What is Country Style?

A point form research I made about Country Style. Country is a very wide-ranging style, it depends on the geographical location but it is exemplified by primitive furniture, muted colors, natural elements and textures and vintage fabrics.

• Country style has a welcoming feeling, it sends out a subliminal message inviting the 

people to come in to your house and be comfortable.

• The country look has a mixture of handmade things; hand-hooked rugs, quilts, knitting, 

embroidery and applique work that soften the hard edges of wooden stools and 

benches.

• Some of the country style furniture can be rough, but it combines with the loved and 

polished antiques.

• The country style schemes are mellow and the textures are natural.

• New furniture sits well along with the older ones, as long as the colours and style are in 

harmony.

• When choosing fabrics for this style, take your inspiration from quilts, rugs, weaving 

and tapestries.

• Choose colours that are related with the nature; rust, straw, earth and pebbles, and 

the blue sky.

• Country materials come from natural sources - trees, plants, animals and the earth.

• Loose woven or knitted throws are a great option to soften chairs.

• Wood makes the interior feel warmer.

• Country patterns includes hearts, flowers, sun, trees, farm animals and others. 

Choose anything that celebrates nature’s bounty.

• Country style homes put emphasis equally in comfort and practicality.


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By Fernanda Reis