Different Styles of Country Decorating

Americana:

Americana decorating is based around folk art. This type of decorating was used by colonists and pioneers. Americana colors are that of red, white, and blue.

Americana pieces usually have stars and stripes on them. A lot of americana decorators use stacking boxes or wall groups with words on them like love, faith, and hope. The box groupings are usually displayed on a coffee table, a mantle or shelves.

Country Decorating:

Stars are hands down the most popular decoration used with country decor themes. Metal Barns stars come in all sizes and colors. They really added a lot to the country theme. Don’t be afraid of using a larger sized barn star in a smaller area, you will be well pleased with the result. Barn stars are used for primitive and country decorating themes.

Baskets are another popular country decorating accent. Baskets have many uses in a country home, to hold flower arrangements, potpourri, magazines, pinecones during the winter months, etc. Smaller baskets make cute accents on walls, shelves, mantles, etc.

Candles add scent and warmth to any room in a country home (use with caution and never leave a candle burning unattended). There are a lot of candles out there to choose from, soy candles, jar candles, votives, tea lights or even battery operated candles. I like to use larger jar candles to accent my coffee or side tables. I love yankee candles. You can also create a nice country accent piece by starting with a candle and placing it on a rustic lantern or glass hurricane candle covers. For an extra touch accent the base of the with greenery or stars and berry garland. Grubby candles look great in a primitive bowl surrounded by rosehips and the cinnamon smell is wonderful.

French Country

French Country is reminiscent of cottage style decorating. In a french country decorated home you will find lots of roosters, collectables, patterns with roosters on them, wrought iron fixtures and furnishings. Colors for the wall are usually a butter yellow type color or deep reds with white woodworking. Farm tables are found in the dinning room and kitchen. Floors are usually covered in terra cotta or some type of brick. Toile is a popular pattern used in french country homes. Window treatments are floral, lace, or some type of bold checked pattern.

Tuscan Decorating:

A Tuscan homes decor is inspired by the Italian countryside and rustic farmhouse villas. Tuscan homes are accented with Italian art and ceramics. The interiors color scheme is inspired by the beautiful colors of nature. Tuscan style kind of reminds me a lot of French Country, thats just my opinion, lol.