Cottage Path: A Quiet Pattern with Deep Roots

Not every pattern needs to steal the show. Some are there to ground the space—to offer contrast, support, and quiet rhythm. Cottage Path is that kind of pattern.

This deep brown coordinate is a subtle nod to the darker tones that often go unnoticed in coastal New England interiors: the original pine furniture that’s been loved for generations, the paneling in a well-worn cottage, or the deep forest green that turns brown underfoot on a path through the trees.

For me, this pattern was inspired by the winding trails of Sprite Island. While we spent most of our days sailing, there were also those moments—barefoot, sunburnt—when we’d walk the length of the island, winding through the woods from one side to the other. The air smelled like salt and trees. And the quiet was the good kind—the kind you remember.

Cottage Path is a simple repeat, almost like a hand-blocked print. It doesn’t call for attention, but it invites it.

Printed in a dark, grounding brown, it pairs beautifully with the rest of the Signature Line—especially Shoreline Garden, where it picks up the warmth of the branches and the roots beneath the flowers.

Design Tip:

Use this coordinate when you want to warm a space without going rustic. It’s perfect for upholstery—especially slipcovers, ottomans, or throw pillows—and brings quiet texture to rooms filled with white walls, painted trim, or layered antiques.

Antique Tip:

This is your go-to pattern for New England wood tones: scrubbed pine, dark walnut, or a chippy painted cabinet in mustard or slate. I especially love it near brick fireplaces, iron hooks, or a shaker peg rail. It brings a hint of folk art without ever feeling thematic.

Paint Pairing Suggestions:

To complement the deep, earthy brown:

• Farrow & Ball “Drop Cloth” – a stony, warm neutral

• Benjamin Moore “Revere Pewter” – always reliable, grounded

• Sherwin-Williams “Loggia” – warm and natural for trim, cabinetry, or walls

  
  

Cottage Path will be available in both wallpaper and linen upholstery, printed in the USA with short turnaround and rich clarity thanks to Swedish press technology.

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