MODERN COTTAGE:: 100% REPLACING FARMHOUSE (& you will LOVE IT!)

[@patriciaharing2500]

It’s about time modern cottage is more my style

[@RE-bg9ds]

If it's your style then why do you care if it's trendy? If it's your style it should have been your style the whole time not because it's popular now you're completely ridiculous please find something better to do with your time

[@luv2plyball538]

Me too!

[@jezza6575]

And timeless!

[@so.2ndvintage243]

I love vintage, cottage, antiques but not farmhouse. I live in a 1923 craftsman.

[@selinaleewright5730]

It’s about time! Timeless classic and never outdated

[@tammyholloway5478]

Love it just bought a home excited

[@BrookelLakeKC]

Honestly I’ve been over the farmhouse craze for nearly 5 years! The cottage, French vibes seem timeless to me overall.

[@purposedrivenlivinghome]

I adore the modern cottage style - it’s definitely moving in and will be staying for a while for it’s a style that is timeless

[@wendya.presley7316]

I've been doing modern cottage a while. I'm ahead of the curve 😂

[@lisahershock7682]

I have been doing it since 1986.

[@cynthiachronister4082]

Me too quaint country cottage🥰I call it granny chic a little modern with family heirlooms and my favorite things it all works do what you love

[@akc2128]

Same! Just didn’t know the name of it 😂

[@cindygaudet1390]

Do you have pictures anywhere on social media?❤

[@wendya.presley7316]

@@cynthiachronister4082 I like 2 call it rustic luxury

[@ShellG.]

I love it!! Hopefully this means we can finally embrace homes that aren't open concept.

[@RR-ep6uc]

Please continue to make more videos perhaps on the type of vases , dishes, pillows and rugs you would use inside. So, so happy I’ve been waiting for this type of information from you. Love it, thank you

[@kellieleahy66]

This is right up my alley. My home is 110 years old and I love it. Moreover, I respect it's history. I think its important to mold my design around the house and what it's telling me. I can bring signature touches to my space to add interest and an up to date feel.

[@butterpecanrican_]

This is how I feel! Our house is 93 years old and I want to decorate based on its personality and age. I don't want to shoehorn in whatever's trendy. It has to feel right in this space if that makes sense. I feel like this is what I've been waiting for!

[@gail4389]

This is so me!! I’ve been subconsciously creating a modern cottage without even knowing it had a name. Looking forward to more videos!

[@ajm935]

OMG this is my home's aesthetic! We have a 1930s cottage in CA and OMG I CANNOT FREAKING WAIT until this takes off!!! It's so freaking difficult to find natural/ raw soft looking wood pieces that have unfussy traditional lines! Everything is too shiny, too dark, too grey, too modern or industrial in styling or too curly french/ baroque looking. We've picked up a few beat up antiques and stripped the lacquer to get the look. We have lots of muted colors and traditional looking rugs and a magnificent garden! Can't wait!!

[@kathydaughety5406]

I'm looking for kitchens styled in modern cottage. I've heard from a European kitchen designer that this looks to be the next movement. I love the style and will be remodeling my kitchen in 6-12 mos. so keep the info coming! Thanks so much!

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

This has been my style my whole life. Just finished a renovation in this style and leaned towards more of a French influence. I just love it and I think everyone can live with this style. It’s just homey.

[@SandraHertel-u3b]

I just visited a lovely woman’s home that her and her husband have lived in for 48 years. For some people it may be disjointed and not they would want but zi found it enchanting. This is a home that changed and grew with their life. A wood burning stove that has been set up to preheat water and radiate heat in the space. A property that has a fabulous mix of food plants and trees along with plants that provide shade, colour and texture to the landscape. Her house is an amazing inspiration for me and truly is a functional space that is created to be useful and functional as opposed to keeping up with the latest styles.

[@flamingofan5411]

That is awesome! Keeping up with styles just means people haven’t truly found their own style. Styles change constantly, on purpose, to keep people spending their hard earned money, because they are never satisfied. It’s sad really. I hate going into a home that is perfectly decorated. I love going into a home that actually reflects the life of the people living there.

[@rhondagentry2170]

I have always incorporated both English cottage and French country styles, without the max or min slants. This appears to be a match for my taste and I am looking forward to the market presenting its take with perhaps new products that are complementary.🏠🌲🌷

[@cvonsutphen]

*Yes,Yes,Yes* ! My 1965 ranch style home has been styled this way for years. Cozy, warm, curves, mid-tone woods, stone and cottage gardens.... I'm here for it!

[@diannelarose4392]

OMG!!!!!!! I FINALLY found what I've been looking for. I always thought I was Scandi/Japandi but cottage always seemed to seep in after decorating making me feel disfunctional. My daughter always rides me about not sticking to a look, MODERN COTTAGE is what I am always have and always will be. Now I don't have to feel guilty anymore. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🥰🥰😀😘

[@karlabarefoot8382]

I can’t wait ! French country and french cottage are my favorite. Modern cottage is beautiful.

[@pamelahowell2082]

Ohhhh Valentina! This video actually made me squeal. We have been fixing up and renovating a place in the heart of the Galician countryside. Of course, me being British, it has become quite the English Cottage with modern takes throuought. We still have a little way to go but it's getting there. Not only have you literally described our place but you've given me more ideas. I'm absolutely chuffed to bits with this. Thank you so much Valentina!!! You never disappoint 💕👏🏽

[@Super1Billionaire]

It’s comforting…feels homey and safe..like how life used to be. Charming~rich and just oh SOOOOO good!🥰LOVE IT✨❤️😍🤩❤️

[@vasunseeker]

Thank you, I love this! I bought a 1990s cottage home about a year ago and have been making changes based on my Pinterest board called “Modern Coastal Cottage”. I did’t know it was a style or trend, it just about stuff I love! Cozy textures, natural decor, neutral color palette, combining some antiques with modern furniture. This has always been my style!

[@nvstrickland]

I’m definitely a modern manor girl but esthetically really appreciates all details in a modern cottage ( just on Pinterest or in a magazine) 😊. Excited to see the ikea take you have up your sleeve 🖤

[@MyLifeRefining]

I’m here for it. Modern farmhouse will not be missed by me.

[@melissamontgomery818]

i'm more than in for Modern Cottage. Finally, a trend that I love a 110% Please do more videos with this trend. It's going to be a big one.

[@pmbrulle1097]

My heart is so happy! My nana was from England and I spent some time living there with family. Their decor was simple- books, family photos and quirky knick knacks that told a story. I’ve always tried to recreate that level of “coziness.” I’ve spent the last 5 years adding built ins, wide beadboard, and creating “snugs” in our home. This is such a welcome change! I think it works perfectly as a cozy minimalist. Very excited for your ideas!

[@d-xw6nv]

I guess I was before the times. Six years ago my husband installed slate pavers over our concrete walk to our arch small porch with the same gray and tan slate on our porch. It’s so warm and beautiful. I planted limelight hydrangeas in my back garden with pink camellias and stone planters.

[@phenitagomes1292]

Literally my dream home. Never have wanted any other style but the cottage home. The modern cottage is even better. I love that warm homie feeling. Reminds me of the old movies I used to watch with my nana. I hope one day to own a home like this.

[@terrielee8622]

English cottage style and decor is my absolute favorite!!✨

[@joannhutto1818]

I'm so here for this! We bought an outdated 90s home in Scottsdale AZ, on a couple of acres, and I'm finding that the rustic elements of the house are so adaptable to bringing in modern furniture, a couple of antiques and a cottagey approach of painted cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, plants and a general coziness that the house kind of lacked. It is really exciting to see modern and/or midcentury modern mixed in to the country elements of the house. I like to think of it as Parisian meets country home... modern cottage! :) Thanks for all the work you put into your videos. Love seeing all of the research and thought that you put into the work! Love!

[@Lisalovesfamily]

Hi I'm from AZ too!!

[@treehugger2718]

Arizona here

[@llamasugar5478]

That’s kind of my style: MCM-meets-cottage

[@terri4353]

In Arizona too. Not sure how to incorporate this new style into a generic 70’s ranch style 1600 sq ft house, but I love the modern cottage idea!!

[@treehugger2718]

@@terri4353if you are in Phoenix you should be golden

[@Ry3d228]

I didn’t know how to label our ‘70s S Florida home. But I’d say now it’s coastal cottage. Thank you! We took out the concrete driveway and replaced with gravel and added a tasteful fountain to our home’s entrance. We painted our concrete home Chantilly lace (soft white) and the shutters Palladian blue. We did replace an ugly roof with a dark brown metal roof. I’ve always leaned more traditional than trendy - so this video will help as we make more updates inside our home. ☺️

[@dianebaum5194]

Sounds lovely!

[@Stephanie.Hudson]

This is the style I’ve been dreaming of for my home. Steep curved pitched roofs with detailed windows would be beautiful.

[@Cloudwalker1097]

I love the Manner house style

[@rachelstauter]

I have been calling this style modern/neutral French county! I love this style

[@celestesanford3665]

I've watched this video several times. What an exciting change and you've brought it together so well. Thank you, Valentina.

[@HouseofValentina]

Thank you so much!

[@Appleton-WI]

What a delightful, warm, and restful style you have presented here, Valentina. How exquisite and lovely! I can't wait to bring some of these elements into my own home. Thank you!

[@lp28487]

I would like to see a video that showcases the paint colors used for the Modern Cottage style

[@lauriealmaeena8713]

YES YES YES 🎉IM SO EXCITED YOU PUT A NAME TO WHAT WE HAVE BEEN HUNGRY FOR ❤Please keep it coming Valentina ❤

[@tamiheffern3718]

I’ve been watching Valentina since I purchased my new home… a 1920 craftsmen 4 square in California. I watched her to kinda bring in some modern details. But I kind of started moving away as I leaned into the English cottage style. I finally hit subscribe! After a whole year! Lol One of my fav videos. Using all natural materials is key. I would use Marmoleum ( new linoleum) before I’d over use vinyl floors even if luxury is added to the vinyl title. Linen… cotton… antique linens… moulding… different kinds of wood… wool… some patterns mixed with straight lines. Whatever I use it’s a natural material. Antique leather chests. Mixing antiques with modern elements. Wall paper. My rooms flow into another but I love that my house isn’t a huge open space like it used to be. My fav is my 100 year old oak floors and mahogany stairs ( I refinished). My kitchen is modern with tile to the ceilings… mixing metals… wood bead board ( the real stuff) painted… all of it. With live plants. I love the I moved from the updated ranch home… into my 1920 home. Updating these historic homes… while respecting the goals the original builder and architect had. I’m excited to see the boho gone… the modern farmhouse is finally over… I love that all the fake gold accessories have been donated. Using a real brass or copper or old French pottery as vases… to me really as long as I keep all my accessories… finishes… and materials… a natural material… it all fits together. I mix antique art with modern art. Yes it costs more. But having less items that are better made and have a history… is better than a stuffed house of cheap throw away or donate sways items. Even decorating for Christmas looks the best ever with dried fruits and botanicals… I left all the plastic lawn decor in the shed. My favorite is my lime stone walls thought my home. I replastered all the walls in this home in lime plaster. It breathes. So much better for us than dry wall mud or gym some plaster. Plus the texture is stunning. Some folks who don’t want plasterers in their home for days… can get the look with lime paint. I do have a large front porch… and it fits well in the design with climbing roses and ivy up the front pillars. Hydrangea and lavender. All of this was so therapeutic planting! Anyway thank you for this video… there is a reason these things have been beautiful for centuries. ;)

[@angelaorzlowski3786]

This has always been my vibe. You can't go wrong with it. I'm over the whole farmhouse and modern trends. This will stay around for a while I think. My home is a French manor style built by myself and hubby 32 years ago here in Melbourne Australia and I'm still not finished with it. We have lovely old homes here both federation and English Tudor and they are stunning. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks V.

[@jennifergraham3752]

The gardens specifically speak to me. Your examples look like most of the pictures that I have saved on pinterest. There is an elegance combined with a comfortable unpretentious feeling.

[@aniazurek7258]

Yes, exactly!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@tamaramartin4015]

My dream house has always been an English storybook cottage (with my side NYC penthouse apartment, of course 😊), so this is just awesome 🥰

[@ericagreen4015]

I’m so here for this style! I’ve always liked cottage French vibes but I also like modern elements and accents with a limited neutral palette so that it feels paired back and minimal. I didn’t know it was a “thing” thanks for sharing!

[@thfield2417]

I thought I preferred Modern Rustic until I saw this Modern Cottage. Love this style!

[@elizabethdaniels51]

This is just so natural and restful feeling. I love it and I have been slowly transforming my home style to this feel for about 10 yrs, but now I would say I have fused this modern cottage with “Valentina style”organic modern like, which is still my favorite! The elements to create this look are beautiful, available and require a great sense of imagination in order to merge what you may already own, what antiques or pieces of decor you might inherit, and investing in higher end materials. I don’t necessarily want to place that much of our budget on high end materials because it has just gotten so costly, but to make the look happen, you have to be super imaginative and find looks for less. My guess is that most people watching this live in suburbia or country, maybe urban too. So adapting this look and feel to our kinda average architecture requires time and attention and patience. No deadlines to finish, just loving the process of creating. What I take away from this look is: combine textures and materials, bring nature inside and make your outside beautiful too, maybe add large pots to outdoors, combine old stuff tastefully with new neutrals, clean lines, cozy but not cluttered and pare back as much as possible. Nature is everything in this feel.

[@tracyc9413]

I adore this style. The gardens are amazing and something that I have been trying to incorporate for a few years now. I'm looking forward to you revealing more of this style and of course finding the perfect must have items to further bring this into our homes.

[@hiddenhighland]

I live in France and am fortunate to have an beautiful stone and slate home, enormous wood beams, tall arched windows and mossy garden walls. My house is very old and unusual, it even has industrial elements and sits on the bank of a beautiful river in the heart of a thriving village. I have always had my home in the modern cottage style- so interesting that it is becoming the new trend. I think it is timeless and very personal.

[@heatherrubino8844]

I have a tiny 864 sq ft cottage. One level on a slope property. I've been in the process of creating what I called the "European cottage fee"l for the last 2 years. It's the most beautiful, timeless, and satisfying style I think is out there. I'm so happy to see it coming back into style. It's perfectly imperfect and exquisite, in my opinion. I love how excited you get, I get the same way about things like this😊

[@paulapeeler3157]

I 💯%...love this I can't wait see you go shopping for this style and speak more about it. Now this gets me screaming EXCITED!!!!🥰

[@adbarrett5498]

Someone needs to come pick my jaw up off the floor, please! This is 100% what I've been waiting for. Absolutely love it and can not wait to incorporate into our home. Thank you for this!

[@Julia29853]

Cottage Journal has showcased this lovely style for years. It’s beautiful, gently elegant and still comfortable, but not oversized or pretentious.

[@Soul-cry1]

Every time I see that Tom Ford book I want to scream, it is so overplayed at this point.

[@fancycat]

Same! The sad part is that most people don't open the book, they just buy it because all the influencers have it😞

[@Soul-cry1]

@@fancycat There had to be other coffee table books out there, the runner ups are chanel and Louis Vuitton.

[@AndreeaNastase]

This seems right on the money. I have a German farmhouse with taller ceilings, and I love its straight lines and traditional style. This style feels like what the house wants to be 🙌

[@suzihammond200]

Finally!!! I didn't have a name for what I'm trying to design for pur new build, but this! This is it!

[@KathyWhitehouse_RealEstate]

I am so ready for Modern Cottage style! Thank you ~

[@donnab6590]

This is my style!! I never embraced “farmhouse” style, i always added some classic and modern elements😍😍 Please keep the videos coming on this style.!!

[@GoAway-y3x]

My grandparents' house has been this way since the 50s - white exterior with black trim, simple, unpretentious cabinetry & furniture - walnut trim with white or pale yellow walls & uncluttered barring one walnut built-in China cabinet that contained a few trinkets & a LOT of books. They had 2 paintings of their favorite dogs & that was it - a very functional, restful place.

[@peachykeen7634]

Yes! We’ve ALWAYS been modern cottage! It’s farmhouse w more florals and soft edges. Milk paint and lace ❤❤❤

[@juliemckinnon1480]

I also love the garden colors. I only like to plant/have white flowers, green, and minimal purple (lavender). It’s calming to limit colors. 🥰

[@lisahebert8551]

Yup, been waiting for modern cottage!! So stinkin’ excited!

[@charitymarek8808]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!! YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!

[@nikitabonita37]

I’m so excited about this because I couldn’t put into words what my style is. I like modern farmhouse but also French colonial and feel like this is a bit of both. I absolutely do not like true cottage style lol so I wouldn’t never thought of this! Thank you for the beautiful photos and suggestions I can’t wait to style our house this way! Side note: my husband is from London and I’ve always loved that they call it a garden 🪴 I totally understand why. The grounds are so pretty and there’s so many flowers like big gorgeous roses and hydrangeas w soft grass. They might not have big spaces but they really do know how to maximize what they’ve got and make it cozy and beautiful.

[@carrie5471]

Agreeeeee, the garden is absolutely important

[@lk2688]

I was over farmhouse when it arrived. I’m truly thankful it’s been WAY too long to stick around. 😍

[@donnacruz4578]

Love this look! Would be wonderful if you put together a segment about lighting for this style.

[@suzismith9681]

This is where I was going a year ago. The exterior needs painting. The contractor told me, I didn't want it that color! The quote was exorbitant. Needless to say it hasn't been done due to uncertainty. Thankyou Valentina, its still plan A. And the paving slabs i purchased today are perfect! You are such an encouragement. Xx

[@lindatoews5265]

I’ve always loved that style!

[@llnut4775]

I am in Texas & many new homes going up here. (we started ours in 2019) We actually went with craftsman & here it definitely stand out. We had people stoping to talk to us about our home for two years. We wanted to be different. Unpopular opinion but I am over the white kitchen or white with black accents exterior. Sorry, it’s just everywhere! Styles are always changing, I say just do what you love.

[@elloradiehl]

I was in Germany last week and in Belgium. I am now in France and a lot of what you are talking about is the European look. I see this all there/here. Love it!!!

[@jessicafurrey1644]

I finally know what to call my style!!! I don’t even have to redecorate!!

[@gretchenlott4203]

This is a great video describing the "Modern Cottage." Finally my little Burlingame, CA cottage is back in vogue! Thanks Valentina!

[@seventiesmom8045]

Yes, I'm freaking out - I love love love it!

[@cabbalaposhala]

This must be my favorite video and style yet. The photos could be turned into a coffee table book!

[@veronicajensen7690]

most Scandinavian homes are in old houses and apartments with old stairs, windows beams ect. in Scandinavia we have mixed old and new the past 100 years , so why anybody would think Scandinavian have to be all clean lines I don't know-airy yes , less is more yes, but certainly there is room for old details -you know that Valentina since you lived in Copenhagen --how much old rustic things a person like is all up to them

[@BrittanyLupton]

THIS!!!! Wait I’m so happy because this is my favorite style! ALSO i love how you laugh at yourself :) and your energy!!!!

[@breeanders15]

OMG..this has been my style FOREVER! I nicknamed my home Bree's Manor! ❤

[@themoderndaycottage]

❤ Finally our style is legit on Trend! ❤

[@margaret77494]

🎉 thank you decor gods! This is exactly the style I was to to transition my home to. I have French country, English country and laid back traditional furniture I am trying to update with new fabric and incorporating some modern chandeliers as opposed to my 20 year of builder grade amber lights. I will be waiting in the edge of my seat for the next installments of this style.

[@cmac2353]

I am absolutely here for ALL of this!!!!

[@julezonyabrain]

Alyce Beach Florida is a beautiful example of homes that are modern cottage

[@firestick4991]

Your excitement and giddiness is contagious! 😁

[@reneejunette9952]

I love this style. I grew up in a Tudor style home and now I am building a home in Tennessee.

[@heidijones1516]

Wow!!! So happy to hear this, this is right up my ally. Itś been a style I have always loved and tried to emulate.

[@treehugger2718]

I am doing an entire garden estate in this - it speaks to me

[@vickisoup]

Wow, I have been working this style into my home without knowing what to call it. I’m there! Thanks.

[@rebekkabattaglino1341]

This is awesome! I loved cottagecore but I found it challenging to incorporate that style into my new build home. This is the perfect blend of both modern and cottage.

[@jillkehn1256]

I’m excited for this style and always love your enthusiasm! My house was built in the 40’s and it’s 1200sq ft (Michigan). If you want to practice this style on my house, I’m all yours!

[@MsJet1]

We are moving into a two story house built in 1999. It has a brick front and shutters. The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a gas fireplace. We had all the interior walls painted a light beige and have installed Pergo Outlast Applewood in all the main living rooms. We are starting over with new couches but are keeping our oak antique pieces that we have had for 40 years. I think this is the direction we will be moving toward.

[@Ck12340]

This is the style I’ve been starting to do with my home. However, I live in the desert. I want to update my backyard as well, but lots of lush green plants don’t work here. I would love to hear some ideas for my climate as well. I also have HOA restrictions. I’m looking forward to seeing what new ideas you have to share. Love your enthusiasm.

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

This is definitely a style I appreciate but, live in an urban desert setting. Our roofs are tile and we're in a continuing drought. Any ideas? Nearly every house is stuccoed and rocks are main decorating features. Help would be appreciated.

[@norafl2821]

@Houseofvalentina thank you thank you for this video, this reaffirms my style. I have been doing home upgrades for the last 3 years inspired from my travels to Europe. I just started working on creating an English garden, can't wait to see the end result, I am taking my time and enjoying every moment. Thanks again for this lovely video 😊

[@briferreri]

Obsessed with this style! Glad we have a name for it now!

[@laurasamaniego5274]

Now your talking my language ! Modern Rustic style! ❤🎉🎈

[@magnolia31611]

I’ve always preferred the cottage look to the farmhouse look. That said my favorite type of home is one that feels timeless, and one that you can’t tell when it was built, and I think that’s why I lean more in the cottage direction over modern farmhouse.

[@davepane7306]

Once you respect the ideal that modern means "function dictates the form" you appreciate that sometimes the function of an architectural element is to fill a spot to balance a space. Modern can absolutely embrace trims and cladding when it's done with a thoughtful purpose.

[@cindijennings2285]

This is great because this is already the style I have. I like modern but I have a lot of family heirlooms so I feel I have been able to balance the two together to create this style.

[@monicarutkovskis6945]

such a great syopsis of the style. love this video V!!

[@annag467]

Nailed it, lady 💯 I love this style, this movement you describe! I never felt I'm comfortable with full tilt cottage core, but I love aspects of it. I never felt like I wanted complete high end luxury, but I love clearly dignified borderline royal and traditional qualities. I like the apparent abundance of space and practicality that I see in modern farmhouse but it can be a little too hard sometimes....balance, play, I want it. I've watched all Bridgerton episodes and queen Charlotte, I work in technology, I'm a woman, dignity is attractive, I love nature and spend a lot of time and money to be out in nature alone. Just everything about this style I love, that's all 😄

[@luluesparza7360]

Love your videos! If you get a project where you use modern cottage, it would be nice to tour it with you. 😊

[@ahomelivedin]

I’m so ready! I’ve been collecting pieces that are preloved and old!! ❤️

[@Clean-N-ShineInDfw]

I've been looking for this cottage style because of the coziness with vintage. So I've been visiting vintage stores and thrifting these last few months

[@suzihazlove4979]

Someone been sipping wine??😂🎉😂 Yup all those thrown out antiques will be needed now 😂

[@FashionCandie]

This has been my style the whole time! I'm so glad it's finally being noticed. It's just so cozy and dreamy and homey and beautiful. 🫶🏼