9 steps to a nostalgic country cottage look
Start at ground level! Choose an earthy-toned carpet and team with a comfortable plaid wing chair and leather chesterfield sofa.
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Decorate from the floor up
Find cosy, striped carpets at Ulster Carpets. Visit John Lewis for this winged armchair and Bhs for a luxurious leather sofa.
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Cosy up by the fireplace
Pull on blanket-soft socks and relax by the fireside with a mug of hot tea.
Snap up these Trussell caramel socks at Joules and this Penguin Classics mug at After Noah.
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Check out checks!
Use offcuts of wallpaper to spruce up a lampshade. This tweed design is perfect for a home office.
This Bella Figura table lamp has been covered in Stephen wallpaper from Sandberg.
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Create a nostalgic feature wall
Fill your home with colour. Create feature walls with a quirky travel-design wallpaper.
Find this James wallpaper, and many other beautiful designs, at Sandberg.
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Snuggle up with throws
Surroud yourself with throws. Spend a few minutes with a needle and thread to customise a plain design with college badges.
Find cosy blankets at The Atlantic Blanket Company and sew on crested blaster badge motifs from MacCulloch & Wallis.
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Perk up bathroom storage
Put toiletries and other sundries in colourful striped drawstring bags to keep your space clear from clutter.
Find this Stripy Jack laundry bag at Runaway Coast.
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Get the shade right
Choose paints in warm shades for door frames and wainscoting.
For hardwearing paint, visit Fired Earth for The National Trust Collection.
Looking for more country cottage decorating ideas? Check out our video guide to a cosy living room and our 10 steps to new cottage style.
Which of these looks are you going to try? Let us know in the comments box below!
