Wooden Country Decorations
Country decor stands for comfort and practicality. This goes for decorative items as well as furniture. Wooden country decorations like American flags or wooden star cutouts are popular in this style. Historically, these items were made from materials found around the household. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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Wooden country decorations are made from materials that are natural to the environment, like wood and pinecones. They are then adorned with decorative materials to give them a "fancier" look, although they still retain their primitive roots. Above all, these decorations have the look of being homemade.
Popular Motifs
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Many decorative motifs are popular in wooden country decorating. Some of the most popular themes are stars, angels, flowers or roosters.
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Elements
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Wooden country decorations feature more than just wood in their construction. They include bright paint colors in typically Americana colors like red, white and blue. Decorative wire, gingham or calico ribbon, buttons and dried flowers also adorn these decorations. Typically, these elements give these pieces a homemade look.
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