Decorating a Country Cottage
Choosing Furniture and Colors for a Country House Interior
Jul 28, 2009
Decorating a country cottage is both a challenge and a pleasure. It is sometimes difficult to choose appropriate furniture and accessories for a country home among the many styles and options available in the market these days. However, a solution can always be found.
Wooden Furniture for a Country Cottage Interior
The major furniture pieces of a country cottage interior should be simple, rustic, and natural. Therefore, the best material for the furniture would be wood. Choose simply carved and plain pieces of traditional design to emphasize the simplicity of country living.
Woodcarving looks magnificent as a decorative element on country cottage furniture. However, if such pieces seem too expensive, stick to the simplest – any wooden furniture will look charming if the whole room has harmonious coloring, and is decorated by accessories in the style of the furniture.
Choosing Colors for a Country House Décor
Usually the best effect is created by wood of darker colors, such as brown or dark red, which create a feeling of warmth and coziness. At the same time, light wood would be a good option for a well-lit room. There it would be creating a fresh and light atmosphere. In any case, choose on color palette for one room, and make sure all the wooden pieces in one room are of the same color.
Use thick and heavy fabrics of green, red, and purple shades to decorate a room with dark furniture. For a room with light furnishing, on the contrary, choose light fabrics of fresh and bright colors.
Metal Furniture for a Country Home Interior
Another option to consider for a country home is furniture with metal elements. Being a natural material, just like wood, metal can add interesting notes into the harmony of country house décor. However, the cold surfaces of metal should definitely be softened and warmed by materials such as wood or cloth. These combinations create very beautiful interiors – graceful and simple at the same time.
In order to make a room with metal pieces look warm and cozy, decorate it with warm and closely woven fabrics. Soft pillows look well on sofas and chairs made of metal. The best colors for decorating a room with metal furnishing are natural light ones.
Pieces of furniture made of wood and metal are very appropriate for a country cottage interior. Decorate a room with dark-wood furniture using fabrics of dark and heavy shades, while the one with light-colored pieces the best are light and fresh fabrics of natural colors. Excellent accessories to decorate a country house home are also baskets and candles: no matter what style of design the home owner chooses, these little details are sure to make the room.
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