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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Log Home Decorating


Have you started a home decorating project with a theme in mind or are you still contemplating

what you would like to do with your home? There is the Victorian theme or Country Home

theme. Even the oriental theme is well-liked. However, there is still another theme to discover. It

is the log home/cottage theme.

This theme is quite fun to decorate with. Using it, a person can implement nature type items as

well as bring in their favorite items. Should you be the type of person who stays at the home in

awful lot then there is no question that you are have started an assortment of treasures you are

proud to display.

Creating an earthly environment inside your home

A log cabin is considered a home away from home. Cabins are intended to feel affectionate and

pleasant to those who decide to visit. Earthly colors in paint and fabric can come a long way for

this type of ambiance in home decorating. This milieu is designed to be happy and convivial.

When you add vivacious colors and patterns to pillows, cushions and slip-covers, it enhances

and brightens the home. For those who visit, they will feel welcomed from the first moment they

enter the door.

No doubt, there are family pictures and handmade ornaments that are quite popular in

garnishes for log home decorating. Any kind of object that reflects the family memories that a

person has are wonderful for the log home/cottage theme.

Log Home/Cottage Theme Furniture - Where to Get Them

People, who are trying to redecorate their homes, search for used furnishings for their home.

Currently, most people have unwanted furniture such as a chair, couch or table that can be

used at their log home.

Some of the best places to find used furniture are flea markets and garage sales. It is amazing

the type of furniture you can find there to decorate your log home decorating project. The old

saying... One's junk is another's treasure.

Old-fashioned wooden furniture pieces are excellent in decorating in log cabin theme. If you

want, you can redecorate them to give them a new, vibrant look or use slipcovers in a floral type

pattern.

Log Cabin Accessories

Now you have mementos you brought home to use for the cottage theme, now there are plenty

accessories that can be used. What kinds of things can you use? How about baskets made

from natural materials that can be hung from the ceiling or even put onto the table. Wooden

bowls, tin pots that have been galvanized, buckets old jars or jugs. There are so many, it really

is countless. It really is not hard to make a feeling of relief and luxury. Using things that are

handmade make excellent add-ons to the decorating.

Log Cabin Flooring

When people are choosing floors for their home, some natural woods that come to mind are:

birch, cedar or pine. This are wonderful choices and can be left in the natural form, which allows

for it to age and be authentic looking. There are many gorgeous wood stains to apply on the

floor that will not only accent it but also protect it.

What also goes well with these floorings are area rugs. They can make the space feel cozy

particularly if they are laid out on the wooden floor.

While this type of decorating project may never be done, there is always something that can be

respected and cherished in the cottage/log cabin.

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