
Nothing evokes quintessential cottage charm like a whitewashed picket fence. You can recreate the style with crisp white outdoor furnishings that give a playful nod to times gone by while offering practical form and function to your space.

Cottage style evokes a romantic elegance and timeworn character as it blends antique elements with modern details.

Decorating with white painted furniture, treasured collections, and personal pieces that tell a story is an easy way to incorporate cottage whites into your home.

Mixing materials and textures keeps a white cottage fresh and inviting. By including wood, metal, and marble with soft materials, a room becomes layered and more interesting.

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![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)




