Vintage French Charm
Beauty and durability defined the design inspiration behind this unassumingly elegant guest cottage. The oak-shaded courtyard is just one of the gems that is a product of the homeowner’s handiwork and creativity. A home that celebrates an era when everyday objects were crafted to last is hard to come by, and trust us, you’ll want to see inside!
![“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")
