Efficiency and harmony, in all things, is one of the main aims that should be reflected in the elegant and simplistic appearance of a shaker home.
Shaker decor should have a clean, uncluttered look, with deep colors and natural materials. Shaker style can be rather plain in appearance, but you don't need to follow the look exactly, just take some of the elements, that you particularly like, and make them work in your own home.
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Authentic Materials and Colors
Despite the calm approach of Shaker design, bright colors are very popular.
Wood work is often painted using reds, browns, mustard yellow, oranges, and deep blues and greens. Traditional Shaker colors work well on their own or in combination so don't be afraid to use more than one color.
Shaker Style Flooring
Authentic polished wood floors are best for shaker decor, however natural stone or terra-cotta tiles are also popular flooring choices.
To compliment wood floors simple woven wool or rag rugs add a homey touch. Choose earth tone shades, such as, Terra-cotta or mustard yellows.
Shaker Style Furniture
Furniture should be minimalistic. Simply styled sofas and chairs, covered in a simple fabric with a plain or checkered pattern. Side tables and round pedestal tables are very popular.
Window Treatments
If you like leave some of your windows curtain free. This will allow lots of sunlight into your home. Wooden shutters that can be flung open during the day, are another possibility. Avoid heavy fabrics, but opt instead, for light cotton curtains with simple loop headings suspended from plain wooden or wrought iron poles.
Popular fabric for windows are wool, cotton, silk and flax. Plain or checked pattern, in natural colors, work best.
Decorative Touches
When choosing decorative accessories remember simple objects are the most pleasing to the eye. Choose plain wooden, wicker and ceramic accessories. Wall sconces and metal or wooden candlesticks, tinware, baskets, wreaths, rag dolls, and cushions, in plain or checked designs, are popular in the shaker decor and are widely available today.