| When decorating your home, color is one of the most | | | | sophisticated look. |
| important elements in deciding what type of decor you | | | | Country home decor and southwestern style use |
| want to use. It is also crucial that you design your room | | | | much more color than some other types of home |
| around colors that are pleasing to you, otherwise you | | | | decor. In the country style decor, most of the accents |
| won't be happy with your choice. Let's discuss | | | | used are very colorful. Items used in this decor include |
| different shades and colors to help you choose which | | | | roosters which are extremely colorful, sunflowers, |
| decorating style is right for your home. | | | | rustic colored pictures, etc. Many brightly colored items |
| For a light, airy look, you may want to use light colors | | | | such as checked or sunflower patterned dish towels, |
| and textures such as is used in the shabby chic style | | | | tablecloths and curtains are also used in country style |
| of decor. These colors range from white to soft | | | | kitchens. |
| pastels such as light shades of sage, pink, tan and so | | | | For bold color, southwestern home decor is the |
| on. Accents in this type of decor have a distressed | | | | perfect choice! Reds, blues, yellows and browns are |
| finish, meaning they have a worn look, which is perfect | | | | widely used with this style of decor. These rich colors |
| for this charming and romantic style. If an easy-going, | | | | are included in vases, pictures and Indian type statues |
| relaxed atmosphere is what you are after, this is the | | | | and figurines, many having very colorful feathers and |
| perfect style for you. | | | | leather accents. Southwestern decor is in my opinion |
| Contemporary styles of decorating sometimes use a | | | | one of the boldest styles of decor, as well as Asian |
| monochromatic color scheme as well. Colors usually | | | | with the bold red, black, and gold commonly used. |
| used in contemporary decorating are browns, tans, | | | | Whatever colors you desire for your home decor, |
| and shades of beige. You can add a dash of color to | | | | there are certainly plenty of styles to choose from. |
| this style by using colorful vases and area rugs. Adding | | | | Decide whether you want a light, airy feel for your |
| smaller, more colorful accents around the focal point of | | | | home or something bolder that really makes a |
| your room (such as an entertainment center) also | | | | statement. Whatever style you choose, color your |
| adds some interest. Doing this helps achieve a more | | | | home beautiful! |