Cottage Full of Character

The homeowner says it was a few key elements that gave her a place to start developing her design scheme—a piece of furniture, a color, a pattern, a lampshade. Little things often inspire an entire space, she says, such as a gray and yellow pillow and a yellow area rug in the living room.

A colorful arrangement of flowers brightens a room while adding depth and texture. The homeowner made all the flowers using leftover scraps of fabrics—an easy, cost-effective project that makes a bold statement.