Friday, February 26, 2010

Decorating Tips For Your Log Cabin Homes

By Ed Burr

No matter what sort of home you live in, you want to make sure that your decorations and furnishings go well with the house. No matter how wonderful your taste or how trendy something is, if it clashes with the very construction of the home it will look out of place. Log cabin homes tend to carry a sense of charm and simplicity that you will want to accentuate with your decorating efforts.

The structure itself has a very rustic, or country image. You would be wise to stick with that. To try and run contrary to the natural backdrop is difficult. A modern living room set, or stainless steel kitchen is going to look very out of place. Everything should sort of blend and naturally run together. This way, it all fits nicely and you do not have the worry of things clashing.

Stick with the natural and have wooden cabinets in your kitchen. Select living room furniture that has wooden trim. Try to match the types of wood, and the finishes on them so that it all blends together well. There is no question that a glass kitchen table would seem very out of place. Go with what is going to fit well with the surroundings. If you can imagine it sitting in your home and it looks like it belongs there, then you are on the right track.

For accent pieces, such as wall hangings or window treatments, keep in mind that country or outdoors motif. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, or even animals can go very well in a kitchen when done properly. You can mix or match any of these pieces as well. For example, chickens on your kitchen towels and daisies on your valances can come together quite nicely.

Living room accents should follow the same line of thinking. Perhaps throw pillows depicting wildlife strike your fancy. Carnival horses make a very sweet theme, not to mention a beautiful collection, if you are not into surrounding yourself with ducks or moose. There are many ways to go about this. One thing is for certain, high tech or modern accents will not appear as natural.

Wood burning stoves can fit in well while also being very functional. These almost go hand in hand with the design of the home. When used they are actually very energy efficient, providing plenty of heat in a small amount of time. Their appearance and design can actually be very nicely stylized to suit your tastes.

The exterior should not be forgotten. You want the home to have a pleasing appearance both inside and out. Check out the available selection of porch swings. Just think about how it will seem to call to you on a hot, lazy, summer evening.

Whenever you enter a place you take in your surroundings not just with your eyes, but with all five senses. It only makes sense to make sure that your home also smells appealing. Giving the setting, think warm apple pie, or cinnamon perhaps. These and many other scents can be achieved with the help of some homemade candles or potpourri. Give it a try, you will have fun and your visitors will never want to leave.

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