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Cottage Style Bedroom

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How to Create a Cottage Style Bedroom
Cottage Style Colors

Cottage Style Colors from Valspar

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There are two ways to consider the cottage style bedroom. Either think of it as a dry run for taking on the whole house later on. Or you can make a cottage style bedroom that exists entirely on its on, provided it reasonably fits in with the style of the rest of the house.

Cottage style decorating--the fabrics, the furniture, and so on--is one important aspect, and I urge you to check out About.com's article on the subject and page of links to sites about the cottage style.

But what about remodeling in the cottage style? That's where this guide comes in.

Suggestions for the Cottage Bedroom

None of this is the word of law; use at your own discretion. After all, what is a true cottage style? It exists mainly in the minds of homeowners, remodelers, and decorators.

Shown in this image: cottage style colors from Valspar, available at your local Lowe's. Colors are Terra Earth, Caramel Sugar, Statuesque, and Tropical Nut.

If caramel is too sweet for you, find out how crisp neutrals work well in the cottage bedroom, too.

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