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How To Give A Room White Cottage Style

by Janet Clark at Home

white cottage dining room

White summer cottage was the inspiration for my dining room refresh. You know I love to change my decor seasonally and this year I gave the dining room cool, crisp, white decor for summer. White slip covered furniture, white dishes, and garden or coastal accessories are all things that remind me of a summer cottage. Today I wanted to share with you a few tricks on how to give a room white cottage style without redecorating!

white cottage fireplace mantel and fresh flowers in white pitchers

My Summer Dining Room

Lots of fresh flowers from the garden are always a must for summer cottage style. To keep with the crisp white theme, I used white ironstone vessels to hold the colorful cut flowers.

antique fireplace mantel with fresh flowers behind a farm table with white tablecloth and flowers

A white tablecloth over the dark wood table adds more white cottage style. I tucked a little bouquet of flowers in the tablecloth and tied it with ribbon, just because.

milk glass plate stand and dishes on a white tablecloth

Lots of entertaining happens in a summer cottage and that means lots of treats with fresh berries. A chocolate cake with whipped cream and raspberries is on the menu today. The water is flavored with lime and raspberries, very refreshing! In place of a tray, I used old sheet music and books to create a centerpiece. These pretty white dishes were a thrift store find.

furniture draped in white linens for a summer white cottage look

Draping furniture with white linens is a quick and easy way to create a white cottage feel. They are easy to remove and wash, making it a more casual and carefree atmosphere for the summer. The lace pillow covers on the chairs are Victorian. I found them at an estate sale. They are very delicate and I had to repair them, but they are so beautiful.

Antique factory cart with white dishes and linens

I whipped up a new pillow for the settee from this pretty vintage inspired fabric. That was a long time in the works (procrastination), but I finally did it! Stacks of white table cloths and napkins on the factory cart are easy to grab for table switch outs.

Garden theme entry table

The table in the entry was decorated with more whites, fresh flowers, and garden accessories.

white cottage room with french doors and a french chair

5 Tips To Give A Room White Summer Cottage Style

  1. Slipcover furniture in white with washable throw blankets, sheets, or other linens.
  2. Remove dark colored accessories and replace them with light colored garden or coastal accessories. An accent color can be added, but use it minimally. I opted for soft pink colors. A pretty green or blue would be an excellent choice.
  3. Display white dishes on shelves and tables.
  4. Use white tablecloths, runners, or dresser scarves over dark wood furniture.
  5. Place fresh cut flowers in white pitchers, vases, or tureens.

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Thanks for stopping by,

Janet

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  1. Joanna donahoe

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    Such a beautiful fresh home 🤍🤍🤍

    • Janet Clark at Home

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      That is so kind of you Joanna! Thank you!

  2. Linda Humphrey

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    Absolutely beautiful! I love your style. It is very inspirational for me.

    • Janet Clark at Home

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      I really appreciate that! Thank you Linda!

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Hi! I’m Janet, I just want to make beautiful things and make things beautiful! I enjoy creating a vintage, romantic home with lots of DIY and thrifty  projects. Follow along with me as I add character and charm to a builder grade home. Read more about me here.

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