How to Decorate Country-Cottage Style
If you want a stress-free, informal décor for your home, go with country-cottage style. This style combines dated and modern elements, but all emphasize comfort over design. The key to creating this atmosphere in your home is keeping relaxation and tranquility in mind when making choices. When you figure out what pieces you want and how to use them, you'll have a home that fans of the country-cottage style will adore. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a color scheme that revolves around hushed colors you find in the country. Neutral shades, such as cream and beige, harmonize with subdued shades of red, yellow, blue and green. Choose one color as a primary color, the color you will use the most of in your rooms. Two or three secondary colors for accents will complete the color scheme.
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Choose furnishings made from natural woods, such as pine and oak. Use pieces with hand-painted designs that emphasize the homey cottage feel. Look for pieces that are comfortable above all. Cushions and pillows should be soft. Feel free to mix and match furnishings but stay focused on styles more simple than ornate. Incorporate antiques and reproductions throughout your rooms for a charming look.
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Decorate with fabrics that elevate the mood of the rooms. Floral patterns give rooms a soft touch, and you can pair them with stripes or plaids in the same colors for a pleasing look. Look for quilts to give rooms a welcoming feel. Striped and checked fabrics complement floral patterns in the same colors and give rooms enough interest to prevent them from becoming boring. Hang window treatments that mirror the softness of a breeze. They should move and give your rooms a light, spacious feel.
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Choose natural textures to make your country cottage rooms inviting. Baskets are ideal for containing items and concealing clutter. Use sisal, jute or rag rugs to keep the theme going throughout your home.
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Accessorize rooms to complete the country-cottage style. In the kitchen, display stoneware pots and copper cookware for contrast. In the bathroom, install brass hardware and hang a wicker shelving unit for extra appeal. Quilts, old trunks, distressed armoires and Adirondack chairs are just a few items you can use in rooms to give them a cozy feel.
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Tips & Warnings
Hang antique mirrors to bring extra ambiance to your country-cottage style.
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