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Old money cottage reno on a budget
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items We are remodeling our early 2000s home to an old money cottage feel on a budget.
Help me decide! Vote in the comments!!
Sections
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Living room.
Kitchen + Dining
Kids bathroom
Tween boy bedroom
Girls’ bedroom
Master bedroom
Living room.
I’m shooting for all things that make our living room feel bigger! I love the cottage feel. Our walls will be white and we will stick with khaki with a few pops of green or blue.
Such a classy set. The beige fits perfectly and allows me to swap out pillows to spruce up the space.
Ebern Designs 3-Piece Living Room Sectional Sofa Set with Loveseat and Ottoman & Reviews | Wayfair
This blue one is perfect. The kids messes won’t show up and it’s so classic. And it’s washable.
Red Barrel Studio® Soft Washable Vintage Floral Area Rug For Living Room & Bedroom & Reviews | Wayfair
The green is so pretty in our little sun nook yall.
Kelly Clarkson Home Theoren 37.5"W Farmhouse Oversize Solid Wood Accent Chair & Reviews | Wayfair
The green is so fresh and blends well with my green chairs and yellow pillows!
Winston Porter Fancy Hummingbird Patterned Room Darkening Curtain,Rod Pocket Back Tab Floral Drapes,Set of 2 & Reviews | Wayfair
This looks like an antique, but not as expensive. Goes perfectly between my green chairs!
Alcott Hill® Moravian Oval End Table with Shelf & Reviews | Wayfair
Perfect for the hall!
Kelly Clarkson Home Lucile 2 Piece Solid Wood Accent Shelf with Live Edge & Reviews | Wayfair
Our layout is kitchen, dining, living in a long open space, but each is its own distinct space. This green dresser ties in the room without being matchy matchy to bring in the green from my living room.
3-door Storage Cabinet With Adjustable Shelves And Turned Legs
ADD to CART!
This fits my old cottage feel and I have the perfect place for this!
East Urban Home Vintage Chic Wall-Mounted Coat Rack With Hooks | Wayfair
Worth the splurge.
Timeless.
17 Stories Tatyanna 25.5" Modern USB Table Lamp Set with Night Light, Built-in Outlet & Reviews | Wayfair
It’s all in the details.
Bird & Branch Figurine
I have bases just like this that I found at an estate sale. They are so classic!
Blue Porcelain Vase, 9"
Living room accent?
Infinity Swivel/Rocker Barrel Chair Sky Blue
Small sized sofa ! Little accent pillows will be perfect
Birch Lane™ Wrenley 3-Piece Slipcovered Modular Sectional | Birch Lane
Accent wall?
June Blossom Wallpaper
Can’t wait for this to come on! Storing my throw blankets in style.
Tufted Large Round Storage Ottoman Footrest Beige/ Grey/ Blue
Absolutely can it wait for this to come in!
Muumblus Sectional Cloud Couch with Reversible Ottoman, L-Shaped Chenille Sofa for Living Room, Green - Walmart.com
It’s on sale yall!
87" Corduroy Sofa,3 Seater Sofa with Extra Deep Seats,Neche Comfy Upholstered Couch for Living Room,2 Pillows,Green - Walmart.com
How cute is this?
RoomMates 28.18-sq ft Blue Vinyl Toile Self-adhesive Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Kitchen + Dining
Cozy cottage kitchen coming right up! Color (maybe blue) on the bottom cabinets and white on top. Mixing in something’s old and some things new. Using space wisely is key!
Love these for the kitchen counter! These were so well made and but tricky to put together.
26/29 Swivel Bar Stools/ Counter Stools with Bentwood Legs
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Can’t wait for these to come in! We have had some really uncomfortable chairs for years and my friend has these and shared this link. So cute and cozy.
Madison Park Lexi 46 Round Pedestal Dining Table Dining Table
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Obsessed and the runner up for my bar!
PURPLE LEAF Set of 2 White Rattan Bar Stools
Kids bathroom
Cottage guest/kids bathroom- practical, but stylish is my goal. A little play on the ocean too.
Add to cart. The details will be perfect for the bathroom. Taking down the unframed mirror form the 19th century for this idk world look
Charlton Home® Vintage Metal Wall Mirror – Ornate Antique Vanity Mirror with Iron Frame & Reviews | Wayfair
Maybe another option for the kids bathroom? Waiting for it to come in to compare the 2 mirrors.
Black Modern Metal Mantel Mirror
Can’t wait to put this up yall.
The quality is so good.
Blue Bella Ribbon Everblooming Rosettes Peel and Stick Wallpaper
This is a steal of a price! It’s not as cottage or old world but more practical.
Aluminum alloy Framed Tempered Glass Wall Decor Vanity Bathroom Mirror
Tween boy bedroom
Tweens! Prepping for teenage years, but not quite there. Need something that transitions into those years. He loves baseball so I want to weave that into the room.
How cute is this twin bed? My son has a smaller room, so a twin is a must, but this still makes a statement!
Max and Lily Twin-Size Upholstered Bed with Rectangular Headboard
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Can’t wait to out this up. I know just the spot.
Gracie Oaks Sports Baseball and Bat Storage Rack | Wayfair
Love this! Not sure about this one or the other. What do you think?
Millwood Pines Schoenchen Solid Wood 3 - Wall Mounted Sports Rack with Storage | Wayfair
Baseball sheets! These are subtle, but so cute. Got them in today and my son loves them.
Chezmoi Collection Baseball Sports Microfiber Sheet Set | Wayfair
Cute!! We will see if he wants to keep it!
COMFYLUXE Baseball/Softball Pattern Luxury Soft Cushion Cover | Wayfair
Hoping the texture is good! It hasn’t come in yet.
SARAG 47in Baseball Carpet 3D Ball Sports Area Rugs Vintage Entry Door Carpet Floral Washable Indoor Rugs for Hallway Living Room Bedroom,White - Walmart.com
Hoping this fits with the desk my grandmother gave us! Update: it’s comfy and took a bit to assemble.
Erinnyees Wooden Office Desk Chair, Modern Armless Chairs, Armless, Adjustable Height, with Swivel Wheels for Small Spaces, Black - Walmart.com
Girls’ bedroom
2 girls need a girlie cottage bedroom. Going for all the ruffles and bows, but subtle. Leaning toward light green, pinks, and blues.
I love them yall! If they were grounding sheets they would be perfect.
Pintucked Twin Duvet Cover Set - White - Home All | H&M US
The girls will love this!
Baroque Wood Mantel Mirror
Precious accent mirror!
Gold Ornate Oval Metal Wall Mirror
Grabbed these for my girls’ reading nook!
Water Hyacinth Wall Basket Set
Accents!
Dried Purple & White Flowers Framed Wall Decor
Hide the laundry 🫣🤣
Natural Water Hyacinth Laundry Hamper, Large
The pretty is in the details.
Pink Mercury Glass Bud Vase, 4"
2 for 1? Yes please! These are precious and have storage.
VECELO Set of 2 Twin Beds with Rolling Underbed Drawer Height Adjustable Headboard Rivet-Trimmed Headboard Twin Beds
Perfect for the girls’ bedroom! What do you think?
Winston Porter 55.1" W x 31.5"H 3-IN-ONE Kids Bookcase with 3 Drawers, Soft Cushion, 4-Layer Bookshelf, Reading Nook & Reviews | Wayfair
This bed x2, but with feminine bedding!
Mercer41 Twin Size Bed Frame With 2 Storage Drawers Wood Platform Bed With Headboard & Reviews | Wayfair
Girls’ room.
Yurig Indoor Rug
Perfect for their reading nook
Isabelle & Max™ Kids Toy Organizer and Bookshelf, 67" Storage with Drawers and 5 Cubbies, Playroom Reading Nook, Natral Wood & Reviews | Wayfair
Master bedroom
Throwing out hand me downs and college furniture for pretty and homey. Again mixing old and new, but following an old money with lots of warmth.
Add to cart.
Ebern Designs Vintage Arched Full Length Mirror with Carved, Oversized Floor Mirrors for HomeDecor | Wayfair
Obsessed with this classic bed yall.
GDFStudio Queen Pine Wooden Bed with Upholstered Headboard and Panel Footboard
Love this! Pretty with storage !
Ebern Designs 48.8" W Polyester Upholstered Storage Bench & Reviews | Wayfair
Master bathroom
Out with old and what the new! White walls, but I’m putting in an accent wall
With wallpaper for a pop of color over the tub!
With a rounded mirror? Yea please.
House of Hampton® Vintage Vanity Light With Crystal Glass Shades, 2-Light Antique Brass Wall Sconce For Bathroom, Bedroom, And Living Room Lighting | Wayfair
Hint of vintage and can’t wait for the contractor to put this in.
Vanity Art 59 Freestanding Acrylic Soaking Bathtub with Overflow & Pop-up Drain
New shower head!
Modland Wall Mounted 3-Way Exposed Install Complete Rain Shower System with High Pressure Showerhead, Black/Gold
Backyard
Let’s build an outside paradise
Absolutely love it! I’ll order once I find a porch table.
JONATHAN Y Mariner 6.5ft Classic Fringe Umbrella w/ Tilt & Bag
Great price for an inflatable with 2 slides and a swim space!
Homdox 15.4' x 14.6' Bounce House with Water Slide and Air Blower & Reviews | Wayfair
Finishing touches
The details really matter and every renovation! Truly makes the house feel like a home. These are the details I’m not sure where I’m putting yet.
Keeping it simple. These rugs go with everything. Definitely considering for our hall!
Manado Classic Cottage Two-Tone Scalloped Beige/Cream Indoor/Outdoor Rug
OBSESSED with this!!
Bloomsbury Market Elegant Vintage Wall Hook Rack & Reviews | Wayfair
Accents like these make you feel you’re in the English countryside!
Impressionism Trees Canvas Wall Decor
Love the warm antique feel!
Hobnail Glass LED Jar Candle
I bought a vase like this at a thrift store and grabbed the dried plants from hobby lobby
Honeybloom Brown Grass in White Ceramic Pot, 22"
My kids love these frames.
Red Barrel Studio® Wiedeman Kids Art Frame 10 x 12.5” with 8.5 x 11” Mat - Composite Wood with Glass (Set of 2) & Reviews | Wayfair
Paint colors
Choosing paint colors can be overwhelming. I’ll let you know which ones I land on. For now these are the ones I’m considering.
All in 1 door paint in stormy!
This is for our front door!
Free Sample, With One Time Coupon Code DIY
Living room!
Cloud White OC-130 | Benjamin Moore
This is the ladder we have to paint our vaulted ceilings.
15.5 FT Telescoping Ladder, Stainless Steel Folding Extension Ladder with Locking Mechanism, Multi-Purpose Collapsible, for Home or RV Outdoor Work, Heavy Duty 330 lbs Load 15.5 FT - Walmart.com
We are painting the whole house! So I ordered one of these to see if it’ll make things go faster!
Purevigil Paint Sprayer 1000W HVLP High Power Electric Spray Paint Gun 1400ml High Capacity Container Easy to Clean for Home Interior, House Painting and Exterior