| In trying to decipher which style is what, one can | | | | scheme of red, white and black. Its large, comfortable |
| become confused at best. While there are specific | | | | kitchens and living rooms include exposed beams, tiled |
| elements relating to each style, country, French country | | | | or stone floors and a stone fireplace. French country |
| and rustic themes can all be easily intertwined. Years | | | | style has a warm and casual feel that is always |
| ago, room themes centered around a period in time, | | | | welcoming. Most everyone recognizes the French |
| such as Victorian, Art Deco, and Early Colonial. As the | | | | doors utilizing multi-paned windows that are associated |
| years have passed, these too have been mixed. Now, | | | | with this style. |
| a room's theme can be designed around one specific | | | | When you think of the rustic style, simple handmade |
| element and furniture from different periods mixed to | | | | items come to mind. Rustic furniture is extremely |
| achieve the desired results. | | | | textural but no longer rickety and cheap. This style has |
| The interior designer's goal is to produce a coordinated | | | | evolved into using beautiful woods, tall doors, open |
| and well-balanced design in which the building's | | | | spaces and twiggy charm. |
| structure, purpose, and visual features of the interior | | | | All three styles use natural materials, quilts, farmhouse |
| are combined to produce a welcoming feeling to its | | | | authentic materials and large spaces. French country |
| guests. | | | | can even be said to have a rustic feel! So, again I ask, |
| The country home decor theme can include light | | | | what is your style? |
| stained wood pieces, simple cabinets and | | | | Your style can be whatever you want to make it-just |
| unpretentious wood knobs and handles. It can be | | | | make sure it is pleasing to your eye and balanced. |
| centered around one specific barn animal, an apple, a | | | | There are various ways to achieve designing your |
| type of flower or mixed. It usually includes a large | | | | home décor from hiring an interior designer to |
| opened kitchen that is the center of the family's day. It | | | | choosing each piece yourself. However you choose to |
| always presents a welcoming atmosphere with | | | | decorate, remember that each component should |
| delicious smells lingering in the air. | | | | contribute to the architectural style, purpose of the |
| French country home decor usually includes a color | | | | room, and maintain a consistent standard of quality. |