Use our country decorating ideas to generate the warm and cozy feeling of a beautiful country farm. All of our country style decorating posts are sorted by Color Boards, Rooms to Love, Inspiration Boards, Get the Look and Design Tips to help you with ideas for your specific design project. If you have a target color in mind or are decorating a specific country room all of these country decorating articles can be sorted by the tags listed below each article. We are interested in your feedback. Please let us know which posts you like the most and subjects you would like us to cover in the future.
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Use our country decorating ideas to generate the warm and cozy feeling of a beautiful country farm. All of our country style decorating posts are sorted by Color Boards, Rooms to Love, Inspiration Boards, Get the Look and Design Tips to help you with ideas for your specific design project. If you have a target color in mind or are decorating a specific country room all of these country decorating articles can be sorted by the tags listed below each article. We are interested in your feedback. Please let us know which posts you like the most and subjects you would like us to cover in the future.
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Decorating with blue and brown is easy since they are a great complementing color combination. Bring in rustic undertones to your lodge or lake house with this inspiration board, while keeping your design in the modern era. With this wicker chair, one can either bring it indoors for a nontraditional look or keep outside on the porch overlooking the serene lake. Either way, this beautiful piece of wicker furniture would provide the extra seating needed for your Memorial Day gathering with the family. Don't forget the details! The lamp, rug, and pictures add a small hint of color.
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Decorating with blue and brown is easy since they are a great complementing color combination. Bring in rustic undertones to your lodge or lake house with this inspiration board, while keeping your design in the modern era. With this wicker chair, one can either bring it indoors for a nontraditional look or keep outside on the porch overlooking the serene lake. Either way, this beautiful piece of wicker furniture would provide the extra seating needed for your Memorial Day gathering with the family. Don't forget the details! The lamp, rug, and pictures add a small hint of color.
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What a lovely spot for a quiet afternoon! The dusty blues and roses are beautifully blended with pale creams and yellows to create a distinctive cottage look. The iron bed frame in this living room is a classic country style, and is tailored nicely with the quilted box cover. Adding the chipped painted mantle piece above the daybed is a great way to display old frames and pictures for a vintage flair.
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What a lovely spot for a quiet afternoon! The dusty blues and roses are beautifully blended with pale creams and yellows to create a distinctive cottage look. The iron bed frame is a classic country style, and is tailored nicely with the quilted box cover. Adding the chipped painted mantle piece above the daybed is a great way to display old frames and pictures for a vintage flair.
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Do you love the look of natural fiber rugs, but are unsure of which kind would work for your home? If so, here are a few tips to help you find the right natural fiber (or alternative) rug to achieve the look you want:
Real 100% sisal rugs are beautiful, but they do have some maintenance requirements you should know before purchasing.
All spills will stain the rug, but there are ways to minimize the visibility of the stain. Because water can even stain sisal, use the least amount of liquid when spot cleaning. You want to use ammonia, vinegar, or detergent, depending on the stain, in a spray bottle diluted with warm water. Then you can lightly mist the solvent on the stain, blot and repeat until stain has lessened.
Sisal has a course fiber consistency, so it's not the most comfortable selection for living rooms or bedrooms where you will be shoe-less. But if you are okay with the coarse texture, than these are the most durable option for high traffic areas.
Natural Fibers - Wool
Wool rugs are available in a multitude of neutral shades and fiber consistencies. Wool pile, or wool looped rugs, are a great solution for creating a natural look.
Synthetic fiber neutral rugs have a similar look to sisal and jute, but a very different feel. They tend to be thinner in pile, but the durability and practicality are priceless.
These often come available with a fabric border to jazz up the look.
Made of 100% polypropylene material, you can literally hose them off outside and let them dry in the sun when there are spills.
The low pile makes it easy for cleaning and vacuuming.
Whatever material you choose, make sure you check with the manufacturer for specific cleaning instructions that you can follow to stay within a rug's warranty. Brought to you by Cottage Home - specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Do you love the look of natural fiber rugs, but are unsure of which kind would work for your home? If so, here are a few tips to help you find the right natural fiber (or alternative) rug to achieve the look you want.
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This adorable boy's bedroom offers an updated and refined country farm decor style. It combines rustic elements, like the dark floorboards and ebony stained dresser, with refined touches, like the tufted upholstered headboards. The ivory colored walls, cream curtain panels, and beige rug produce a neutral palette, allowing the plaid bed linens to make a prominent statement.
This is an ideal scheme for a boy's bedroom that you want the kids to grow into. It can also double as a guest bedroom when needed. Your guests will feel like they are staying at a sophisticated lodge retreat!
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This adorable boy's bedroom offers an updated and refined country farm decor style. It combines rustic elements, like the dark floorboards and ebony stained dresser, with refined touches, like the tufted upholstered headboards. The ivory colored walls, cream curtain panels, and beige rug produce a neutral palette, allowing the plaid bed linens to make a prominent statement.
This is an ideal scheme for a boy's bedroom that you want the kids to grow into. It can also double as a guest bedroom when needed. Your guests will feel like they are staying at a sophisticated lodge retreat!
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We recently polled our facebook fans and asked the question, "TV in the bedroom? Yay or Nay?" We had a staggering amount of responses, and found that the results were neck-in-neck. 46% of the responders said no way would they ever have a TV in the bedroom, whereas 54% said they absolutely love having a TV in the bedroom! Even though there is no right or wrong answer, we wanted to share some of the pros and cons people posted from both sides of this heated debate.
Pros
In the colder months, there is nothing better than curling up in your nice warm bed to catch up on some of your favorite shows.
It is more comfortable to lie down and/or stretch out in bed versus on the sofa.
Another viewing area is helpful to avoid disagreements at home.
It is nice to have background noise when you fall asleep.
A great way to wake up in the morning is with coffee, in bed, while watching the morning news.
Cons
The noise and/or light level interrupts deep and restful sleep.
The bedroom is supposed to be a peaceful place, and the TV disrupts that.
There are TV's in the rest of the home, so it doesn't need to be in the bedroom too.
It is aesthetically displeasing.
If you find yourself in a disagreement with your partner about whether or not you should have a TV in the bedroom, here are a few ways to compromise.
Compromising
Have a TV in the bedroom, but put it in a cabinet that has closed doors. That offers an "out of sight and out of mind" mentality when not in use.
Use the sleep timer to make sure that the television shuts off, even after you have fallen asleep. That way it does not continue to interrupt deep and restful sleep for you or your partner.
Bring the laptop into bed instead of having a TV set up all of the time. It allows the TV viewer to put on headphones to listen in, while the other partner is none the wiser.
From an cottage decorating point of view, there are a lot of unobtrusive ways to incorporate a TV into your design scheme that don't make it a focal point. Here are some beautiful inspiration photos to help you find the right solution for your bedroom:
Image: Sarah Richardson DesignCamouflage the television by hiding it amongst a beautiful vignette
Image: BHGCustom cabinetry built-in for a seamless style
Image: Cottage HomeEntertainment Center with TV Swivel Pull-Out and Doors
Image: Apartment TherapyChoose a smaller sized television so that it blends in like an accent.
How do you weigh in about having a TV in the bedroom? Any new thoughts that might sway a yay or a nay-sayer to the other side?
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Click on any image to learn more!
A playful spin on a traditional print, the harlequin cotton hooked rug offers a kaleidoscope of colors for cottage home decor. The look and feel of this daring rug is an ideal choice for a living room, study, or office, as there are endless options for choosing coordinating fabrics. You can pull out the light tones for a fresh palette, or the darker tones to create a cozier feel.
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A playful spin on a traditional print, the harlequin cotton hooked rug offers a kaleidoscope of colors for cottage home decor. The look and feel of this daring rug is an ideal choice for a living room, study, or office, as there are endless options for choosing coordinating fabrics. You can pull out the light tones for a fresh palette, or the darker tones to create a cozier feel.
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Using natural decorative accents is always a graceful and organic way to decorate for the season. Thinking of fall - apples, cinnamon, pumpkins, leaves, and cozy blankets come to mind - just to name a few! These inspiration photos encompass the latest in creative, natural fall decorating ideas.
Image: Williams-SonomaA special dinner party doesn't need to include a fancy set of china. The natural sprigs of berries, combined with the sage and cream colored gourds, make a simple and down-home tablescape.
Image: Nice and NicerIt is getting colder outside, making it the perfect time of year for cozy blankets to be strewn about. Add a few simple fall silhouettes, like this leaf stitched pillow, to really make your home feel snug.
Image: Miss Mustard SeedThis big wooden bowl houses a festive autumn centerpiece. Pinecones, squash, gourds, and even kale, create a soothing and earthy color palette.
Image: BHGBirch trees are so beautiful, so why not bring that beauty indoors? Clustering the small pieces together creates a rustic and well-balanced decorative touch.
Image: Town and Country LivingWhite pumpkins are a chic fall decorative accent, and grouping them together makes a big statement.
Image: Nice and NicerWhat a simple and charming idea for fall decorating! Just a few strings of leaves makes a unique addition to your dining table ambiance.
Now is a great time to incorporate small decorative accents to your home for a festive touch. Autumn is that time of year when people tend to spend additional time at home, and you want your home to make a welcoming statement.
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[post_title] => Design Tip: Natural Fall Decor
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Using natural decorative accents is always a graceful and organic way to decorate for the season. Thinking of fall - apples, cinnamon, pumpkins, leaves, and cozy blankets come to mind - just to name a few! These inspiration photos encompass the latest in creative, natural fall decorating ideas.
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The collage application for upholstery has been around for years, but has gained the reputation of being a predominately country look. In this post, we want to share some cottage decorating ideas on various ways to use multiple fabrics on a single piece to achieve a unique and individualized look, but in a modern way. Whether it's a two-tone collage or a 15 fabric patchwork collage, the possibilities are endless.Here is a quick reference photo that labels the sections of a sofa to help visualize where fabrics can be positioned. The same terms can be used to describe accent chairs as well.
Determining the size of the piece you want to collage, and how many fabrics to use, are the two hardest questions to answer. Keep in mind that the bigger the piece and the more fabrics you use, the more intense the overall look. If you want a sofa with an eclectic look, but want to control the intensity, choose a limited number of fabrics that are softer on the eyes.
If you want an eclectic look with a lot of personality, go big and go bold! Use a variety of fabrics in bold tones to design a look that shows off your creative nature. The warm tones of the reds, greens, oranges and blues in the sofa below create an electrifying result. It's not for the faint of heart, as it truly makes a brave statement.
Using the collage application on an accent chair tends to be a more popular choice, because the scale allows for just a hint of eclecticism without dominating the space like a full size sofa would. The personality of the piece is dictated by the shape of the chair and the fabric selections you use. Since there is not as much surface space on a chair versus a sofa, the number of fabrics used is typically smaller, or the size of the fabric cuts are smaller. Either way, you still end up with a unique and interesting addition to your home. Here are a few decorating ideas of accent chairs that have a small number of complementing fabrics with a lot of pizzazz.
Looking for a more unconventional accent chair to really make a statement? Take a look at these chairs with wild patterns and colorful prints that are sure to make a splash!
The beauty of incorporating a collaged piece in your home is the opportunity to think outside of the box. You can use more of the fabrics that you love; you don't have to choose between that adorable blue ticking fabric, or the bountiful floral fabric you just can't resist. Use them all to create a piece of furniture that will showcase your style and personality!
Brought to you by Cottage Home – specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
We love decorating with green and brown, two of our favorite colors here at Cottage Home! The neutral and earthy shade of chocolate allows for the green accent pieces to take the center stage and show their beauty. Pairing the rich chocolate with green and white allows for sense of balance and tranquility to be created. A simple horizontally striped rug and recycled glass wave table lamp give a living room or bedroom just the right amount of visual texture.
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We wanted to share with you, all of our faithful readers, that September marks our One Year Milestone! We couldn't be more excited to celebrate this momentous occasion. And what better way to celebrate than to look back on all of our favorite articles, projects, posts, and cumulative creativity that this blog has shared over the past twelve months. The Distinctive Cottage is proud to be able to continually expand on our original mission: to create, inspire, share, and highlight ideas & trends about living beautifully in today's home. Here are a few of our favorites to recap a spectacular year in the world of home decorating!
This was the first of manyStaff Picks! We often encounter customers who want a coastal look without being "over the top nautical". Jennifer's Favoritesis a perfect example of how to create and capture an ocean-inspired theme without cluttering every nook and cranny with seashells. The colors in this space are the perfect interpretation of the sea, sandy beaches, and natural driftwood.
This was a really fun project, and a great example of one of our long distance design projects. Our store is located in Cape Neddick, Maine and we work with clients all across the country. It's amazing what you can accomplish through emails, photos, videos and phone calls. This project was for a couple that live near New York City, and needed a little help making their patio and backyard into a functional extension of their home. Click hereto find out more about the creative and space-saving suggestions we gave them!
To help our readers recreate a room from an inspiration photo, we introduced "Get The Look". By clicking on any image you will find where to find the piece, and any custom options that may be available, including changing the color! These fun and inspiring posts take the guesswork out of putting together a beautiful room.
A key part of re-decorating is to first find inspiration photos to get your creative energy flowing. That is why we created "Rooms to Love," to help you find photos that will inspire a fresh perspective. It can be very difficult to express your own decor style; by collecting inspiration photos you love, it can help you identify what elements you want to re-create in your own home. With each of these posts, we include an overview of the space, why it works, and identify the key design elements that make it unique.
We love putting together these inspiration boards, to do just that, inspire our readers! Textiles, lighting, finishes and accessories are all highlighted around a central theme or color(s). We typically start with a rug, or a pillow that we LOVE and work around the inspiration piece to create a complete look. All we need now are a couple of beverages and a delicious meal to enjoy this backyard dining experience!
Each month we post a design tip and a featured article to explore specific topics in the world of interior decorating. In order to create reliable, informative, and relateable articles we combine research and personal experience! So much of decorating can be trial and error, and we want to share our experiences and knowledge with you to help save time and money!
Want to see unique and creative color concepts? Come check out our color boards! They are a great way to help brainstorm colors you might like and combinations that will be stunning! Anytime we use Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams colors we will label them, so you can head right to the store.
Thank you to all of our dedicated readers who continue to support our blog, and we hope you are enjoying it as much as we are!
Featured Image: Nest of PosiesBrought to you by Cottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Carolina Secretarycustomizations: 30"W x 20"D x 76"H, large bun feet, plantation shutter doors, english beaded drawers, wood knobs, one color, classic yellow $2,295 | Carolina Small Cabinet customizations: 30"W x 18"D x 32"H, bracket feet, wood knobs, beadboard doors, one color, classic yellow $1,195 | Riverhead Side Table22"W x 18"D x 29"H customizations: one color, yellow, standard distressing, northport knob painted $725 | Yellow Traditional Table Lamp35"H $490 | Chesapeake Upholstered Accent Chair32.5"W x 34.5"D x 45"H $1,495 | Westhampton Arm Chair23.5"W x 22.5"D x 41.5"H, yellow, standard distressing $740 | Oceanside Bedqueen customizations: standard footboard, with shell applique, one color painted, yellow, standard distressing $2,200 | Carolina Extra Wide 2 over 2 Drawer Chestcustomizations: 48"W x 20"D x 40"H, french legs with scalloped apron, english beaded drawers, one color painted, classic yellow $2,795
Depending on the amount of red or blue it contains, yellow can have many different color personalities, making decorating with yellow easy in any room. A yellow that has a red undertone creates a warm and welcoming feeling, and are best used on larger pieces of furniture, such as the bed pictured, and walls. A yellow that contains an undertone of blue has a cooler effect and should be used on small pieces of furniture, such as the end table pictured. Buttery yellows, such as the upholstery pieces pictured, can really be used anywhere because they provide a neutral feeling in a room. Experiment with different shades of yellow to see what works for you and your home!Brought to you by Cottage Home– specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
[post_title] => Inspiration Board: Shades of Yellow
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Depending on the amount of red or blue it contains, yellow can have many different color personalities, making decorating with yellow easy in any room. A yellow that has a red undertone creates a warm and welcoming feeling, and are best used on larger pieces of furniture, such as the bed pictured, and walls. A yellow that contains an undertone of blue has a cooler effect and should be used on small pieces of furniture, such as the end table pictured. Buttery yellows, such as the upholstery pieces pictured, can really be used anywhere because they provide a neutral feeling in a room. Experiment with different shades of yellow to see what works for you and your home!
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Mixing old and new pieces is part of the subtle charm in this classic dining room, and reflects the age and character of the homes' older bones. The tall ceilings, decorative molding around the fireplace, and the wide pine boards are classic architectural details from older Colonial Revival homes. Combining the antique demilune console table with turned legs, and the reclaimed barn board dining table, enhance the timeworn appeal of the home. To update the look, without breaking away from the classic style, introduce arm chairs with simple silhouettes and a more modern beaded chandelier. We love that this dining room can accommodate a small seating area in the corner - just big enough for a cozy place to sit after a delicious meal! The subtle seafoam, natural stains, and pale blues and greens create an understated and easy-going atmosphere perfect for casual dining.
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[post_title] => Rooms To Love: Renewed Antiquity
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The chairs that surround your dining room table are a great way to introduce color, personality, and style into your space. It can be a little overwhelming when you begin to look for the right chair, because there are so many styles to choose from. You will find an array of traditional Windsor chairs to contemporary X-back chairs, and so much more in between! Take a look at one of our previous postshereto learn more about choosing a style for your dining room chairs. Using an assortment of painted chairs is increasingly becoming a popular choice for people who want an eclectic look versus the traditional stained "set" look. Kitchen and dining rooms are typically full of activity, and it's fun to be able to capture that energy through color. We often encounter clients who want painted chairs in a variety of colors, but are wary of the look being too contrived. Or people who want to introduce just a splash of color versus the whole rainbow. There is never a right or a wrong answer, but the following inspirational photos and tips can help you get the lookyou are striving for.
When deciding how many colors to use around your table, keep in mind how many chairs you are using. For example, if you have a small set of four chairs for everyday dining, than four different colors is great, because there is only a small number of chairs. If you have seating for 6 or 8 on an everyday basis, than stick to 3 or 4 colors. You can do two chairs in each color - that way the overall feeling won't be too hectic. If you do decide to do 6 to 8 different colors, then choose colors that are the same hue to keep a cohesive look. Another great way to unify a collection of mismatched chairs is to upholster the seats in the same fabric!
#2: Different Chairs Same Color
If you are looking for an eclectic look without introducing too many additional colors, try bringing together an assortment of chairs and having them painted the same color. Since you are using a single color in a large dose it really makes a statement, especially when using a lively color like the one shown here. The beauty is that you are not looking for a perfect set, so choose chairs that are comfortable to you. As you can see in the example photo, each chair is unique, they vary in sizes and shapes, and the overall look is still cohesive because of the color! Also, the cute black and white fabric on just a few of the chairs adds texture while breaking up the color a little bit.
This option is for people who want a really whimsical and creative dining room look. The complementing painted chairs are vivid and appealing without being to overwhelming to the eye. By mixing in additional steel chairs, it breaks up the textures and finishes while adding a rustic element. Keeping the walls stark white allows the colors to really shine.
Another option to bring color and life into your dining room is to use upholstered chairs! Parson's chairs are beautiful, comfortable, and come in a variety of styles. Typically parson's chairs are larger than the average dining chair, so depending on the size of your dining room table, they may only be able to fit at the ends of the table. Afraid of introducing fabric because of wash-ability? No fear, there are wonderful options for slipcovered parson's chairs with covers that can be removed for easy cleaning. Click here to see more slipcovered parson's chairs. The inspiration photo shown uses two oversized wing back chairs in an eye catching print, making them the main focal point. The leather side chairs are a perfect complement to the intensity of the teal print, and also don't interrupt the view out the windows.Whatever the route you decide to go, don't be afraid to experiment with color combinations. Choose colors that inspire you, make you feel happy, and reflect your personality!First Image Source: Querido-RefugioBrought to you by Cottage Home - specializing in cottage furniture & farmhouse tables
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Using an assortment of painted chairs is increasingly becoming a popular choice for people who want an eclectic look versus the traditional stained "set" look. Kitchen and dining rooms are typically full of activity, and it's fun to be able to capture that energy through color. We often encounter clients who want painted chairs in a variety of colors, but are wary of the look being too contrived. Or people who want to introduce just a splash of color versus the whole rainbow.
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Decorating with blue and brown is easy since they are a great complementing color combination. Bring in rustic undertones to your lodge or lake house with this inspiration board, while keeping your design in the modern era. With this wicker chair, one can either bring it indoors for a nontraditional look or keep outside on the porch overlooking the serene lake. Either way, this beautiful piece of wicker furniture would provide the extra seating needed for your Memorial Day gathering with the family. Don't forget the details! The lamp, rug, and pictures add a small hint of color.
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Decorating with blue and brown is easy since they are a great complementing color combination. Bring in rustic undertones to your lodge or lake house with this inspiration board, while keeping your design in the modern era. With this wicker chair, one can either bring it indoors for a nontraditional look or keep outside on the porch overlooking the serene lake. Either way, this beautiful piece of wicker furniture would provide the extra seating needed for your Memorial Day gathering with the family. Don't forget the details! The lamp, rug, and pictures add a small hint of color.
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Mixing old and new pieces is part of the subtle charm in this classic dining room, and reflects the age and character of the homes’ older bones. The tall ceilings, decorative molding around the fireplace, and the wide pine boards are classic architectural details from older Colonial Revival homes. Combining the antique demilune console table […]
Using an assortment of painted chairs is increasingly becoming a popular choice for people who want an eclectic look versus the traditional stained “set” look. Kitchen and dining rooms are typically full of activity, and it’s fun to be able to capture that energy through color. We often encounter clients who want painted chairs in […]
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