How to Decorate with Country Style
Whether you reside in a busy city or the suburbs of one, there’s something undeniably appealing about country living. After all, it was Laura Ingalls Wilder who said, “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” Both warm and inviting, the relaxed interiors that are often found in rural locales combine ease and comfort—achieved, in part, with an effortlessly curated mix of informal fabrics and traditional furniture styles—with a healthy dose of nostalgia (think antique accessories, worn wood pieces, and patinated finishes) thrown in for good measure. Love the look? Here are ten design ideas that show up in every country home. Try them all at once or start with just a few in your house, then sit back and relax in your classic country cottage.