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September 20, 2020 · 2 Comments

Modern Cottage Home with Eclectic Home Decor (Before & After)

Room Makeovers & Home Tours

Take a tour of our Modern Cottage Home with eclectic home decor. See the before & after photos, DIY projects, and renovations that updated this fixer-upper!

We’ve lived in our home for two years and it’s about time that I pulled together an organized home tour of our Modern Cottage. So, here ya go!

Photos of a Modern Cottage Style Home with Text Overlay: Modern Cottage Home Tour

Modern Cottage Exterior

The exterior was our first renovation project in this home. The siding, windows, roof, and gutters all needed immediate attention upon move-in.

Before

brick cottage style home, dormers, brick chimney

After

  • A Modern Christmas Cottage with a Brick Exterior, Black Front Door, Black Shutters, and Gray Siding
  • Christmas front porch decor with a brass lantern and pink flowers
  • Black Door with Christmas Wreaths and Garland and Gray Cedar Shake Vinyl Siding
  • brick exterior home in winter

Resources for a Modern Cottage Exterior

  • How to Decorate a Porch on a Budget
  • 10 Examples of Home Exteriors with Board and Batten Siding
  • How to attach Tiki Torches to Deck Rails

Eclectic Entryway

We brightened the dark entryway with a full-glass Craftsman door and white paint.

Before

After

Resources for Eclectic Home Decor in an Entryway

  • 15 Modern Coat Hooks for an Entry

Eclectic Living Room

A german schmear technique on the brick fireplace, combined with white paint on the walls, has freshened up the living room.

Before

How to Brighten a Dark Living Room with Paint - Before

After

  • german schmear brick fireplace in living room with wood trim

Resources for Eclectic Home Decor in a Living Room

  • How to German Schmear a Brick Fireplace
  • Blue and Green Cottage Christmas Decor for the Fireplace
  • How to Brighten a Dark Room (the Ultimate Guide!)

Modern Cottage Kitchen

In the kitchen, we completed a budget-friendly renovation including painting cabinets, installing an inexpensive backsplash, and freshening the original hardware with a bit of elbow grease.

Before

After

  • eat in kitchen or breakfast nook with black french doors, antique table, wicker chairs
  • open shelving kitchen brick subway tile
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Resources for a Modern Cottage Kitchen

  • How to Save Money During a Budget Kitchen Remodel
  • 15 Examples of Mindful Gray Paint on Walls and Cabinetry
  • How to Install a Faux Brick Backsplash
  • 3 Tips to Style Open Shelving in a Kitchen

Eclectic Dining Room (& Homeschool Room)

Our dining room does double-duty as our dinner and homeschool space. A set of 3 white bookshelves can act as a buffet (while also offering a ton of homeschool storage).

Before

How to Brighten a Dark Dining Room - Before

After

Resources for an Eclectic Dining Room

  • 10+ Homeschool Room Ideas for Small Spaces

Eclectic Pink Girl’s Bedroom

Our daughter’s eclectic bedroom features white and pink wallpaper with a lighthearted scallop print.

Before

After

Resources for a Pink Girl’s Bedroom

  • 15 Creative Decor Ideas for a Little Girl’s Bedroom
  • How to Hang Pink Wallpaper in a Girl’s Room
  • Display Collections in a Letterpress Drawer

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Photos of a Modern Cottage Style Home with Text Overlay: Modern Cottage Home Tour

About Lora Green

Lora is the Owner and Creative Director of Craftivity Designs, where she seeks to Create a Home that is simple, functional, and beautiful. With an eye for practical solutions, she designs multi-purpose rooms which pack a storage punch. As a busy mom of 2, she shares crafts that are quick and easy, without sacrificing style. For fun, she loves to go on a homemade scavenger hunt and plan trips to Disney.

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Comments

  1. Kaye Kruetzman says

    September 21, 2020 at 10:46 am

    It all looks so relaxing and beautiful. Fabulous job! You really have the skill to create warm, comfy, interesting rooms. Congratulations! — Kaye

    Reply
    • Lora Green says

      September 24, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Thank you, Kaye 🙂 I always appreciate your encouraging words!

      Reply

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