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Modern Cottage Style | How to Get the Look

Published February 05, 2024

Meet modern cottage style, 2024’s rendition of the farmhouse trend. Here, a designer takes you through five simple steps to get the look (along with some of the key elements defining it).

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When we asked Courtney Marquez, Interior Designer, for the best way to get the vibe for a beginner, she emphasized a basic, minimalist and organic feel. According to the designer, you should “try incorporating natural materials like wood and stone, and using a neutral color palette with pops of bright or pastel colors to add some personality to the space.”

Art With a Modern Cottage Look

17X21 Inch Black & White Vintage Botanical Wall Art-Set Of 2

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24X24 Rolling Hills Dream Wall Art

$95

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34X26 Vast Country Dream Wall Art

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48 Inch White Wash Arch Wall Art

$215

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Assorted Love Sign

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26X26 Moody Fruit Merlot With Gold Frame

$130

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26X26 Moody Fruit Merlot With Champagne Frame

$130

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26X26 Moody Fruit Merlot With Black Frame

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24X24 Moody Fruit Merlot With Gallery Wrap

$95

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36X36 Moody Fruit Merlot With Gallery Wrap

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36X36 Floral Lens 1 With Gallery Wrap Canvas

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45X45 Floral Lens 1 With Gallery Wrap Canvas

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Another important aspect of modern cottage-style homes is a focus on comfort. Think plush sofas, soft throws and pillows, and plenty of natural light and fresh air. Marquez’s must-haves for the style include “a mix of textures, such as wool rugs, linen curtains, and leather furniture, to create a cozy yet contemporary atmosphere.”

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One of the most interesting things about modern cottage house plans is their ability to blend old and new elements in new and surprising ways. According to Marquez, “one great way to go about this is to restore an antique piece of furniture. Take an heirloom rocking chair or farmhouse table, and pair it with more modern elements like an abstract painting or sleek pendant lamp.”

For a Blue Color Palette

10'2"x13'7" Rug-Light Blue Paisley Traditional Botanical Floral

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7'2"x8'3" Rug-Sonoma Banded Light Blue Rectangle Stripe | Indoor | Low Pile

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8'10"x12' Rug-Aleah Traditional Botanical Machine Washable Cream/Light Blue

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9'3"x12' Rug-Colbourn Traditional Botanical Machine Washable Light Blue/Tan

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7'10"x10'2"Rug-Colbourn Traditional Botanical Machine Washable Light Blue/Tan

$250

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7'6"x9'6"Rug-Aleah Traditional Botanical Machine Washable Cream/Light Blue

$204

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5'3"x7'5" Rug-Traditional Leaves Traditional Botanical Light Blue/Grey

$150

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8'x10' Rug-Boho Flatweave Light Blue/Ivory Rectangle Geometric | Indoor | Low Pile

$625

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6'7"x9' Rug-Colbourn Traditional Botanical Machine Washable Light Blue/Tan

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2'7"x7'3" Runner Rug-Aleah Traditional Machine Washable Cream/Light Blue

$67

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2'7"x7'3" Runner Rug-Colbourn Traditional Machine Washable Light Blue/Medium Green

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Cottage style interior design often capitalizes on nature and greenery. Marquez states, “I like to keep a shortlist of go-to accent statements, the ‘quick fixes’ that don’t require a lot of thinking or hassle but can refresh a space in an instant. For modern cottage, these are green and leafy houseplants, fresh flowers, and natural materials like wood and woven baskets.” Going off of Marquez’s favorite things, sheer curtains or raising the blinds for natural light fits right in.

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As mentioned briefly above, modern cottage home design focuses more on natural materials like wood, stone, glass, and iron. The best materials for the look? According to Marquez, “furniture made of wood, wicker or rattan brings the most natural-feeling texture, and, like a butterfly effect, brings out natural colors within a space.”

Farmhouse Style Living Room Decor

White Iron Farmhouse Metal Milk Can Decor | Tall | Set of 2

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Wood Metal Bell Decor-Set Of 2

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9" Black Metal + Brown Globe Decor

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12X36 Natural Brown Wood Laurel Branches Wall Panel Decor

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36X12 Grey White Wood Botanical Laurel Branches Wall Panel Decor

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White 30 Inch Wood Wall Mirror Decor | Botanical

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Distressed Rusted Farmhouse Round Metal Tall | Curved Wall Decor

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12X36 Inch Brown Wood Geometric Wall Decor | Set of 3

$109

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32X14 Inch White Metal + Wood Rectangle Laundry Sign Wall Decor

$73

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16X32 Dark Brown Birch Wood Floral Palms Hand Carved Wall Decor Panels | Set of 2

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Dark Grey 58 Inch Metal Branches And Bird Wall Decor

$89

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20X14 Inch Black Animal Rectangle Wood Wall Decor | Small

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What Is Modern Cottage Style?

Modern cottage style is an interior design aesthetic that blends sleek designs with vintage charm. It’s light, airy and bright, with modern appliances and finishings. An old-meets-new look, if you’re living in the country.

How Do You Make a Cottage Look Contemporary?

You can make a cottage look contemporary by focusing on modern appliances and details. It’s not in the furniture and decor — save those for vintage finds — but in crown molding, wall finishes, kitchen countertops and built-in shelving. Most importantly, focus on minimalism, as less is always more!

Modern farmhouse takes on a more traditional version of interior design: think your mom’s or grandmother’s. Cottagecore looks, well, a tad more whimsical. It’s nostalgic for a bit of youthfulness, seeking out quirky mushrooms, fairies and other forest-critter iconography. This is unlike modern farmhouse which is more conservative in its blending of modern decorations and classic shapes and furniture.

What Makes a Home Look Like a Cottage?

A home looks like a cottage when it combines floral patterns, white-washed or white distressed wood furniture, lots of natural light and flowy, breezy linens and drapes. It’s a combination of “pretty” and “breezy”, with lots of flowers thrown in! Cottage aesthetics don’t take themselves too seriously or look for perfection; it’s all about the authenticity.

Modern Design Accent Chairs

Grayburn Smoke Grey 34" Tufted Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair

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Amity Pewter Grey 26" Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair

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Amity Copper Brown 26" Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Accent Chair

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Tate IV Onyx 29" Fabric Modern Wingback Accent Chair

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Modern Graphite Black Leather Swivel Accent Chair

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Tate IV Fawn 29" Fabric Modern Wingback Accent Chair

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Macey White Polyester Curved Back Mid-Century Modern Round Boucle Accent Chair With Black Wood Frame

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Kacey Cream Beige Polyester Mid-Century Modern Boucle Accent Chair With Black Wood Frame

$495

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Tate IV Onyx 29" Fabric Modern Wingback Accent Chair Set Of 2

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Modern Outdoor 24" Tonal Geometric Wood Accent Chair

$310

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Modern Outdoor 42" Beige Fully Upholstered Metal Accent Chair

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Modern Outdoor 30" Beige Woven Metal Accent Chair

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