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A country-style décor creates a look that’s both welcoming and warm. A country décor brings back all those fond memories of lon g ago: visits to grandma’s house, family gatherings, and delicious meals. Your home should reflect the personality and preferences of you and your family—after all, you’re the ones who spend your lives there. Everyone wants a home that not only gives a warm and inviting impression but is appealing as well. Consider some of these tips to help you spruce up your home and add splashes of interest to your décor.

The Key to Country Décor
The key to a country décor is all the little extras or accents scattered throughout the home. Essential for this look is wood furniture and natural fabrics such as cotton textiles that add depth and color. Display dishes and other knick knacks should be made of iron, stone, pewter, copper, and other natural elements. Display your kitchen collectibles on a wrought-iron baker’s rack for added appeal.

Giving Furniture That Comfortably Worn “Country Look
For rustic appeal, you want the furnishings in a country décor to appear slightly worn. If you have solid oak furniture, you should have no trouble achieving this look. Start by applying a layer of paint and let it dry partially. Then you can rub the areas that would wear during normal use, such as the edges, with a cloth or sponge. Another way to do it is to let the paint dry thoroughly and then use sandpaper to lightly sand to edges, creating that worn look. The ideal wooden furniture for this look is pine, as it adds to the country feel.

Accents Make All the Difference!
When it comes to accents for a country décor, your options are endless. For example, you might add an extra element of country to the room with a handmade quilt. Simply toss one over the back of the couch or throw it across a corner or a rocking chair. Another easy way to add color and texture is with throw pillows. Perfect for this style are throw pillows with crocheted covers or country-oriented tapestry designs. Another great touch for this décor style is a braided rug. Start with a large oval braided rug in the center of the room and then arrange furnishings around it, creating a cozy central area in which to relax or entertain guests.

Baskets, copper pots, and vases are practically a necessity when it comes to designing a country décor. You can put a basket in nearly any room. The living room can benefit by a small basket placed on the mantle above the fireplace, wood coffee tables, or end tables. The basket can then be filled with dried flowers, greenery, and herbs. Choose a medium-sized basket for the kitchen, placing it in the center of the table and filling it with painted wooden fruits. Baskets can also be used for holding magazines or towels in the bathroom.

Copper and stone pots will contribute an earthy touch to the décor. They can be filled with flowers fresh out of the garden or loaded with herbs. These pots can be placed anywhere and everywhere. Nothing makes a home feel more warm and welcoming than live plants and herbs.

With these tips, you can add some creative flair to your country décor. Of course, be sure to incorporate your own creative ideas so that your home is expressing your unique nature. What will result is a home that’s not only warm and beautiful, but which showcases your individuality as well.