The Country style of home decor is one of the most popular and has been for many years. Most of the time individuals do not even realize that they are decorating in this particular style. This is one of the more casual and a relaxed style in a designer’s arsenal, but this is a very general description of three styles. Included under the Country umbrella are Rustic Country, French Country, and Cottage Country.

Use of simple primitive looking furniture is a must with this style. Colors should be more muted and not stand out. The most basic colors are to be used like red, white, and black should be used as the accents to the room and feel.

The great advantage to this style of decor is that everything is a budget friendly item, and most of the time Country furniture can be found at Grandma’s house. The key to this type of furniture is that it has to look like it has been lovingly used and abused over the generations. Flea markets and yard sales are another great location to find items for this style. The pieces usually have straight lines, painted finishes, and very little ornamentation. These pieces should not look perfect and have some distress such as dents and scratches.

Accessories for this style again are perfect for any budget, they can be found at discount stores, yard sales, flea markets, or even Grandma’s house. Most of the accessories consist of baskets, carved wooden bowls, pottery, pewter and hand-forged metal accents. When speaking of Country Cottage style it also incorporates some nautical themes as well, such as shells and rocks that can be found on the beach.

Fabrics of floral, checked and striped patterns on calico fabric are the perfect accent for any room of this style. Most of the colors used are mauves, blues, whites, yellow, peaches and pale greens. If decorating in the French Country style generally rooster collections can be found. Wicker furniture is also often found interlaced with the other furniture in the space.

Floors are best kept to a simple look; hardwood with the addition of some nice rugs would be a great way to bring in the country style. Get some solid colors in the rugs that will go with all the decor you have up and even tie it all together. A nice rug in the room will make guests want to get comfortable and put their feet up. Comfort and warmth is what the country style is all about.

This style is the perfect comfy home feel, and is used in most homes across America. The fact that most of the furniture and accessories can be found anywhere makes this a perfect budget friendly decorating idea. The general mood of this type of space is very comfortable and inviting, and makes everyone feel right at home.