30 instant cottage-decor updates under $50
Instant Cottage Updates under $50
Snazzy sipper
Add a pop of colour to your outdoor dining space with these decorative cups. We love that they're environmentally friendly too. Bamboo tumblers, $3, Real Canadian Superstores.
Nautical nod
There's nothing like stripes to create an instant beach-house feel. Decorative striped pillow, $25, Bouclair.
Contemporary accent
Display your favourite seashells in this modern, yet rustic, bowl. Black bamboo bowl, $10, Ikea.
Cozy comfort
Give your outdoor space ambient lighting and functional heat. Handmade gel fuel garden burner, $32, Lowe's.
Sleek server
Who says cottage decor can't be stylish? Use this gorgeous pedestal as a table centrepiece, to serve appetizers or display a cake. Marble & wood pedestal – Small, $40, Indigo.
Ambient lighting
You can never have too many lanterns! Layer different sizes to create a relaxed, cozy atmosphere after the sun goes down. Outdoor decorative lantern, $25, Lowe's.
Handy holder
A must for summer dinner parties, this cute caddy keeps cutlery organized and clean. Metal utensil holder, $12, Real Canadian Superstores.
Wall art
Bring the sunset indoors with this beautiful set of three images. Purple Blurs, $40/3, Home Depot.
Vintage vessels
Old-style milk bottles are the perfect country-chic accessory. Use them for dinnertime beverages on the deck (we love adding decorative straws for a finishing touch) or as vases, pencil holders or decoration around your cottage. Milk Bottles, $13, HomeSense.
Fresh hardware
Sometimes it's the little things that make a room look refreshed. Use these sleek and rustic bronze pulls to instantly transform space. Oil-rubbed bronze rectangular cabinet pull, $10, Lowe's.
Beachy tray
This fun tray is both modern and coastal-chic. We especially love the rope handles. Tray, $9, Real Canadian Superstores.
Bathing beauty
Made from bamboo, this bath mat is the perfect addition to any cottage bathroom. Bamboo bath mat, $20, Bouclair.
Rustic accent
Bring the beachy feel indoors with rope accents. It's an easy way to add a touch of summer to any space. Blue natural rope lanterns, from $13, Pier 1.
Canadiana cool
Paying homage to the Adirondack chair, this table makes the perfect patio accent. Red Adirondack folding table, $15, Home Depot.
Au natural
Serve your snacks cottage style on this acacia wood tray. Acacia wood server, large, $25, Indigo.
Farmhouse accent
Pendant lamps are right on trend. Use a colourful one like this to add a pop of colour to your cottage kitchen. Pendant lamp, $15, Ikea.
Bees knees
Help save the bees by hanging this modern bee house in your garden. They will keep your garden thriving, and you'll ensure they have a safe habitat. Modern bee house, $22, HomeSense.
Pretty in pink
Make dessert even sweeter by dishing out a pint of your favourite local ice cream in these pastel-coloured ice cream bowls. Pink stoneware bowl, $3, Ikea.
Toss it
These sleek salad servers are sure to add an element of style and practicality to any cottage kitchen. 2-piece salad server set, bamboo, $8, Ikea.
Cabled candle
Add a warm touch to any cottage with cozy accents like this rope-inspired candle. Knit ball candle, $5, Bouclair.
Modern comfort
Add more seating in an instant with these practical, yet fashionable, stackable chairs. Margie stack chair, $50, Home Depot.
Blue hue
Escape to the ocean without leaving your patio thanks to this wave-inspired plant pot. Planter, $25, HomeSense.
Fancy flames
Light up a pathway, tabletop or patio with these chic tiki lanterns. Four-in-one resin garden torch, $20, Lowe's.
Versatile vase
This pretty pitcher is works overtime as a drink pitcher and as a flower holder. White Vase, $13, Ikea.
Decorative drops
What better place to get a little creative with your decor than the cottage? These decorative decals are suitable for windows, mirrors and walls. Drops, $27, Home Depot.
Cute cutlery
Bring some colour to your outdoor dinnerware with this fun and summery set. 20-piece flatware set, $25, Ikea.
Fun florals
Add pop of colour and style to your table with these chic placemats. Kate Spade rosa terrace placemat, $10, Bed, Bath & Beyond.
Perfect catch-all
Keep keys and sunglasses within easy reach thanks to this beautiful wood dish. Decorative wood plate, $17, Bouclair.
Sustainable glow
Charged during the day by the sun, this lantern lights up in the evening, creating a glow that lasts up to eight hours. Solar wicker tabletop or patio lantern, $20, Home Depot.
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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.
