Introduce Simplicity and Warmth with Country Decorating

Rooted in a rustic pastoral life style, country decorating can introduce simplicity and warmth to any home. See several ways to implement country style in this Better Homes and Gardens video:

While country is often farmhouse-inspired, it can also lean cottage with the use of white finishes and feminine details, or it can look cabin-inspired when rustic elements and woodland motifs are employed. With clean lines and restrained colors, country can even be contemporary.

Get country decorating ideas from the rooms featured in this video:

Bedroom: Matched sets are rare in country rooms. Most pieces are culled from various sources, from flea markets to family attics. Assorted linens dress the bed, and eclectic furniture creates a collective look.

Kitchen #1: Country style comes through in a confident mix of finishes. Pine beams, window casings and door frames are lightly finished to show natural knots and wood grain. Cabinets are painted vibrant blue and split pea green and aged with a distressed finish. Seating is casual and reflects the welcoming attitude of country style.

Living Room: “Cozy” is the perfect description of this room. Nothing is too perfect or precious. A slip-covered sofa and arm chairs invite relaxation, while solid earthy tones unify the upholstery. In farmhouse style, rafters and supports are left open and exposed, and they are painted white to brighten up the space.

Kitchen #2: This kitchen brims with country cottage style and plenty of collections, from dishes to tin canisters and cookbooks. Floral wallpaper, schoolhouse lighting and a cheerful “Breakfast Served” sign add authentic flavor. Flea market scores, heirlooms and primitive treasures all offer a laid-back air that makes country style sing.