| Efficiency and harmony, in all things, is one of the main | | | | Shaker Style Furniture |
| aims that should be reflected in the elegant and | | | | Furniture should be minimalistic. Simply styled sofas and |
| simplistic appearance of a shaker home. | | | | chairs, covered in a simple fabric with a plain or |
| Shaker decor should have a clean, uncluttered look, | | | | checkered pattern. Side tables and round pedestal |
| with deep colors and natural materials. Shaker style | | | | tables are very popular. |
| can be rather plain in appearance, but you don't need | | | | Window Treatments |
| to follow the look exactly, just take some of the | | | | If you like leave some of your windows curtain free. |
| elements, that you particularly like, and make them | | | | This will allow lots of sunlight into your home. Wooden |
| work in your own home. | | | | shutters that can be flung open during the day, are |
| Authentic Materials and Colors | | | | another possibility. Avoid heavy fabrics, but opt instead, |
| Despite the calm approach of Shaker design, bright | | | | for light cotton curtains with simple loop headings |
| colors are very popular. | | | | suspended from plain wooden or wrought iron poles. |
| Wood work is often painted using reds, browns, | | | | Popular fabric for windows are wool, cotton, silk and |
| mustard yellow, oranges, and deep blues and greens. | | | | flax. Plain or checked pattern, in natural colors, work |
| Traditional Shaker colors work well on their own or in | | | | best. |
| combination so don't be afraid to use more than one | | | | Decorative Touches |
| color. | | | | When choosing decorative accessories remember |
| Shaker Style Flooring | | | | simple objects are the most pleasing to the eye. |
| Authentic polished wood floors are best for shaker | | | | Choose plain wooden, wicker and ceramic |
| decor, however natural stone or terra-cotta tiles are | | | | accessories. Wall sconces and metal or wooden |
| also popular flooring choices. | | | | candlesticks, tinware, baskets, wreaths, rag dolls, and |
| To compliment wood floors simple woven wool or rag | | | | cushions, in plain or checked designs, are popular in the |
| rugs add a homey touch. Choose earth tone shades, | | | | shaker decor and are widely available today. |
| such as, Terra-cotta or mustard yellows. | | | | |