Bold Colors

While bright white interiors are certainly a fresh and airy classic, homeowners are now finding a renewed confidence in bold, vibrant color choices. Adding color to your cottage is the way to go this year! Think outside the box with your interior color palettes this year, and add vibrant pops (and interesting textures!) in unexpected places, like cabinets and large pieces of furniture.



![Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures “I think my own personal style is a bit of French design [and] a little bit of English, but I just love that overly collected, curated, layered space that looks lived in and comfortable,” Paige says.](https://thecottagejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Photo-May-05-2022-2-46-08-PM_OTR-feat-218x150.jpg)


