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Country Home
Decorating
When choosing a theme or style for decorating your home,
there are many to choose from. One of the most popular
decorating themes today is country home decorating.
Perhaps it is the most popular because it provides an
inviting atmosphere and overall friendly feeling. Country
home decorating, because of its warm environment, is
enjoyed by the people who live there as well as all those
who visit.
As with any home decorating project, a homeowner must
first decide where they want to use country home
decorating. Some people choose to use this theme
throughout their entire home while other decide to use
country home decorating focusing on just one or two rooms,
for example the kitchen and the living room. Because this
style is meant for people who enjoy simplicity and the
nature, some homeowners may decide to carry the country
decorating theme through the entire living space.
Country home decorating combines colors which are clean
and bright with country furniture and accessories. When
choosing colors for country home decorating, light to
medium shades of white, yellow, pink, green or brown are
good choices. Colors should reflect a rustic feeling. To
add to the painted walls, a homeowner or decorator may
decide to use stencils with country character such as
flowers or plants, fruits or vegetables. Wallpaper
boarders are also often used in country home decorating.
It is fine to use these additions but the rule of thumb is
– to make sure the patterns do not clash.
In keeping with a rustic and simple theme, country home
decorating uses wood – natural wood. When deciding on a
material for a country floor, natural wood is a nice
choice. Of course using natural wood throughout a large
area can be costly. If looking for a less-expensive way to
give floors a country look, a light shade of carpet might
be considered or laminate flooring. These options would
also work well with the country home decorating theme.
Other suggestions for country floors are flagstone or
tile. Some homeowners, if they’re really creative,
decorate their floors with stencils and create patterns.
Another great way to jazz up a space is to use area rugs.
In keeping with the country home decorating theme, those
with an authentic look create a warm and cozy feeling.
Hooked, quilted and braided rugs make beautiful additions
to a country floor.
When choosing furniture to compliment country home
decorating, light wood or wicker is suggested. Again,
these materials reflect the beauty of nature. If a
homeowner or decorator decides fabric would accent their
furniture, such as cushions or slip covers, floral
patterns or checkered fabrics add to the authentic look.
Accessorizing a space always adds to its beauty. When
buying accessories to fit in with a country home
decorating theme, it is good to keep in mind the type of
atmosphere you are trying to create, a warm and inviting
space. Simplicity goes a long way in country home
decorating. It is recommended to never use too many
decorations and choose accessories that family and friends
will enjoy. Photos in simple wooden frames, plain mirrors,
plants and scented candles dress up country home
decorating. Window treatments should also be simple. Lace
or shutters give a cozy country feel. Country home
decorating can be interesting and fun. Perhaps the main
detail to keep in mind is simplicity. Try not to
over-decorate, remember too many patterns will clash. Too
many decorations will eliminate the amount of space in a
room. Country home decorating creates a relaxing and
friendly environment, meant to be warm and cozy. |
