Our Spring 2026 Issue Celebrates Pattern Play & Delightful Designs

As days lengthen and warm breezes banish the last of winter’s chill, heed the call to bask beneath blue skies with a lighthearted celebration of lively patterns and prints.
Photography by Stephanie Welbourne Steele, Styling by Maghan Armstrong

The Cottage Journal Spring 2026Prints, patterns, and delightful designs: that’s what we’re celebrating in our Spring 2026 issue of The Cottage Journal. Over recent years, we’ve become more and more enamored with florals, stripes, and even geometrics—as have the designers and homeowners featured in the pages to come. See the way designer Liz Walton refreshed her clients’ space with practical takes on playful fabrics, appreciate the international influence London-based creative Susan Deliss introduced to one Boston home, and embrace the punch and personality only a well-designed wallpaper can provide. Once you’re thoroughly inspired, take a moment to linger over a garden tablescape that mixes and matches varied patterns for a visual feast complete with helpful tips for pairing your own favorite prints. As the season brings new life and shakes off winter’s chill, we hope you find warmth, whimsy, and fresh ideas for making your cottage feel like home. Preview the issue below, and pick up your copy today!

A Burst of Personality

Disappointed with their new home’s lack of liveliness, this couple sought out help a little further from home.
Photography by Andrew Steel, Interior designs by Susan Deliss

Disappointed with their new home’s lack of liveliness, this couple sought out help a little further from home.

The Soul of a Home

In a pocket neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia, where homes hold stories built upon over decades, one designer reimagined a historic cottage into a beautiful, functional haven, where classic architecture meets modern family life.
Photography by Robert Peterson, Styling by Elissa Benzie, Renovations by Copper Sky Design + Remodel

In a pocket neighborhood of Decatur, Georgia, where homes hold stories built upon over decades, one designer reimagined a historic cottage into a beautiful, functional haven, where classic architecture meets modern family life.

Embracing Change

A thoughtful remodel allows one couple to maintain the historical appeal of their home while incorporating practical updates for a lifetime of living well.
Photography by Rebecca McAlpin; Interior designs by Liz Walton, Liz Walton Home; Contracting by Baroni Building Co.

In a reflection of the newest stage of their lives, these homeowners sought a refresh filled with color and personality.

A Rosy Outlook

In an effort to meld beauty, character, and intention into every detail, a designer transformed a dated kitchen into a bold and sophisticated yet personal and comforting room that reflects both family life and creative spirit.
Photography by Peak Visuals, Interior designs by Ann Lane Home

In an effort to meld beauty, character, and intention into every detail, a designer transformed a dated kitchen into a bold and sophisticated yet personal and comforting room that reflects both family life and creative spirit.

Playful Panache

For this Alabama homeowner, jaunty designs and a vibrant palette are must-haves for a welcoming environment.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Emily Thomas, Decorating by Alieta Casey

For this Alabama homeowner, jaunty designs and a vibrant palette are must-haves for a welcoming environment.

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