4. Reclaimed wood steps and a reproduction apothecary unit turned china cabinet make this rustic country abode warm and welcoming. For a look at the rest of this charming home, order our Country Cottage Special Issue.
5. Washed in serene white hues, this home exudes timeless style. Soft linens and a patinated console keep the room comfortable and grounded. Natural light abounds thanks to an abundance of windows and a well-placed mirror. See more on styling with white in our Cottages of White Special Issue.
6. This New Jersey beach cottage features pale blue exterior walls and a beautiful front porch. Step inside and you’ll be overloaded with coastal motifs, including stairway handrails made from oars, a perfect nautical touch. Tour the interior and many more coastal homes in our Coastal Cottages Special Issue!
![“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")
