Giving Your Home A Country Look

If the popularity of Pinterest has taught us anything, it's that people love the classic country look. When decorating your home there are several ways to give your home the "down-home" feel. Whether you're living in the city or on the farm there are many different options to give your home a touch of retro-country style and décor.

The first step to planning your country style décor is to remember that county decorating is all about comfort. In the bedroom the perfect way to add comfort is to include classic comforters to use as bed spreads. Sometimes you can find hand-made, patterned bed spreads at yard sales. Another key to giving your home a comfortable feel is to make sure you pick the right lighting. For a country-look, lighting should be dim, warm and cosy. Use dimmers if you need more light in certain rooms.

Giving your home a country look doesn't have to break the bank. There are several small ways you can add the country look to any room in your home. One affordable option is to use slipcovers. Slipcovers are not only cost-effective, they're also a quick way to add updates to your furniture. You should find sturdy furniture for your living room and always work with light colors or accents that have a rustic finish. Most real classic country homes were very small so make sure the bare necessities are presented, especially in the living room.

The kitchen is where you're creativity can really let loose. There are many options for a country look for your kitchen and the key to the best style is to start with things you normally use. Look for antique pitchers, cookware and dishware to start. Typical country homes are filled with cupboards and armoires to store essentials (and to save space). Search farm sales, estate sales and flea markets for storage units to offer an aesthetic appeal, like fading colors. Use open shelves for the everyday essentials and to display accessories.

You can also accent your hallways, kitchen, dining room and living room areas with country-themed artwork. Faded colors and graphics of signs from local businesses, farm stands or seed companies make a perfect batch of artwork. You can also find garden items to decorate your dining room table or living room end tables. Another option is to find country-style architectural elements like weather vanes, old windows, barn doors, or anything else you can imagine in your home.

Whatever your decorating project, Treasured Spaces can help you achieve the look and feel for your home. We offer decorating consulting and can even do the work for you. For more information about our services like us on Facebook.