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Many people long to have a country style living room, even if they do not actually live in the country. Fortunately, achieving the desired effect is not difficult. There are many ways to work on the look of your living room to give it a more country feel, so keep these design ideas in mind and get the living room you really want.
Floral Patterns
Floral patterns are one of the simplest ways to create that country look in your living room. Floral patterns can be used on the wallpaper, the throws, the upholstery, the cushions and the curtains. It will instantly add a country feel, and the great thing is that floral patterns are always in fashion.
Natural Colours
The colours you use within your living room are going to have a large effect on the overall feel. To create a natural feel to a room, focus on natural colours like earthy brows, greys and greens, along with light colours and pastel colours.
Wooden Floor
A natural wooden floor is one of the most effective ways to create a country feel in your living room. This is a larger job than other things you can do, but the effect will be well worth it. Consider untreated floorboards covered in part with an attractive area rug, which itself could feature floral patterning, and you will be well on your way to creating that country feel.
Natural Furniture
The furniture will have a large effect on how your living room feels, so make sure you think carefully about the items you choose. Vintage wooden furniture is always a safe bet, but anything that looks old and slightly worn without being tatty should work.
Old-fashioned items of furniture like vintage leather armchairs can add to the effect, as can leather footstools – websites like SofaSofa have an excellent range of leather vintage-inspired furniture.
Warm Lighting
A living room with natural light creates a pleasant environment, and you may even want to get some extra windows built in to introduce more light. If not, add some mirrors with rustic frames to open up the space more. When the light is low, you want lighting that is warm and not too bright. You may even want to find some vintage lighting fixtures to add to the effect.
Fireplace
A fireplace is almost a necessity in a country living room. There are many to choose from, but you should look for a real fireplace or a wood-burning stove if possible to enjoy the environmental benefits as well. This will create the cosy feel you want for the room, even when it is not in use.
Antiques
Antiques are the perfect accessories in a country living room, so go to your nearest antique shop and see what you can find. You don’t need expensive items, just items with that age-worn feel that can add the final touch to your country living room.
Enjoy a Country Style in Your Living Room
A country style living room is very desirable, and if you want to make sure that your living room has that classic country feel, follow some of the above ideas. These are just a few ways to change the look and feel of your living room, but they can help you to make a real difference in a short space of time.
Maya Black has an eye for detail and a great sense of space. As an interior designer, she loves writing about her ideas and inspirations for beautiful and functional spaces.
