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Book Shelf Decorating Idea & Tip
If you have book shelves in your home, and lots of books, you've probably discovered that bookends don't always keep everything in order. Sometimes your collection of books on the shelf are just too much for the bookend to hold. Here's a great tip...
Decorating for real life and real people
I spent a recent weekend curled up with a stack of decorating magazines. I read them cover to cover - usually back to front, but that's the way I read most magazines and newspapers. I studied each photograph and tried to determine the...
Decorating For Thanksgiving - Budget Friendly Decor For The Holiday
Decorating for Thanksgiving on a tight budget can be simple when using elements found around your home or apartment. Here are a few tips for adding that special Thanksgiving flavor to your decor for little or no money. THINK FALL COLORS....
Decorating using drink coasters
When you design your homes décor, say something about your style, elegance, and class, by using decorative coasters. Coasters can be more then furniture barriers, they can speak about your attention to detail and the care you put into your home. ...
Decorating Your Kitchen With Antique Plates
Antique plates can add whimsy and interest to your décor. Many people hang them right on the walls for a unique look. You can hang them up on special holders made just for this or use ribbons to hold them and hang from fancy hooks. Learning how to...
Dried Flowers for Decorating
Don't you love walking into someone's home or office and
sniffing the fresh scent of dried potpourri? Its fragrance
heralds the season or a special holiday to create a festive
atmosphere of joyful celebrations or peaceful calm. Dried
flowers,...
Have You Considered These Space-Saving Bed Designs To Maximize Your Interior Decorating Space?
Vertical and functional space planning are two of the most overlooked areas in most households interior design layout. In this article we'll discuss how to double the functional space in the bedrooms of your house. Think Vertical ...
Thanksgiving Decorating When Short on Time & Money
Lucky you if you live in the north (of the US). Lucky all of us that nature is plentiful in providing free supplies for decorating our homes for Thanksgiving no matter where we live.
Even in South Texas at this time of year I can wander...
Tuscan Style Decorating Ideas
Earthy colors and natural materials are two basics for the “old world” style of decorating. To get an idea of the colors we’re talking about, go for a walk outside and take notice of the beautiful colors around you, the blue sky, the golden sun,...
Using Candles in Feng Shui Decorating
The basic belief behind Feng Shui is that there are five elements, some combinations of which create a productive cycle, and some a destructive cycle. When one of these five elements – water, wood, fire, earth, and metal, respectively for the...
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Country Decorating - What Influences Your Decorating Style?
What features compel us to decide upon a particular decorating
style? The process begins with what we want our home to feel
like and what we want out of the environment, in which we spend
our quality time. Being with our families, enjoying time with
friends, sitting in a cozy chair with a great book and favorite
drink - these are the things we think of when imagining our time
at home. If you ask anyone what words best describe country
decorating, they would say warm and cozy. Having family and
friends feel welcome and relaxed when visiting is important.
Visitors don't want to feel like they can't sit on the sofa or
kick off their shoes. The country decorating style, in its
simplistic, yet beautiful appearance, achieves this objective.
Country decorating fills your home with charm and personality,
while creating a warm and cozy environment for your family and
friends. In the fast-paced world we live in, having a home that
is reminiscent of a simpler time is a comforting feeling.
Absolutely, homes can be filled with the most expensive
furniture and accessories, and still not feel warm, cozy and
inviting. There is more to country decorating than expensive
items. For instance, crafts, which are prevalent in country
decorating, are fairly inexpensive to make or buy. However, they
add a personal touch, and their homemade qualities have an
appeal that cannot be denied. Accessories and accent pieces is a
feature that bring personality to your home. A room without a
personal touch feels cold and not welcoming, even if it is
beautifully furnished.
The wall color choices for your home are important in
establishing a cozy atmosphere. Use rich, warm country colors.
Reds, blues, and greens are a few choices that might
be
considered. Wallpaper in country patterns and themes,
wainscoting and beadboard are wonderful wallcovering options
that add texture and interest.
There are several variations to country decorating, such as,
primitive, folk, Americana, and rustic/lodge/cabin. They all
have their own characteristics, but can easily be used in
conjunction with each other from one room to another. You can
have an Americana decorated bathroom and a lodge style
familyroom, for example. It can certainly be difficult to choose
just one country decorating style, so rest assured, you can
certainly incorporate more than one throughout your home.
Primitive - rough, old, unfinished look
Folk - crafty look, angels, rag dolls, cows, sheep, Amish
style
Rustic/Lodge/Cabin - all three terms are used for this
wildlife style decorating, bears, moose, deer, hunting, metal,
wood, log furniture, pinecones, outdoor appeal
Americana - patriotic decor, American flag, stars and
stripes, red, white, and blue accessories
Enjoy decorating your home. Keep in mind the idea of a peaceful,
warm and relaxing setting that you, your family, and friends
will always treasure.
Visit this website
my-country-home.com for country decorating ideas, resources,
and get delicious recipes for entertaining family and friends in
your country home.
About the author:
Karen Cundiff is the owner of http://www.my-country-home.com
copyright 2005
Please feel free to copy and post this article. However, you
must keep the author, copyright, and website link intact.
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