3 Tips to Spruce Up your Cottage this Summer

The first day of summer is officially behind us! While we haven’t had the warmest season so far, we hope that those of you lucky enough to own a cottage have been able to spend some quality time there. If you’re looking to spruce up your vacation home, here are three tips you can try this summer:

1. Try an antique look. Using antique touches to style your cottage is a tried and true method for adding character to your vacation home. If you’re looking to give a room some more charm, try incorporating items you find in an antique store. This will add fun and warmth to any space, and will likely cost less than newer items you source. Just don’t overdo it—antique decor can be bulky, and too many large pieces can make your space feel cluttered.
   
2. Stay bug-free with a screened in porch. It’s easy for time outdoors to be spoiled when there are too many bugs buzzing around. If your cottage has a porch, try screening it in to create usable space no matter how buggy it may be. It’s a perfect way to bring the outdoors in—you can sit and watch the sunset and enjoy family time while not worrying about those pesky mosquitoes.

3. Make your bedrooms feel larger. Less is often more, especially when it comes to vacation properties! Because cottages are part-time homes, it’s unnecessary to add storage space in the form of big dressers or armoires. Try to find furniture with multiple uses, like a daybed that can be folded up or used for additional storage when you’re not sleeping on it.

Do you have any design tricks you’ve used to revamp your cottage this year? We’d love to hear about your plans and any updates you’re undertaking. Happy summer!