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Country
Home Furniture
Make The Perfect Choice!
A home is like a mirror
as it reflects who one truly is. When looking for furniture for
a country home, it should be harmonious and utilitarian in concept
and most importantly it should blend with the background. If a
country home is furnished with taste, it has an old world charm
which strikes a balance between comfort and elegance.
Furnishing your country
home -
Period furniture is
like the sine qua non of country home furnishing. Chippendale
mirrors, tables and chairs tend to form the central theme of the
hall, while the living room is mostly a mixture of stuffed chairs
and sofas, wall hangings and coffee tables. The drawing room is
a more elegant with some period furniture and the library becomes
the best room of the house with its overstuffed comfortable chairs
and window seats. The dining room which radiates cheer is in perfect
keeping with the other rooms. The bedrooms should have mahogany
or walnut furniture to harmonize with the curtains. Cane Bamboo
and rattan furniture spell a ethnic message.
Small bungalows can
generally be furnished with willow furniture with chintz or cretonne
cushions. Oak tables, storage boxes and pine keepsake boxes also
help to add an air of intimacy and uniqueness to the house. The
abundance of fresh air, sunlight and lovely views of the garden
express the spirit of the home. Window and fireplace seats, bookshelves
in the library and sideboards in the living and dining room are
highly functional. Carved end boards and picturesque paneled doors
with ornamental hinges lend a touch of austere elegance that is
symbolic of a country home. Quail lamps, paddle lamps and basket
lamps highlight strong features of a room in a country home. If
possible, use of illumination from Japanese and Moorish lanterns
can be a soft sight for sore eyes. Also, old brass and bronze
lanterns, candelabras help in adding to the rustic touch and give
country homes their true spirit. Electric lights subdued by the
use of lanterns are often an invaluable addition. The multi colored
lampshades and the soothing lights make a great site for tired
eyes.
There are
many more furniture articles in our furniture
section. There is more specific information in the links at
the beginning of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
Think
about your Rear, Dear!
Furniture can look great, but if you do not like sitting on it,
I have one question. WHY?
Pillows
can add color and comfort.
Instead of spending money on furniture, try a new color and/or
pattern for a new look.
Don't
fill the whole space.
Too much furniture in a room can do the opposite of what you want.
It keeps people out.
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