How to Buy Primitive Decor

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Primitive décor is décor that is simple, traditional and steeped in history. It often portrays the theme of a simple country home. You can find primitive décor is many stores and online as well. Primitive décor offers many original pieces and selections that can enhance your home. Creating a primitive theme consists mostly of knowing what types of items to buy to portray the atmosphere that you would like.

Things You'll Need

• Baskets
• Candles
• Handmade quilts and rugs
• Simple signs
• Plaid, checked and striped fabrics

Instructions

1. Buy baskets, because baskets are classic, simple traditional items found of in many primitive homes. Straw-colored baskets are especially attractive.

2. Buy candles because candles were the most common form of light found in primitive homes. Before the invention of electricity, candles and oil lamps were the sole source of light and, thus, portray a type of country-primitive setting.

3. Buy handmade quilts and rugs as these were popular among early homes. Originally, pilgrims and homemakers had to quilt their own bedding and rugs. Quilts and rugs will instantly add a primitive charm to any room.

4. Buy simple signs bearing popular old sayings, such as "Bless Our Home;" such signs are usually constructed of wood that may be stained or painted and add a comforting touch to a home.

5. Buy fabrics that incorporate plaids, checks and stripes in them as these patterns are popular among primitive décor styles. Such fabrics are usually dark mahogany, hunter green, navy blue, beige and gray.

Tips & Warnings

• Purchase primitive dolls and figures to by even more primitive décor.

• Beware of confusing primitive with country for country décor is usually a bit more rustic than primitive.

References

• Primitive Home Decor
• Primitive-Decor