More Creativity than Cash

I was recently browsing through Germain’s website. I love their use of muted colors and natural elements. It’s just the look I’ve been working toward in my cottage.

It occurred to me that this look is more about styling a room than having lots of cash to throw at it.  A hutch painted an organic gray, and glass jars with branches lined up on a table, are ideas that most of us could put into our own dining rooms.

 

 

Love the gray sofa and I’m sure it’s pricey. However, find a neutral upholstered sofa or chair on Craig’s list, put some fabulous gray pillows on it, and you have the same look.

 

 

 

 

Antlers in a basket. So much texture and neutral hues to get excited about. Antlers might be hard to come by but large pebbles in a jar, or smooth driftwood in a vintage basket would give a similar effect.

 

I’m absolutely crazy about the cow picture and the rusty lockers. At first I thought the cow was a painting (and I’m no painter) but then realized that it’s nothing but a picture, blown up. I can do that!

 

 

This table is so pretty and yet so simple. Most of us probably already have some white dishes and a glass jar to work with. Again, note to self, be on the lookout for antlers. I just passed some up at a garage sale and I’m kicking myself. The zinc table top could be faux painted. There are some great tutorials out there in blog land. I’m really considering it for my dining table.

 

 

 

 

Accessories from nature always give me a calm and happy feeling. A little bit of soft green thrown in gives a beautiful, organic feel. I can see so much flexibility with this palette. I’m inspired and I hope you are too.