| The Country style of home decor is one of the most | | | | the accessories consist of baskets, carved wooden |
| popular and has been for many years. Most of the | | | | bowls, pottery, pewter and hand-forged metal accents. |
| time individuals do not even realize that they are | | | | When speaking of Country Cottage style it also |
| decorating in this particular style. This is one of the | | | | incorporates some nautical themes as well, such as |
| more casual and a relaxed style in a designer's | | | | shells and rocks that can be found on the beach. |
| arsenal, but this is a very general description of three | | | | Fabrics of floral, checked and striped patterns on |
| styles. Included under the Country umbrella are Rustic | | | | calico fabric are the perfect accent for any room of |
| Country, French Country, and Cottage Country. | | | | this style. Most of the colors used are mauves, blues, |
| This style in general features primitive furniture, muted | | | | whites, yellow, peaches and pale greens. If decorating |
| colors, milk-paint finishes, and vintage fabrics. While the | | | | in the French Country style generally rooster |
| styles do very some the colors are generally soft and | | | | collections can be found. Wicker furniture is also often |
| muted showing some wear and in some cases a few | | | | found interlaced with the other furniture in the space. |
| brighter colors with accents of red, black, and pure | | | | When it comes to floor coverings in this style very |
| white to set off a space. | | | | simple is the best way to put the perfect exclamation |
| The great advantage to this style of decor is that | | | | point on a space. The rugs used are generally very |
| everything is a budget friendly item, and most of the | | | | simple and have a very casual, homey, lived in look to |
| time Country furniture can be found at Grandma's | | | | them. Generally solid colors or floral printed borders are |
| house. The key to this type of furniture is that it has to | | | | all that are needed to give this type of space warmth. |
| look like it has been lovingly used and abused over the | | | | The floor covering should make your guest want to |
| generations. Flea markets and yard sales are another | | | | take off their shoes and kick up their feet. |
| great location to find items for this style. The pieces | | | | This style is the perfect comfy home feel, and is used |
| usually have straight lines, painted finishes, and very little | | | | in most homes across America. The fact that most of |
| ornamentation. These pieces should not look perfect | | | | the furniture and accessories can be found anywhere |
| and have some distress such as dents and scratches. | | | | makes this a perfect budget friendly decorating idea. |
| Accessories for this style again are perfect for any | | | | The general mood of this type of space is very |
| budget, they can be found at discount stores, yard | | | | comfortable and inviting, and makes everyone feel |
| sales, flea markets, or even Grandma's house. Most of | | | | right at home. |