Welcome to the Tiny Cottage — a charming 400 square foot addition we built for my parents. After sharing an empty tour earlier, I promised a follow-up once they settled in. I’m excited to finally show how warm, personal, and well-planned this little home has become.
Although the cottage will naturally evolve as they live in it, the thoughtful layout and design decisions have already made the space incredibly functional and comfortable. They found clever ways to maximize every square foot without sacrificing style. We even hosted a family movie night there and it felt cozy and roomy enough for everyone — it’s a home for two that welcomes family.
The holiday touches make it especially sweet. The cottage feels festive and inviting, yet remains airy and comfortable.
I’ll share future posts focusing on specific features, storage solutions, and styling tips. My parents will also pass along their favorite ideas for living well in a small footprint. And yes, I hope to include a photo of them in the cottage soon — they look adorable there!
Today I’m delighted to share the Tiny Cottage decorated for Christmas. Enjoy the photos and please leave any comments or questions for my parents to read.
Watch a VIDEO tour below!
- You can read the full story of the Tiny Cottage and see more details in the empty tour post.
- A source list appears at the end of this post — some items are vintage or collected over time, but I’ve included what I could find.
We didn’t photograph the bathroom and laundry area this time, but you can view that space in the earlier empty tour post.
Update: you can also see the Tiny Cottage in spring in a separate post.
Sources for above:
Wood Bead Flush Mount Light /// Antique White Chandelier /// Braided Rug (various sizes and colors) /// Quilted Ruffle Throw Blanket /// “Post Box” Wall Planter /// Blue and White Checkered Tile /// Blue Subway Tile /// White Tea Kettle /// Wood Tray TV Table /// White Outdoor Sconce Light /// Blue and White Reversible Blanket /// White Toaster Oven + Air Fryer /// White Espresso Machine /// White Retro Fridge
Entry and Sitting Room Sources:
White Porch Light (Dawn to Dusk) — Chandelier (Antique White) — Round Braided Rug — Fireplace: Jotul Brand in Sky Blue — Chairs / Table / Sofa: Home Depot Hampton Bay — Christmas Wreath with Battery Candle — Blue and White Checkered Tile on a cabinet top — Espresso Machine — Toaster Oven — Frame TV
Bedroom Sources:
White Wood Bead Semi Flush Mount Chandelier — Blue and White Reversible Blankets — Ruffle Blankets at End of Beds
Kitchen Sources:
White Retro Range Hood — White Retro Fridge/Freezer — Copper Handles and Knobs — Kitchen Undermount Sink — White Ceramic Cooktop — White Kettle — Blue Subway Tile — Copper Wall Mount Paper Towel Holder — Toaster Oven with Air Fryer — White and Copper Espresso Machine — Wood Folding TV Table
Paint Colors and Floors:
Walls: Simply White — Kitchen Cabinets: Languid Blue (Sherwin Williams) — Floors: European white oak engineered wood with a matte finish for a casual, beachy feel.
Bathroom / Laundry Sources:
Brushed Nickel Faucet — White Onion Light — Subway Tile (Arctic White or similar) — Washer/Dryer Combo — White Cabinet Knobs — Toilet — Exhaust Fan with Light and Heat — Medicine Cabinet with Light and Defogger
Find many of the Tiny Cottage sources in the Amazon folder included in my resources.
See previous posts about the remodel and read the full story of how we decided to move to this house with my parents in earlier posts.
You can also view the Tiny Cottage in spring in the related post mentioned above.