create a cozy corner in your living room, perfect for curling up with that book you can’t put down beside a side table and a warm lamp.

14. Charming lighting

Add a cottage-styled light such as beaded chandeliers, metal pendants, clear or frosted glass, or a timeless antique find. 

15. Corner shelves

You can add the intimate warmth of a cottage living room with a corner shelf. Use this to showcase decorative items like books, candles, vases, or treasured keepsakes.

16. Hanging picture frames

I love the way these hanging frames dress up the wall delicately. You can add photos, dried flowers, or memories in these beautiful hanging photo frames.You can get ones that are hung by rope, small delicate chains, and ribbon. 

17. Fabric blinds

Add warmth and softness with the beautiful material of fabric blinds. This is a gentle way to dress up your cottage living room while giving you a wide range of colors, patterns, and opacities to play with. 

18. Cottage doors

Cottage doors will instantly elevate your cottage home vibe with their homely appeal and intricate detail, like raised panels, arched tops, or decorative hardware. They’ll be a statement piece to set the tone for your cottage decor. 

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