About Country Cottage Home Decor
Country Cottage decorating combines new and vintage elements for a unique look. This look is charming, homey and it includes wrought iron, tapestry, ceramics, wooden items and pottery. Country Cottage decor is generally warm and cozy with comfort prevailing over style. A good word to describe this look is rustic and the primary focus in country cottage decorating is simplicity. Does this Spark an idea?
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Furniture
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Country Cottage decorating includes pieces of warm woods such as pine and oak. Use different kinds of woods, keeping in mind you can mix and match as long as you keep the pieces geared toward a simpler style. Avoid large, ornate pieces. Antiques or reproductions make fitting accents to your furniture, according to "Country Home Decorating."
Colors
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The colors you will use most often with Country Cottage decorating are red, blue, green and yellow. These colors are supplemented with creamy earth tones. White can be your primary color. Quilts, pillows, cushions and draperies can give a home a Country Cottage feel with copper and iron accents to provide contrast and texture.
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Fabrics
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Natural textures and colors enhance the Country Cottage look. Mix and match strips and florals with checks to create the right mood. Subtle strips, checks and patterns will help create a more romantic look. Brocade fabrics work well when you are attempting a warm look while sheer fabrics will give your home a light and airy feel.
Flooring
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The most popular flooring to go with country cottage decorating is natural wood. Painted wood floors are another option. However, there's no reason to stop there. Patterns on the floor have a pleasing effect and often pull the different elements of a room together. Use rugs as decorative pieces to enhance your theme.
Walls
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Walls range from soft, demur colors to wood. Wallpaper is a good idea if you want to add a little more design to your room. Borders are popular in Country Cottage homes because of their rustic appeal, according to "Cottage Home Decorating."
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References
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