The Country Look.

 The country look is difficult to define but
 easy to recognize.

 If you walk into a room that is informal, with simple,
 straightforward furniture- a room that makes you feel
 instantly at home- it probably has the country look.

Comfort and a total lack of pretentiousness are the
keys to this relaxed style, that is sometimes referred
to as “rustic,’ “provincial,” or ” farmhouse.”

Closely associated with the Early American period, it
strikes a familiar chord with most Americans, giving
them a welcome feeling of security and stability.

The colors of the country look,are usually clear
primary colors and warm earth tones. Undiluted
red, true blue and sunny yellow and oranges, rusts
and tawny browns look right with the warm wood
tones of honest country furniture, as do linens, cottons
chintzes and calicos.

Country look furniture may be Early American,
French Provincial or country  furniture from
anywhere around the world.  Some Colonial
styles, although more formal, also fit into the
country look.

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