Country Home Decor Ideas

Country home décor is said to reflect a friendly, relaxed lifestyle. With an emphasis on simplistic color patters, the use of natural woods and materials and inviting room designs, country style home\ndecorating is a beautiful way to reflect your welcoming personality to all of those who spend time with you in your living space.\n

Country decor includes a multitude of design ideas based on the individual premise of providing a hospitable, comfortable space for your family, friends and visitors to enjoy each and every time\nthey cross the threshold. French county home design and primitive (rustic) décor are just two types of country home décor. Each of these designs places an importance on the use of natural colors,\ntextures and materials, which most accurately reflect simple country living.

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The most aesthetically pleasing interior design will incorporate a central theme throughout the living space. According to decorating experts, synchronicity in color patterns, materials and\ntextures will ensure that a home\'s beauty is maximized. If country home décor appeals to you, it is wise that you continue that theme throughout your entire home.

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It is recommended that after carefully considering each room in your home, that your choose wall paint or papering that easily flows from one space to the next. Neutral tones that compliment each\nother are advised, while avoiding any stark contrasts and unpleasing, conflicting shades. To avoid unwanted clutter, start by selecting only three pieces of necessary furniture per room and place\nthem in the most inviting way possible. Should you have excess room left over, you would then be able to additional pieces of furniture while ensuring an accessible living space is maintained. Clean\nlines are a must. If you are wondering what kind of furniture to select when incorporating country home décor in your living space, choose comfortable chairs and sofas that exude warmth and\nrestfulness, natural finishes on wood pieces and simple structure.

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Make sure that your picture frames, artwork and lighting fixtures are all indicative of country style, paying special attention to the use of color, material and texture. Selecting the wrong\naccompaniments would be an unwanted punctuation mark on your otherwise interconnected design.

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What type of country décor is chosen is simply a matter of taste. Some individuals may choose a more rustic or primitive approach, selecting such accent pieces as toy tractors, rag dolls and\nAmericana brick-a-brack from years gone past. Others may wish to feature their homes in a French country theme highlighted with wrought iron furnishings, rooster motifs and butter yellow paint.\nCountry home decorating is as diverse as it\'s many patrons, allowing easily for personal selection and expression.

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There are several country home décor catalogs and websites available to assist those interested in pursuing this particular decorating style. Such resources are filled with informative tips, ideas\nand photographs as well as attractive merchandise that will help even the most novice decorator to create an inviting, comfortable living space that is highlighted beautifully by country home\ndecor.

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Country home decorating is usually referred to as a \"rustic\" decorating style and can be created whether you live in a cottage style home, a mountain retreat home or a modern urban apartment. Your\nhome is your castle and you can create the look and style of country homes no matter where you live.

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Cottage style homes are often made of stone or log and offer a comfortable \"down-home\" feeling and is usually simple, charming and unfussy in its decorating style. You\'ll want to incorporate the\nuse of stone and natural woods, like pine that may be unfinished, aged, weathered and hand-painted with designs such as birds, animals, country scenery, flowers or leaves..

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