Welcome to the Cottage
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I’m so glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to show you around!
We built a new – old cottage, right down the gravel drive from our farmhouse using Barn Plan 041-00348 from America’s Best House Plans.
The cottage is a new construction house… but we built it to look and feel like a much older home. One that’s full of “old house character” thanks to a few collected antiques we incorporated into the build, along with some hand-picked, vintage-inspired finds to tie it all together!
Throughout the tour, I’ll share photos of each space, and I’ll walk you through all the modifications we made to the house plans.
I’ll also include a section with sources for all the things you’re gonna want to know like paint colors, lighting, and even where we sourced those antique finds!
Click the buttons below to begin the tour. We can start anywhere you like!
(Just be sure to scroll all the way down for the sources. They’re at the bottom of each section.)
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The Living Room
The living space is full of natural light, which we love! It’s open to the kitchen, and has easy access to both the front and the side porch through either the front door, or the double doors right off the kitchen.
a mix of old and new
Cottage Living Room Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- vintage – inspired door knobs (Nostalgic Warehouse)
- white slipcovered sofa
- white slipcovered chair
- white reclining rocking chair
- vintage style bluetooth speaker / radio
- our favorite clean burning candles!
- jadeite bowl / candle holder – thrifted
- crocheted throw – Handmade by my mom
- Blue buffet, end tables, kid’s table and chairs, etc. – collected over the years
barn plan 041-00348
Living Room Modifications
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The Kitchen
I think the kitchen might be my favorite room inside the cottage!
I actually brought all my jadeite pieces from our farmhouse to the cottage for these photos. And they looked so pretty in mom’s kitchen that I decided to let her keep them!
a mix of old and new
Cottage Kitchen Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- Jadeite sconce lights (Barn Light)
- Schoolhouse pendant lights (Barn Light)
- Mint green retro refrigerator
- Mint green retro stove
- Old-fashioned high back kitchen sink
- Vintage style chrome faucet
- Kitchen Cabinets – The Discount House
- White Quartz Countertops
- Green Floral accessories (drying mat, pot holders, anti-fatuigue mat)
- The Jadeite dishes were thrifted, with the exception of this pitcher, this sugar shaker, this butter dish.
- Mirror / Mug Shelf (originally part of an antique buffet we converted into the primary bathroom vanity) – Burgaw Antiqueplace
- Antique General Store Counter Kitchen Island – The North Porch
- Metal drop-leaf table and chair set – Facebook Marketplace
- Painted wood barstools – Twice as Nice Flea Market
- Antique toolbox / recipe book holder – local estate sale
- The crocheted tablecloth – Handmade by my Great Grandmother
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Kitchen Modifications
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The Walk-in Pantry
We added a curtain to the pantry instead of a door and I think it was the sweetest little vintage touch!
a mix of old and new
Pantry Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- Schoolhouse pendant light in the hallway (Barn Light)
- vintage – inspired door knobs (Nostalgic Warehouse)
- Pantry shelving – This was a big DIY project my brother took on after construction ended!
- Lace curtain – local estate sale
barn plan 041-00348
Pantry Modifications
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The Laundry Room
It’s hard to convey in photos, but the way this room is positioned, at the back corner of the house, and just past the roofline on the side porch… it almost feels like an old porch stoop that was closed in and converted into a laundry room.
And I LOVE that about it! We were able to fit mom’s deep freezer next to the washer and dryer, and there’s plenty of space left to add shelves for more storage in here later on.
a mix of old and new
Laundry Room Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- Schoolhouse pendant light (Barn Light)
- Antique 5-panel door – The Glass Cloche
- Vintage blue and white quilt – Handmade by my Great Grandmother
- Cafe curtains – These were DIY’ed by me!
barn plan 041-00348
Laundry Room Modifications
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The Primary Bedroom
The primary bedroom is tucked towards the back of the cottage, conveniently close to the laundry room, but separate enough from the rest of the house to feel like a retreat.
a mix of old and new
Bedroom Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- White wall sconce lights (Barn Light)
- Bedding – Red Land Cotton
- Antique doors to the closet and bathroom – from the old house
- Old window frames – the middle one was given to us a by a friend, and the two smaller ones were from the old house
- Pedestal table nightstands – Riverside Barn Antiques
- Antique pie safe cabinet – Not Forgotten Antiques
The Primary Bathroom
The primary bathroom is another one of my favorite rooms, and I think it’s because I’m so happy how the tile turned out! If you didn’t know, I DIY-ed the penny tile floors in here. And it was quite the undertaking! Were you here when I shared this project on Instagram?
a mix of old and new
Bathroom Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- White penny tile / black penny tile (This was a DIY I tackled during construction, and we ended up creating a custom pattern!)
- Schoolhouse vanity light (Barn Light)
- Bathroom cabinet (Originally an antique buffet that we converted into a bathroom vanity.) – Burgaw Antiqueplace
- White Quartz Countertops
- Drop-in vessel sink
- Vintage style bathroom faucet
- our favorite clean burning candles!
- Antique door – salvaged from the old house
- Brass catch-all containers – local estate sale
barn plan 041-00348
Primary Suite Modifications
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The Front Hallway
Up towards the front of the house, there’s a little hallway right off the living room. The door on the right leads to the guest bedroom. The door on the left leads to the guest bathroom.
a mix of old and new
Front Hallway Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- Schoolhouse pendant light (Barn Light)
- Salvaged bedroom and bathroom doors – from a 1920’s home, but found on Facebook marketplace
- Antique pie safe linen cabinet – Not Forgotten Antiques
The Guest Bedroom
The guest bedroom is actually a great size for the size of this house! We were able to fit a queen size bed in here, with plenty of room to walk around and for the kids to play.
a mix of old and new
Bedroom Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- LVP flooring
- Salvaged bedroom and closet door – from a 1920’s home, but found on Facebook marketplace
- Vintage green floral quilt – Handmade by my Great Grandmother
The Guest Bathroom
You’ll notice the guest bathroom is a little more fun and playful than the primary bathroom! We designed this space with all the grandkids in mind.
Both my daughter and my niece have flower names, so we chose a daisy pattern for the penny tile floors. (Yes, I DIY-ed these floors too!) And we added little pops of minty green for both the boys.
a mix of old and new
Bathroom Sources
- Wall Color – Creamy by Sherwin Williams
- Trim and Door Color – Canvas Tan by Sherwin Williams
- White penny tile / mint green penny tile (This was a DIY I tackled during construction, and we ended up creating a custom pattern!)
- Schoolhouse vanity light (Barn Light)
- Wall mount sink with blue bottom
- Vintage style bathroom faucet
- Salvaged door – from a 1920’s home, but found on Facebook marketplace
- Vintage wood medicine cabinet
- Lace shower curtains – local estate sale (P.S. these are regular curtains. We used 2 panels together as a shower curtain and they are stunning in person!)
- Silhouette art – This was such an easy DIY! Click to learn how you can make your own DIY silhouette portraits.
barn plan 041-00348
Guest Quarters Modifications
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The Exterior
The cottage exterior was very much inspired by the American Gothic house! You know, the one from the painting by the same name? That painting, and that old house is where we got the inspiration to add the pointed arched window to our little cottage!
The Front Porch
The cottage porch truly functions like an extension of the home’s living spaces, with plenty of room to spread out and catch a breeze when you can find one!
The Side Porch
While the front porch is set up for “porch sitting”, the side porch is set up as a second dining space! And there’s also the church pew where you can kick up your feet and relax.
a mix of old and new
Cottage Exterior & Porch Sources
- “Haint” blue porch ceiling color – Summer Breeze by Valspar
- Sky blue exterior door color – Perfectly Blue by Valspar
- Galvanized Sconce lights over the double doors (Barn Light)
- Galvanized Sconce lights by the front door (Barn Light)
- Porch ceiling fans – The galvanized finish is no longer available (we found them on clearance) but I linked the same fan in other colorways.
- vintage – inspired door knobs (Nostalgic Warehouse)
- green and white floral placemats
- wooden color pencil holder – thrifted
- sailboat quilt – Handmade by my Great Grandmother
- double wedding ring quilt – Handmade by my Great Grandmother
- Rockers, church pew, dining table, etc. – collected over the years
We made a few thoughtful modifications to the exterior of the cottage. And these changes played a huge role in the cottage looking and feeling like an older home!
barn plan 041-00348
Exterior Modifications
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I’ll add a photo below of the original renderings from America’s Best House Plans below for you to compare.
I want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to our builder Randy Miller for bringing our New – Old Cottage vision to life!
And thank you to all the contractors who took such great care of us during construction. From our wonderful electricians at Royal Electric, to our skilled carpenters at Sawyer Designs, and so many others. THANK Y’ALL!
In addition to all the people who poured their hearts and their time into the cottage, there were a few brand partners that I owe a huge thank you to as well for saying “yes” to this project, and yes to a partnership with White and Woodgrain!
We couldn’t have done it without you!
Thank you for stopping by the blog today! I truly hope you enjoyed the tour. If you missed a room, be sure to scroll back up and check it out. Those tabbed buttons at the top of this page should open and close as you work your way through the cottage.
I have LOVED getting to share the cottage with you these last few months! From breaking ground to moving in. It’s been an honor to share it all with you here on the blog!
Now if you’re new to White and Woodgrain, and you missed out on all the construction updates in real time… Or maybe you’ve been here all along, but you want to take a look back at something specific…
I’ll link all the cottage posts below in chronological order so you can check those out too. There’s some good stuff in these posts!
- When we announced we were building again…
- Where I Look for Home Decor Inspo & Interior Design Ideas
- The Window of MY DREAMS
- Building a New Old Cottage (floor plans, modifications, and a mid-construction house tour)
- Designing a New Old Cottage (mood boards, collected antiques, & vintage-inspired finishes to tie it all together)
- The Exterior Reveal
- The Kitchen Reveal
- The Primary Bathroom Reveal
- The Guest Bathroom Reveal
- The Vintage Medicine Cabinet We Re-Finished for the Guest Bathroom
- The Fanciest Doorknobs I’ve Ever Opened
And if I missed something, please feel free to DM me on Instagram! I’m happy to answer any questions you might have, and I’ll be sure to update this post as questions come in.
Until next time…