Country Decor and You

You may be wondering, “Can I Decorate My House in True Country Style?”

That’s nearly as silly as asking yourself “Am I creative?” as far as I’m concerned.

Of course you are! We all are! And when it comes to our own living quarters, all that counts is that ‘we’ like the colors, the accessories, the art prints, etc. What matters is not is it creative enough to be seen in a magazine?

Decorating creativity can be very subtle and you should never feel as though your ideas and designs won’t quite ‘cut’ it. Designers have been at the business of decorating for years and not everyone can afford one for any room in their house, much less an entire house and garden! Your own eye for country decor will grow over time as your tastes in home design changes.

Although creativity is an important quality to have when considering interior design as a hobby or a profession, most of it is dependent on originality - not on matching a room to a page in a magazine. You’ll be happiest with your own rooms (as will your clients or friends whose houses you decorate) when you offer a look that nobody else has.

A Few Tips to Finding Your Own Country Decor Muse

Begin by looking at what you have available and turning those items into something new - a conversation piece perhaps or a work of art. Here are some tips: read the rest…