In the flooring section of our book, Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, we advise: “Just say no to the synthetic stuff,” and stick to natural materials like hardwood, ceramic tiles, linoleum, stone, cork, and bamboo. Had we written the book today, we may…
Photography by Michael Hunter, Greenhouse built by Judy Kurtz
Text by Elizabeth Czapski
Here at The Cottage Journal, it’s no secret that we love vintage style for the timeless beauty, storied depth, and one-of-a-kind character it can add to any space. But with Earth…
A while back, Alexa wrote about a project by one of our favorite designers, New Zealander Katie Lockhart. What we especially admire about Katie is her deft touch when it comes to mixing different styles and periods so that the overall look…
| Published on Apr 8, 2024
Color drenching is a bold, new interior design trend that involves immersing a room entirely in the same color, encompassing the walls, trim, and sometimes the ceiling and floors. This is an innovative painting design approach that…
| Published on Apr 2, 2024
Everyone enjoys making home improvements that make their property more functional, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. However, not all improvement projects yield the same satisfaction or have the same return on investment.
Among the numerous home improvement projects available,…
| Published on Mar 20, 2024
A kitchen remodel is one of the most expensive projects most homeowners take on, which makes material selection a big decision. To avoid your kitchen going out of style or losing resale value, it’s important to put…
| Published on Mar 20, 2024
Basements are often the ugly duckling of a home. They get finished without an overall plan. A bedroom gets added when needed and where it fits. Walls are insulated and paneled because it is quick and cheap.…
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Spring Bedroom: Coastal Grandma Style
I guess I can truly say I am a “Coastal Grandma” now that I’m actually a real Grandma living at the coast! For the past…
The standout bathrooms in a London townhouse designed by firm Bradley Van Der Straeten are drenched in unexpected color, from the paint to the tiles. On the first floor, the bathroom is cloaked in yellow—and faces the south side of the house…
| Published on Mar 13, 2024
Transforming your living room to look more luxurious and sophisticated is about more than just aesthetics; it is about creating a space that expresses refined taste and personal style in an artful way. The allure of creating…