Natural Elements
Bringing the outdoors in isn’t exactly a new design trend, but it is one that’s getting a breath of fresh air. Instead of the usual jute rugs, wicker baskets, and exposed beams, expect to see bolder uses of wood, natural fibers, and greenery.
![“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 "Designer Paige Kontrafouris Layers Her 100-Year-Old Home with Collected Treasures")
