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The Difference Between Western & Country Home Decor

Western decor includes cowboy, horse, and even buffalo theme items. Western decor is not limited to the cowboy theme, even though it is extremely popular. Western decor can also include lodge or cabin decor.

Cabin decor includes bear, moose, deer and elk design items, whereas, cabin decor includes trout, pine tree, fishing, oak leaf and duck items.

You don't have to live in the wild west or even own a horse to surround yourself with western furniture and accessories. Western home decor can convey a western outdoorsy charm and appeal. With western home decor you may comprise an outdoor scene featuring forests, wildlife, horses, and cowboys.

The colors used in western home decor tend to be darker and warmer, reds, oranges, and yellows are used to convey the idea of a western sunset. Many people like the walls in the house to be somewhat of a neutral color. An off-white, light tan, or sand color works well western style decorating since these are subdued earth tone. A few colors that will match the natural landscape are sky-blue, forest green, or dusty rose color.

Another area of western home decor are the rugs. Rugs that go great with the western style are rugs with a southwestern design, sheepskin rugs, and rugs that depict wildlife such as horses or bears.

Some other things you want to consider in western home decor are horseshoes, stars, and plenty of cowboy decor. No western wall would be complete without several old brown tinted photographs.

Country home decor includes candles, sunflowers, wicker, pottery, dried flowers, handmade quilts, and red or blue gingham curtains. Country home decor brings about a warm and cozy atmosphere. Decorative country accents can bring a sense of farm life, family, and a relaxing feel to any room in the house. Using antiques, homemade craft items, and country-style accessories will add charm and character to your home.

Country decor should reflect floral prints, comfy sofas with ruffled skirts. The use of natural wood and products that reflect a natural earthy style portray country living. Natural wood floors, light wood furniture as opposed to dark, or wicker furniture gives off that country charm.

When it comes to the walls, whether using wallpaper or paint, use colors that reflect the country feel. You can even use stencils with flowers or country scenes to bring the country comfort into your home. No country home would be complete without a braided rope rug or a wooden rocking chair with a handmade quilt draped over it.

Another design style much like country home decor is shabby chic. Shabby chic gives that comfortable, worn, old, vintage look. A country shabby chic theme could work well with county accessories that have an antique worn look.

It's whatever your personal taste is, whether you prefer the traditional ranch style western home decor or the comfortable coziness of country home decor for your home decorating. You can be assured that you will have plenty of accessories to choose from that have the charm and down-home appeal.

About the Author

Heather Lassetter is living in southern California and has successfully completed a term in the United States Air Force. She is currently a webmaster of Home Decor and you may visit her website at http://www.pricelessdecor.com

I'll take one of this....uhhh....maybe a couple of those and one of that.

This is the way many people approach the task of decorating a room and a task is one thing it shouldn't be. I like to think of it as a never-ending story. My rooms are never finished. They are constantly evolving.

If you don't have a passion for decorating and aren't that particular about how your home looks, then a bed-in-a-bag might work just great for you. However, if you want your rooms to be an expression of what you love and a statement as to how you live your life, then you must think outside the box and have a clear understanding of how much of a virtue patience really is.

The best part of all is that in the long run, you will probably spend less money than those bed-in-a-bag folks. Rooms that evolve over time are filled with the things you really love...things that you picked out at different places, at different times. Those are the things you tend to hang on to, and the things that often become family heirlooms.

Decide what you like and begin your journey one piece at a time. And for heaven's sake, resist the urge to make things match. Vintage style, cottage chic and shabby decorating is very unstructured and rarely do things match, unless you happen to have a set of something.

One of my most favorite things is to mix and match bed linens. I am always on the hunt for flat sheets with roses or other cottage-y looking florals and prints to mix with solid fitted sheets. I also have an abundance of vintage pillowcases with either crocheted edges, embroidery or in floral prints. They look absolutely lovely all mixed together with some handmade throw pillows. Vintage linens are a staple in vintage decorating, so hit your local thrift shops and tag sales and start looking for some. You'll be amazed at what you find.

Just take your time building a room a few pieces at a time and your personal picks will evolve into something truly lovely!

Debbie Anderson has spent a lifetime finding her style and learning to decorate and create beautiful spaces on a budget. She has sold her hand painted items on eBay for years and also does digital graphics for the web. Visit her at http://cottagesweetnothings.blogspot.com

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