1/ Find inspiration from a real country house
Finally, if you want your house to truly look like a wood cottage, try visiting one in real life. While not everyone has access to an old country cottage, you'll never know this is the lifestyle for you until you give it a try. There are many museums and historical societies that try to preserve older buildings' integrity in every state. You can also stay a night at an Airbnb that has the cottagecore aesthetic near you.
