Whether it’s in a historic house settled amid sprawling farmland or a rustic cabin hidden on a hillside, country style exudes a spirit all its own. Timeless, cozy, and warm, it never fails to make visitors feel welcome or to encourage a quiet moment apart from the busyness of the everyday. In our new Country Cottage special issue, we’ll introduce you to the people who know it best—designers and homeowners who have dedicated their time to celebrating the beauty in the bucolic. As you tour the varied spaces to come, take note of the threads that connect the many facets of country style: vintage finds, well-loved furniture, and natural elements that pay homage to the roots of this aesthetic. Because regardless of where your cottage or cabin resides, country style, at its heart, hearkens back to the quiet serenity that comes from appreciating the land around us. Preview the issue below and pick up your copy today!
High-Country Haven
A family home in the most scenic region of the Blue Ridge Mountains gets an airy update.
Farmhouse Fusion
Sleek minimalism and rustic warmth come together in this custom home for two.
Warm in Wyoming
Using every square inch of this small-space cottage to its fullest potential, this dream team of design professionals created a rustic guesthouse that’s well worth the trip.
A Time for Change
With rich hues and aged accents, this Canadian retreat shines with warmth and rustic charm.
Creative Solutions
This rustic mountain cottage proves that the most challenging situations can result in the most beautiful of outcomes.
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![“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")
