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The “Heart” of the Home • Display plates on a shelf above a window or doorway, or hang three in a vertical row, from smallest to largest at the top. • Nothing says cottage charm like a pitcher of fresh-cut flowers. Keep the arrangement full, with blooms right at the rim. • Mix wood tones. A combination of white distressed, stained, and butcher block will help your kitchen look as if it were put together after many trips to a flea market. Paint or stain wooden chairs or bar stools. Comfort With Color Buttery-beige walls are a nice complement. Because the color palette is kept soft and neutral, nothing really stands out and everything blends in harmony. Brighter hues can be added through window treatments and furniture.
Attention to Details You can't just hit one store and buy cottage style. Your room should look as if it evolved over time, achieved after years of shopping at flea No surprise to anyone, but family and friends tend to gather in the markets and antiques shops. An arrangement of small plates, baskets, or kitchen regardless of the other available areas in the home. Trends are pretty trays add that special touch. It's all about having a collected lookcentering around cozy and comfortable kitchens. Here are a few easy -nothing matchy-matchy. and helpful tips to “cozy up” your kitchen. In just a few short steps, kitchens are easily transformed to the cozy Accent on Vintage heart of the home. Shiny and bright are out To keep things warm and cozy, cabinets are painted muted colors and glazed for an aged look. Countertops are also less shiny. Granite or stone countertops feature a honed finish, a process that eliminates the sheen on the surface. Fabrics with a vintage appearance soften the space and contribute to the homey feel of the room. Mixed patterns are key but should stay in the same color family for a pulled-together look. Done-in-a-Day Decorating Ideas Try these no handyman required ideas to up the cute factor in your cooking space. • Pull in cottage-style fabric. A Roman shade or tablecloth is all it takes. Pick up one in a floral, check, or toile pattern. 28 | FEBRUARY 2021 | ENID MONTHLY
