How to Decorate With Pine Walls

Choose a rustic country color scheme. Navy blue, burgundy, forest green, medium to dark browns and deep yellow all work well with pine walls. Pick several colors that appeal to your personality and decorating style.

Select coordinating furniture. Sofas, tables, chairs and bedroom furniture created in a bulky or rough-hewn pine match the walls and make a room look thoughtfully planned. Find a futon made pine saplings with the bark still attached or opt for a more refined look with a slatted pine rocking chair.

Break up the monotony of your color scheme by using plaid, striped or bold flower patterns in upholstery, accessories and curtains. Choose drapes with a warm tone, such as burgundy or yellow pattern, to create a laid-back feel. Instead of a plain throw blanket or pillow, use one made of an attractive quilted pattern. These accessories will complement the color and design of your pine walls.

Add three-dimensional artwork. Find a theme that blends well with your color scheme and country style. Hunting, cowboys and farming, fishing or a hiking themes distinguish your home with individual flair. For hunting, use mounted animal heads or antique guns to decorate walls. Farming implements or an old bridle can add a barn-like feel, while mounted fish or old maps display a love of the outdoors.

Cover up large portions of bare pine walls with woven blankets or wall quilts. Use a bold pattern to create a splash of color and to draw the focal point to the textile artwork.

Divide a large pine room up into cozy groupings of furniture. Make a sofa, thick rug, oversize chairs and a coffee table one grouping, a block-style table under a smaller rug another or use a pine book case, deep wingback chair and a couple of throw pillows another arrangement. Smaller groupings will make pine walls seem more comforting and less overpowering.