Barn-Style Living Decor Ideas

Paint and Wall Coverings

• When it comes to covering your walls with a barn-style motif, the right shade of paint can make all the difference. In addition the typical barn red that is seen on most traditional farms and country estates, deeper shades of rustic orange or vintage white can work just as well. To really go all out, wood paneling placed over drywall can lend a look of authenticity to most any room.

Flooring

• In addition to selecting the right shade of walls, flooring plays a large role in obtaining an authentic rural look. Hardwood or laminate flooring that has a faux hardwood design can help to pull together the look of a room, but the right throw rug can work just as well for rooms that are covered in carpeting or tile. When opting for a throw rug, be sure to select deep colored, rustic style rug that isn't perfectly groomed. Clean, yet somewhat tattered rugs give a lived in feel that can complement rustic style decor.

Window Coverings

• Choosing the appropriate window coverings can also create a warm, rustic look in even the most modern of homes. Faux-wood window blinds and sheer white drapery panels allow plenty of light and can be particularly effective when paired with deep red or burnt orange colored walls. Trimming the outer areas of windows with wooden beams and leaving the windows themselves bare is another option in private areas or when the need for privacy is not a concern.

Nicknacks and Decor

• Once the flooring, walls and window coverings are complete, selecting nicknacks and country style decor to complement your newly designed room will help to pull the look together. Accents can be as simple as wicker baskets filled with wild flowers and apples and placed on the center of coffee-tables to framed prints of roosters, farmhouses or the countryside. Yard sales and consignment shops are excellent places to pick up antiques and vintage decor on a budget as do estate sales and auctions.