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… one Cottage at a time.
Hello from the Design Team!
At Cottage Cabins we proudly offer to turn your cottages into personalized retreats, combining timeless design principles with a touch of contemporary flair.
Please find below an example colour palette, & a sampling of guides usually reserved for interior design clientele.
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Cottage Cabins are superstars at Storage Solutions!
We are able to source affordable soft / hard furnishings and able to provide you with efficient and invisible storage solutions for your growing families.
We often are booked to provide full service fit outs for our Cabinmates!
Below is a sampling of some previous designs completed for other clients.
Embrace the fun! With 142 styles of cladding Cottage Cabins Interior Design team are able to help you design and style your cabin into the following themes.
So set yourself apart.. and have some FUN!
Theme your Cottage…
Hamptons, USA
Other colour suggestions:
with white or black trim
Floors:
The American Hamptons style incorporates beautiful cool greys, arctic white window trims and expansive decks with stairs and post mounted lanterns. Window Hoods further add to the appeal and aid in transforming your simple cabin, into a Cottage Cabin
Creating a budget-friendly Hamptons-style house involves focusing on these key external elements:
Weatherboard Cladding: Use affordable Cottage Cabins siding painted in classic Hamptons colors like white, light grey, or beige.
Simple Roofing: Opt for cost-effective pitched roof in neutral tones to mimic the classic Hamptons look.
Front Porch: Construct a simple front porch with basic wooden posts and railings, painted white.
Large Windows: Install standard-sized windows with white trim to maximize natural light and window hoods for charm.
Shutters: Add inexpensive, decorative shutters in a coordinating color.
Gables: Incorporate simple gables to add architectural interest without extensive cost.
Trim and Moldings: Use budget-friendly trim and moldings to create the characteristic clean lines and detailing.
Neutral Paint Palette: Stick to a neutral, coastal color scheme with whites, soft blues, and greys.
We can style and design any addition which will add to the street appeal of your Cottage Cabin!
Farm House
Other colour suggestions:
Floors:
Farmhouse designs (along with Hamptons) are the quintessential charming Cottages we all know and LOVE.
If you are you getting ready to build your own farmhouse charmer, you are going to love the ideas below.
Farmhouses typically comprise of the following:
Dark Roof
White Siding, White Trim
Black Shutters
Wood Beam Porch and Doors
Another look could be:
Light Grey or Light Brown Exterior With White Accents
White Trim and Covered Porch
Light colored natural stone look
Coordinating light colored shake roof
Theres so many optins available to and colour palettes from creams, light warm toned yelllows to the classic black and white. Cottage Cabins have 142 colors and textures to satisfy the most demanding of clients.
Beach Shack
Other colour suggestions:
Floors:
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Simple Cladding: Use affordable weatherboard or plywood siding painted in light, white coastal colors.
Metal Roof: Opt for inexpensive metal roofing
Elevated Foundation: Raise the house on stilts or a basic platform to protect against flooding and enhance airflow.
Wide Veranda: Construct a simple, wide veranda with basic wooden posts and a roof for outdoor living space.
Large Windows: Install basic, large windows with window hoods to maximize natural light and ocean views.
Shutters: Add functional or decorative shutters for a coastal look and extra storm protection.
Simple Doors: Use basic, sturdy doors, possibly with screen doors to allow airflow while keeping insects out..
Neutral Paint: Choose a light, neutral paint palette to reflect the relaxed, airy vibe of a beach shack.
By focusing on these elements and using cost-effective materials, you can create the relaxed and charming look of a beach shack-style house without overspending.
Outback, Australiana
Other colour suggestions:
Floors:
Cottage Cabins, where we're bringing the rugged charm of the Outback right to your doorstep.
Creating a budget-friendly Australian outback-style house involves focusing on these key external elements:
Pitched Grey Roof: Use affordable, durable iron sheets for the roofing.
Timber Cladding: Utilize Cottage Cabins timber-look siding for a rustic appearance.
Veranda: Add a simple, wide veranda with basic wooden posts and a corrugated iron or timber roof.
Elevated Foundation: Raise the house on stumps or a basic platform to allow air circulation and provide flood protection.
Wide Eaves: Construct wide eaves with window hoods to provide shade and reduce heat gain.
Simple Windows and Doors: Install basic, sturdy windows and doors, possibly with shutters for added protection and style.
Rainwater Tanks: Include a budget-friendly rainwater tank for water conservation.
Natural Landscaping: Use native plants and gravel paths to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant garden.
Simple Paint: Opt for a neutral or earthy paint palette that blends with the natural surroundings.
By focusing on these essential elements and using cost-effective materials, you can achieve the characteristic look of an Australian outback-style house while keeping costs low.
Gingerbread House
Other colour suggestions:
Floors:
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Gingerbread home architecture incorporates various styles ranging from classic Victorian facades and Georgian styles, to extremely ornate and decorative embellishments. “More of everything” was a trademark of the era. Typical features of this period include decorative lace work, ornate window hoods, pitched roofs, fretwork, chimney stacks, and scroll work on the verandas.
Creating a budget-friendly Victorian-style house exterior involves focusing on key elements:
1. Gingerbread Trim: Use inexpensive wood or plastic trim, painted to mimic ornate Victorian designs.
2. Siding: Materials like Cottage Cabins cladding with a wood grain texture.
3. Roof: Cottage Cabins pitched roof to mimic Victorian roofing styles.
4. Windows and Doors: Simple, classic designs with decorative moldings. Add shutters and add window boxes for extra detail after assembly.
5. Porch: Build a custom simple porch with turned wooden posts and a decorative railing with all your savings from buying an affordable home.
6. Paint: Use a limited palette of Victorian colors (muted shades) to paint the trim and accents.
7. Gables and Eaves: Add decorative wooden brackets and small gables to mimic the intricate details.
8. Fencing: Simple picket fence or wrought iron-look fencing to enhance the Victorian aesthetic.
By focusing on these essential elements and using cost-effective materials, you can create the look of a Victorian-style house while staying within a budget.