Definitely mix. You don't want it to look like you did one stop shopping and your room is the set of a catalog. The photos posted above are excellent.

Hello nskoggie,

Completely agree with bluenan! No matchy, matchy! In fact, we think that the very definition of cottage is a collection of unmatched items. Provides lots of texture. Another few examples with coordinating cottage, but not en suite, bedroom furniture:





Best of luck and please let us know if we can be of additional assistance,
Elizabeth Cabell, ASID, CID
Cabell Design Studio

Thanks to you all! That's what I was guessing I'd hear. I even had at least one of your pictures in my bedroom ideabook. I will just have to put a little more effort into my selections. I'm thinking I might just replace the current night stands with some cute painted pieces to spruce things up until I find the exact pieces I want. Thanks again for the input!

Don't over do. I would go white if going a cottage look or black. You can mix it up. Night stands should oversize and fill wall space on either side. Use big base lamps on each.get a long dresser, but not the mirror. Use art instead. Headboard in reclaimed wood. You could make it, by using barn Wood and 6" planks. They can vary in height add across back of bed. Just nail to wall. Room should look interesting, not matchy. Pick a accent color use in bedding and accessories around room.

Cabell design show great ex sample of your look. Note bedding, and accessories. Roman shades on windows always a winner.

Nancy: I was thinking cream painted nightstands. I'd be mixing with traditional cherry furniture (for now) with navy and cream bedding, rug and curtains. A couple of burgundy accents thrown in. Right now I have black wrought iron lamps with off-white shades. Also thinking of painting walls a very pale blue. I love the second picture Cabell posted...the one with the four poster bed. Love to mix up patterns. Thanks for taking the time to comment!