Cabin v. Cottage - Which do you prefer?

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 My husband and I are fortunate enough to own a small cottage on the coast in Maine, and what a joy it has been having it in our lives. It's a place where our family gathers together, whether it's for an extended stay or a quick weekend getaway, and we can get a way from the stresses of everyday life. 

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At a local bookstore, I couldn't help but be drawn to a design book all about cabins and cottages. The book was not your traditional take on either.

I'm sure we all have a similar connotation about cabins- constructed of logs with antlers on the wall. The book went into the significance of a cabin, and the decor inside. These pieces are often inherited, and the feel inside is cozy and warm, brought to life with rich textures and rustic wood, but only amplified by the people and relationships inside.

Colleen Fox Interiors

A cottage, on the other hand, is a more quaint piece of paradise. Often painted and and passed down through families over generations, cottages have the bare necessities. There is none of the dark colors or heavy textures found in a cabin, but is still cozy, nonetheless.

Shamless Housey

I've always thought of our place in Maine as a cottage, but found it so interesting to read about the differences between the two, and where they overlap and draw the line between one another.

Which do you prefer?