When renovating for cottage style, think fresh, light and cheerful. You can't go wrong with classic white or cream paint, great wood floors and beadboard on ceilings or walls.
Hundi Lantern - $269.00 » A beautiful yet simple glass pendant light like this one from Pottery Barn would work well in a cottage dining room. It's large enough to make a statement, but the clear glass means it won't overwhelm.
Or try this: Use a woven or rattan pendant to add textural appeal.
Full Dummy Filmore Crystal Knob With Classic Rose, Oil-Rubbed Bronze - $101.00 » Doorknobs may be small, but details like these can make all the difference. Beautiful crystal knobs like this one would enhance interior doors with vintage charm.
For a charming cottage-style bath, choose fixtures and finishes with vintage flair. A pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub and classic subway tile are trendproof.
Metro Hex Glossy White Porcelain Mosaic Floor and Wall Tile - $5.95 » White hexagonal tiles are a timeless flooring option for a cottage bath. They look right at home paired with subway tile or beadboard wainscoting.
The kitchen is the heart and soul of a cottage-style home. Think sunlight streaming in through the windows, vintage-inspired light fixtures, mellow and cheerful colors, and unfussy surfaces. And of course a little beadboard never hurts.
Sinclair Draftsman Porcelain Pendant - $175.00 » Thanks to its shape and beautiful mint-green color, this porcelain pendant light from the Barn Light Electric Company would look great hanging over a breakfast nook or island.
Top Knobs M12 Dakota Cup Pull - $6.21 » For cabinet hardware choose something simple and straightforward. I like the look and feel of these classic bin pulls.
1 1/2-Inch Hexagonal Glass Knob, Nickel-Plated Bolt - $6.00 » Accent kitchen drawers and cabinets with these petite knobs, which have the look of vintage milk glass.