The Primitive Living Room







 

    
The living room is just what it says.  A place to live, relax and enjoy the company of others.  The primitive living room is a place that, years ago, was the heart of the home.  The following are some of the ways you can decorate your primitive living room in a way that will speak comfort, coziness and contentment.



Lets first start with the fireplace mantel.  Endless possibilities!  I like to decorate my mantel from season to season since it is the focal point of my room.  Candles, berry vines, old photos, an old clock, whatever yard sale or flea market find you come up with looks great on a mantel!

 
Here is a pic I took of one of the ways I decorate my mantel.  I'm fortunate to have two outlets on top of my mantel so I plugged in 2 candles that I actually use at Christmas time in my windows.  Just reinventing things you use in other place of the home saves you from repurchasing decorative pieces. 






I have 2 screws at the left and right side of my mirrow in back of my mantel.  They weren't very attractive so I decided to cover them with rusty stars!  I just place to small suction cups right over the screws and the stars covered it nicely. 
 

Change coverings on your couch with country style covers.  Keeping with the color palet of your room mix florals, plaids, stripes and solids for throw pillows, accent throws, etc.  I love to throw a coordinating quilt over the back of my sofa to give it a real "homey" feel. 


Curtains in your primitive living room can be anything from some valances to full length curtains tied back with raffia, lace or country style ribbons!  Let your imagination run wild and you'd be surprised what you can come up with.
 

I recently made prim curtains for my living room.  The fabric cost me $1.99 a yard and I needed 9 yards.  It cost me a little under $20.00 to make these!

For the tiebacks I used burlap and then sewed a cute country button on right in the middle. 

You can also use raffia and weave the button through for a different look.










These are just a few ideas for your primitive living room.  I will be updating for each season so check back real soon!!  Visit Country Keepsakes for a variety of decorating items for your primitive living room!