Fairy-tale vibes for all.
The thatched-roof cottages were originally (and many still are!)
humble homes for local farmers that were built to last and filled with beautiful wood pieces and cozy textures.
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Basically, this is wherecottagecorereally came from.
“It makes every room feel like youre coming home to your very own Cotswolds house!
Interior designerMikel Welchtells us how.
Lucknam Park
It’s all about bringing the colors and feelings of the iconic local landscape indoors.
This room at theLucknam Park Hotelin Wiltshire, England, features that aforementioned palette of maroon and wheat.
Mixing those textures and prints is what makes the space feel so cozy.
The Lygon Arms
Just check out this gorgeous bedroom from The Lygon Arms for the visual proof.
Add Some Antiques
“Cotswold design thrives onantiquesthat show age and tell a story.
A piece’s imperfections are what makes it charming.
The Lygon Arms
Welch used a show-stopping vintage tapestry in his Cotswold-inspired bedroom for the Kips Bay Show House this year.
Mikel Welch