This blog post is all about beautiful cottage garden design ideas.
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Two years ago I moved to a small farm with my family. I was thrilled to finally have the space to grow flowers and create my dream garden. I have fallen in love with the English cottage garden style. Whimsical, romantic, carefree and nostalgic.
I’ve previously written blog posts about the best beginner-friendly cottage garden flowers and other cottage garden-related content, but in this blog post, I wanted to do a little daydreaming with you guys.
If you’re looking for cottage garden design inspiration, I think you’re going to love this blog post. I have gathered 23 absolutely stunning cottage garden ideas that are sure to leave you inspired!
Cottage Garden Design Ideas
1. Cottage Garden in Shades of Pink
Look at this charming cottage garden featuring blooms in different shades of pink and a classic, white picket fence. The owner has done such a great job in planning the color palette.
2. Garden With Stepping Stones
I love garden pathways, especially ones with stepping stones. Just look at this stunning garden. The gate, the bench, everything adds charm and almost feels magical!
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3. Charming Cottage Garden Pathway
I also love this garden pathway idea. Using pieces of cut-up logs as stepping stones. The meadow of daisies planted around the pathway looks incredible!
4. Foxgloves in the Cottage Garden
Foxgloves are tall-growing cottage garden classics. The pastel-colored foxgloves in this garden look amazing against the brick gardening shed.
5. Purple Beauty
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This garden design is perfectly wild and tamed at the same time. The purple catmint adds a lot of beauty to this space. This garden designer has done an incredible job in creating a sophisticated, yet charming cottage garden.
6. A Gate to the Secret Garden
This lush garden features a classic garden gate. It also doubles as a trellis, allowing an abundance of greenery to grow over it. I would surely be tempted to open this gate and see if there is a secret garden on the other side!
7. A Cozy Seating Area
Who wouldn’t wanna spend time here during hot summer days? Perfectly nestled in the middle of the garden they have put up a beautiful seating area. I love the idea of making the garden a place to relax and enjoy life. And the portal flowing over with an abundance of climbing roses?? I am in love!
8. Colorful Cottage Garden Design
The great thing about the cottage garden style is that you have a lot of freedom in the design process. As long as you stick to classic cottage garden plants, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to color and structure. The garden pictured above features a large variety of flowers in many different colors. It looks so pretty and cheerful!
9. Climbing Roses in the Cottage Garden
Climbing roses are incredibly charming. Just check out this garden featuring an abundance of them! They can climb on walls, trellises, and garden gates. It may feel intimidating to start growing roses, but it doesn’t have to be. Start slowly with a variety that is known to do well in your area.
10. Sweet Pea Structure
Sweet peas are easy to grow and give off a sweet fragrance. They need something to climb on and I love this DIY trellis idea. It would be very fitting in a cottage-style garden.
11. Cottage-Style Kitchen Garden
Traditionally, the old English cottage gardens would not only include flowers but also edible plants, herbs, and vegetables. In the garden pictured above, they have created raised beds with gravel pathways around them. The garden in surrounded by a charming fence, giving it all the cottage garden vibes.
12. A Classic Greenhouse in the Garden
Wow, wow, wow. This cottage-style garden is so stunning. Imagine walking out your back door and coming out to see this. The fence has a very charming design and I love how the beautiful greenhouse is perfectly tucked in the garden.
13. Forest Cottage Garden Design
Nothing is better than having trees on your property when designing a cottage garden. The winding pathway that cuts through carefully planted flowers looks so magical. The trees give it the feeling that you’re walking through a beautiful forest.
14. Flower Portal
I may be obsessed with these garden portals that double as trellises for climbing flowers. I mean, just look how stunning! In the middle of the summer, this garden would be so dreamy!
15. A Charming Garden in Blue
Look how cute this is with the blue flowers, blue little cottage, and even a blue fence. It’s so unique and cute. The trees in the background make it look like it’s tucked away in a magical forest.
16. Intentional Cottage Garden
I love this garden by French Country Cottage. It looks incredibly charming and intentionally designed. The chickens add to the charm of course!
17. An Abundance of Flowers
In the middle of summer, a cottage garden is supposed to overflow with an abundance of flowers. The garden pictured above looks incredibly inviting, and it features a large variety of blooms. It must be such a para
18. Stepping Stones and Climbing Roses
Who wouldn’t wanna get lost in this charming cottage garden? A garden design like this takes time and intentional design, but if it grows a little wild, that’s ok! It’s all part of the charm.
19. Stone Stairs in the Garden
If your garden is placed on a hill or you have some uneven terrain to work with, it’s a great idea to add stairs. It elevates the design because the stairs become a focal point of their own while also being incredibly practical!
20. Garden Shed
It can be incredibly practical to have a garden shed to keep gardening tools in. Or you could decorate your garden shed and make it into a charming place to enjoy a cup of tea with a friend during summer!
21. Cottage Garden Structure
When designing a cottage garden it’s important to think about structure. You want a balance of tall growing flowers and short, ground-covering plants. The variety of heights adds visual interest and appeal.
22. Stone Wall and Cottage Garden Classics
Tall growing flowers planted in front of a stone wall like this look incredible. The rustic wall against the delicate flowers creates a beautiful contrast.
23. A Winding Grass Pathway
This summer cottage garden design is so cheerful! The winding grass pathway takes you through an abundance of colorful blooms and leads you to a cozy little sunroom.
Conclusion
This blog post has been all about gorgeous cottage garden design ideas. There are many ways to go forth when designing a garden and I hope you found some inspiration for your own space in this blog post.
If you’re looking for more cottage garden inspiration, tips, and tricks, check out my other blog posts on the topic here. Have a great day and see you in the next post!