| Rustic simplicity that is unpretentious, friendly and | | | | glossed to a high sheen. |
| welcoming is the mainstay of country home | | | | Country-styled furniture is seldom made with |
| decor. Typically made by craftspeople, country | | | | synthetic, man-made materials and garish colors |
| styled furniture has a sturdy, dependable look. | | | | and glass tables, modern shiny metals or highly |
| Though flexible enough to include handmade | | | | polished surfaces are rarely seen. |
| pieces, natural materials, reproductions and | | | | Here are few suggestions for giving each room in |
| timeworn antiques, country styled furniture will | | | | your house an inviting country look |
| rarely use delicate designs or have a formal | | | | Bedroom |
| appearance. | | | | Set the tone for your country-styled bedroom |
| Buying one style of country furniture for your | | | | with a beautiful four-poster, canopy bed and |
| whole house is an easy, safe and time-saving | | | | complete the look with rustic wardrobes and |
| option. While you are unlikely to make a | | | | smaller pieces of furniture in traditional shapes and |
| decorating gaffe, the very coordinated sameness | | | | materials. If your bedroom is on the smaller side, |
| of every room can get boring after a while. | | | | keep other furniture to a minimum. |
| Better to decorate every room with a mix and | | | | Kitchen |
| match of complementary country-styled furniture. | | | | Classic country kitchen decor includes kitchen |
| When looking for furniture for your country styled | | | | cabinets made of natural materials, aged surfaces |
| home, it's best to focus on certain distinct country | | | | and round or ceramic knobs. Kitchen cabinets in |
| characteristics. | | | | natural-finished or painted pine add cozy rustic |
| Wood is good. It is the staple of country styled | | | | warmth to any kitchen. Pine cabinets with a |
| decor. Hand-carved country furniture made of | | | | distressed color finish can add distinctive beauty |
| wood such as maple, oak, pine, walnut, cherry, | | | | to any country kitchen, whereas antique |
| hickory and exotic woods can fill every room with | | | | reproduction cabinets add old-world charm. |
| welcoming warmth. Look for furniture that is at | | | | Living room |
| least partly made of wood in combination with | | | | Country style living room furniture exudes |
| other natural materials such as wicker, straw | | | | warmth and relaxation. Splurge on one or two |
| cane. | | | | eye-catching pieces; it could be a stunning centre |
| Rustic, country styled furniture is typically plain | | | | table or a magnificent sofa set in a romantic |
| and simple with straight lines, round knobs and | | | | country style or a seriously rustic country style. A |
| plenty of chips and scratches that impart a | | | | grandfather chair is a charming addition and adds |
| certain character to every piece. The wood can | | | | timeless grace to any country styled living room. |
| be stained or natural, but is very rarely or never | | | | |