How to Give Leather Furniture a Country Look

Accessorizing the Furniture

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  Cover the furniture in a slipcover in tones of gray to shades of blue to give it an English country feel. Finish off the sofa with tuffeted pillows, another key characteristic of this style. Look for pillows that have a striking floral pattern, such as paisley or a toile print.

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  Cover the furniture in a bold or rich-colored slipcover for the French country look; red, yellow, blue and green are the most common colors for this style. Mix and match pillows in different fabric patterns, the signature to French country style, to pull the look together.

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  Use furniture coverings with dressmaker details like ribbons, pleats or welting for a cottage country style, a style that elicits a strong feminine look. Choose colors in a wide spectrum, from pastels to warm shades. Look for slipcovers and pillows with a floral pattern, a common aspect of this decorating style.

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  Leave the leather furniture uncovered, in its natural state, and add throw pillows in country-style patterns and cozy throws to soften the look and add a country ambiance.

Accessorizing the Room

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  Position country-style decorative accents like pottery, baskets or carved wooden bowls on a table behind the leather sofa or on nearby end tables.

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  Place the sofa against the wall and display a collection of plates with a country look or feel. Frame the plates to add dimension and more interest to the display.

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  Make a country decorative statement on focal pieces such as a mantel, bookshelves or the top of a television armoire. Display classic, country finds like a rustic weathervane or accents fashioned from metal.