Cottages and Bungalows

Create the cottage lifestyle you love in any home with expert tips, inspiring house tours, and fun DIY tips and instructions.

Summer Starts at Home

Cottages and Bungalows

Cottage Charm in Full Bloom • Our Curb Appeal contest winner transformed her suburban Detroit home into a garden-filled retreat with vintage touches, patriotic color, and plenty of personality.

A Backyard Sandwich Social to Savor Summer’s End • A relaxed outdoor gathering filled with color, creativity, and a crowd-pleasing family recipe.

Cozy Character, Built In • With standout products from our generous sponsors, Project House Tennessee layers texture, warmth and timeless character into every detail.

Outside In • Breathtaking ocean views and a functional yet elevated design make this beachfront kitchen the perfect hosting space.

A River Runs Through It • This Potomac River home checks all the boxes.

Color Outside the Lines • See how this lively Tudor, once with a dark and disconnected first floor, was transformed into a cheerful, pattern-filled backdrop for family life and entertaining.

A Study in Color & Charm • An English cottage-inspired home comes to life through layered pattern, saturated hues, and a carefully calibrated balance of warmth and restraint.

Lived -In Look for New-Build Home • A stylist designs her cottage with collected-over-time intention.

A Beach Home for All Seasons • From vacation escape now to retirement oasis later, this Delaware home sparkles with a simple yet refined design brimming with beachy vibes and functional features.

Fresh Start for a Family of Four • A dark and dated 1970s home in Northern Virginia was taken down to the studs and thoughtfully reimagined as light-filled family retreat.

Lakeside Layers • A longtime summer escape became an even more personal retreat, with calm, neutral interiors in the main house and a joyfully color-soaked loft above the garage.

A Century-Old House Gets a Happy New Chapter • See how a young homeowner lovingly restored a 1922 Minnesota treasure with a welcoming spirit that feels just right in the neighborhood.

Coming Home to Charm • In a very personal project, this designer helps her sister's young family reimagine an 1889 Boston home for modern life.

RIVER COTTAGE Charm • A bungalow on the Navesink River was thoughtfully reimagined for a family of five, blending cozy coastal style and smart function.

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Framed for Fun • This charming surround brings whimsy and structure to the kitchen view.