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Pictures here!!! Yay!

Second one was supposed to be a video. Hmmm.

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The two larger windows are sliders… so good to know for window treatment options.

Honestly, it's not bad. I thought from your description it was going to be a wreck. :-) Does the outside need to be painted? I like the color it is now. Do you prefer a cottagey look or a rustic look?

I wonder what it is you want from us.I think you need landscaping and some nice big pots filled with flowers Why is the dining table sitting on the rug ? The drawing needs to be to scale and all measurements clearly marked . I think all new curtains would be ahuge plus those are not attractive and honestly how much privacy do you need there . IMO the dining table goes where the 2 chairs are sitting and a bigger deck outside for sure I like the exterior colors BTW

It's very cute and I think you could do a lot with minimal funds at this point.

It does seem very dark, so I would not have any window treatments that block light during the day.

In order to get good advice on the furniture layout, you need to post a more detailed to-scale floor plan, with dimensions and notations for all windows, doors, heating elements, fireplaces, etc. I don't see the kitchen in any of your photos either, so perhaps post one or two.

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I'm sure you will get more specific advice, but my initial reaction is that you need to define zones.  The current rug is too big and merges the dining and living areas.  I would get a smaller rug and make it the focus of the living area.  Also, I would try to see if you can place a couch in the middle rather than against the wall to creat the edge  of the living zone. Around the new smaller rug.  Hope this makes some sense.

I've seen a lot worse. It's not bad at all. For a second home have fun decorating it. Is it located by a lake, ski area or in the country? Where it is located will help your direction. Like we have a camp in hunting wooded country. I did whimsical things like painting animal tracks down the hall walls and bear stencils on the kitchen cabinets.

Please indicate the windows with the best views on your floor plan.

What is your budget range for current changes?

Are you interested in buying used furniture on craigslist or facebook marketplace or do you prefer all new?

The cottage looks like it has everything you need. The pillows and rugs look like the newest things.

Why is the dining table where it is? Hard to judge the space.

Would you take a photo of the inside from the front door?

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll have fun decorating this! Please give a more detailed plan with at least approximate size so that I can make suggestions for furniture arrangement in the room. You're off to a really good start with the painted white ceiling and shiplap walls!

I read you're asking for paint advice for your kitchen but there's no picture of the kitchen, and there's only one picture of the bathroom showing the toilet but can't see the vanity. Please post those also.

It looks like a wonderful place. I really like all the white walls in the interior, and agree with Peri that you need to define zones. I would like to see the exterior painted more rustic to blend into nature like this photo.

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Love the cottage! I would plan on going upward with the new build and keeping this for guests. To paint the bathroom, you need to prep the paneling. Clean with TSP (tri-sodium phosphate), then rinse, let dry, lightly sand, tack off sanding dust, prime with 2 coats KILZ or Zinzer, paint with 2 coats of color. No idea about the kitchen which we haven't seen, but the same prep might apply. Is that a black fridge in the back corner by the bedroom door? Your floor plan shows the bathroom door opening in, but the photo has it opening out. I would reverse it to open in, so that back half or the room is not obstructed when it opens and is available for the dining area. Is this your furniture or the previous owners? Removing all the miss-matched and miss-sized curtains would be my first priority. You'll be amazed at how much larger the place will feel if those are gone. If you feel uncomfortable without window coverings, you should consider simple shades that can be pulled up and entirely out of the way in the daytime. To save $$ you might consider the paper ones used on construction sites until you can afford to upgrade. Another way to enlarge the place visually would be to lighten the parquet floors. You can find DIY for that online.

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Didn't get your response on floor plan dimensions nor do we know if this is your furniture or perhaps furniture that came with the house or simply furniture on the listing documents. I'm taking a chance that it came with the house... Don't have a picture of the kitchen either.

Paint, paint, paint! It's inexpensive and can make a huge difference. I would keep the white ceiling and walls, that part is very nice and continue what ever isn't painted in the same white colour to tie everything together.

If it was for me, I would paint the exterior a charcoal grey with white door and trim. And, if you ever have the budget, I would extend the front deck to cover the width of the house + the right side since there seems to be a patio door there. It can be with or without a railing depending on the grounds.

I would paint all the dining chairs in satin finish black and get off-white or light beige seat cushions (Ikea - Amazon $10-$12 ea.). I would also paint the table and bench base in satin finish black. You can possibly spraypaint all these items. Hard to see exactly what the coffee table looks like but if it doesn't fit you can also paint it black.

Remove all window treatment and replace with white side drapes with black rods (Ikea curtains with grommets $50/pair - rods also inexpensive at Ikea).

You can buy sets of pillow covers for the sofas (Amazon set of 5 for $37 (20x20 inner cushions $12 each in feather).

I show an natural fibre area rug and front door mat but don't know the size since we don't have room dimensions so can't give an idea of price but it's nothing expensive. You can also buy a futon cover (shown in black) for $123 on Wayfair. Get a few prints, for good prices look on Amazon, Wayfair, and at Home Goods.

For the bathroom, I would paint the walls and wainscoting part in white, and I show a white vanity, black framed mirror, sconce lighting (all from Home Depot) with peel & stick wall paper on 2 walls (not expensive on Amazon). I also show a white roman shade on the window.

Hope you'll send dimensions so we can give suggestions on the floor plan.