Country style decor has its roots in 18th century England and America. It is a fresh and refined style with an inclination towards natural colors and dark wood furniture. Oftentimes floors will be beautiful hardwood floors or in Europe tile flooring is used extensively with this style. Walls often have some wood paneling or wainscots; sometimes the paneling is painted white. The top of windows and cabinets are used to display plates, tea pots, cups or other pretty dining or kitchen dishes. Another decorative touch that is prized in country style decor is copper. Kitchens will have beautifully tooled copper pots and pans.
country kitchen
Wall colors will take up nature’s palette, grey-blue, subdued greens, off white or egg shell, with stenciled motifs of flowers, hearts, stars and arabesques, often painted as a frieze. Hearts are very common decorative motifs in country style, and you can find them not only painted on the walls but also cut out in pieces of furniture or printed on kitchen linens. Sometimes taking some of the motifs of shabby chic style works very well with country.
Floors sport floor tiles and braided rugs, chairs have cushions and window treatments will often have lace, crochet or embroidered curtain fabrics.
A country style decor is particularly attractive to many people because it offers the ability to mix motifs, styles and themes. With nature always present it is easy to adapt the home decor to the seasons.
Quilts are an important element of decor in this style and are much used in bedrooms but also in living rooms where they can be on a sofa or hanging on a wall. Wood chests and trunks of any materials can be used as decor but also to store blankets, they add a lot of charm to a bedroom.
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English and American country styles are not the only way to go country. You could opt for a French Provencal country style or a Tuscan country look.
Both, Provencal and Tuscan styles, evoke a simple country refuge inspired by nature. In this case the colors are not muted but pure and simple. Think about Tuscany under the setting sun, as well as cool blues and deeper greens that offer contrast to brick color, earthy tones, and yellows.
moden tuscan country
Rustic is the order of decor. Terra-cotta tiles will add a touch of authenticity to any Tuscan or Provencal, but any stone floor covering will find a place in this decor. To add elegance you can add mosaics or marble touches, and if you really want to exult opulence then you must add an oriental rug, preferably Persian. Of course it evident that budget for this type of decor will not be the primary concern.
Remember that country look should be reminiscent of simple country pleasures even in the presence of artful objects, especially in the bedroom. Keep furniture lines simple and clean. Walls with a rough plaster finish (it does not have to be white) and exposed wood beams will accentuate architectural style and will add to the beauty of a country home.
There are other country styles and other ideas that can make your home a country haven no matter where it is located. Please feel free to leave your ideas and comments.
