Farmhouse Decorating

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0CkSjl8lqDLCXHFIVTbcl8D_H9_9Jp2yTp_sI_e5uC5wUl5CTqI1YnDqVHE6amjnSf8MfO-VZ97OHcl5lAvnzYEAjCnT9brubinHfXeayd7D5AHavBQLjkxocSoDkokynbPgEWOCmwto/s1600/farmhouse-kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw0CkSjl8lqDLCXHFIVTbcl8D_H9_9Jp2yTp_sI_e5uC5wUl5CTqI1YnDqVHE6amjnSf8MfO-VZ97OHcl5lAvnzYEAjCnT9brubinHfXeayd7D5AHavBQLjkxocSoDkokynbPgEWOCmwto/s200/farmhouse-kitchen.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><b>Farmhouse decorating is casual, informal and rustic with elements of both country and cottage style incorporated into this look. Find out more about creating a farmhouse interior in your home.</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;">What comes to mind when you think of a <b>farmhouse?</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><i>I imagine a large, two story wood sided home with a wide covered porch, lots of windows that are simply adorned, green grass all ‘round, mature trees and a big,big blue sky overhead. No fancy figurines or fountains adorning the entry area; just pots of colorful flowers, a well used porch swing, and a duo of colorful rockers with an old barrel in-between to serve as a small table.</i></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;">Now, keep that picture in your mind, because <b>those elements are the foundation of farm house decorating style:</b></span><br /><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><strong> Wood surfaces</strong> - distressed, painted, rubbed...this is an integral element in farmhouse style interiors.Consider <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">wood flooring</span> that is casual and not overly shiny in it’s finish. Or, get an authentic feel, literally, with reclaimed barn wood, for example, for floors, cabinets, etc.<br />Use wide wood trim such as pine planks around doors and <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">windows</span>.<br />Bead board wainscoating is commonly found in farmhouse interiors, so use it generously where desired.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><strong>Furniture </strong>- continues the use of wood as an element, with farmhouse style dining tables, vintage storage cabinets and kitchen <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">cabinetry</span> with reclaimed wood faces.Comfortable upholstery is the choice here, with simple <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD2">patterns</span> and lines. Nothing overly ornate or fussy in farmhouse decorating, yet not too stark and cold, either. keep the fabric colors somewhat muted, with brighter accents here and there, but not overtaking the space.<br />Use wood with a bit of iron (such an an iron bed or table base) to keep your upholstered pieces company.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><strong>Colors</strong> - are natural and not overly bright for most of the home’s decor. Think of the natural elements outdoors...earth tone browns and tans, soft greens, blues and yellows, shades of taupe...the interior of your farmhouse decor should be a continuation of the outdoors.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><strong>Collectables </strong>- are found in farmhouse style, but not in a cluttered and over-the-top way.</span></li><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;">A vintage tea cup collection might be displayed in an open cupboard or kitchen cabinet that has had it’s door removed, but the little treasures are not found in every nook and cranny of the home. Use some restraint and remember that simple is good.</span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"> </span></ul><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><b>Read more about <a href="http://www.great-home-decorating.com/FarmhouseDecorating.html">Farmhouse Decorating</a></b><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: calibri; font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />

Farmhouse Decorating

Farmhouse decorating is casual, informal and rustic with elements of both country and cottage style incorporated into this look. Find out mo...

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