subject: The Qualities Of A Country Home [print this page] The country style theme is a sought after design for its friendly and cozy ambiance. The rustic look makes for a homely interior. Although country design is simple, it exudes charm and warmth that many homeowners are seeking in their quest for a perfect home interior design.
Going country is very easy to do. The use of colors, furnishings and decorative materials is generally simple and cheap. Used or old items will look at ease in such a home design. They add to the rustic and homely feel country style gives.
Colors are mostly light. Although bright hues are making their way into a lot of country-styled homes, their uses are usually to accent a light color. The match of different shades make the interior interesting and for most parts, livelier.
The furnishings in a country home can be easily purchased at flea markets, yard sales, Salvation Army outlets and even your own attic. Any old or used things you have that only need a few improvements can look well in a country home decor. The more personal the objects are, the more homely your place looks.
Another big design element will be the fabrics that you use. Plain backgrounds and simple patterns keep the theme together in the fabrics. Stripes and floral patterns work best for the country theme, as they preserve that stay-at-home, lived in feeling. Most of your fabrics should have light, pastel colors, with deeper and darker colors used sparingly. This keeps the mood light and relaxing, which is exactly the goal of the country style.
Flooring in a country-styled home is usually wood. This is best accented with an area rug. When placed with a group of furniture, the pieces are enhanced. When displayed in the center of the room or by the door, the area rug highlights the space and also becomes an attractive centerpiece. You can use area rugs anywhere in the house. Even the busy kitchen and outdoor-exposed porch will look inviting with an area rug.
This style is here to stay, that's for sure. The growing interest in homely, cozy interiors makes country theme an enticing idea for beautifying one's home.
