Thursday, January 22, 2009

Country Bedroom Ideas

Simple, charming and understated are a few ways to describe the decorating style known as "country." It can be a perfect a way to decorate your bedroom. Making your bedroom simple, charming and understated can create a relaxing, serene room for you. If that is the type of bedroom you are looking for, then the country style will work well for you.


Bedding


Choose bedding that will complement the colors you've selected for your wall color. When space allows, add the dust ruffles and bulky pillow shams. Use lace, floral prints or wide stripes for the fabrics on the throw pillows. Don't be afraid to mix and match different styles of lace and prints for your throw pillows; this will only enhance your country décor.


Window Treatments


Use lightweight cottons or linen fabric for your draperies in your country bedroom. Avoid shiny fabrics such as taffeta or satin. Match the fabrics to those you used for your throw pillows to give your country bedroom continuity. Add lace to your valance to add to the country feel of your bedroom.


Furniture


Choose simple furniture for your country bedroom. Avoid overly-ornate furniture. Upholster the chairs you use in your bedroom with fabrics to match the bedding and window treatments. Use faux painting techniques such as crinkle painting and rag painting to add texture to your country bedroom.


Accessories








Place lace doilies or handkerchiefs on your shelves, tables and bureaus. Hang floating shelves on your walls to display photos is antique frames or small perfume bottles. Add paintings of landscapes to your walls. Use baskets decorated in ribbons and lace to store small items.

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