They are a wonder to see and a show stopper whenever guests gather. There are some distinct decorating techniques utilized when it comes to creating a cozy country home.

If you have always dreamed about the primitive styles, arts and craft, or perhaps a more country cottage feel, then you need to bring in certain design elements and accessories to accomplish it. Add in some stars and stripes and some dried floras and you are well on your way to getting the feel you desire. There are many pieces of furniture which say country more than wood. Unfinished wood or items painted in rich apple reds and navy blues distinctly say "country". No longer does an artist need to carefully create these wonderful designs from scratch, today. Many old country homes had a unique design element which has become popular again today; the written word.

Look through any country decorating magazine today and you are sure to see thoughtful quotes and playful messages hand painted in painstaking detail across the walls, entranceways and floors. Today, you can get that same look and feel with vinyl lettering.

Very talented artists were often commissioned to create such beautiful wall art back then.