Country Home Decorating
From LoveToKnow Interior Design
Casual and inviting, country home decorating makes your abode the kind of place that family and friends love to kick back in. This style of interior design is simple and homey and almost anything goes. Find out how to bring this charming style of interior design into your home.
What is Country Home Decorating?
One of the nicest things about country style decorating is that it can take so many forms. In a very general sense, country decorating is “family friendly” decorating. It is the kind of home décor where pictures drawn by the kids sit comfortably side by side with the rest of the decorating, and as such, it is usually thought of being very cozy and full of charm. The specifics of country decorating usually changes with location, however. English Country style and French Country style each embrace the natural elements of their locations, and in America, country style design changes with the region.
To create the perfect country style for your home, take a look around you. Seek out furniture made from local materials and choose a color palate that is inspired by what you see when you look out of your window. Although less than perfect furniture might not have a home in a modern style homes, chips, bumps and cracks add to the charm of a country home. Don’t be afraid to mix prints and fabrics, like checkered curtains and striped cushions – different textures and prints mix happily in country décor.
Country design really comes together with the use of accessories. Unlike some design styles, which take the less is more approach, you can go as wild as you like with accessories in country style. Lots of wall art, figurines, pillows, throw rugs, quilts, candles – anything you like, really – will only help give your home the lived in look that country design is made for. This is your chance to put your own stamp on your décor, so don’t be afraid to stock up on your favorite pieces and to keep on adding to your home as time goes on.
Country Home Decorating – Where To Shop
When you’re redecorating your home in country style, the first place you should go shopping is your attic, garage, storage space – anywhere you have old odds and ends. Family heirlooms are ideal for this kind of décor, and again, don’t let a few scratches or imperfections stop you from using a piece you really love. You can also score big time by checking out estate sales, auctions, local antique shops, and don’t forget to check eBay for great Americana accents. The following websites may also help you cross things off your shopping list:
- The Country Porch – The Country Porch has accessories for every room, but this website is the best for creating the perfect country kitchen.
- Classics and Country – A big part of country design is kitting your home out for the holidays, and Classics and Country has the accessories you need for every season.
- Primitive Accents – Homey and affordable, Primitive Accents has a top notch selection of accessories for the country home.
- Village Country Store – Looking for country style wall art? Village Country Store has plenty of old fashioned signs from which you can choose, plus tons of other cute accessory items.
- Rustic Decorating – Rustic Decorating is good for nostalgic accessories, and additionally, they have a good selection of furniture to complete country interior design.
- Piper Classics – For country style with a twist, check out Piper Classics for everything from rugs to potpourri, plus great sales and special prices.
Your Country Home Decorating Ideas
Is your home a country classic? What typifies country design where you live? Share you stories about your country decor by leaving us a comment!
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