Apr 14 2010
Adding Pizzazz to Your Country Style Decor
A country-style décor creates a look that’s both welcoming and warm. Country décor can bring back treasured memories of family gatherings, grandma’s house, and delicious meals. Your home should reflect the personality and preferences of you and your family—after all, you’re the ones who spend your lives there. You want a home that gives a warm and inviting impression but that’s also appealing. Here are some tips to help you spruce up your country-style home, adding splashes of interest to your décor.
The Key to Country Décor
All the little extras or accents help to create a country atmosphere in your home. Wood furniture is an essential component for this look, while natural fabrics such as cotton textiles add depth and color. Knick knacks and other display items should be made of pewter, copper, iron, stone, and other natural materials. If you have lots of collectibles to display in the kitchen area, arrange them on a wrought-iron baker’s rack for added appeal.
Giving Furniture That Comfortably Worn “Country” Look
For rustic appeal, you want the furnishings in a country décor to appear slightly worn. This is an easy look to achieve if you have solid wood furniture. Apply a layer of paint, let it partially dry, and then rub the edges and other areas that would typically wear with a cloth or sponge. Another option is to let the paint thoroughly dry and create that worn look by sanding the edges lightly with sandpaper. If you’re buying wooden furniture, choose pine or another light-colored wood to add to the country feel.
Accents Make All the Difference!
The country décor theme has endless options. There’s nothing that adds that extra element of country to a room like a handmade quilt. Sling one casually across a corner of a rocking chair or throw one over the back of the sofa. The addition of throw pillows is another easy way to add color and texture to the décor. Throw pillows with crocheted covers or tapestry designs that are country oriented are perfect for this look. Another great touch for this décor style is a braided rug. Find a large oval braided rug to place in the center of the room, and then arrange your furnishings around that rug to create a cozy central area perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests.
Another necessity when it comes to country décor are baskets, copper pots, and vases. You can put a basket in nearly any room. The living room can benefit by a small basket placed on the mantle above the fireplace, or on wood coffee tables or end tables. There are lots of options for filling the basket, including dried flowers, greenery, and herbs. In the kitchen, a medium-sized basket filled with painted wooden fruits is perfect for the center of the table. Baskets are also a useful place to put towels in the bathroom and magazines in the living room.
Copper and stone pots will contribute an earthy touch to the décor. Add some herbs or flowers fresh out of your garden. These pots can be placed anywhere and everywhere. Nothing makes a home feel more warm and welcoming than live plants and herbs.
With these tips, you can add some creative flair to your country décor. Of course, you want your home to express your unique nature, so be sure to incorporate your own creative ideas as well. This way your home will be warm and beautiful, and showcase your individuality as well.
