Achieving that attractive, aged cottage feel in your home can be as simple as altering a few fittings and furnishings. In particular, Country look windows make a difference to ambience and these are easy to source and simple to hang.
A natural colour scheme inside your home is an important base on which to build your country-style look. Opt for creamy walls, and if possible wood flooring is preferable.
If you are looking to redo your tiling and authentic wood replacement proves to be too expensive, consider either a laminate wood-look surface, or wide, flagstone-style tiling which will emphasise a sense of cottage-bred homeliness. From here, you'll want to find furniture that doesn't clash with the authentic, cosy ambience you're intent on creating.
Natural fabrics are a must, and so is classic styling. Avoid chunky, modern furniture design, dark woods and sandblasted glass. Instead, find striped, floral or simply plain linen prints, and garnish with comfy cushions to finish off the sense of laid-back, homespun style.
Last, and perhaps most important of all, turn your attention to the window dressings which will, undoubtedly, complete the picture. A natural interior shutter, framed with linen curtains is bound to put the finishing touches on a beautifully styled, cottage interior, and these don't have to cost the earth either.