Cottage-Style Home Ideas

Natural Cottage Details

Exterior details are what make this cottage stand out: Western red cedar shingles stained brown blend with the home's wooded setting. Random-size river rocks, used to construct the front porch and reface the foundation and entry vestibule, reinforce the home-and-nature connection. Arts and Crafts-style muntin windows, wide window casings, and a round-top mahogany door advance the home's Craftsman character.

But it's a stunning handcrafted iron railing that serves as the cottage's signature piece. Its brown hue complements the home's rich and earthy color palette, elegantly leading guests from the driveway to the front door.